Rebel Roundup

GIRLS TAKE 1ST PLACE - BOYS TAKE 2ND PLACE Rebel Roundup

There’s a chill in the air, the leaves are falling, and FOOTBALL IS IN FULL SWING! It has been an exciting season for the 5th and 6th Grade Tackle Football Program this Fall. A tough 35 players are suiting up in full pads and helmets for practice twice a week to work on their offense and defense and prepare for their next opponent. Over the past few weeks, MCC has hosted Tracy-Milroy-Balaton and Canby and has traveled to play Russell-Tyler-Ruthton, Wabasso and Dawson-Boyd. The teams will then travel to Minneota on October 7th and host Pipestone on October 14th.

Football fundamentals are also being taught at the 3rd and 4th Grade level in the Flag Football Program at MCC. An energetic group of 30 athletes don their flags and huddle up on Monday nights eager to be coached by some fabulous volunteer high school football players. Starting out with practice drills and on to the excitement of fully refereed 60 minute games. Come on out and support our young MCC Rebels under the big lights for their last game on Monday, October 9 from 7:00-8:00 pm on at the MCC Football Field.

Fall Volleyball, for 3rd-6th graders, is being held on Sundays for 27 athletes to learn fundamentals as well as playing competitive games. This program is only possible because of the wonderful help from the high school volleyball players and coaches.

I really can’t say enough about the incredible volunteer coaches we have for the 5th and 6th Grade Tackle Program, Flag Football and Fall Volleyball. They dedicate hours of their time and share their passion of the sport with so many kids – the programs would not be possible without them! We are blessed to be part of a community that is so supportive of our youth! By Allie Paulzine, Student Reporter On Tuesday, September 26, the Warriors hosted their home meet and had many successful races. The Slayton course is dreaded by many for its hills but everyone persevered.

The girls Warriors team once again placed first with 46 points. In fourth, Brylei Schreier (22:46) led the girls team. Four seconds behind Schreier was Sophia Nelson in fifth. Then finishing just two seconds apart were Laiken Farris (23:30) and Holland Vogel (23:32) placing 9th and 10th respectively. Having four runners in the top ten made the Warrior girls a hard team to beat this meet. The fifth runner for the girls was Lindsey Hause in 21st running 24:50. Lily Daniels was up next running 25:21 in 27th. In 32nd was Ruth Ethridge finishing in 25:55. Five places behind Ethridge was Emma Risacher (27:15). Then placing 46th was Courtney Gengler (29:11) and in 55th was Brealyn Damm (31:04).

The boys team also had some success this meet, placing second with 50 points, losing to first place Worthington by only one point. In third place, leading the Warriors was Evan Bumgardner (17:59). Jon Olsem was in ninth, running 18:43. Two places later was Silas Stapek (18:51) placing 11th. Caleb Appel (19:06) and Matthew Stapek (19:08) finished within just two seconds of each other, going 13th and 14th. Caleb Ethridge was up next in 21st, with a time of 19:57. In 28th was Zach Kirchner, running 21:19. Freshman Wesley Hause (21:34) was in 33rd. Alex Kueney was up next, in 38th finishing in 22:00. The ninth runner for the Warrior boys was Beckett Stelter (22:18) placing 43rd with a close finish against Kristofer Eischens, finishing one second apart. Other runners for the Warrior boys were Walker Biren (24:29, 67th) and Carter Knakmuhs (25:40, 75th).

The junior high runners had a shortened 2,300 meter race to run at home. For the girls, Mara Clarke was second, running 10:59. Then in 16th was Kaidyn Anderson (13:36). The Warrior boys placed second with 46 points. Parker Olsen was in second (10:04). Then was Caelen Bertrand in fifth (10:30). Aiden Appel ran 10:44 and was in 11th. In 17th was Micah Janssen finishing in 11:15. William Biren was in 27th (12:12) and Gary Plotz in 29th (12:33). Rounding out the junior high boys for the Warriors was Edwin Nepp (15:14) in 38th.

All the Warrior runners had a great meet and had fun running at their home course. They will compete next at the BOLD Invitational in Olivia on Thursday September, 5th. Go Warriors!