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Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Kaiden Peters, PEM Boys Basketball

Athlete of the Week - Kaiden Peters, PEM Boys Basketball

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 11:06 PM CDT
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By Julian Mitchell
With 1.7 second left, PEM's Kaiden Peters hit a game-winning three to send the Bulldogs to the Class AA State Tournament. He is KTTC's Athlete of the Week.

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Tysen Grinde, Spring Grove Boys Basketball

Athlete of the Week - Tysen Grinde, Spring Grove Boys Basketball

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 11:08 PM CDT
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By Julian Mitchell
Spring Grove senior Tysen Grinde poured in 20 points and four threes as the Lions beat two-time defending state champs Hayfield to advance to the Section 1A Championship. He is KTTC's Athlete of the Week.

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Brodie Kellen, Dover-Eyota Eagles

Athlete of the Week - Brodie Kellen, Dover-Eyota Boys Wrestling

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 12:49 AM CST
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By Julian Mitchell
This week, Brodie Kellen won the state wrestling title at 152 pounds. He also collected his 175th career win reaching the school record. He is KTTC's Athlete of the Week.

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Tytan Small, St. Charles Boys Wrestling

Athlete of the Week - Tytan Small, St. Charles Boys Wrestling

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 11:32 PM CST
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By Julian Mitchell
Tied up in the third period with under 40 seconds left against a top ranked opponent, St. Charles Tytan Small found a way to come out on top and claim a Section Championship at 195 pounds. He is KTTC's Athlete of the Week.

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Ayden Goetzinger, Caledonia/Houston Boys Wrestling

Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 11:13 PM CST
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By Julian Mitchell
Down two points in the Section 1A Championship dual, Goetzinger pulled off a win in triple overtime to give Caledonia/Houston the lead and help the Warriors reach its first state tournament since 2016.

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Jerriona Marshall, Mayo Girls Wrestling

Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 11:17 PM CST
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By Julian Mitchell
After winning a section title and becoming the first female in Mayo Wrestling History to reach the state tournament, Jerriona Marshall is KTTC's Athlete of the Week.

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Lauren Elsmore, Pine Island Girls Wrestling

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 11:44 PM CST
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By Julian Mitchell
Pine Island's Lauren Elsmore pinned all three of her opponents to take first place at the Pine Island Girls-only Wrestling tournament. She is KTTC's Athlete of the Week.

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Isaac Matti, Hayfield Boys Basketball

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 11:48 PM CST
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By Julian Mitchell
Hayfield's Isaac Matti set a new school record for points in a single game with 50 vs. Blooming Prairie. He is KTTC's Athlete of the Week.

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Buay Koak, Lyle/Pacelli Boys Basketball

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 8:23 AM CST
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By Julian Mitchell
Lyle/Pacelli's Buay Koak scored his 2,000th career point this week. He is KTTC's Athlete of the Week.

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Jayden Veney, John Marshall Boys Hockey

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 11:06 PM CST
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By Julian Mitchell
JM's Jayden Veney scored four goals this week, including two game-winners to lead the Rockets to back-to-back wins. One of his game winners helped the Rockets beat rival Mayo for the first time in six years. He is KTTC's Athlete of the Week.
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Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Tori Miller, Goodhue Girls Basketball

Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 11:12 PM CST
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By Julian Mitchell
The Goodhue Senior Forward poured in 21 points and 10 rebounds to help lead 7. Goodhue to a win over 2. Minnehaha Academy.

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Gavin Gust, Dover-Eyota Wrestling

Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 11:29 PM CST
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By Julian Mitchell
Dover-Eyota's Gavin Gust broke the school record for wins with 175 this past weekend. Gust is now the school's all-time leader in wins. He is KTTC's Athlete of the Week.

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Jaden Shones, Lake City Boys Basketball

Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 11:56 PM CST
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By Julian Mitchell
Lake City's Jaden Shones finished with 22 points and 12 rebounds (Both career-highs) and scored the two game-winning free throws in the Tigers win over Minneapolis North. He is KTTC's Athlete of the Week.

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Haylie Strum, Stewartville Girls Basketball

Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 11:56 PM CST
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By Julian Mitchell
Stewartville's Haylie Strum scored her 1,000th point after a 24-point, Five Rebound performance in the Tigers win over 3. Alexandria. She is KTTC's Athlete of the Week.

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week- Elijah Solum, Spring Grove Football

Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 1:08 AM CST
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By Julian Mitchell
In the 9-Man State Semifinal, Spring Grove's Elijah Solum threw for 116 yards and rushed for 67 yards and three touchdowns in the win. He is KTTC's Athlete of the Week.

Athlete of the Week

Athletes of the Week - Cannon Falls Volleyball

Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 11:11 PM CST
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By Julian Mitchell
This week's Athletes of the Week are the Cannon Falls Volleyball team. The 2022 Class AA State Champions.

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Sahara Morken, Mabel-Canton Volleyball

Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 9:46 AM CST
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By Julian Mitchell
Sahara Morken is an All-State setter for the state bound Mabel-Canton Volleyball team. Just this week, Morken set a school record with 68 set assists in the teams Section 1A Championship win.

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Claire and Aoife Loftus, Mayo Girls Tennis

Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 10:59 PM CDT
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By Julian Mitchell
Mayo's Claire and Aoife Loftus won the Class AA State Doubles Championship. They are KTTC's Athletes of the Week.

Sports

Athlete of the Week - Bryn Billmeier, Lourdes Girls Soccer

Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 9:05 AM CDT
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By Julian Mitchell
This week's honoree comes from Lourdes, and is key part of a state bound Lourdes girls soccer team. In fact, her goal was the difference in the section championship.

Sports

Athlete of the Week - Owen Sikkink, Stewartville Tigers Football

Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 10:59 PM CDT
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By Mark Poulose
Athlete of the Week - Owen Sikkink, Stewartville Tigers Football

Sports

Athlete of the Week - Paige Halder, Byron Girls Soccer

Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 2:17 PM CDT
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By Julian Mitchell
Halder is the leading scorer for the HVL Champion Byron Bears Girls Soccer Team.

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Sam Backer, Chatfield Gophers Football

Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 10:52 PM CDT
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By Julian Mitchell
In Chatfield's 51-7 win over La Crescent in Week 5, Sam Backer rushed for 327 yards and four touchdowns on 14 carries. He is KTTC's Athlete of the Week.

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Paige Decker, Century Volleyball

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 10:59 PM CDT
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By Julian Mitchell
Century's Paige Decker has 20 aces, 118 kills and 19 blocks to lead a 12-0 Panthers Volleyball Team.

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Beau Wiersma, Kingsland Knights Football

Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 11:37 PM CDT
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By Julian Mitchell
Kingsland's Beau Wiersma ran for 339 yards on just 15 carries in the team's Week 3 win over Southland. He is KTTC's Athlete of the Week.

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Carter Holcomb, Mayo Football

Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 11:05 PM CDT
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By Julian Mitchell
Through two games, Mayo's Carter Holcomb has totaled 15 receptions, 332 yards and four touchdowns

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Lake City Girls Golf

Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 10:51 PM CDT
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By Julian Mitchell
The Lake City Girls Golf team used a 39 shot lead to win back to back state championships. The Tigers are KTTC's Athletes of the Week.

Sports

Athlete of the Week - Chatfield Gophers Softball

Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 5:55 AM CDT
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By Mark Poulose
The Chatfield Gophers are state champions. On Friday, Chatfield upset top-seeded Proctor 3-2 -- to capture their first softball state title in school history.

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Owen Petersohn, Triton Track and Field

Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 10:53 PM CDT
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By Julian Mitchell
Triton's Owen Petersohn set a new school record in the 300m hurdles with a time of 39.54. He is KTTC's Athlete of the Week.

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Tej Bhagra, Mayo Boys Tennis

Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 10:54 PM CDT
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By Julian Mitchell
Mayo's Tej Bhagra is ranked eighth in Class AA as he stars for the state bound Mayo Boys Tennis team.

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - RJ Sylak, Zumbrota-Mazeppa Track and Field

Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 10:53 PM CDT
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By Julian Mitchell
Athlete of the Week - RJ Sylak, Zumbrota-Mazeppa Track and Field

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Justin Ruberg, Rushford-Peterson Baseball

Updated: May. 9, 2022 at 11:28 PM CDT
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By Julian Mitchell
Athlete of the Week - Justin Ruberg, Rushford-Peterson Baseball

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Jarod White, Pine Island Track and Field

Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 11:31 PM CDT
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By Julian Mitchell
Pine Island Pole Vaulter Jarod White took first in the Hamline Elite Meet Friday, clearing a height of 15-feet 3 inches.

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Maddie Cocker, Byron Softball

Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 11:20 PM CDT
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By Julian Mitchell
Just this week, the Byron Senior pitcher combined with a teammate for a second no-hitter. Then struck out 15 batters in a shutout win where she also hit two home runs.

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Spencer Anderson, Kasson-Mantorville Baseball

Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 11:03 PM CDT
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By Julian Mitchell
Athlete of the Week - Spencer Anderson, Kasson-Mantorville Baseball

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Beau Zimmerman, Cannon Falls Baseball

Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 11:18 PM CDT
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By Julian Mitchell
Athlete of the Week - Beau Zimmerman, Cannon Falls Baseball

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Hayfield Boys Basketball

Updated: Mar. 28, 2022 at 11:33 PM CDT
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By Julian Mitchell
Athlete of the Week - Hayfield Boys Basketball

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Eli King, Caledonia Basketball

Updated: Mar. 21, 2022 at 11:14 PM CDT
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By Julian Mitchell
Athlete of the Week - Eli King, Caledonia Basketball

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - CJ Adamson, Lourdes Girls Basketball

Updated: Mar. 14, 2022 at 11:00 PM CDT
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By Julian Mitchell
CJ Adamson scored 22 points to help lead Lourdes to its second state tournament in the last three years.

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Bennett Berge, Kasson-Mantorville Wrestling

Updated: Mar. 7, 2022 at 11:32 PM CST
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By Julian Mitchell
Winning his fifth state title, Bennett Berge becomes just the eighth Minnesota to reach the mark.

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Jackson Duellman, Dover-Eyota Wrestling

Updated: Feb. 21, 2022 at 10:47 PM CST
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By Julian Mitchell
Athlete of the Week - Jackson Duellman, Dover-Eyota Wrestling

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Natalie Bremer, Lake City Girls Basketball

Updated: Feb. 14, 2022 at 11:27 PM CST
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By Julian Mitchell
Athlete of the Week - Natalie Bremer, Lake City Girls Basketball

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Isaac Matti, Hayfield Boys Basketball

Updated: Feb. 8, 2022 at 12:22 AM CST
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By Julian Mitchell
Athlete of the Week - Isaac Matti, Hayfield Boys Basketball

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Lilly Meister, John Marshall Girls Basketball

Updated: Jan. 31, 2022 at 11:12 PM CST
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By Julian Mitchell
Meister became the second John Marshall Rocket girls player to reach 2,000 career points

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Elisabeth Gadient, Goodhue Girls Basketball

Updated: Jan. 24, 2022 at 11:02 PM CST
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By Julian Mitchell
Gadient has helped the Wildcats to a 16-1 start.

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Hannah Hanson, Mayo Basketball

Updated: Jan. 10, 2022 at 11:20 PM CST
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By Julian Mitchell
Hanson has led the Spartans to a five-game win streak.

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Sam Jacobson, Mayo Boys Hockey

Updated: Jan. 3, 2022 at 10:54 PM CST
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By Julian Mitchell
Athlete of the Week - Sam Jacobson, Mayo Hockey

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Bennett Berge, Kasson-Mantorville Wrestling

Updated: Dec. 20, 2021 at 11:39 PM CST
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By Julian Mitchell
Athlete of the Week - Bennett Berge, Kasson-Mantorville Wrestling

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Justin Ruberg, Rushford-Peterson Basketball

Updated: Dec. 13, 2021 at 11:12 PM CST
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By Julian Mitchell
Athlete of the Week - Justin Ruberg, Rushford-Peterson Basketball

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week - Malia Nelson, Dover-Eyota Girls Basketball

Updated: Dec. 6, 2021 at 10:59 PM CST
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By Julian Mitchell
This week's honoree is on a scoring tear, breaking a Dover-Eyota record with 41 points, but this run has meant more than putting her name in the record book.

Sports

Athlete of the Week - Peyton Schumacher, PEM Football

Updated: Nov. 22, 2021 at 11:02 PM CST
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By Mark Poulose
Schumacher had 3 INTs and 2 TDs in Saturday’s Semifinal Game
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