South wrestlers defy stereotypes, find passion in the sport

February 14, 2012 • Elise Sommers, Staff Writer  
Filed under Sports, Wrestling

“I think it’s the greatest sport for learning lessons about yourself, about pushing yourself to the limit, about how to deal with adversity, how to deal with nerves, how to deal with your failures as well as your victories, how to celebrate your teammates victories and defeats as well,” raved Mark... Read more »

South sports teams look forward to the upcoming season

December 1, 2011 • Louisa Lincoln, Sports editor  
Filed under Adapted Sports, Basketball, Cross Country and Track, Skiing, Sports, Swimming, Uncategorized, Wrestling

Well, South High, it’s that time of year again! Pretty soon, there will be a foot of snow on the ground, the lakes will be frozen over, and 10 degrees will be the daily high temperature, if we’re lucky. It’s time to dust off those skis and skates, break out the basketball, and get ready for winter... Read more »

Members of the men’s wrestling and swimming teams compete at state tournaments

March 8, 2011 • Elika Beck and Laura Thomas, Staff writer and Sports Editor  
Filed under Sports, Swimming, Wrestling

This past weekend, members from two of South’s athletic teams participated in state tournaments. Swimmers competed at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center while wrestlers took the mats at the Xcel Energy Center both Friday, February 4, and Saturday, February 5. “I was happy to be there,”... Read more »

South wrestling team wins fifth consecutive city title

February 7, 2011 • Lars Olson, Staff writer  
Filed under Sports, Wrestling

For the fifth consecutive year, the South High wrestling team has taken the city title. With an impressive 13-3 record, all three losses occurred out of conference. What has made South’s wrestling program so strong?  As Senior Captain Nathan Peterson puts it, “We have more kids…and better... Read more »