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The state qualifiers list hangs in the wrestling room. This years team finished strong with a 3rd place finish in sections.

Wrestlers finish season strong with titles

Graham Doyle, Sports Editor
March 3, 2022
Early this month was the Minnesota State wrestling tournament, held at the Excel Energy Center. This year two South wrestlers, brothers Brian and Daniel Avre, both qualified. Wrestling is a family tradition for them, and they have both been wrestling since around five. “It’s been a lifelong run for both of them. They’ve both been wrestling their whole lives and they just really put in the time,” said their coach Joe Morgan.

For the Avres, wrestling is a family affair

Kinsley Wilcox-McBride, Staff Writer
March 27, 2019
Sophomore Misha Donnelly, passes the ball to freshman Delilah Mitchell, during a game against Coon Rapids on October 15, 2018. “Having to do extra work when you miss [school] for games can be hard, because then you have to do the work that you miss and the work that you’re doing in class the next day, when you’re making up the work, you might also miss tests and stuff like that. It’s just hard.” Photo: Nancy Yang

Teacher support of student athletes is vital to success in both academics and sport

Norah Austin, Staff Writer
December 3, 2018
The wrestling team practices for second time this season. Head coach Drew Gau has high hopes for the team this year We got a great group of kids. I’m excited about them. said Gau. Photo: Mia Swanson

The wrestling team “family”: Stronger together

Mia Swanson, Staff Writer
December 8, 2017
Pictured above the JV Frisbee team huddles before playing a game against Southwest. Huddling is one way coaches motivate their players, and offer criticism and tips. Freshman and Ultimate Frisbee player, Christian-Seth Nguyen, often prepares for his games by, listen[ing] to music, to help him, get in the zone. Photo: Oliver Hall

South athletes get ready both physically and mentally

Tannen Holt, Staff Writer
June 2, 2017
Senior and wrestling captain Sam Truen celebrates after a defeat at the State tournament. He joined the South team in 8th grade and reached his 100th win this year. He placed 5th in State, missing the Nationals cutoff by a mere two places. Hes committed to Northern State University in South Dakota for next year. Photo courtesy of: Sam Truen.

“Quadzilla” leaves his prints with 5th place State finish

Sera Mugeta, Staff Writer
March 9, 2016
Morgan Hill dribbles the ball towards the basket. Hill plays the majority of the time, in most games, and scores an average of 20 points a game.

Up-and-coming freshmen athletes play valuable roles on teams

Frances Matejcek, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 16, 2015

Wrestlers city champions seven years running

Ben Devore, Staff Writer
February 22, 2013

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

Elika Beck and Laura Thomas, Staff writer and Sports Editor
March 8, 2011
South to host professional wrestling fundraiser

South to host professional wrestling fundraiser

Tamar Myers, Editor in Chief
November 18, 2010
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