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SENIORS — From left: head coach Kyle Collins, Miranda Breck, Cece Huttemeier, Sarah Robbins and assistant coach Tim Anderson. Pioneer photo by Eli Lutgens

Stellar season ends for WHS tennis girls

“We were a little worried when we drew Red Wing after losing to them earlier in the season,” Waseca head tennis coach Kyle Collins said after the girls’ team season came to an end 4-3 to Red Wing at home Tuesday, Oct. 2. “We had one of our better seasons in many years.” In a rematch of an...

LEARNING EXPERIENCE — That’s what coach Brad Wendland hopes the Bluejays’ 22-21 win over Jordan will be. Above, Christian Rodriguez (38) applies pressure to Jordan quarterback Gavin Lloyd (9).

Jays hold off Hubmen

Waseca’s homecoming was almost spoiled as the Bluejay football team, ranked 9th in state, escaped with a 22-21 win over Jordan Friday, September 30. A back-and-forth game saw three lead changes, with the Hubmen scoring first, the Bluejays scoring last, and the game coming down to the final...

Oliver O’ Brien puts the football on the pylon for a touchdown

Jays finally best Fairmont

After losing four straight games to Fairmont including last year’s section final, the Waseca High School football team finally tasted revenge, coming from behind in the second half to win 32-14 at Waseca Friday, Sept, 23. Things started slowly for both squads, with neither team scoring in the...

RUNNING WILD — Waseca’s Damarius Russell (3) shreds the TCU defense on his way to 255 all-purpose yards and four touchdowns in the Bluejays’ 49-7 victory Friday, Sept. 16.

A walk in the park at TCU

Waseca High School football coach Brad Wendland said after last week’s difficult 8-7 loss to Marshall that he believed the Bluejays would respond well. They did. From the opening kickoff, which Damarius Russell returned 78 yards for a touchdown, the Jays dominated in every facet of the game...

Waseca’s Christian Rodriguez (38), Brendan Brown (71), Max Neaves (4) Kyle Ahlschlager (5) and Shane Engel-Mueller (75) lead the team on the field at the start of the game — before the rains came.

Marshall nips Bluejays, 8-7

It was a typical football game between perennial powerhouses. In the end, predictably, only one point separated the two. In a driving rain, the Waseca Bluejays were edged in their home opener 8-7 by Class 4A Marshall Friday, Sept. 9. The winning score came in the fourth quarter, and the Tigers...

BIG PLAY — Christian Rodgriguez (38) tallies some of his 171 rushing yards. Also pictured: Brandyn Jascha (58).

Bluejays roll at St. Peter

In an emotional return to the sideline, after a 45-13 blowout victory at St. Peter, Waseca High School head football coach Brad Wendland said he would be lying if he said he hadn't thought about his return to the field after suffering a heart attack during last year's season opener. "I'm very...

2022 Waseca Bluejays Girls Cross Country

GIRLS —Front row: Abby Attenberger, Noelle Drake, Kelsey Draeger, Katelyn Weber, Violet Rowher, and Maren Schimming. Middle row: Ella Dufault, Melanie Krueger, Katie Olson, Callie Dufault, Stella Omtvedt, Kaylie Morrissey, and Josie Ross. Back row: Leah Scheffert, Grant Popp, Camille Ring, Kya Hoof...

2022 Waseca Boys Cross Country

BOYS — Front row: Sam Feldkamp, Tristan Godwin, Elijah Johannek, Bobby Mortenson, Cade Kalbow, and Jack Anderson. Middle row: Colton Schroeder, Colby Hoof, Isaac Feldkamp, Addison Sampson, Jacari Jellum, and Tyler Jellum. Back row: Leah Scheffert, Grant Popp, Joe Feldkamp, Nancy Kaplan, and Heidi...

The 2022 Waseca Tennis team — Front row: Sarah Robbins, Vivian Mader, Lauren Drexler, Maddy Benson, Tailyn Kaput, Esme Pearce, and Takya Schoenrock. Middle row: Madilyn Larrabee, Addie Bomsta, Addie Pfeifer, Sarah Haley, Miranda Breck, and Paola Sandoval. Back row: Coach Kyle Collins, Pearl Moore, Paige Dufault, Lizzy Roessler, Cece Huttemier, Mia Kanewischer, and Coach Tim Anderson.

WHS girls’ tennis team looks to bounce back

The Waseca High School girls' tennis team has enjoyed plenty of success under coach Kyle Collins. Last year was an exception. The Bluejays finished 4-14 overall last fall and, at 0-5, went winless in conference play for the first time in many years. It doesn't look like that will happen...

2022 WASECA VOLLEYBALL — Front, from left: Ellie Hoehn, Haylee Sommers, Erika Bowers, Takara Slattery, Shanece Brown. Back row, from left: Coach Jolene Hauger, Avery Madsen, Megan Kanewischer, Aliyah Taylor, Kloe Wadd, McKyla Hasselquist, Riley Ruedy, and Siri Kuhns. Not pictured: Tricia Cox.

Pieces are in place for WHS volleyball team

The pieces appear to be in place for the Waseca High School volleyball team to have a breakthrough season. The Bluejays, guided by a knowledgable, veteran coaching staff, return six letterwinners from a squad that finished 5-5 in the Big South Conference and 8-16 overall. "We are striving to...