2025 Winter sports roundup - part 1

Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) activities and athletics are about halfway through the winter state tournament season, and many participants from across Osseo Area Schools have represented district high schools honorably. Here’s a look at the state meet appearances from district individuals and teams whose sports have completed the postseason so far:

Dance: The Maple Grove Senior High (MGSH) dance team continued its powerhouse tradition in the jazz category Feb. 14, when they earned a second place finish at the MSHSL state jazz dance tournament at Target Center. The team has medaled in jazz every year but two since 2006. 

Gymnastics: Osseo Senior High’s (OSH) Ella Hagelin saw success at the Class AA state meet at Roy Wilkins Auditorium Feb. 22. The gymnast took second place on the beam with a score of 9.45 and ninth place on the floor with a score of 9.325. 

Girls nordic ski: Maple Grove’s girls nordic ski team punched their ticket to state as a team after taking second place at the section meet.  At the state meet Feb. 12-13, senior Sierra Krull led the pack for the team, placing 41st with a total time of 37:53 for the 5-kilometer freestyle and classic races combined. Krull was followed by junior Carolyn Leach (40:46), sophomore Olivia Aarseth (41:25), freshman Haley Honmyhr (42:31) and senior Kaci Roeber (43:47). The team finished in 15th place. 

Boys nordic ski: Maple Grove’s boys team also placed second at sections to earn their place at the state meet as a team. Additionally, Osseo Senior High’s Quinlan and Raleigh Rundquist qualified to compete as individuals. MGSH senior Kenton Prudhomme led the Crimson in 57th place with a combined time of 32:56 for the 5-kilometer freestyle and classic races. Sophomore Lucas Capistrant was close behind in 32:57. OSH senior Quinlan Rundquist finished in 33:27, followed by his brother, junior Raleigh in 35.25. Other MGSH competitors included junior Dallas Manhart (35.33), sophomore Christopher Feela (38:07) and junior Samuel Meier (41:04). Maple Grove’s team finished in 14th place. 

Boys wrestling: MGSH had two wrestlers place at the state tournament Feb. 27-March 2, including a third place finish for both Connor Peterson in the 133 lb weight class and Ben Schultz in the 215 lb class. Also competing at the state tournament were Park Center Senior High’s (PCSH) Jacob Hansen in the 172 lb. class and Zaye Vang in the 127 lb class, OSH senior Carter Williams in the 152 lb class and MGSH’s Ethan Hong (139 lb. class) and Thomas Schlangen (160 lb. class). 

Girls wrestling: OSH’s Vivian Schroeder made it to the championship round of the girls state wrestling tournament in the 142 lb weight class March 1-2, falling to Apple Valley but earning a second place finish. The district had two other female state competitors at the state meet this year, including OSH’s Teleah Zeon in the 112 lb class and MGSH’s Carol Stevenson, who placed fifth in the 155 lb weight class. 

Stay tuned for more highlights from winter state tournaments later this month.