High school sports notebook: Minnehaha Academy makes strong statement in girls soccer
The debate of “Who’s No. 1” in Class A of Minnesota high school girls soccer isn’t up for debate after Tuesday.
In a showdown featuring No. 1 vs. No. 2, the defending state champion Redhawks made a resounding statement with their 6-0 victory over second-ranked St. Paul Academy.
Junior star forward Berit Parten scored all six goals for the Redhawks, with Ayden Guild recording a five-save shutout in net. Through six games, Parten has 19 goals and seven assists.
— Stillwater girls soccer has now won 13 straight games, dating back to last season’s state title run. The Ponies, ranked No. 1 in Class 3A, are 8-0 this fall.
BOYS SOCCER
River Falls topped Hudson 2-0 on Tuesday to end the Raiders’ 19-match Big River Conference winning streak. Hudson entered the game ranked sixth in Wisconsin’s Division I state poll. Zack Nye scored both goals for the Wildcats.
— Speaking of streaks, Hill-Murray boys soccer has yet to relinquish a goal this season. The Pioneers are a perfect 7-0, outscoring their opponents 25-0 this fall. That includes a 2-0 win Saturday over previously unbeaten Cretin-Derham Hall. Hill-Murray is to Orono in the Class 2A state poll.
VOLLEYBALL
Northfield ended Wayzata’s 65-match winning streak over the weekend with a 25-23, 28-26 victory over the Trojans in the semifinals of the Southwest Minnesota Challenge in Marshall. Northfield went on to win the tournament, and is the new top-ranked team in Class 4A. Wayzata moved down to No. 2.
GIRLS TENNIS
Lakeville South (No. 7) and Roseville (No. 9) are the lone east metro teams ranked in the most recent Class 2A coaches poll, with usual suspects Minnetonka, Rochester Mayo and Edina sitting among the top three.
The Skippers currently have the two top-ranked individuals in seniors Sarah Shahbaz and Kelsey Phillips. They’re followed by third-ranked Cassandra Li, a freshman from Eagan. Lakeville North sophomore Kiera Kelly is ranked seventh.
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