Shonna Hayes
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Special Olympics: No losers
Volunteers, coaches, and fans cheered as the two athletes walked up to the chalked starting line. The tension and excitement mounted as the starter, Superintendent Richard Miller, held the gun overhead and shouted,...
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BHS senior drafted
To most 18 year-old males being drafted is something to avoid. But to Senior Darin Hahn it means a chance to skate Junior Hockey with the St. Paul Vulcans while gaining more exposure to colleges and to the pros.
Being that Hahn skated in Buffalo, a lesser known town than say Burnsville, he did not recieve as much recognition as did athletes who played for big name schools. Therefore he would like to skate Juniors to get that...
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Baseball represents an American experience and modern problem
After viewing several N.Y. Mets games I've come to realize there are several aspects of the game that go unrecognized by the casual observer. I've recounted my findings in this tale of terror. First, a true baseball...
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Competition between teammates enhances performance
The Varsity team will have tough competition this year, not only with opponents but also with each other. The team, having 2-4 athletes vying for each position, will have to work hard in practice to insure a spot on...
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SWC problem solved
The future of the Suburban West Conference looks better than a month ago. Decisions have been made by Monticello and Litchfield to join the SWC. Waconia would still like to join the Wright County Conference and will...
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No joy in Mudville
I am angry. Why, after four years of striving to play at Met Center and finally getting down to the determining game, can a team's dream be shattered by one sup official's call? "He made a gutsy call, and I hope he...
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Ski team closes respectable season
Both Cami Melgaard and Todd Nelson had trouble with the bamboo gates at the State Slalom Meet, held February 20 in Welch Village. Melgaard had only a few turns on the course before her shin caught a gate, knocking...
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Wrestlers advance to state
Senior Jeff Habisch, Junior Dave Groff and Senior Jason Hanson, all qualified for the 1987 State Wrestling Tournament. Groff took first in the 105 pound weight class at the Region 2AA individual meet. Hanson, 138...
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Icers linger in disappointment
Senior Jeff Melby described his feelings after the St. Louis Park game February 26. "It was like getting to that last step on a ladder you've been climbing forever and finding nothing - all you can see is black."...
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Indecision stalls SWC future
There are three questions concerning the future of the Suburban West Conference, that remain unanswered. 1) Where does Buffalo stand? 2) Who can Buffalo invite to get eight schools in the conference again? 3) Is time...
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Icers hunger for the Met
Missing the Met by just one game last year, a loss to Wayzata, the Bison Hockey team will look forward to another shoot at Sections. “We’ve had the taste of almost making it to play at the Met and I think this is...
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Girls basketball to face Shakopee tonight
Three point shot on the horizon
The girls basketball team will play their last game of January tonite at 7:30 in Shakopee against the Indians, who in a previous game beat the Bison 60-44. "We'll have put forth an excellent effort in order to win,"...
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Girls volleyball: finding what it takes to win
"The game Waconia is the game we will have to be mentally ready against for," stated coach Joel Squadroni. Waconia's team is basically a defensive team. "We should do well against them," Squadroni added. Like a...