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Wednesday, January 8, 2020

WRESTLINGThe Cardinal wrestling team hosted #8 state ranked Detroit Lakes and MAHACA for a triangular onTuesday night. The team knew the competition would be �erce and we would need to bring a lot of�re/energy. They answered the call. Blaze Nelson, Tate Runge, and JP Rodel all went undefeated onthe night. We had to forfeit 4 weight classes in each of the duals spotting our opponents 24 teampoints in both duals. We had great performances throughout the lineup and I'm super impressed withhow our guys are competing. We had a great crowd and appreciate the Cardinal faithful cheering uson. It was another fun night of wrestling! We wrestle again on Thursday at Tech in a triangular withthem and Rocori.Final team scores were:Alexandria 25 Detroit Lakes 42106 Bartnes, Cody (Detroit Lakes) defeated Mcgrane, Mason (Alexandria Area) === {Decision 9-4}(Score: 0-3) 113 Nelson, Blaze (Alexandria Area) defeated Ullyott, Tyson (Detroit Lakes) === {Maj Dec11-1} (Score: 4-3) 120 Okeson, Cade (Detroit Lakes) defeated Johnson, Kelly (Alexandria Area) ==={Decision 3-1} (Score: 4-6) 126 Sparr, AJ (Alexandria Area) defeated Jackson, Cade (DETROIT LAKES)=== {Decision 4-2} (Score: 7-6) 132 Borris, Ryan (Alexandria Area) defeated Swiers, Bradly (DetroitLakes) === {Fall 1:37} (Score: 13-6) 138 Weber, Blake (Detroit Lakes) defeated Vatnsdal, Cole(Alexandria Area) === {Decision 5-2} (Score: 13-9) 145 Ulyott, Brody (Detroit Lakes) defeated Teaser,Mason (Alexandria Area) === {Fall 5:57} (Score: 13-15) 152 Runge, Tate (Alexandria Area) defeatedAbraham, Cailen (Detroit Lakes) === {Fall 2:12} (Score: 19-15) 160 Rodel, JP (Alexandria Area)defeated Schlauderaff, Thad (Detroit Lakes) === {Fall 1:52} (Score: 25-15) 170 Henderson, Blaine(Detroit Lakes) defeated Forfeit, , (Alexandria Area) === {Forfeit} (Score: 25-21) 182 Mann, Nolan(Detroit Lakes) defeated Richardson, Cody (Alexandria Area) === {Decision 3-1} (Score: 25-24) 195Annette, Andrew (Detroit Lakes) defeated Forfeit, , (Alexandria Area) === {Forfeit} (Score: 25-30) 220Skadsem, Jordan (Detroit Lakes) defeated Forfeit, , (Alexandria Area) === {Forfeit} (Score: 25-36) 285Barnett, Andreas (Detroit Lakes) defeated Forfeit, , (Alexandria Area) === {Forfeit} (Score: 25-42)Alexandria 24 MAHACA 45106 Anderson, Tyce (MAHACA) defeated Mcgrane, Mason (Alexandria Area) === {Decision 8-6} (Score:0-3) 113 Nelson, Blaze (Alexandria Area) defeated Walton, Dallas (MAHACA) === {Decision 11-5}

(Score: 3-3) 120 Johnson, Kelly (Alexandria Area) defeated Rose, Caden (MAHACA) === {Decision 8-6}(Score: 6-3) 126 Lebrija, Ethan (MAHACA) defeated Sparr, AJ (Alexandria Area) === {Decision 6-4}(Score: 6-6) 132 Rose, Davin (MAHACA) defeated Borris, Ryan (Alexandria Area) === {Decision 4-1}(Score: 6-9) 138 Vatnsdal, Cole (Alexandria Area) defeated Messner, Toby (MAHACA) === {Fall 0:01}(Score: 12-9) 145 Schroeder, Dain (MAHACA) defeated Teaser, Mason (Alexandria Area) === {Fall 3:46}(Score: 12-15) 152 Runge, Tate (Alexandria Area) defeated Forfeit (MAHACA) === {Forfeit} (Score: 18-15) 160 Rodel, JP (Alexandria Area) defeated Amundson, Noah (MAHACA) === {Fall 1:10} (Score: 24-15) 170 Boots, Jacob (MAHACA) defeated Forfeit, , (Alexandria Area) === {Forfeit} (Score: 24-21) 182Gibson, Hunter (MAHACA) defeated Richardson, Cody (Alexandria Area) === {Fall 3:53} (Score: 24-27)195 Raths, Tristian (MAHACA) defeated Forfeit, , (Alexandria Area) === {Forfeit} (Score: 24-33) 220Nelson, Dillon (MAHACA) defeated Forfeit, , (Alexandria Area) === {Forfeit} (Score: 24-39) 285Erickson, Maddix (MAHACA) defeated Forfeit, , (Alexandria Area) === {Forfeit} (Score: 24-45)

GIRLS HOCKEY - VARSITYAlex 5 Sartell 2The Lady Cards hit home ice against conference and section opponent, Sartell. Both teams looking tosnag some brownie points to help in conference standings, but also for upcoming section seeding nextmonth. The Cards battled hard for the majority of the game and out shot the Stormin’ Sabres 34-19.Lots of grinding and making plays by the Cards tonight to help get the W. Scoring tonight for the Cardswas led by Ali Castle who notched 2 goals as well as an assist. MaKenna Aure, Mayson Toft, and EllaWestlund �nished our the scoring for the Cards. Lauren Maras and Anna Doherty would also get onthe point sheet for an assist. Jordan O’Kane got the win between the pipes tonight and saved 17 of 19shots. Good team win by the Lady Cards as we look to take on another section opponent on Thursdayas we head to Rogers. Go Cards Go! #togetherwearestrongerGIRLS HOCKEY - JVAlexandria 4 Sartell/Sauk Rapids Rice 2Home again, Home again, is there a better place? The girls stepped on to the RCC ice sheet for thesecond time in less than a week for a section showdown vs. Sartell-Sauk Rapids. If this rematch wasgoing to be anything like our battle back in late November in Sartell, we knew we were in for anotherclose hard fought game this evening. The �rst period was offensively slower for both teams as eachteam did a good job of taking away the opponents time and space. Shots in net were few with theedge going to SSR 6-4. However, it was the lady Cards that would strike �rst on the night as JuniorMaci Tilleskjor slid a low hard shot from the top of the slot past a screened goalie with the assist goingto Ella Johnston. SSR would respond with a goal of there own just a couple minutes later to knit thescore at 1. The message during the second period was to simply get more pucks to the net and testtheir goalie. It was another close, hard fought period where we were struggling to get anything goingin the offensive zone. As a matter of fact a good portion of the period was a battle in our defensive endas we were again outshot by SSR 11-6. Pucks to the net, pucks to the net, pucks to the net. On ashorty mid way through the second, Elle Murphy put an innocent shot on net that went off the SSRgoalies blocker and popped up behind her and landed in the net. Pucks to the net, pucks to the net. Itpaid off as we went up 2-1 at that point. SSR sustained offensive pressure �nally paid off late in thesecond as they again tied it up on the scoreboard at 2. Olivia Strand was very solid between the pipesfor the lady Cards in the second. Into the third we go and the tandem of Ella Westlund (2G) and PeytonBoesl (2A), one early and one late in the period would put the lady Cards on victory lane for the nightlocking up the sweep on the year vs. SSR. Also assisting on Ella’s second goal was Kim Junker. Upnext, away in Rogers Thursday 1-9-20 for another section opponent.

GIRLS BASKETBALL - VARSITYAlexandria 56 Sartell 44The Lady Cards hit the road to Sartell and came home with a solid CLC and Section win as wefrustrated the Sabres with tough defensive pressure and effective offensive execution. The Cards wereready right out of the chute as we stretched the lead to as much as 25 in the second half and sealedthe deal for the win. Scoring was balanced with Ella Grove 18, 8 for Mia McGrane, Mataya Hoelscher,

Alayna Strand, Lilly Horn 7, Jaya Hatlestad 5, Cate Bloom and Myah Kremer 2. Rebounds were led byAlayna Strand with 8. Assists were led by Lilly Horn with 5. Steals were led bybElla Grove with 5. Thewin ups the Cards to 10-3 overall. Next action is at Detroit Lakes on Thursday with an early matinee.JV 2 is at 4:00, JV1 4:30 and the Varsity tips off at 6:00. Wings Up!Top 20 Thinkers and Teams are WE>MEBottom 80 Thinkers and Teams are ME>WE

BOYS HOCKEY - VARSITYAlexandria 3 Sartell 1The Alexandria Boys High School hockey team traveled to Sartell to take on the Sabers on Tuesdaynight. Sartell is never an easy place to play, and you will usually �nd yourself in a battle no mater howyour season is going.An evenly matched 1st period was fairly uneventful until Caleb Strong tipped a pass and was off to theraces while being on the penalty kill. He drove hard to the net and drew a penalty shot when theopponent interfered Strong while trying to score. With 2 seconds left in the period Strong took hispenalty shot and scored giving the Cards a 1-0 lead after 1 period. Christopher Loken had 8 saves inthe nets for the Cards.The Second period was another strong period for the Cardinals allowing only 5 shots and saves forLoken in da nets. Sr Captain Andrew Revering scored on a powerplay with a nice snap shot from thepoint. But the Sabers were hanging around and scored on a power play of their own 3 minutes afterthe Cards scored. And that is how score ended up, 2-1 after 2.Sr Shane Birkeland scored a big goal for the Cardinals 10:37 into the 3rd period with helpers going toSr Nathaniel Mulder and Sophomore Josiah Gronholz. A good defensive effort by the team kept Sartelloff the scoreboard in the 3rd period and Chris Loken slammed the door the rest of the way for the win.The Cardinals are now 10-4-0 on the season and don’t see action again until Thursday January 16th inWillmar. Friday March 17th the Cardinals host St Cloud Cathedral at the RCC in a big Section 6 tilt.Final Score in Sartell, Alexandria 3 Sartell 1.

GYMNASTICSAlexandria 133.65 Melrose 143.1The Cardinals knew going into the meet, that they would have to perform at their very best to beatMelrose.Kelsey Fletcher placed 5th on Floor: 8.85, 5th on Beam: 8.5, 5th on Bars: 8, and 3rd on Vault: 9.3.Rachel Boyden placed 3rd on Bars with a Personal Best score of 8.4. Congrats Rachel!Eighth grader, Sara Eddy had a season best performance on Floor with a score of 8.5.JV-Erica Johnson had a personal best performance on Floor: 7.9, personal best on Beam: 7.6 andpersonal best on Vault: 8.1.Our next meet is Thursday January 16th at 6pm against SRR in Alexandria.

CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK ATHLETESAny Cross Country or Track athlete that is not participating in a winter sport - please attend a shortinformational meeting about the Polar Plunge Wednesday, January 18th right after school in RoomD144

CHECK OUT THE AAHS SCHOOL STORE -SHOP ONLINE - many new items!!!!CHECK OUT ALL THE NEW ITEMS IN THE CARDINAL STORELOTS OF NEW ITEMS!!!

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ACTIVITY TICKET PASS OPTIONS1. Adults may purchase an ANNUAL pass for $125. This individual photo ID card may be purchased

at the District O�ce in the upper level of Woodland Elementary Building. The ID card will admit theholder to all regular season home events. (excluding the fall musical)

2. A 10 punch adult activity pass is also available for $50. This 10 punch pass card may be used atany home regular season event. The punch pass is not exclusive to the holder and may be sharedwith others. The 10 punch pass is available at the AAHS activities o�ce or at any ticket booth orbox at all AAHS events.

3. A 10 punch student activity pass is also available for $30. This 10 punch pass card is availableto any student in grades K-12 and may be used at any home regular season event. The punchpass is not exclusive to the holder and may be shared with others. The 10 punch pass is availableat the AAHS activities o�ce or at any ticket booth or box at all AAHS events

4. Senior Citizen - Classic Cardinal Pass is available to anyone 65 years old or older. This pass willsells for $20 and will permit the holder to attend 10 regular season contests of their choice. This isa $40 savings. These passes are available at the ticket booths at any contest, or they may bepurchased at the Activities O�ce at Alexandria Area High School.THEY MAKE GREAT GIFTS FORGRANDPARENTS!

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5. Single event tickets cost $6 for adults and $4 for students

ACTIVITY REGISTRATIONOur new program will allow you to access all registration requirements in one spot. If you have notused the district's online payment module in the past for activities, chrome book insurance, mealpayments, or to purchase parking permits, you will need to CREATE AN ACCOUNT prior to registering.Registration needs to be complete prior to student's being able to participate.· On the AAHS or any district web page, click on the "Cardinal Store" button· Click on the Soccer ball icon · Open your account or create a new account.· IMPORTANT! If you wish to pay in the o�ce with a check or cash - do not select the activity from thelist of activity options. If you want to pay in the o�ce be sure to select the �rst option from the list "Iwish to PAY IN OFFICE".Complete the questionnaire and medical emergency forms online.

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Alexandria Area High School offers more than 50 co-curricularprograms including the full complement of Minnesota State HighSchool League (MSHSL) offerings - featuring varsity sports, �ne andperforming arts, and numerous school clubs and organizations.These student activities have continually excelled in regional andstate competitions.

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