September 15, 2016
Wolfpack Football vs. New Life Academy
Friday, September 23, 7 PM
Park High School, Cottage Grove
Coming off an undefeated regular season in 2015, the SMB Wolfpack, a cooperative team of MPA, SPA, Blake, and Minnehaha Academy look to make it two victories in a row over New Life Academy. They haven’t given up a single point this season. MPA players include senior defensive back Charlie Kramer (#88), sophomore wide receiver Will Kramer (#30), and junior offensive lineman Takele Thompson-Nelson (#75).
Girls Varsity Volleyball Tournament
Saturday, September 24, 9 AM, 10:15 AM, 1 PM, 2:30 PM
Lansing Sports Center
With a 3-2 record, including a win over rival SPA, volleyball is off to a great start. Sophomore star Maia Kelly, named to the IMAC All Conference team last year, leads the Panthers, but watch for up and coming seventh grader Kaija Kunze-Hoeg to contribute as well.
Boys Varsity Soccer vs. St. Paul Harding
Saturday, September 24,1 PM
MPA Stadium
MPA looks to make it two victories in a row vs. the St. Paul Harding Knights. Watch for Junior midfielder Nick Guiang, an IMAC All Conference honoree last year, to lead the Panthers’ attack. Guiang has already notched two goals this season. Senior captains Brendan Connolly, Isaac Esch, and Will Olson provide leadership and experience for the Panthers.
Girls Varsity Tennis Tournament vs. Cretin-Derham Hall and Woodbury High School
Saturday, September 24, 9 AM, 12 PM
Hart and Mudge Tennis Courts
Watch for junior Rachel Lindrud, an IMAC All Conference honoree last season, and senior captains Mimi Lyons, Emily Jesmer, and Katie hands to lead the Panthers’ quest to defend their 2015 MPA Homecoming tournament championship vs. two Class AA opponents.
