Saturday, Dec. 29

MELROSE DUTCHMEN BASKETBALL

HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS

The Melrose Dutchmen basketball team topped previously unbeaten St. Cloud Cathedral 94-66 to win the 2012 Crusader Christmas Classic tournament.

Scottie Stone (25, left photograph) and Isaac Sawyer (5 right photograph) were named to the all-tournament team. Stone scored 69 points in the tournament and Sawyer had 36 points.  In the championship game Seth Noll, Ryan Elfering, and Nathan Goebel all scored double figures.  Melrose outscored opponents 224-155.

Video shows Mitch Reller scoring for Melrose.

For more information see the Jan. 9 issue of the Beacon.

Friday, Dec 28

MELROSE LADY DUTCHMEN BASKETBALL

The Melrose Lady Dutchmen fell 61-45 to Foley in the third place game at the Upsala Holiday Tournament.
Tayler Reller's 10 points led Melrose.  Gabi Sawyer (31 left photo) added nine more for Melrose.
Abbey Wessel (seen in video below) rebounded and scored for Melrose
For more information see the Jan. 9 issue of the Melrose Beacon.


MELROSE DUTCHMEN BASKETBALL
Melrose defeated Pierz in the second round of the Cathedral Classic.
Melrose held Pierz to 18 first half points. Scottie Stone finished the game with 24 for Melrose. Isaac Sawyer added 12 and Mitch Niehaus had 10.
For more information see the Jan. 9 issue of the Melrose Beacon.

Thursday, Dec. 27

MELROSE DUTCHMEN BASKETBALL

Led by Scottie Stones 25 points and Isaac Sawyer's 19 points, the Dutchmen opened the St. Cloud Cathedral Classic with a 74-47 win over Mandan, N.D. They next face Pierz at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28. For more information see the Jan. 9 Issue of the Melrose Beacon.
For more information see the Jan. 9 issue of the Melrose Beacon.

M-SC FUSION SWIMMING

The Fusion finished second in the Brainerd Invitational.  Freestyle swimmer Felipe Barreto broke the Sauk Centre record in the 500FS he won that race and finished second in the 200FS.  For more information see the Jan. 9 issue of the Melrose Beacon.

MELROSE LADY DUTCHMEN BASKETBALL

The Lady Dutchmen fell 53-47 to Henning in the first round of the Upsala Tournament. Melrose next plays Foley Friday, Dec. 28. at 5:30 p.m. Gabi Sawyer scored 17 points for Melrose.  For more information see the Jan. 9 issue of the Melrose Beacon.

Saturday, Dec. 22

MELROSE LADY DUTCHMEN GYMNASTICS
The Melrose Lady Dutchmen won the Brainerd Invitational.
Jailyn Brinkman was all around champion.
More information will appear in the Jan. 2 issue of the Melrose Beacon.

Friday, Dec. 21

MELROSE DUTCHMEN BASKETBALL

The Melrose Dutchmen fell 65-59 in overtime at Litchfield this evening.  Melrose led 51-50 with 13 second left. Litchfield cashed on one shot in a two-shot free throw opportunity to tie the game with four seconds left.
Scott Stone (19) and Isaac Sawyer (18) led the Melrose scoring.
In the overtime Litchfield shot better and effectively slowed the game once it had the lead.
More information will appear in the Jan. 2 issue of the Melrose Beacon.

Thursday, Dec. 20

MELROSE LADY DUTCHMEN GYMNASTICS TEAM

Melrose defeated LP-GE 144.85-109.65 at Melrose. Kayla Austing (right) helped the team with her performance on the beam.  Jailyn Brinkman (video below) was the all-around champion. For more information see the Dec. 26 issue of the Melrose Beacon.

MELROSE LADY DUTCHMEN BASKETBALL TEAM

The Lady Dutchmen fell 51-48 to Paynesville at Melrose. Emily Goerdt (left photo) scored 11 points for Melrose and had six rebounds. For more information see the Dec. 26 Issue of the Beacon.


MELROSE-SAUK CENTRE FUSION SWIMMING AND DIVING TEAM
The Fusion defeated Dassel-Cokato/Litchfield 112-73 at Melrose. Felipe Barreto (bottom) won the 100FS race for the Fusion. For more information see the Dec. 26 Issue of the Beacon.

SAUK CENTRE-MELROSE WRESTLING TEAM
The SC-M wrestling teamsplit wins in a triangular at Melrose.
It defeated MAHACA 41-33. Saul Ellering's win at 220 put SC-M ahead in the match. Dalton Reinke (video) scored a pin for SC-M.
SC-M fell 69-6 to Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City.
For more information see the Dec. 26 Issue of the Beacon.

Tuesday, Dec.18

MELROSE DUTCHMEN BASKETBALL

Melrose had a balanced scoring attack led by Scottie Stone and Isaac Carter in its 96-74 win over New London-Spicer at Melrose.

Stone (photo to left) finished the game with 26 points. Sawyer had 23. Melrose is now 4-0 on the year. It travels to play a strong Litchfield team on Friday.

More information in the Dec. 26 issue of the Beacon.

SAUK CENTRE-MELROSE WRESTLING

SC-M's Tommy Latka pinned BBE's Trevin Quintin in 29 seconds. That pin and a decision by Arturo Stefanoni were the only wins by Melrose in the 54-9 loss to B-B-E this evening.

SC-M hosts a triangular Thursday at Melrose.

More information in the Dec. 26 issue of the Beacon.

MELROSE LADY DUTCHMEN BASKETBALL

Melrose fell 64-57 at Pierz.  Tyler Reller led Melrose in scoring with 25 points. 

Melrose is in action Thursday against Paynesville at Melrose

More information in the Dec. 26 issue of the Beacon.

Friday, Dec. 14

SAUK CENTRE-MELROSE WRESTLING
SC-M finished 1-2 at the Osakis Quadrangular.  The scores were:
SC-M-15 Holdingford-65
SC-M-67 PrairieValley-12
SC-M-24 Osakis-24
Luke Glasener (right photo) recorded a pin against PrairieValley.
Tom Latzka (video) won three matches.
For More Information see the Dec.19 issue of the Melrose Beacon.








MELROSE DUTCHMEN BASKETBALL
Melrose took a 62-21 half time lead and defeated Minnewaska 83-48.
Scott Stone led Melrose with 32 points, 30 in the first half.
For More Information see the Dec.19 issue of the Melrose Beacon.

Thursday,Dec 13

MELROSE DUTCHMEN BASKETBALL

The Melrose Dutchmen out-score Holdingford in the second half to win 60-46 at Melrose.

The score was 28-28 at half-time.
Ryan Elfering (in video) scored 10 of his 12 points in the second half. Isaac Sawyer (5, right photograph)  scored 13 points in the game for Melrose.

For more information see the Dec. 19 issue of the Melrose Beacon.

PRAIRIE CENTER NORTH STARS HOCKEY

The Prairie Centre North Stars Hockey Team fell 4-2 to Litchfield-Dassel/Cokato at Litchfield.

Sam Ecker and Preston Pung scored for the North Stars. 

For more information read the Dec. 19 issue of  the Melrose Beacon.

MELROSE-SAUK CENTRE FUSION SWIMMING

The Fusion fell 92-91 at Alexandria.  The 400FSR decided the event. The Fusion finished first and third in he that event, the last of the night.  A 1-2 finish would have give first to the Fusion.

For more information read the Dec. 19 issue of  the Melrose Beacon.
MELROSE LADY DUTCHMEN BASKETBALL
Melrose fell 57-22 at Osakis.
Tayler Reller led Melrose with 10 points.
For more information read the Dec. 19 issue of  the Melrose Beacon.

Tuesday, Dec. 11

MELROSE LADY DUTCHMEN BASKETBALL

 Emily Goerdt (right) scored six points in the Lady Dutchmen's 71-38 loss to Sauk Centre at Melrose.

Sheila Poepping led Melrose with nine points.
Melrose plays Thursday, Dec. 13 at Osakis
For More information checkout the Dec. 19 issue of the Melrose Beacon.

Video Nikki Zierden scores on free throw.

MELROSE LADY DUTCHMEN GYMNASTICS
Lydia Butkowski won the all-around after winning the bars and beam routines. Jailyn Brinkman won the floor and vault. 
For More information checkout the Dec. 19 issue of the Melrose Beacon.

MELROSE-SAUK CENTRE FUSION SWIMMING AND DIVING

The Fusion won eight events as it posted a 110-76 win over Park Rapids at Park Rapids.  

MSC won all three relays.

The JVwon 152.5-48.5.

For More information checkout the Dec. 19 issue of the Melrose Beacon.

Saturday, Dec. 8

MELROSE ROSETTES DANCE TEAM

The Melrose Rosettes finished sixth in the high kick contest Saturday.  Kendra Moening (back) and Kenzie Meyer are among the dancers who participated for Melrose.

MELROSE-SAUK CENTRE FUSION SWIMMING AND DIVING

The Melrose-Sauk Centre Swim meet at St. Cloud Apollo was cancelled. The has added Hutchinson to their shedule on Feb. 1.

Friday, Dec. 7

MELROSE DUTCHMEN BASKETBALL

The Dutchmen posted a 95-54 win over Albany at Melrose.  Scott Stone (left) set the Melrose scoring record with 40 points in the game.  He score his final point with 6:07 in the second half and gave Melrose an 80-49 lead.  The previous mark of 39 was held by Stone and Mark Olberding, a 1974 gradute. Ryan Elfering finished with 11 and Mitch Reller had 10 for Melrose.

More information on the game appears in the Dec. 12 issue of the Beacon.
Video Below Mitchell Moening scores for Melrose.

SAUK CENTRE MELROSE WRESTLING

The Sauk Centre-Melrose team took seventh at the Willmar Cardinal Classic.

Tommy Latzka (138) and Arturo Stefanoni (182) finished in third place.

Thursday, Dec. 6

MELROSE LADY DUTCHMEN BASKETBALL

Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa topped Melrose 48-42 at Belgrade.

The game was unique in that the opposing coaches, Melrose's Chris Anderson and B-B-E's Kristina Anderson are husband and wife.

Emily Goerdt led Melrose with 13 points.

More information will appear in the Dec. 12 issue of the Melrose Beacon.

Next Game: Tuesday, Dec. 11 hosting Sauk Centre.
Photo right Tayler Reller (21) looked for an open person to throw to.
Video on the game can be found at
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/12/06/minn-basketball-coach-couple-goes-head-to-head

www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiIDRz-uH2s

and

www.youtube.com/watch?v=67_ZBRZslXI

Tuesday, Dec. 4

MELROSE LADY DUTCHMEN GYMNASTICS

Melrose posted a 141.725-122.4 win over Little Falls at Little Falls.

Jailyn Brinkman won the All-Around and finished first on the vault, bars and floor  She was runner-up on the beam. 

Melrose's next match is Tuesday, Dec. 11 at New London.

See the Dec. 12 issue of the Beacon for more information.

SAUK CENTRE MELROSE WRESTLING

The Sauk Centre-Melrose team fell 42-24 to BOLD Tuesday, in a triangular at Minnewaska. Posting wins for SC-M were Antonio Ortiz (106), Will Funk (126), Mitchell Wolbeck (138), Tom Latzka (145), Arturo Stefanoni (182).

More information will appear in the Dec. 12 issue of the Beacon.

PRAIRIE CENTRE NORTH STARS HOCKEY

The North Stars fell 9-2 to St. Cloud Apollo at Sauk Centre.

Zack Pierskalla and Sam Ecker scored for Prairie Centre.

More information will appear in the Dec. 12 issue of the Beacon.

Saturday, Dec. 1

MELROSE LADY DUTCHMEN BASKETBALL

The Melrose Lady Dutchmen fell 58-50 to Kenyon Wanamingo this afternoon at Melrose. Tayler Reller (seen in video below) scored 13 points for Melrose. More information will be in the Dec. 5 issue of the Melrose Beacon.

MELROSE LADY DUTCHMEN GYMNSTICS

Becker-The Melrose gymnasts started their season with a 142.05 mark  to win the Becker Invitational  Saturday, Dec.1. Lydia Butkowski (on video below) score a 9.1 onthe bars.

Friday.Nov. 30

SAUK CENTRE-MELROSE WRESTLING

SC-M Wrestling finished fifth inthe Melrose-SaukCentre earlybird.

Derek Karash and Devon Fisher (in video) earned runner up honors in their weight units.
More details in the Dec. 5 issue of the  Melrose Beacon.

Thursday, Nov. 29

MELROSE LADY DUTCHMEN BASKETBALL
The Lady Dutchmen posted a 50-49 win in overtime at Minnewaska this evening.  Emily Goerdt, who had seven points, put in the game winning shot.  Tayler Reller had 17 for Melrose in the game. 
Melrose (1-0) plays next on Saturday afternoon at Melrose. 
More details will appear in the Dec. 5 issue of the Beacon.

Wednesday, Nov.28

MELROSE DUTCHMEN FOOTBALL

Melrose Dutchmen senior running back, Trevor Swayer, linemen Seniors Josh Harren and Mitch Niehaus were named to the Mid-Minnesota Football team. Junior Seth Noll, received honorable mention as a wide receiver, Trevor Sawyer as kicker, Isaac Sawyer as defensive back and Gavin Sand as linebacker.
More information on the team appears in the Nov. 28 issue of the Melrose Beacon
MID-MINNESOTA TEAM
(Players could be named to more than one position)
Quarterback; Pat Knoblauch, Sauk Centre
Running Back: Jon Skwira, Holdingford
Running Back: Trevor Sawyer, Melrose
Running Back: Austin Kollman, BBE
Wide Receiver: James Kuefler, BBE
Wide Receiver: Nick Adams, Sauk Centre
Linemen (offense/defense): Josh Harren, Melrose
Lineman (offense/defense): Mitch Niehaus, Melrose
Lineman (offense/defense): Jordan LeClaire, Albany
Lineman (offense/defense): Mitch Merten, Holdingford.
Linebacker: Patrick Rooney, BBE
Linebacker: Austin Kollman, BBE
Linebacker: Matt Messman, Holdingford
Linebacker: Jon Skwira, Holdingford
Defensive Back: Michael Schlangen, Albany
Defensive Back: Cody Schwinghammer, Holdingford
Kicker: Scott Litchy, Albany.
Honorable Mention:
Quarterback: Scott Litchy, Albany
Quarterback: Mitch Messman, Albany
Running Back: Roosevelt Austin, Sauk Centre
Running Back: Scott Litchy, Albany
Running Back: Nick Mergen, Albany
Running Back: Carter Holthaus, Albany
Wide Receiver: Seth Noll, Melrose
Wide Receiver: Cody Schwinghammer
Wide Receiver: Josh Buschette, Sauk Centre
Lineman (offense/defense): Billy Moritz, Sauk Centre
Lineman (offense/defense): Jordan Gombos, Holdingford
Lineman (defense): Mitch Messman, Holdingford
Linebacker: Nathan Brinker, Holdingford
Linebacker: Gaven Sand, Melrose
Linebacker, Trevor Sawyer, Melrose
Defensive Back: Isaac Sawyer, Melrose
Defensive Back: James Kuefler, BBE
Kicker: Trevor Sawyer, Melrose
Offensive Player of the Year: Pat Knoblauch, Sauk Centre
Defensive Player of the Year: Scott Litchy, Sauk Centre
Coach of the Year: Luke Mitchell

Wednesday, Nov.21

LADY DUTCHMEN VOLLEYBALL

Middle Hitter Junior Brianna Schmiesing was named to the Mid-Minnesota Volleyball team.
Middle Hitter Senior Shelby Uphoff was  named to the second team.
Senior setter Tayler Reller and Sophomore setter Emily Goerdt were received honorable mention.
Mid-Minnesota First Team:
Outside Hitter: Ashley Kollman, Sauk Centre
Middle Hitter: Macy Weller, Sauk Centre
Middle Hitter: Brianna Schmiesing, Melrose
Middle Hitter: Brittany Roelike, BBE
Setter: Jena Klaphake, Sauk Centre
Libero: Cassie Shaver, Albany
Second team
Outside Hitter: Callie Manthe, Albany
Outside Hitter: Jena Volkers, Holdingford
Outside Hitter: Taylor Braegelmann, BBE
Outside Hitter: Kendra Zenzen, Sauk Centre
Middle Hitter: Shelby Uphoff, Melrose
Setter: Samantha Schlangen, Albany
Libero: Katie Reitsma, Sauk Centre.
Honorable mention
Outside Hitter: Amazih Eickhoff, Albany
Outside Hitter: Haley Huls, Holdingford
Middle Hitter: Becca Gruber, BBE
Middle Hitter: Kristin Buttweiler, Albany
Setter: Emily Goerdt, Melrose
Setter: Tayler Reller, Melrose
Setter: Hailey Braegelmann, BBE
Libero: Courtney Kern
Player of the Year: Macy Weller, Sauk Centre
Coach of the Year: Jim Klaphake, Sauk Centre

Saturday, Nov. 17

MELROSE LADY DUTCHMEN SWIMMING AND DIVING

Diver Morgan Kingston (left) earned sixth place in the Class A State diving competition at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center. Sydney Rasmussen (right) won her heat of the 100 breaststroke (BT).

She was the only Lady Dutchmen to earn a medal. Other finishes were 200IM Rachael Kulzer, Sydney Rasmussen, Gabi Sawyer, Amanda Warzecha-12th 1:52.24. 50FS: Amanda Warzecha-15th 24.95 100FS: Amanda Warzecha-16th 55.16 200FSR: Katelyn Koetter, Kennedy Eichers, Sydney Rasmussen, Amanda Warzecha-12th 1:41.86. 100BT: Sydney Rasmussen-9th-1:07.19.
Videos: Morgan Kingston getting medal.  Syd Rasmussen finishing 100BT.

Friday, Nov.16

MELROSE LADY DUTCHMEN SWIMMING

The Melrose Lady Dutchmen completed their preliminary round of swimming at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center, Minneapolis.
They had the following results:
200IM Rachael Kulzer, Sydney Rasmussen, Gabi Sawyer, Amanda Warzecha-10th 1:51.14.
50FS: Amanda Warzecha-14th 24.64
100FLY: Gabi Sawyer-17th 1:01.55
100FS: Amanda Warzecha-14th 54.85
200FSR: Katelyn Koetter, Kennedy Eichers, Sydney Rasmussen, Amanda Warzecha-11th 1:41.99.
100BT: Sydney Rasmussen-10th-1:07.88.
400FSR: Katelyn Koetter, Audrey Blommel, Kennedy Eichers, Rachael Kulzer-DQ
No Lady Dutchmen swimmer qualified for the finals round.  The 200IM and 200FSR team, as well as Warzecha (50FS 100FS) and Rasmussen (100BT) qualified for the consolation heat.
Diver Morgan Kingston will compete in the final of the diving competition.

Thursday, Nov. 15

MELROSE LADY DUTCHMEN SWIMMING
Morgan Kingston was in fifth place following the semi-final round of diving. She had earned 237.2 points so far.

Wednesday, Nov. 14

MELROSE DUTCHMEN BASKETBALL

Scott Stone signed a letter of intent to play basketball at St. Cloud State Univesity next year.  Stone, a senior with the Dutchmen, is among the leading scorers in Melrose history.

MELROSE DUTCHMEN VOLLEYBALL

The Melrose Lady Dutchmen post-season volleyball awards were recently announced.

Melrose did not play in a conference. A poll among all of the coaches of the teams that resulted in the following members receiving All-Independent Honors.

All-Independent - Honorable Mention - Shelby Uphoff
All-Independent - 1st Team - Tayler Reller
All-Independent - 1st Team - Emily Goerdt
All-Independent - 1st Team - Briana Schmiesing

Other Awards earned by the team or individuals were:

Section 6AA All-Section Team - Emily Goerdt and Briana Schmieising

All-State Academic - LeAnna Thom

Team Awards: 

Spirit Award - Brenna PierskallaMost Improved - LeAnna ThomHustle Award - Torri RellerMVP - Offense - Briana Schmieising

MVP - Defense - Tayler Reller

MVP - Overall - Briana Schmieising

Coaches Award - Emily Goerdt

MELROSE DUTCHMEN FOOTBALL

The Melrose Dutchmen football team also played an independent schedule this year. A poll of coaches brought the following honors to Melrose.

All-Independent - Honorable Mention - Seth Noll

All-Independent - 1st Team - Trevor Sawyer (left photo)
All-Independent - 1st Team - Mitchel Niehaus
All-Independent - 1st Team - Josh Harren

6AAA Player-Mitchel Niehaus

Team Awards:

Player of the Year Offense-Trevor Sawyer 

(right photo)

Most Improved Offense-Todd Bussman

Player of the Year Defense-Mitchel Niehaus 

(right photo)

Most Improved Player Defense-Gaven Sand

Special Teams Play of the  year Anthony Welle

SCout  team Player of the Year-Taylor Gieske

Craig Wiechman Award-Mitchel Niehaus

Tuesday,Nov. 13

MELROSE DUTCHMEN BASEBALL

The Melrose Area Public School Dist. 740 board, accepted the resignation of Head Baseball  Coach Craig Meyer at meeting of the board this evening. No replacement had yet been named. Meyer had been approved as head coach at a meeting in late October.

Saturday, Nov. 10

MELROSE LADY DUTCHMEN SWIMMING

Eight members of the Melrose Lady Dutchmen team (above) qualified for the State Class A swim meet following the Section 6A meet at Sartell today.

Qualifying for state were: Morgan Kingston, Gabi Sawyer, Rachael Kulzer Amanda Warzecha, Audrey Blommel, Kennedy Eichers, Syd Rasmussen and Katelyn Koetter.  Melrose will have competitors in the following events
Diving-Kingston (top left photo)
50 Freestyle-Warzecha (top right photo)
100 Breaststroke (Syd Rasmussen (bottom left photo)
100 Butterfly-Sawyer (bottom right photo)

100 Freestyle-Warzecha
200 Medley Relay: Kulzer, Rasmussen, Sawyer and Koetter.
200 Freestyle Relay: Koetter, Blommel, Rasmussen and Warzecha.
400 Freestyle Relay: Eichers, Blommel, Kulzer, Warzecha
The photo of the runner-up  team and  the video of  Rasmussen winning the 100 Breaststroke are below.

Section 6A Runners-Up

First Row:  L to R:  Diana Nathe, McKenna Von Wahlde, Taylor Poepping, Sydney Rasmussen, Madison Blommel, Gabi Sawyer, Rachael Kulzer, Brianna Herdering, Kayla Herdering. Second Row:  Jordan Helmin, Maria Maleska, Stefanie Rasmussen. Third Row:  Kara Stalboerger, Hannah Miller, Katelyn Koetter, Mikayla Von Wahlde, Brittney Budde, Kendra Braun, Amanda Warzecha, Audrey Blommel, Kennedy Eichers, Megan Herdering, Natalie Ahrens, Morgan Kingston.

Tuesday, Oct.30

MELROSE LADY DUTCHMEN VOLLEYBALL

Despite the play of Briana Schmiesing (11 in photograph) Sauk Centre defeated Melrose in three games at Rocori. Melrose finishes its season with a 16-10 record.  More information will appear in the Nov.7 issue of the Melrose Beacon.   In the video below Melrose scores a point after a long volley.

SECTION 6A RESULTS

North Semi-finals                                                South-Semi-Finals

Tuesday, Oct. 30

At Rocori                                                             at Annandale

Sauk Centre-3 Melrose-0                             

Dassel-Cokato-3 vs Cathedral-2

25-18 25-15 26-24                                       25-21 21-25 25-8 23-25 15-5

LPGE-0 vs Albany-3                                   NLS-1 v Litchield-3
25-17 25-16 25-23

North-Championship                                            South Championship

Thursday, Nov.  1

14-Albany vs Sauk Centre 6 p.m.                  15-Dassel-Cokato vs Litchfield 8 p.m.
Both games at Sauk Rapids

                                         Section 6AA Championship

                                             Saturday, Nov. 3

                                           St. Ben's, St. Joseph

                            16-Game 14 winner vs Game 15 winner