The Wright Call By Dave WrightIn recent years at Saint Thomas Academy, thoughts about getting to state have been reserved for the swimming and hockey teams, and a few wrestlers. This year, another entity seems intent on making a bid…
When the state Nordic ski competitions are held at Giants Ridge in mid-February, it’s no surprise that the Highland Park High School girls’ team is expected to be right in the mix for another title.The Scots have won nearly every…
The Wright Call By Dave WrightWhen she was a junior at Highland Park High School, Molly Moening started on a journey. One of the state’s top cross-country skiers, she knew she wanted to compete in the sport in college. There…
The Wright Call By Dave WrightFor Steve Walsh at Cretin-Derham Hall, it’s a getting-to-know-you process. For Sean Jensen at Minnehaha Academy, it’s introducing a new offensive attack. For Brad Moening at Highland Park, it’s getting the troops used to competing…
The Wright Call By Dave WrightA month or so ago, Highland Park cross-country coach Brad Moening was asked to look ahead and guess who would be the biggest threat to the Scots’ girls’ team in their pursuit of a second…
The Wright Call By Dave WrightFor a lot of people, the recent spell of polar weather has been miserable. That includes a group you might not have expected: the Highland Park High School boys’ and girls’ cross-country ski teams. A…
The Wright Call By Dave WrightSaint Catherine University won its first Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) regular-season women’s soccer championship on October 30 with a 3-0 win at home over Saint Olaf. However, the seeds for it were planted with…
The Wright Call By Dave Wright October 19 was a sunny 74 degrees that many folks may remember as the last really pleasant day they’ll see until, say, April. Brad Moening, however, is likely to remember October 19 for a…
The Wright Call By Dave Wright Since it’s so dependent on the weather, the cross-country ski season in Minnesota is often brief. Thanks to COVID-19, it’s briefer than usual this year for high school athletes. Highland Park, which won the…
The Wright Call By Dave Wright Last week offered a reprieve for fans of the local pro football team: The Vikings had the weekend off. This Sunday, they’ll take a trip to our next-door neighbors in Green Bay. Having that…
The Wright Call By Dave Wright This is always a challenging time of year for Highland Park High School cross-country coach Brad Moening. His boys’ and girls’ rosters are always among the biggest in the state. When the Scots first…
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