We are officially into the Falls Sports Season with every sport having at least one event in by the end of the week. Leo Blavin and I have completed the five area section football polls and previews and have links to all five later in the column. THANKS to all the coaches for their cooperation with us over the past week. We know the coaches are busy and we thank them for getting us the information.
The column is a little light this week because I have been working the morning shift and waking up at 4:30 in the morning and on Sunday I started watching Dedicated Survivor on Netflix and the first season is (in my eyes) one of the best series I have ever watched. It has suspense, action, drama, a little comic relief once in a while.
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I received some bad news last week when I found out that Crookston’s Katherine Geist has a boot on her foot and is out for six weeks. If you don’t remember, this past spring she suffered a foot injury and struggled to finish the 1600 at the Section 8A Track meet and wasn’t able to run in the 3200 meters. She had a boot on this summer and we found out that she has the boot on again and after six weeks if her foot isn’t better she will require surgery!
I hope her foot heals and she is able to run Cross Country this fall. I will keep you updated when we find out more.
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As we get ready for another year of Friday Night Lights (actually on Thursday this week for many teams) and we are excited for another year of High School Football.
We will start off our coverage tonight (Thursday) with a big rivalry game when East Grand Forks comes to Crookston. It is a huge rivalry game and EGF beat up on Crookston pretty good last year, but they graduated 19 seniors while Crookston only graduated seven.
While East Grand Forks lost a lot of talent (a couple kids are playing at BSU and another is playing at Minnesota State Moorhead), they have a lot of talent and some big-time size coming back. They have three starting offensive lineman that are close to 300 pounds and two of the lineman are 6’4 and 6’5!!!! So they are some big boys.
On the flip side, Crookston struggled on the line last year and was overmatched in every game in the trenches. That was the case before Leyton Salentine went down, but it became worse after his injury. The Pirates are a year older and you win football games with seniors. It should be a great game and an important game for both teams.
Speaking of football, we have all the football polls and previews below –
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KROX has compiled the annual KROX Section Football Preseason Coaches Polls and Preview. All five of the area sections are complete and are posted below.
SECTION 6 9-MAN –
The Win-E-Mac Patriots have been tabbed the favorite to win Section 6 9-Man. Newcomer, Fertile-Beltram was a close second. It will be interesting to see how Fertile-Beltrami adjusts to nine-man. The poll and season preview are below –
FOR THE SECTION 6 9-MAN FOOTBALL POLL/PREVIEW – CLICK HERE
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SECTION 8 9-MAN-
The Section 8 9-Man Football coaches picked Stephen-Argyle to win another section championship, but Kittson Country Central is a close second place. It wouldn’t be a surprise to anybody in northwest Minnesota if the two teams are playing at the Fargodome again this fall. The poll and season preview are below –
FOR THE SECTION 8 9-MAN FOOTBALL POLL/PREVIEW – CLICK HERE
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SECTION 8A FOOTBALL–
The Section 8A Football Coaches picked the defending Class A State champions Mahnomen-Waubun to win the section again this year, but Polk County West is a very close second place. It is probably the closest anybody has been to Mahnomen and now Mahnomen-Waubun since we have been doing the polls. Mahnomen-Waubun graduated most of their starters last year, but a lot of the returners played a lot of time at the state tournament last year so they will have another solid team.
FOR THE SECTION 8A FOOTBALL POLL/PREVIEW – CLICK HERE
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SECTION 8AA FOOTBALL –
The Barnesville Trojans have been picked the defending Section 8AA champ and state runner-up to win the section once again. They are the heavy favorite to win another championship. The question is…. who will be playing them in the championship game in the Fargodome? The coaches think it will be Hawley or Crookston.
The coaches poll and preview is below –
FOR THE SECTION 8AA POLL/PREVIEW – CLICK HERE
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SECTION 8AAA FOOTBALL-
The Section 8AAA Coaches have picked the Perham Yellowjackets and the Pequot Lakes Patriots in a tie at the top of the section. Again, no surprise that either team is up there. It seems like one of the two teams if not both have been in the championship the past decade. They are two good programs with great athletes and they seem to excel on the turf.
FOR THE SECTION 8AAA POLL/PREVIEW – CLICK HERE
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UMC Men’s Basketball had a big verbal commitment recently when Hunter Lyman, a 6’8 forward from West Fargo (ND) said he was going to come to school next year. UMC Coach Dan Weisse was looking for a post and a couple of guards to add to the program next year and now he is down to a couple of guards.
It sounded like shorty after Lyman announced he had received a scholarship offer from UMC (made the decision the next day), Bemidji State, Minot State and others offered him too.
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St. Cloud State is going to ask the state legislature for $8.5 million in a bonding bill to upgrade the 30-year-old refrigeration system at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center. The proposed project would reduce the size of the two sheets of ice and would also include getting new boards, Plexiglass, lighting, and improved humidity control. As a part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, St. Cloud State makes its capital requests through the system to the Minnesota State Legislature.
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The University of Minnesota Crookston softball program announced today the signings of Brianna Nancarrow (Fr., C/SS, Victorville, Calif.), Cassie Querry (Jr., C/3B, Huntingdon, Pa./Lock Haven University) and Kamryn Frisk (Jr., P/INF, Anchorage, Alaska/Northwest Kansas Technical College).
Brianna Nancarrow/C/SS/Victorville, Calif./Excelsior Charter School
Previous to UMC: Nancarrow had a decorated career at Excelsior Charter School. Nancarrow played in 77 career games for the Eagles and played at a variety of positions, including catcher and third base. Nancarrow hit an impressive .591 playing four seasons, while collecting 143 hits, 128 RBI’s and hitting 14 home runs in her career. The catcher also received many awards in her illustrious four year career, including: 2016 Cross Valley All League 2nd team,2016 Excelsior Eagle Award (softball), 2017 Cross Valley All League 1st team (softball), 2017 Team MVP (softball), 2018 Cross Valley All League 1st team (softball), 2018 Team MVP (softball), April 2018 Victorville Daily Press Athlete of the Week and March 2019 Victorville Daily Press Athlete of the Week. Nancarrow has also been impressive in the classroom, graduating with a 3.6 GPA.
Personal: Nancarrow is the daughter of Kimberly and Timothy Nancarrow…She is undecided on her major here at Minnesota Crookston…She was born April 19, 2001.
Cassie Querry/C/3B/Huntingdon, Pa./Lock Haven University
Prior To UMC: Querry comes to the University of Minnesota Crookston from Lock Haven University in Lock Haven, PA. In her freshman season for the Bald Eagles, Querry hit .333 with four hits in 12 at-bats, including knocking in two runs on April 17, 2018 at Shepard. In her second season for LHU, Querry hit .150 with one RBI, that coming against Indiana (Pa.).
Personal: Querry is the daughter of Debbie and Bob Querry…She plans to major in Accounting at Minnesota Crookston…She was born July 21, 1999…Querry will be a junior and have two years left of eligibility at Minnesota Crookston.
Kamryn Frisk/P/INF/Anchorage, Alaska,/Northwest Kansas Technical College
Prior To UMC: Frisk comes to the University of Minnesota Crookston from Northwest Kansas Technical College in Goodland, Kan.,. As a hitter, Frisk hit .355 with three home runs and 34 RBI’s in her career. As a sophomore in the circle, Frisk struck out 17 hitters and was the primary pitcher for the Mavericks…A two-time First Team Academic All-American…Hit .650 in regional tournament…Earned Rookie of the Year honors…A three-time All-Conference pick.
Personal: Frisk is a native of Anchorage, Alaska…Played two seasons at Northwest Kansas Technical College…Was a Business Technology major while at Northwest Kansas Technical…A member of National Honor Society.
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JOKES –
The Reporter
A cub reporter for a small-town newspaper was sent out on his first assignment. He submitted the following report to his editor.
“Mrs. Smith was injured in a one-car accident today. She is recovering in County Hospital with lacerations on her breasts.”
The Editor scolded the new reporter, saying. “This is a family paper. We don’t use words like breasts around here. Now go back and write something more appropriate!”
The young reporter thought long and hard. Finally, he handed the Editor the following report. “Mrs. Smith was injured in a one-car accident today. She is recovering in County Hospital with lacerations on her ( o )( o ) ”
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Panicked father
After the baby was born, the panicked Japanese father went to see the obstetrician.
“Doctor,” he said, “I don’t mind telling you, but I’m a little upset because my daughter has red hair. She can’t possibly be mine.”
“Nonsense,” the doctor said. “Even though you and your wife both have black hair, one of your ancestors may have contributed red hair to the gene pool.”
“It isn’t possible,” the man insisted. “We’re pure Asian.”
“Well,” said the doctor, “let me ask you this. How often do you have sex?”
The man seemed ashamed. “I’ve been working very hard for the past year. We only made love once or twice a month.”
“There you have it!” the doctor said confidently. “It’s just rust.”
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A young gay man calls home and…
A young gay man calls home and tells his Jewish mother that he has decided to go back into the closet because he has met a wonderful girl and they are going to be married. He tells his mother that he is sure she will be happier since he knows that his gay lifestyle has been very disturbing to her.
She responds that she is indeed delighted and asks tentatively, “I suppose it would be too much to hope that she would be Jewish?”
He tells her that not only is the girl Jewish, but is from a wealthy Beverly Hills family. She admits she is overwhelmed by the news, and asks, “What is her name?”
He answers, “Monica Lewinsky.”
There is a long pause, then his mother asks, “What happened to that nice Catholic boy you were dating last year?”
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How are former Crookston Pirates athletes doing in college or elsewhere?
****LET ME KNOW OF OTHERS TO ADD TO THE LIST email me at chrisjfee@yahoo.com
Cade Salentine, is a redshirt Freshman playing football at the University of North Dakota. UND will host Drake on Saturday.
Ben Trostad, a Sophomore playing golf at the University of Minnesota Crookston. The first event of the season will be September 6 and 7 at Lake City.
Mason LaPlante, a freshman, is playing soccer at the University of Jamestown. The Jimmies will host York on Friday.
Thea Oman, a freshman, is swimming at St. Ben’s. The first event of the year is at St. Kates Pentathlon October 11.
Kate MacGregor, a Sophomore, is swimming at Minnesota State Moorhead. The first meet of the year will be at the University of Mary on October 14.
Ally Tiedemann, a Sophomore, is playing tennis at the University of Minnesota Duluth. The season will start in February.
Paul Bittner, is playing for the Cleveland Monsters, the AHL affiliate of the Columbus Bluejacket.
Aleece Durbin, is a Sophomore on the University of North Dakota Women’s Track and Field team.
Brita Fagerlund, is a Junior on the University of Jamestown Jimmy Women’s Track team.
Isaac Westlake, a Senior playing golf for the Winona State Warriors.
Ben Trostad, a Sophomore playing golf at the University of Minnesota Crookston.
Elise Tangquist, is a Junior golfer for the University of Northwestern in St. Paul.
Brady Heppner, is a Senior, playing hockey at St. Johns University in Collegeville.
Bailey Folkers, is a Sophomore on the University of Wisconsin-Superior women’s basketball team.
Crookston School District Coaches –
Brody Davidson is an Assistant Pirate Football coach.
Tyler Brekken is a Pirate C team football coach and junior high Pirate Softball coach
Jeremy Lubinski is a Pirate 8th Grade Football coach.
Amy Boll is the head Pirate Girls Track head coach and assistant volleyball coach
Sarah Reese is the Pirate Head Girls Soccer coach
Cody Brekken is the Assistant Pirate Girls Tennis coach, Pirate Boys Tennis coach and Crookston Community Pool Supervisor
Marley Melbye is the Head Girls Swimming coach
Mitch Bakken is the head Pirate Baseball coach.
Brock Hanson is the Pirate Baseball volunteer assistant coach.
Jeff Perreault is the Pirate Girls Golf head coach
Wes Hanson is the Pirate Wrestling Head Coach and assistant boys golf coach
Wade Hanson is the 8th grade boys basketball coach
Travis Ross is the 7th grade boys basketball coach
Kevin Weber is a Pirate Boys Basketball volunteer assistant coach
Connor Morgan is the Pirate Boys Hockey assistant coach
Sam Melbye is the Pirate Boys J.V. Hockey coach
Chris Dufault is an Assistant Wrestling Coach
Nate Merten is an Assistant Wrestling Coach
Tori Demarais is the Pirate Girls Hockey assistant coach.
Non-Crookston High School coaching –
Kaylee Desrosier is a softball coach for Fargo Davies Middle School.
Justin Johnson is an assistant softball coach at the University of Minnesota Crookston.
Josh Edlund is an assistant football coach and phy ed teacher at Flandreau, South Dakota.
Allison Lindsey Axness is Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach in Champlin Park
Jeff Olson is Head Wrestling coach and Head Baseball coach at Delano.
Jake Olson is an Assistant Football Coach and Head Boys Tennis coach at Delano.
Carmen (Kreibich) Johnson, is Head Volleyball coach at Little Falls High School.
Katy Westrom, is Head Girls Tennis Coach and Head Boys Tennis coach at Monticello High School.
Matt Harris, is a Director of Athletics at the British International School of Houston.
Marty Bratrud is the Superintendent and High School Principal at Westhope High School.
Gordie Haug is an assistant football coach at the University of Wyoming
Mike Hastings is the Minnesota State Mankato Men’s head Hockey coach
Mike Biermaier is the Athletic Director at Thief River Falls High School
Stephanie (Lindsay) Perreault works with the North Dakota State stats crew for Bison football and volleyball and basketball in the winter. Stephanie’s husband, Ryan, is the assistant director for the Bison media relations
Jason Bushie is the hockey athletic trainer at Colorado College
Chris Myrold is a Tennis Pro on Nevis Island in the West Indies
Kyle Buchmeier is a Tennis Pro at the Reed-Sweatt Family Tennis Center in Minneapolis
Jarrett Butenhoff is serving our country with the U.S. Navy
Joshua Butenhoff is serving our country on a Submarine with the Pacific Fleet with the US Navy.
Peter Cournia is a 2002 Crookston High School Graduate and also a grad of West Point and is currently is serving in the U.S. Army.
Erik Ellingson is serving our country with the U.S. Air Force at Minot.
Philip Kujawa class of 2004 from Crookston High School. He is an Army recruiter in Rochester.
Scott Riopelle is head of Crookston Parks and Recreation
Rob Sobolik is the General Manager of the Fargodome
That’s it for this week. Thanks for the comments and if you have anything to add or share, please e-mail chrisjfee@yahoo.com or call. Thanks for reading and listening to KROX RADIO and kroxam.com
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