Minneota Senior Isaac Hennen has not only been selected to play in the 2017 Minnesota Football Showcase (All-Star Football Game), but he’s one of the 11 finalists for the 2017 Mr.
It wasn’t easy, but Minneota won its 49th game in the last 50 Saturday, beating Mahnomen 34-22.
Sisters Morgan and Abby Hennen both went for the ball during the championship game against Mayer Lutheran.
Named to the all-tourney team for Minneota were Natalee Rolbiecki, Morgan Kockelman and Lydia Sussner (bottom row, left to right).
Minneota's run for a state title fell short when defending champion Mayer Lutheran turned back the Vikints, 3-0 to capture their second straight crown.
The Minneota Vikings got into the state finals on Friday and in the process got a big boost from their fans.
Yelling their hearts out were Austin Kloos, Skylar Gilbertson and Riley Yost.
Back in 2006 Hayley Fruin (then Hennen), was a big part of the Minneota Vikings only state championship.
At the time, they beat Bethlehem Academy.
Ellie Pesch dove for the ball during the Vikings win over Bethlehem Academy on Friday.
She's the only senior on the team and Friday she turned in the game of her life as Minneota beat Bethlehem Academy and earned a spot in the state finals.
The Minneota Viking Volleyball team is headed to the State Class A Championship!
On Friday afternoon, defeated Bethlehem Academy of Fairbault 3-0 winning 25-19; 27-25 and 25-11.