Alumni
Alex Hass Returns to Bemidji
Wed, August 24, 2011 - Posted by Coach Johnson
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2010 (Fr): Saw the field in one game, against Upper Iowa (Oct. 2), taking three snaps behind center. 2009 (RS): Sat out entire season as a redshirt. Prior to BSU: A captain of the Wolves’ football team in 2008... Picked All-West Central Conference, All-Section 6AAA and all-area honorable mention as a senior... Was nominated for an academic all-state award... Earned all-conference honorable mention honors in 2007... Amassed 2,529 career passing yards with 30 touchdowns, adding 13 more and 452 yards on the ground... A three-sport athlete at Milaca High School, is also a two-time ice hockey letter winner and a two-time all-conference honorable mention pick on the baseball diamond. Personal: The son of Tony and Tracy Hass... Born Nov. 1, 1990... Undecided on a major.
Stephen Girard at Hamline University
Wed, August 24, 2011 - Posted by Coach Johnson
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| Pos./Events: OL |
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FY: Played in four games for the Pipers. Girard was a 2008 all-state academic honoree. He is majoring in exercise and sports science with a minor in coaching. He is the son of Jeff and Jenny Mitchell |
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Milaca Football Alumni Move on to St. Scholastica
Mon, August 22, 2011 - Posted by Coach Johnson
Two former Milaca Football players have joined the roster for the St. Scholastica Saints in Duluth. James Bunger and Jerad Sikkink are both working out with the Saints.
Check out the Saints website at: http://csssaints.com/roster.aspx?path=football&
#80 James Bunger
Position: H-Back
Height: 6-1
Weight: 205
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Milaca, Minn.
High School (Previous College): Milaca HS (Minn.-Duluth)
Major(s): Management
Parents/Guardians: Marsha & Bob Bunger
#43 Jerad Sikkink
Position: Defensive Back
Height: 6-2
Weight: 185
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Milaca, Minn.
High School (Previous College): Milaca HS
Major(s): Management
Parents/Guardians: Lori & Kent Sikkink
Milaca
Named Defensive Player of the Year … All-section selection … Honorable mention all-conference … Team captain … Recorded 117 total tackles … Also participated in baseball and basketball … Made the Honor Roll … Triple A award winner.
2009 Alumni Move on to the College Fields
Tue, August 04, 2009 - Posted by Coach Johnson
The 2009 college football season is about to begin and several former Wolves players will be heading to camps at a variety of colleges around the area.
Major Hopp will be returning to Valley City State in North Dakota as an offensive linemen.
Roy Ash returns to Central Lakes College in Brainerd, Minnesota as a sophomore. Roy hopes to start at linebacker on a strong Raider team.
Dennis Taute will also return to CLC as a running back. Dennis hopes to hold down one of the running back positions for the Raiders.
2009 graduates will also be heading to pre-season camps:
QB Alex Hass will be going to Bemidji State along with WR Myles Swenson.
OG Stephen Girard will be going to Hamline hoping to play for the Pipers on the offensive line.
RB / OLB Jerad Sikkink is heading to St. Scholastica in Duluth. Jerad hopes to play at Strong Safety.
OG / LB Greg Wright will also be attending Central Lakes College in Brainerd.
Randy Hjort competes in NAIA All-American Bowl
Sat, May 02, 2009 - Posted by Coach Johnson
All-star game, pro tryout keep Hjort on field
By Gary Larson
Mille Lacs County Times
It looked like Randy Hjort had strapped on his football helmet and tightened his pads for the last time when Valley City State University (N.D.) ended its 2008 season last fall.
But, things changed this spring. Last Saturday, Hjort, a 2005 Milaca graduate, was one of four players representing Valley City at the third annual College Fanz/Victory Sports Network NAIA Senior Classic football game Saturday at Pirate Stadium in Platte City, Mo. Hjort’s National team topped the American team 24-10.
“I had a great time,” said Hjort, a four year-starter at right tackle at Valley City. “It was fun playing with and against the top players from NAIA schools across the country.”
And, it’s not over yet. Hjort will head to Cincinnati later this week to take part in a tryout camp being conducted by the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League.
Hjort got to play in seven series at the Senior Classic. Some of his time was spent blocking for running back Greg Fountain of Campbellsville College (Ky.) who rushed for 70 yards and was named the National team’s offensive player of the game. “I was happy with my play,” said Hjort, a member of Milaca’s state tournament basketball team in 2003. “I’ve been working out during the winter and this spring and I held up pretty well. Besides being a lot of fun, the game was a good tune-up for the Edmonton camp.” The tryout camp is Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the College of Cincinnati. The workouts will include strength, speed and agility tests. Hjort is 6-foot-6, 275 pounds and hopes to be looked at as an offensive lineman, a spot he’s very familiar with. But, he’s open to try the other side of the football, too.
“Offensive linemen in the pros are pretty much 300 pounds or more,” said Hjort. “So, if I’m a little light for offensive line, I think I’m quick enough and strong enough to give the defensive line a shot.
“I’m optimistic going into the camp. You always want to know how you measure up and I’m glad to get the opportunity. If nothing results from it I’ll be satisfied that I got the chance and gave it my best effort.”
Hjort’s best effort was something Valley City Coach Dennis McCulloch said game after game during Hjort’s four years in the Vikings’ line.
“Randy is one of the best and most consistent offensive linemen we’ve had at Valley City during my 12 years as head coach,” said McCulloch, who recommended Hjort for the Senior Classic. “He moved into the line right away and he stayed there. “Randy is that combination of size and quickness a coach looks for. He is agile on his feet and he likes to mix it up. He helped make our sweeps outside click.”
Valley City won the Dakota Athletic Conference title when Hjort was a sophomore. “That was a thrill-it’s a tough, balanced conference,” said Hjort, the son of Dean and Lori Hjort. “We had good teams all four years I played at Valley City. “I’m happy with my decision to go there.”
Hjort said he enjoyed playing for Milaca Coach Randy Johnson and McCulloch.
“I’ve had two great football coaches who helped bring out the best in me,” Hjort said.
He has a double major in business management-business marketing and plans to earn his degree next fall semester.
Unless, Edmonton has other plans for him. “I’ll see what happens,” he said. “If I’m fortunate enough to move on to another level in football, I’ll put my degree on hold for a semester. If not, I’m looking forward to a career in business.” Business. That’s something Hjort has been giving to defensive players on the football field for many years.
Carter Ash starts Wrestling Season at Southwest State
Tue, November 04, 2008 - Posted by Coach Johnson
Former wreslter and football player from Milaca has gone on to wrestle at the college level for the Mustangs of Southwest State University in Marshall, Minnesota. Carter took 2nd place in an open tournament in his first college level matches.
Carter Ash Milaca Graduate 2008
Season Ends for Taute and Ash at Central Lakes
Tue, November 04, 2008 - Posted by Coach Johnson
The Raiders of Central Lakes college in Brainerd were eliminated from the playoffs last Saturday, as they were defeated by Vermillion College in Ely. Former Milaca players, Dennis Taute and Roy Ash have been playing for the Raiders throughout the season. Dennis has been a running back while Roy has been playing outside linebacker.
Roy Ash 2008 Graduate MHS
Dennis Taute 2008 Graduate MHS
Central Lakes wins behind the rushing of Dennis Taute
Mon, September 08, 2008 - Posted by Coach Johnson
Raiders rally for 29-22 win
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
THIEF RIVER FALLS - After building a 13-8 first quarter lead, the Central Lakes College Raiders football team needed a fourth-quarter comeback to down Northland Saturday 29-22.
Raiders’ quarterback Mike Beehler led the team on a 77-yard, game-winning scoring drive that included two fourth-down conversions. The drive also ate up nine minutes of the fourth quarter.
Dennis Taute, who rushed for 144 yards and two touchdowns, scored the deciding points.
“Taute had a great day running the ball with a lot of determination,” said Raiders head coach Greg Medeck. “He stepped up really big for us. Beehler showed poise and patience in executing the game winning drive. He really displayed why hi is the best quarterback in the league.”
Beehler threw for 193 yards and a touchdown on 11-of-22 passing. Justin Novak caught three passes for 103 yards and Tim Phonvidone caught at 19-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to help climb the Raider to 22-21.
The story was the Raiders’ ground game and Taute, who scored the Raiders second touchdown of the first quarter for a 13-8 edge. The Raiders finished with 177 rushing yards and 370 yards of total offense.
“It was great to be really challenged by a very good football team and get a good win,” Medeck said. “We are excited to finally come home next week in what is sure to be another tough contest.”
Defensively the Raiders held Northland to 228 yards. Charlie Jacobson tallied 2.5 sacks and Josh Ledin added 1.5 sacks.
Milaca Football players moving on to College Ball
Mon, September 01, 2008 - Posted by Coach Johnson
Dennis Taute and Roy Ash, now members of the Central Lakes Football team in Brainerd, helped the Raiders to a 40-12 win over Fond Du Lac Community College on Friday, August 29th. Ironically, the former Wolves started their college football career on the same field that they ended their high school career, that being, St. Cloud State’s Husky Field. Dennis has been one of the Raider’s runningbacks while Roy has been playing at the strong linebacker spot. Both players saw extensive action in the opening season win for the Raiders.
At Valley City North Dakota, two former linemen helped the Vikings to their opening win. Randy Hjort and Major Hopp are part of the offensive line. Randy, a senior and Major, redshirt freshman have been key players in the Vikings success.
Major Hopp, 6’ 4” 270 lb offensive line
Randy Hjort, 6’ 6” 288 lb offensive line