Friday, January 11, 2013
Despite great efforts by the leading Missota Conference team, the Stars took the game in a 6-5 win.
The Stars of the Academy of Holy Angels came to the Northfield Ice Arena on Thursday night and dealt Northfield its first Missota Conference loss of the season. The Raiders (10-4, 4-1 Missota) rallied back twice from three-goal deficits to make the game close, but fell 6-5. The Holy Angels team, which currently holds a 5-5-1 record on the season, has its next game is 2 p.m. Saturday at Richfield Ice Arena against Red Wing. Follow Richfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Jim Gunderson is a Holy Angels social studies and physical education teacher.
Editor's Note: The following is an Academy of Holy Angels press release. The Academy of Holy Angels (AHA) has named Jim Gunderson as its head track coach beginning with the 2013 spring season. Gunderson is a Holy Angels social studies and physical education teacher. Gunderson has coaching experience in several sports in both schools and in community organizations. He currently is the associate head football coach and defensive coordinator for Holy Angels. He also coached football in several positions at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California, and at Simley High School in Inver Grove Heights. In addition he has served as a baseball coach at both Mater Dei and at Simley. He has been active in developing Holy Angels’ strength and …
Thursday, December 13, 2012
The teams held a special pancake breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day.
The Academy of Holy Angels tennis teams raised $1,500 to benefit Richfield's Honoring All Veterans Memorial (HAVM) through a pancake breakfast on Veterans Day 2012. In the photo above, Steve Werle (middle), teacher and tennis coach at the Academy of Holy Angels, presents a check to Len Gudmunson (left), Honoring All Veterans Memorial chair. The funds will benefit the HAVM construction fund and the Sponsor-A-Vet program, which alleviates the cost of an engraving for veterans' families. Pictured right is HAVM Board Member Howie Hilton.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Audrey Brock will take the reigns.
Editor's Note: The following is a Academy of Holy Angels press release. The Academy of Holy Angels has named Audrey Brock as basketball cheerleading coach for 2012-13. Brock has a strong background in cheer, having participated for four years in varsity cheer in high school. She served as captain her senior year. She was nominated and recognized each of her four years by the National Cheer Association in the categories of stunting, tumbling, jumps, and leadership. She also played women’s soccer throughout her college career at Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas. Brock currently is pursuing stunt cheer certification from the Minnesota Cheer Coaches Association. “Audrey will bring a great deal of energy and direction to the basketball …
Saturday, November 10, 2012
The Holy Angels tennis team and the school's food vendor volunteered to help the cause.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Two ladies were honored on Sunday during the Minnesota State High School Soccer Coaches Association Tournament banquet.
Two Academy of Holy Angels womens soccer players recently received All State recognition from the Minnesota State High School Soccer Coaches Association. Sophomore Bridget Schoffman received an All State First Team Award, while senior Megan Nicklay received an All State Honorable Mention. Both Schoffman and Nicklay are both midfielders for the Holy Angels team. The ladies were presented their awards at MSHSSCA's state tournament banquet on Sunday, Oct. 21 at the St. Paul River Centre. Congratulations to both Bridget and Meghan, from Richfield Patch. Follow Richfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
The Holy Angels tennis team is sponsoring a pancake breakfast on Veteran's Day.
Members of the Academy of Holy Angels tennis team and the school’s food service vendor, Taher, Inc., are teaming up to sponsor a pancake breakfast to raise funds for Richfield's Honoring All Veterans Memorial. The breakfast will run from 9 a.m. to noon on Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11 at Holy Angels. The event has been dubbed "Net Gain—Serving It Up For Those Who Serve." “The men and women who fought to protect us and preserve the notion that mankind was meant to be free are much on our minds as Veterans Day approaches,” Steve Werle, Holy Angels social studies teacher and tennis coach, said in a release. “And our tennis team members and their families have chosen this project to honor them and to raise some funds for a lasting memorial.” …
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Anthony plans to major in business in college.
Editor's Note: Richfield Patch is running a series of occasional features that will highlight senior athletes at both Richfield High School and the Academy of Holy Angels. Look for more "Senior Spotlights" throughout the fall sports season. How would you describe yourself in three words or less? Outgoing, funny and quiet. What is your favorite subject in school? History and math. Do you have a favorite sports memory that sticks out to you? The win against Chanhassen during its Homecoming. What song do you listen to before games/matches to get pumped up? "I Don't Like" by Chief Keef. Do you play any other sports? Basketball. If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go and why? France. What are your plans next year? (going …
Kevin wants to study engineering in college.
Editor's Note: Richfield Patch is running a series of occasional features that will highlight senior athletes at both Richfield High School and the Academy of Holy Angels. Look for more "Senior Spotlights" throughout the fall sports season. How would you describe yourself in three words or less? Funny, hardworking and courageous. What is your favorite subject in school? Math and AP Government. Do you have a favorite sports memory that sticks out to you? When we beat Chanhassen junior year and when Hurley forgot his helmet. What song do you listen to before games/matches to get pumped up? I don't listen to music before a game. Do you play any other sports? Baseball. If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go and why? …
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Bobby said if he could go anywhere in the world it would be Brazil.
Editor's Note: Richfield Patch is running a series of occasional features that will highlight senior athletes at both Richfield High School and the Academy of Holy Angels. Look for more "Senior Spotlights" throughout the fall sports season. What is your favorite subject in school? AP Government. Do you have a favorite sports memory that sticks out to you? Beating Farmington for my junior year Homecoming. Do you play any other sports? Baseball and downhill skiing. If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go and why? Brazil for the 2016 Olympics. What are your plans next year? (going to college? majoring in? playing sports?) Going to college and playing football at the next level. Follow Richfield Patch on Twitter | Like …
