Monday, September 12, 2011
The Trojans cut down on penalties and played with more confidence against a physical Eagan team.
The second game of the season was a sharpening process for Wayzata High School's football team. More confidence and fewer penalties resulted in an overall better overall performance from the Trojans as they went on to trump Eagan, 28-7. The effort put forth by Wayzata's defense was one of the many improvements of the night. Playing against a quarterback who likes to run, the young Trojan lineup was fast to the ball and tackled well throughout Friday's matchup. “As they get more confidence and experience they will play faster,” head coach Brad Anderson said. “They are young, and they are only going to get better.” Even though the Trojans started the night with the football, the defense soon found itself on the field following a fumble. It …
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Everything you need to know about the upcoming Lake Conference football season.
Teams to watch Wayzata The defending state champs have some holes to fill—they return just one starter on offense—but should still be a major factor in one of the toughest leagues in the state. Eden Prairie After coming up one point short in an epic battle for the league crown against the Trojans last year, the Eagles probably have a little payback on their minds entering 2011. Minnetonka Dave Nelson, who has 216 career wins in 28 seasons as a head coach, might be in position to add to that number in a big way this season. The Skippers have good athletes at the skill positions, but need to rebuild their offensive and defensive lines to challenge the other top teams in the league. Players to watch Ben Lauer: Wayzata (Offensive line) Lauer…
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Boys take first, girls place second at first annual Lake Conference Relays held on Friday
The Wayzata boys track and field team won the first annual Lake Conference Relays on Friday at the University of Minnesota’s Bierman Field. The Trojans finished the day with a team score of 152.5 points, besting second place Minnetonka by 5.5 points. Ten teams competed at the relays—all five Lake Conference squads along with Monticello, Chanhassen, Henry Sibley, Chaska and Chisago Lakes. The Trojans girls track and field team took second overall with 123.0 points on the day, second to Eden Prairie’s 133.0 finish. Wayzata picked up first place finishes in the 1600 meter medley relay (3:38.42), the 4x1600 meter relay (18:11.3), the 3x300 meter hurdles relay (2:10.81), the high jump relay (17-1), the shot put relay (133-1), the high jump (6-2…
Monday, April 11, 2011
The new Lake Conference will be intriguing with the addition of defending state champion Eden Prairie. Patch fills you in on what you need to know for the 2011 season.
The Lake Conference has an all new feel to it this season, and from a baseball perspective that should mean quality games throughout the spring. After conference re-alignment last summer, the Classic Lake Conference essentially lost Robbinsdale Armstrong to the Northwest Suburban Conference and added Eden Prairie to form the new Lake Conference. The Eagles will join Wayzata, Hopkins, Minnetonka and Edina this spring. “It’s one of the toughest conferences in the state,” Edina coach Mike Olson said. “You add Eden Prairie and it just becomes an unbelievable conference from top to bottom.” So what does that mean for you baseball fans? Patch has broken down some of the key elements of this year’s baseball season. Top teams —Eden Prairie won the…
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
The Trojans return three seniors this spring, but coach Amber Hegland said the team is preparing for a Lake Conference title.
WAYZATA TROJANS SOFTBALL Last season: 11-11 Conference record: 6-6 (4th, Classic Lake Conference). Section 6AAA results: def. Robbinsdale Cooper 2-0, lost to Orono 4-3, lost to Richfield 4-0. The Wayzata softball team might be young, but the Trojans won’t lack experience as they prepare for the 2011 season. Wayzata lost one senior to graduation a year ago—outfielder Chloe Rod—and look to return a wealth of talent led by seniors Mikayla Greely, Meg DuPuis and Bri Adams. “We have our seniors being great for us, and our younger kids are passionate and committed to the game of softball,” coach Amber Hegland said. “They’re pushing the older kids, and the older kids are giving them the foundation for what we expect.” Key returning players …
Monday, April 4, 2011
The Trojans will compete against perennial power Eden Prairie in conference play this season, and coach Bobby DeWitt hopes his team's pitching, defense and fundamentals lead the way
Last season: 11-10 Conference record: 6-6 (tied for second in Classic Lake Conference) Section 6AAA results: Defeated Bloomington Kennedy 7-1, lost to Robbinsdale Armstrong 3-0. In three years under coach Bobby DeWitt, Wayzata High School’s baseball team has won a conference championship, finished second in the conference twice and played in two section finals. As the 2011 season opener nears, the Trojans hope they can continue that winning trend. Pitching, defense and consistently executing fundamentals will be keys for the Trojans as they prepare for competition in the new Lake Conference, which now includes perennial power Eden Prairie. Key returners: Wayzata returns three pitchers that will get the bulk of the innings this year. …
