Winter Sports Preview

The adapted floor hockey team of 16-17 was undefeated all season. They had little to no competition and are hoping for the same thing this year. The team this year will primarily contain seniors.Senior captain Sam Mullenbach said, “I am most looking forward to playing offense again and having a great last season.” Mullenbach is also excited to be back playing with his friends and is hoping to have...

Getting right into things the swim team is ready to dive in. Head Coach Peter Rhodes has his eyes on improving his team. He said, “We always strive to get faster from beginning of the season to the end as well as to win more dual meets than last season.” Another goal is to develop the younger swimmers throughout the season for years to come.  Rhodes said, “I am looking over and revamping our...

The Owatonna Girls Basketball team is looking to have an outstanding season. Jenna Zeman said, “Our team goals for this season are to win the Big 9 Conference and go to state as well.” Their journey began with long three hour practices and weeks performing CrossFit with Mr. Eggermont. The girls have also scrimmaged against Hayfield, which went well but they did not keep track of score considering...

All year the boys have been putting in work and have been restless for the first day. The team attended camps throughout  the summer, so they are able to get right back into strong performance. When asked about what he has done in the offseason, senior captain Nolan Malo said, “I have been playing AAU basketball, going to camps, summer basketball, lifting weights, and just getting my shots up.”...

This years varsity hockey team has a new head coach. Dan Paur coached the girls varsity team the past year and is looking forward to being more involved with coaching another sport. Coach Dan Paur said, “I am very excited to be coaching hockey again. I am looking forward to getting to know on the team and helping them improve as hockey players, students and people.” Coach Paur coached hockey...

The Owatonna Girls Gymnastics team is looking to get in outstanding shape to crush their opponents this season. Senior captain of the gymnastics team Erica Svenby said, “We want to make it back to the state meet for the third year in a row, as well as see more girls individually on the podium at state.” To earn those goals Svenby said, “We start our practices with the end in mind and we are running...

Jumping on to the mats the OHS wrestling team has big goals for the season. Getting prepared for the upcoming season, Coach Adam Woitalla said, “We are making sure that kids are getting signed up in time and developing practice plans so we can hit the ground running.” With a new season means new leaders on the team. The seniors stepping into these positions are Peyton Robb, Parker Holton and Parker...

The boys are hoping for a great season this year. They have already completed tryouts and many days in the weight room to prepare for this upcoming season. Many of returning players only have one season left of their high school career. Senior captain Braeden Meier said, “I am looking forward to my senior season with the boys. We are looking to compete for a Big 9 Championship as well as win a home...