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St. Michael-Albertville Finishes Undefeated, Wins Wrestling Crown

The Knights capped off a march through Minnesota for the ages, dominating all three opponents at the State Team Meet.

March 3, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

Jed Wester and Jimmy Heil slammed the door on Stillwater wrestling’s hopes for an upset Friday night, securing a State 3A Championship for St. Michael-Albertville and securing an undefeated season for the Knights. It culminated a year that saw STMA take on all comers – from top-ranked opponents in other classes to challengers like the […]

Eyes on the Prize: STMA Wrestling Aims for State Championship or Bust

March 2, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

The STMA Knights wrestling team has had a target on its back the entire season. Ranked No. 1 since its impressive opening weeks by The Guillotine.com, STMA boasts a whopping nine ranked wrestlers in weight classes in Class 3A, meaning it’s not sneaking up on anyone at the State 3A Tournament this weekend in St. […]

STMA Football Takes on Lakeville South in Football Semifinals

Here's what you need to know if you're taking it to "The Bank"

November 18, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

St. Michael-Albertville knocked off Wayzata in a classic game back on Friday, Nov. 12 to earn a spot at the U.S. Bank Stadium in the Class 6A Semifinals. They’ll take on former champ (and 2020 No. 1) Lakeville South at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 19. Eden Prairie and Maple Grove square off in the […]

STMA Celebrates its First Cross County State Champion

November 12, 2021 By Meghan Gutzwiller

For the first time in school history, the first runner across the finish line at the Minnesota State High School League’s State Championship race bore a STMA jersey. Senior Ali Weimer earned a commanding first place at last Saturday’s event at St. Olaf College, with a time of 17.42.81. The second place runner finished nearly […]

Former STMA High School Football Coach Dies at Age 28

Jason Volby was an STMA grad and a presence on the STMA sidelines.

October 15, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

His red hair and big voice were a presence on the St. Michael-Albertville football sidelines. Jason Volby was a favorite with kids and fellow coaches. In his young career, he worked along with coaches who will be known for brining titles to STMA, including Jared Essler, current activities director Keith Cornell and former coach and […]

St. Michael-Albertville High School Adds New Class to HOF

Alumni and former teachers/coaches were honored for their contributions to STMA athletics at Friday night's game.

September 27, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Former coach and STMA teacher Darrell Skogen, aptly, captured the essence of the new STMA High School Hall of Fame members, including his former colleague and recent retiree, Tim Anfenson. Check out Mr. Skogen’s profile on this year’s class: The crew was honored at the half of STMA’s 28-0 blowout over Blaine on Friday. […]

Half-Field Goal Leads to a Lifesaving Donation for STMA Soccer Mom

August 24, 2021 By Meghan Gutzwiller

For 19 years, Megan Johnson’s positive, energetic presence has brightened classrooms and soccer fields in St. Michael-Albertville as a teacher and coach. This summer, she brightened the entire future of a STMA soccer family by donating a kidney to the mother of one of her athletes. The donation story begins, Johnson said, with a goal. […]

STMA Wrestling Strikes Silver at State Meet

Ranked fifth and seeded third overall, STMA made it to the championship dual on their home mat.

March 26, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Heading into this strange season, St. Michael-Albertville wrestling was faced with a flurry of questions. Could any wrestling team avoid a COVID outbreak, derailing its season? What was this young Knights team capable of, with Wayzat emerging in Section competition and Shakopee with so much talent returning? If they made it that far, could STMA […]

STMA Wrestling Runs Gamut, Earns Spot in Final Four

The Knights will bring home hardware as they host the State 3A Tournament this weekend.

March 19, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

St. Michael-Albertville rolled over Wayzata in the Section 5-3A final, and then put a stamp of approval on the season with a big win over Waconia in the “Super Section” championship – aka the State 3A quarterfinal with a win over Waconia to put itself in the Final Four in the State Wrestling Championships – […]

WATCH: Stillwater, St. Michae-Albertville Give Fans a Possible Preview of State

February 5, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

With a state tournament now possible, thanks to the Minnesota State High School League, as well as parents and coaches around the state, Stillwater and St. Michael-Albertville gave fans a preview of what that season finale might look like on Thursday, Feb. 4 with a duel that came down to the last match. You can […]