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Venue addresses, driving directions, and bus departure details can be found from the IMAC calendar.  A quick overview of the Meet schedule only is below.

Next Nordic Race:

Feb 11th: Conference Championship Meet 1:00pm @ Battle Creek Nordic Ski

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By Sports at Blake 04/16/2024, 8:45am CDT

Nana Vang - Athena Award Recipient

By Kristi King 04/08/2024, 12:30pm CDT

Nana Vang - A Champion's Journey

Nana Vang has been selected as The Blake School's Athena Award Winner. The Athena Award is given to one senior female athlete from each participating school who has distinguished herself in special individual athletic achievement or superior achievements in one or more sports.

Nana's dedication and talent propelled her to the forefront of her sport... Tennis. With each swing of the racket, she etched her name in the annals of tennis history, leaving a trail of victories in her wake.

Nana's journey to greatness began in 7th grade with determination burning in her heart, she earned not just one, but six varsity letters, a testament to her unwavering commitment to the game. Year after year, she graced the courts as an All-Conference player, her skill and tenacity unmatched by her peers.

But Nana's contributions extended beyond individual accolades. Twice chosen as team captain, she led her squad with wisdom and humility, inspiring her teammates to reach for the stars alongside her.

 Five times, she hoisted the banner of victory as her team clinched the coveted title of Section Champions. And on three unforgettable occasions, she stood tall as the Individual Section Champion, her name whispered in awe by opponents and admirers alike.

In her senior year, she pursued the elusive crown of State Champion alongside her sister, Fatemah Vang. An emotional moment etched in eternity, the sisters grasped the individual State Champion Title together as well as winning a Team State Title. Ending her career on the highest notes of all. 

But Nana's journey was not without its trials. In the face of adversity, twice, she tasted the bitter sting of defeat as her team fell short of the State Championship. And once, as an individual, she fought valiantly only to come agonizingly close to the ultimate prize finishing second. Still, an incredible accomplishment.

Through victory and defeat alike, Nana remained undaunted. For true champions are not measured solely by their trophies, but by who they are and how they make people feel.  Nana is an incredible teammate, captain, sister and friend.  As the sun sets on her illustrious high school career, Nana Vang stands as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring athletes everywhere. Her journey serves as a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and unwavering determination.

As she embarks on the next chapter of her life, one thing remains certain: wherever the courts may lead her, Nana Vang will forever be remembered as a true champion, both on and off the court at Blake. 

TLDR:  

6x Varsity Letter Winner

6x All Conference Player

2x Captain

5x Team Section Winner

3x Individual Section Winner

3x Team State Champion

1x Individual State Chmapion

2x Team State Runner Up

1x Indiviaul State Runner Up

2023-24 Winter Sports Summary

By Athletics Office 04/01/2024, 1:00pm CDT

Boys Basketball

  • Head Coach: Tyler BIwan

  • Team Record (Conference): 19-10 (7-3)

  • The Bears finished second in IMAC. They reached the section 5AA semifinal.

    • All-Conference: Grayson Okoronkwo (12), Carson McMichael (10), Omar Kaba (11)

    • All Conference Honorable Mention: Ian Schnabel (11) & Noah Wagoner (11)

    • Grayson Okoronkwo won IMAC Player of the Year

    • Grayson Okoronkwo Blake’s All Time Leading scorer 2,145 points


 

Girls Basketball

  • Head Coach: Nisha Fisher

  • Team Record (Conference): 13-13 (6-3) 

  • The Bears finished third in IMAC. They reached the section 5AA second round. This was the 5th straight year the Bears hosted a section game.

    • All-Conference: Charley Bowles & Naima Michael-Crushshon

    • All Conference Honorable Mention: Alex Mithun & Macy Gregor

 

Fencing

  • Head Coach: Harold Buck

  • Won the State Championship for Men’s Saber, Women’s Saber, Men’s Saber team relay, & Women’s Saber team relay.

    • First Team All-State: Matthew Sun, Jeffrey Chen, Evan Vezmar, Sydney Albright, Sarah Hasday Erbsen, Cici, Mendoza

    • Second Team All State: Alvin Liu, Luca Racciatti, Oliver Shoemaker, Mirah Lukis, Stella Wyatt, Madeleine Hou, Jahnvi Chopra

 

Alpine Ski

  • Head Coach:  Robbie Massie

    • State Competitors: Vivien Pihlstrom Individual State Champion 

    • Girls IMAC Conference Champions

    • Girls Awards

      • All State: Vivien Pihlstrom

      • IMAC All Conference: Vivien, Pihlstrom, Izzy Krejci, Ainsley Pflaum, Mackenzie Higgins.

      • IMAC Honorable Mention: Martha Hughes, Ellie Schifman

    • Boys State Competitors: Ethan Barkwell 

    • Boys IMAC Conference Champions 

    • Boys Awards

      • IMAC All Conference: Ethan Barkwell, Colin Lee, Zach Barkwell, Cole Eckes, JT Sugalski

      • IMAC Honorable Mention: Aidan Schmidt, Cameron Smith

 

Nordic Ski

  • Head Coach: Charlie Cracraft

  • Good season overall with the limited snowfall and warm weather. Had 3 skiers qualify and participate at the State Meet. Jackson Evans and Otis Friesen participated in the state and placed 13th in the team sprint relays while Jack Rudolph placed 39th in the individual classic race and 51st in the pursuit.

    • All-Conference: Jack Rudolph

    • All Conference Honorable Mention: Otis Friesen, Petra Ekstrom, Jackson Evans 

 

Boys Swimming

  • Head Coach: Brian Wright

  • The Boys Swim and Dive continued their excellence with winning all their meets throughout the season, section competition, along with their 8th consecutive State Championship. The team racked up 327 points at the state meet which was 103 above the next closest competitor. 

  • All Section Team: Dominic Bollettieri, Max Cockson, Colin Craig, Alex Du, Isaiah Jacob, Cayden Liao, Josiah March, Luken Stay, Henry Webb, Minh Truong, Christian Xiong.

  • Section Diver of the Year: Colin Craig

  • Section Swimmer of the Year: Henry Webb

 

Girls Hockey

  • Head Coach: Kristi King

After graduating 12 seniors last year, we only had 4 returning Varsity players. We lost 12, one goal games but grew tremendously throughout the season. We were ranked the 5th seed in section and knocked off the 4th seed, Minneapolis before losing to #1 seed Holy Angels in the section semifinals. 

  • Conference Record: 0-2

  • Overall Record: 5-20-2

    • All-Conference: Janie McGawn, Malika Chebaclo, Callie Arthur

    • All Conference Honorable Mention: Payton Smith, Addie Wethington, Charlotte Palmby 

  • Team Awards

    • MVP: Janie McGawn

    • Most Improved: Louisa Cohen and Ruby Souvignier 

    • Offensive POY: Malika Chebaclo

    • Defensive POY: Addie Wethington

    • Hardest Worker: Callie Arthur 

    • Rookie of the year: Bryn Heinmiller

    • Hobey Baker: Payton Smith and Kiernan Albertini 

 

Boys Hockey

  • Head Coach: Rob McClanahan

  • Overall Record:  2-24

  • Conference Record:  2-3

    • All-Conference:  

Fuzz Aafedt

Junior

Goalie

Blake

Oliver Duininck

Forward

Senior

Blake

 

  • All Conference Honorable Mention: 

 

Nick Witzke

Senior

Defensemen

Blake

Max Vinar

Sophomore

Defensemen

Blake

Landon Bell

Sophomore

Forward

Blake

Joe Erickson

Sophomore

Forward

Blake

 

Team Awards: 

  • Hobey Baker:  Nick Witzke

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