In this most unusual fall athletic season, the Blake Bears were able to have successful, and complete, seasons in all of the sports. The pandemic led to the Minnesota State High School League shortening the seasons and reducing the number of competitions. However, the Bears were determined to overcome all adversity and put their best paws forward. Go Bears!
GIRLS TENNIS
Another outstanding season for the girls’ tennis team who are in the midst of a dynasty. Only the pandemic could negate them from going for a sixth state title in a row. The team finished with a 12-1 overall record, won the IMAC and the Section 5A tournament.
Head Coach: Mike Ach
Assistant Coaches: Ted Warner, Victoria Bravo
Season Record: 12-1
IMAC Final Standing: 5-0, Conference Champions
IMAC All Conference Players: Sonia Baig (12), Bella Suk (11), Allyson Jay (10), Nana Vang (9), Annabelle Swigert (11)
IMAC All Conference Honorable Mentions: Ellie Nixon (10), Nina Bush (11), Catherine Barry (12)
BOYS SOCCER
The boys’ soccer team had a terrific season finishing with a record of 9-3-2 and earning second place in both the conference and Section 5A.
Head Coach: Tamba Johnson
Assistant Coach: Aaron Payne and Dave Shapiro
IMAC All Conference: Keegan James (12), Benji Pomonis (12), Jake Shapiro (12), Matthew Carlson (12), Jackson Lagos (11)
IMAC All Conference Honorable Mention: Aksel Reid (12), Karsten Farris (11)
ALL STATE: Keegan James and Jackson Lagos
GIRLS SOCCER
The girls also had an awesome season by winning the IMAC conference, taking second in Section 5A and finishing with a 10-3-1 record.
Head Coach: Kelsey Hans
Assistant Coach: Paul Armstrong
IMAC All Conference: Cate Moe (12), Carly Showmate (11), Elle Sovell (10), Kyra Reese (12), Bailey Abraham (12)
IMAC All Conference Honorable Mention: Amelia Reyes (12) Rachel Winkey (12)
ALL STATE: Cate Moe
GIRLS SWIMMING AND DIVING
The swim and dive team finished 3rd in the Section Swim Meet out of 10 teams. Highlights included two new team records by Carly Bixby and a 1st place 200 Free Relay team consisting of Hannah Sweet, Carly Bixby, Molly Seidel, and Sophia Sznewajs.
Head Coach: Luke Johnson
Assistant Coaches: Christy Wagner, Sophie Wallock
Dive Coach: Brandon Pearson
CROSS COUNTRY
This was a really strong season for the Cross Country program. They hosted a meet on campus for the first time in school history and then hosted another meet as well. The girls' team won the IMAC championship and the boy’s finished second.
Head Coaches: Maggie Bowman and John Shelp
Assistant Coach: Geoff Fuller
IMAC Standings: Girls 1st & Boys 2nd
IMAC All Conference: Jackie Weyerhaeuser (12th), Molly Liston (11th), Caroline Pollock (10th), Shef West (11th), Ian Acheson (11th)
IMAC All Conference Honorable Mention: Ainsley Pflaum (8th) Will Eckes (9th)