The Den
Wolves Hang on for 22-20 win over ACGC
Sat, September 04, 2010 - Posted by Coach Johnson
The Wolves opened the season with a 22-20 win over Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City on Friday night. it was the first time Milaca has faced ACGC with a game that will be remembered for quite some time. The Wolves jumped off to a early 6-0 lead on an 85 yard run by Sr. Captain, Sam Johnson on the second play of the game. Sam took the ball on a dive play and broke several tackles before racing up the sideline for the early touchdown. It was then Sr. Captain, Mitch Ruis' turn as he carried the ball into the end zone on a 4 yd run. Mitch also added the 2 point conversion on a run to bring the score to 14-0.
The momentum quickly changed as ACGC rallied with two unanswered touchdowns in the second quarter on 4 and 18 yard runs and a conversion pass to tie the score at 14-14 going into the locker room for half time. The Falcons came back out in the 3rd and added another touchdown on a 2 yd run, leaving the score 20-14. With the Wolves facing a 3rd and long from their own 32 yard line, Mitch Ruis took the handoff from Brandon Kiel on a counter play, and carried the ball 68 yards for a Wolves touchdown. Kiel added the 2 extra points to put Milaca up 22-20. ACGC had several opportunities in the remaining 10 minutes, but Milaca's defense made some big plays to stop the Falcons, including a game ending interception by Riley Sikkink to secure the win for the Wolves.
The Wolves, 1-0, will take on Cathedral, Friday night September 10th at Claffy Field at 7 pm
Quick stats:
Sam Johnson 15 carries for 103 yds 1 TD
Mitch Ruis 5 carries for 83 yds 2 TDs
Brandon Kiel 11 carries for 40 yds, 5/9 passing 32 yds
Marcus Hanenburg and Riley Sikkink each had 1 reception for 15 and 13 yds respectively.
Check out all the stats at:
Annual Golf Tournament Results
Tue, August 24, 2010 - Posted by Coach Johnson
7th Annual Alumni Football Golf Tournament Results
The golfers at the 7th annual Alumni Football Tournament played through the heat last Sunday to support the Milaca Football program. The 90 degree heat didn’t slow down the team of Joel Patnode, Laura Broberg, Dave Broberg and Tony Hass as they took first place honors squeezing out a one stroke win over the Class of 2000 team made up of Josh Nelson, Jake Johnson, Zach Gahm and Casey Hoehn.
The golf tournament has become an annual event to help support the Milaca Football Program. This year’s efforts are set to help replace the game jerseys for the 7-8th grade football teams. With the generous support of many businesses in the Milaca area, the golf tournament was a great success. On behalf of coaching staff and football program we would like to sincerely thank this year's sponsors and the golfers that participated in this year's event.
Golf Sponsors
Northland Auto Center Custom Stitch and Design Northstar Garage Heggies Pizza Koch Hardware Brian and Marge Bauerly D&L Express Pease Produce Jim’s Mille Lacs Disposal Princeton Insurance Agency – Milaca JH Accounting Milaca Building Center Mike Nelson Auto Glass Casey’s General Store Patnode Trucking Harris Hardwoods First National Bank Milaca Steve Little Construction
2010 Season…. Seniors Ready to Roll
Sun, August 15, 2010 - Posted by Coach Johnson
Practice for the 2010 season is ready to begin August 16th. The Senior Class has been looking forward to this day since 7th grade football. The Wolves will open at Atwater - Cosmos - Grove City this year on September 3rd. It will be the first meeting between the two teams. Mark your calendars for the home opener with Cathedral on Sept. 10th.
Milaca Football Camps for all ages ! July 28-29-30
Fri, June 25, 2010 - Posted by Coach Johnson
Milaca Football Camps will run for grades 3-12 on July 28-29-30.
Times will be as follows:
Grades 3-4-5 1:00 - 2:45 pm Report to Claffy Field Cost $25 includes camp shirt Sign up in the Community Ed. Office or Call 982-7186 You may also sign up at the field
Grades 6-7-8 3:00 - 4:45 pm Report to Claffy Field Cost $25 includes camp shirt Sign up in the Community Ed. Office or Call 982-7186 You may also sign up at the field
Grades 9-12 6:00 - 8:30 pm Report to Claffy Field This is a full padded camp.
Bring equipment that you checked out this spring. If you do not have equipment, you can check it out at the camp. Come at 5:30 pm to check out shoulder pads and helmets.
Questions about camps: call R. Johnson 556-3349, or C. Anderson 983-3716
Wolves End of the Season Awards 2009
Sat, November 21, 2009 - Posted by Coach Johnson
The 2009 season came to an end as the Wolves lost to state Tournament bound - Mora, 27-21 in OT in the Section 7 AAA playoffs. Mora went on to the state semi-finals before losing to Glencoe-Silver Lake. The Wolves ended with a 3-6 record with 3 of those losses to teams that were in the state semi-finals. The Wolves Football team held their annual Awards Banquet and presented the following awards for 2009:
Offensive Player of the Year: Sr. Travis Hanenburg
Defensive Player of the Year: Sr. Ripp Baker
Linemen of the Year: Sr. Marshall Hopp
Most Improved Back: Jr. Mitch Ruis
Most Improved Linemen: Sr. Clinton Sampson
Hustler Award: Jr. Marcus Hanenburg
Pack Pride Award: Sr. Marshal Ash, Jim Peterson
Academic All Conference: Sr. Marshal Ash, Jr. Marcus Hanenburg,
Soph. Ryan Gerads
West Central All Conference: Sr. Ripp Baker, Sr. Marshall Hopp
Honorable Mention All Conference: Jr. Travis Bertram, Jr. Sam Johnson,
Soph. Brandon Kiel
All Section 7 AAA: Sr. Tyler Norrgard, Soph Brandon Kiel
Wolves season ends on OT loss to Mora in Section 7AAA
Wed, October 28, 2009 - Posted by Coach Johnson
The roller coaster ride continued through the first round of the section 7AAA playoff game as Mora ended Milaca's season in a 27-21 overtime game. Mora won the first half with a 21-7 score. Milaca won the second half tying the score at 21-21 at the end of the game. Mora won the toss in the OT and stopped the Wolves on 4 plays. The Mustangs then went off tackle on a great run to pick up the touchdown in the overtime win. The loss ends the season for the Wolves while Mora goes on to play Greenway-Nashwauk-Keewatin in the semi-final game to be held at Mora at 2 pm on Sat. Oct. 31st. In the other south half game, Pine City defeated Aitkin 22-6. In the north half of the section, Greenway defeated Two Harbors and Virginia defeated Proctor.
7 AAA Playoff Bracket set Milaca vs Mora 1st Round
Sat, October 24, 2009 - Posted by Coach Johnson
The 7 AAA section playoff picture has finally been set. Milaca will play Mora in the first round of the section tournament. After moving from section 6 AAA where teams are basically made up of the West Central Conference, Milaca will still face a West Central opponent as they take on the Mustangs in Mora on Tuesday, Oct. 27th at 7 pm. Pine City and Mora ended the regular season with identical 6-2 records but Pine City will get the number 1 seed in the south half of the section on a predetermined tie-breaker. Pine City will take on Aitkin, the number 4 seed in the first round.
In the north half, number 1, Greenway-Nashwauk-Keewatin will take on number 4 Two Harbors. Virginia and Proctor will battle in the 3 and 4 spot. Winners will meet in the second round at the site of the highest seed on Sat. Oct. 31st at 2 pm. If Miiiaca beats Mora and Greenway wins... the next game would be at Greenway, a Greenway loss to Two Harbors would bring the game to Milaca. The finals are set to be played in Duluth on November 6th.
Complete playoff brackets for all classes can be found at MinnesotaSportsonline.com