Athlete of the week

Athlete of the week: Cam Korlath, Zimmerman, football: Best option

By Bruce Strand on October 27, 2012 at 10:27 pm

Kara Ziemer, Elk River's 5-foot-8 attacker, has 745 career kills and excels in the back row as well. (Photo by Michael Christian)

Athlete of the week: Kara Ziemer, Elk River, volleyball: Around the dial

By Bruce Strand on October 20, 2012 at 12:47 am

Anna Haugen is on pace to finish with 16 letters, and has made all-conference in three sports. (Photo by Michelle Haugen)

Athlete of the week: Anna Haugen, Elk River, cross country: Endurance

By Bruce Strand on October 13, 2012 at 2:42 am

Josh Malin was the lone junior starting on the defensive line for last year's conference and section champs and leads the group his senior year. (Photo by Sandy Noland)

Athlete of the week: Josh Malin, Rogers, football: Rough and ready

By Bruce Strand on October 8, 2012 at 1:15 am

Powerful serving is one of many skills Nikki O'Keefe contributes for the Zimmerman Thunder. (Photo by Bruce Strand)

Athlete of the week: Nikki O’Keefe, Zimmerman, volleyball: Hammer time

By Bruce Strand on September 29, 2012 at 5:27 am

Middle linebacker Bryan Edwards is the Elks defensive captain and has led the team in tackles the past two seasons. (Photo by Julie Edwards)

Athlete of the week: Bryan Edwards, Elk River, football: Firefingers

By Bruce Strand on September 22, 2012 at 5:10 am

Jeff Mueller packed on 20 pounds of muscle between his junior and senior seasons and scored six touchdowns in the Thunder's first two games.

Athlete of the week: Jeff Mueller, Zimmerman, football: Powering up

By Bruce Strand on September 15, 2012 at 4:59 am

Abby Folk has made over 1,000 digs and over 1,000 serve receives, and is a pinpoint server as well, for the Rogers Royals. (Photo by Erik Jacobson)

Athlete of the week: Abby Folk, Rogers, volleyball: Grace under fire

By Bruce Strand on September 8, 2012 at 12:46 am

Janell Finkbeiner has made well over 1,000 set assists in her career and frequently delivers points herself with her attacks and serves. (Photo by Brittany Fogolin)

Athlete of the week: Janell Finkbeiner, Elk River, volleyball: Doing it all

By Bruce Strand on September 1, 2012 at 4:10 am

Courtney Grunewald has scored points at state meets 12 times the last four years including medals for fifth- and sixth-place finishes. She owns three school records. (Photo by Rick Orndorf)

Athlete of the week: Courtney Grunewald, Elk River, swimming: In her element

By Bruce Strand on August 25, 2012 at 1:53 am