It was a sell-out COVID-capacity crowd on hand to watch the season-opener between Mound Westonka and Providence Academy. Everyone in attendance, from players and coaches to parents and fans were ready to kick off the season, a little later than normal, but with no less enthusiasm. The White Hawks and the Lions gave the fans
Following an untraditional off-season in the weight room and at summer camps due to COVID-19 guidelines, the Mound Westonka High School football team is chomping at the bit to get the 2020 season underway. The White Hawks went 7-3 last season, ending the year with a tough 14-35 loss to SMB, the eventual Class AAAA
The Mound Westonka High School football team celebrated another memorable season at an awards banquet November 17th at the Lafayette Club. Head coach Nick David opened the banquet by saying, “I am very proud of and thankful to all of the players, coaches, water boys, student managers, cheerleaders, parents, fans, game workers, and all the
Mound Westonka High School senior Adam Nobs was recently named to the Individual Class 4A Academic All-State Football Team. Academic All-State team members must be senior varsity letterman for the current season who are starters on offense, defense, or kickers. Selected players must have outstanding football and leadership abilities in addition to academic excellence. They
Mound Westonka White Hawks standout football player Isaiah Dempsey was recently selected to play in the 2019 Minnesota High School All-Star Football Game, which will take place on Saturday, December 7th at 1:00pm at U.S. Bank Stadium. The senior captain adds this great accomplishment to a long list of football accolades. Dempsey was a three-year starter
By: Ryan Gustafson The Mound Westonka White Hawks football team just may have played their best football in the playoffs, crushing their opening-round opponent 56-0, then hanging tough against the defending Class AAAA state champion that is stacked with Division I talent. In the end, the Section 5AAAA Semifinal game last Saturday, Oct. 26, against
By: Ryan Gustafson You can’t win them all, but you can give the reigning Class AAAA state champion headaches with a stellar defensive performance. That’s what the Mound Westonka White Hawks pulled off in Week 7, falling 20-3 against the top-ranked SMB Wolfpack, before securing a 33-15 win and 6-2 regular season record against St.
By: Ryan Gustafson Mound Westonka’s undefeated season came to an end Friday evening, losing 31-6 to the No. 6 team in AAAA, the Fridley Tigers. Behind a dominant performance by senior quarterback Kaleb Blaha (207 yards passing, 3 TDs, 66 rushing yards), Fridley moved to 6-0 on the year. The White Hawks fell behind 17-0
By: Ryan Gustafson Sophomore quarterback Tyler Von Bank turned in his best game of the season in Mound Westonka’s 42-7 Homecoming victory over the Richfield Spartans this past Friday night. The White Hawks signal-caller was responsible for five touchdowns – three on the ground and two through the air – finishing the game with 7-12
By: Ryan Gustafson The Mound Westonka defense was able to tighten the screws after offensive miscues and stay perfect on the year after a 21-6 victory over the Bloomington Kennedy Eagles last Friday. Junior running back Tucker Anderly launched the White Hawks into a 14-0 lead with a monster 42-yard touchdown run in the first
