JH Gobblers

       The Aitkin JH Gobbler volleyball teams were at Ogilvie for a pair of matches Tuesday. It was the last regular season matches for the JH and they ended well. The 7th grade won 2-1 with scores of 22-25, 25-20 and 15-11 while the 8th grade won in two sets, 25-11 and 25-12. Coach Lena Broeckel, "The 7th grade finished 11-3 and the 8th grade finished 11-0-2 with the ties being with Mora and Pillager. We have one last JH event for the season, a tournament at C-I on Saturday."

      The Aitkin JH GObvblers were on the road Tuesday at McGregor and came away with a sweep of the Mercs. The 7th grade won 18-25, 25-21 and 16-14 while the 8th grade won 25-17, 25-21 and 15-9. Coach Lena Broeckel, "Both teams played well with Hailey Kielty (shown), making the 7-pt. club in serving."

      The JH Gobbler volleyball team had a home match Tuesday and lost to a combined team from East Central 3-2. Coach Lena Broeckel after the action, "Our kids played really well against a mix of 7th and 8th grade players. Next up is Thursday at Rush City."

East Central       25 22 25 24 15

Aitkin                    13 25 26 24  5

      The Aitkin JH Gobbler football team ended their season Tuesday with a 20-0 loss to Deer River at Veterans Field. Coach Rory Sanders fills us in, "It was a close battle for the first half with Deer River Leding 8-0. They wore us down in the second half. The defense played really tough and held us close, but our offense just had too many turnovers in the second half. The lone highlight was an interception by Hunter Lenarz. We finished the season 2-4. It was a good learning year and our kids got better every day. Thanks to all the parents who supported us all season."

        It was a clean sweep Monday for the Aitkin JH Gobbler volleyball teams as they traveled to C-I. The 7th grade won 4-1 with set scores of 25-8, 25-22, 19-25, 25-23 and 16-14. The 8th grade played four sets and won 3-1. Set scores were 25-15, 25-18, 21-25 and 25-12. The Gobblers host East Central Tuesday.

        The Aitkin JH Gobbler volleyball team was in Bemidji Saturday for the Lumberjack Invitational. Here's how they did.

7th Grade

Schroder 21 21 21 22              Grand Rapids       21 18

Aitkin        12 14 14 16              Aitkin                       13 21

South Grand Forks   22 21      Bemidji     21 21

Aitkin                             7 14      Aitkin          8 19

8th Grade

Aitkin            21 12              Aitkin          16 21           Aitkin 21 21

BHS-White  19 21              BHS-Blue   21 16           G.F.S.   8   8

Aitkin           21 12              Aitkin           21 23          Aitkin           12 17

SGF-8A       13 21              Roseau       14 21           G. Rapids   21 21

       The Aitkin JH Gobblers defeated the visiting Moose Lake-Willow River Rebels Thursday 35-12. Coach Rory Sanders after the win, "John Roslin had two touchdowns, and Hunter Lenarz also had two touchdowns. The final touchdown was scored by Noah Lehrke on a quarterback keeper. Our whole defensive line stood out, dominating the line of scrimmage. Our last game of the season is Tuesday at home against Deer River."

      The Aitkin JH Gobblers were in Grand Rapids Tuesday and came out on the short end of a 30-14 score. Coach Rory Sanders after the loss, "Gobbler running back Hunter Lenarz had two long touchdown runs of 65 and 55 yards. Rhys Insley had a two-point conversion. Next up is Thursday against MLWR at Veterans Field."

       The Aitkin JH Gobblers were on the road at Staples/Motley Tuesday and came away with another sweep. The 7th grade won 2-1 and the 8th grade won 3-0.Coach Lena Broeckel, "Tori Paulbeck was the 8th grade MVP. She played fantastic, all-around versatile player."

7th Grade

Gobblers     25 25 18

Cardinals    19 22 25

8th Grade

Gobblers     25 25 25

Cardinals    15  17   16

        The Gobblers are back in action Saturday at the BMS Lumberjack tournament.

        The Aitkin JH Gobblers were in  action at home Monday and picked up a pair of wins. The 7th grade beat C-I in five sets, 4-1.  

Rangers     20 25 20 20 15

Gobblers   25  27 25 25  8

       The 8th grade also won in five sets.

Rangers    8   16 26  9  12

Gobblers 25 25 24 25 15

       Coach Lena Broeckel, "Consistent serving by the 8th graders tonight, Teamwork and good communication helped these ladies to the win. The bonds they form on the court will stick with them the rest of their lives, they were a unit tonight."

        The Aitkin JH volleyball teams took on Mora at the Bailey gym Thursday. The 7th grade won their match 3-2 with scores of 14-25, 20-25, 25-7, 25-14 and 15-3. The 8th grade played a pair of matches. Scores in match one were 25-14, 25-7 and 15-7 Gobblers, and in match two it was 25-12, 15-25 and 17-15 for the Mustangs.

       The Aitkin JH Gobbler football teams were on the road at Mora Tuesday. Coach Rory Sanders fills us in on what happened. "Our 7th grade beat Mora's 7th grade 14-0. John Roslin caught a 40-yard touchdown pass from Noah Lehrke. Mora's 8th grade beat our 7th grade 30-8. Our record is now 1-3, and our next game is Thursday against Pine City at Veterans Field."