THIS WEEK IN TENNIS
Monday
Triangular with Grand Rapids and Duluth Denfeld
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aitkin gobblers finish with two runnerups at Aitkin Invite!
Vera Eisenbraun and Addie Steffens grabbed second place in #1 Doubles at the Aitkin Invitational Friday.
Lynae Kinzer and Lola Searle finished in second place at the Aitkin Invitational Friday.
Little falls win Aitkin invite, gobblers finish 4th
The Aitkin Gobblers finished in 4th place at the Aitkin Invitational Friday, just one point short of 3rd. place. Little Falls won the even with 20 points while the Gobblers had a pair of seconds in the event.
Little Falls 20
Mora 13
C-I 8
Aitkin 7
The Gobblers defeated C-I 4-3 while dropping 6-1 matches to both Little Falls and Mora.
Vera Eisenbraun and Addie Steffens were second in #1 Doubles and Lynae Kinzer and Lola Searle were second at #3 Doubles.
gobbler winners against stella Maris
Lynae Kinzer won her singles match against Stella Maris.
Addie Steffens and Peyton Perrine won their doubles match Thursday.
Hailey Munsterteiger and Vera Eisenbraun grabbed a doubles victory Thursday.
Lola Searle and Gretta Peterson picked up a doubles win Thursday.
gobblers split in triangular at home
The Aitkin Gobblers split a pair of matches in their triangular Thursday at the Don Hagestuen Tennis Center Thursday. They beat Stella Maris in a tight match 4-3 and lost to Pequot Lakes 7-0.
Aitkin 4-3 over Stella Maris
#1 Singles Della Seyfer (SM) beat Maelie Kazmerzak (A) 6-3, 6-2
#2 Singles Maddy Plote (SM) beat Ev Nordberg (A) 6-0, 6-0
#3 Singles Lucianna Jackman (SM) beat Cassi Smythe (A) 6-2, 6-3
#4 Singles Lynae Kinzer (A) beat Elyce Klos-Maki (SM) 6-4, 6-4
#1 Doubles Addie Steffens/Peyton Perrine (A) beat Evelyn Patrick/Danika Fedora (SM) 6-2, 6-1
#2 Doubles Vera Eisenbraun/Hailey Munsterteiger (A) beat Grace Davis/Audrey Junnila (SM) 6-1, 6-3
#3 Doubles Gretta Peterson/Lola Searle (A) beat Susanna Broadway/Mary Keye (SM) 6-3, 7-5
Pequot Lakes 7-0 over Aitkin
#1 Singles Nikki Crocker (PL) over Peyton Perrine I(A) 6-3, 6-2
#2 Singles Emme Sullivan (PL) beat Addie Steffens (A) 6-1, 6-1
#3 Singles Claire Osland (PL) beat Hailey Munsterteiger (A) 6-0, 6-0
#4 Singles Sadie McGuire (PL) beat Gretta Peterson (A) 6-0, 6-0
#1 Doubles Francine Ganly/Sierra Larson (PL) beat Very Eisenbraun/Maelie Kazmerzak (A) 6-2, 6-1
#2 Doubles Bailey Westerman/Sophia Flategraff (PL) beat Ev Nordberg/Cassi Smythe (A) 6-1, 6-2
#3 Doubles Sophie Briley/Brianna Howe (PL) beat Lynae Kinzer/Lola Searle (A) 6-3, 6-2
(photos by Justine Nordick)
gobbler winners aganst duluth marshall
Cassondra Smythe
Cassondra Smythe
Cassondra Smythe
Lynae Kinzer
Cassondra Smythe
Cassondra Smythe
Hailey Munsterteiger and Peyton Perrine
Hailey Munsterteiger and Peyton Perrine
Hailey Munsterteiger and Peyton Perrine
Lola Searle and Gretta Peterson
Hailey Munsterteiger and Peyton Perrine
Hailey Munsterteiger and Peyton Perrine
The Aitkin Gobblers posted their first victory of the season Wednesday as they opened the home season with a 4-3 win over Duluth Marshall. Two singles wins and two doubles wins allowed the Gobblers to grab the victory.
#1 Singles Saanvi Naveen (DM) beat Maelie Kazmerzak (A) 6-0, 6-2
#2 Singles Brooke Odland (DM) beat Ev Nordberg (A) 6-1, 6-1
#3 Singles Cassondra Smythe (A) beat Amanda Winkels (DM) 6-4, 6-1
#4 Singles Lynae Kinzer (A) beat Clara Johnson 6-1, 6-4
#1 Doubles Elle Kovich/Sylvie Lake (DM) beat Addie Steffens/Vera Eisenbraun (A) 6-3, 6-2
#2 Doubles Peyton Perrine/Hailey Munsterteiger (A) beat Sophia Wallendorf/Mabel Goodman (DM 6-1, 6-0
#3 Doubles Lola Searle/Gretta Peterson (A) beat Ella Hodlaris/Mia Schmickle (DM) 6-0, 6-0
gobbler jv/Exibition winners against Duluth Marshall
Hailey Munsterteiger scored a 6-1 singles win.
Maelie Kazmerzak and Lynae Kinzer scored a 6-0 doubles win.
Abbey Baierl and Mylie Benson scored a 6-4, 6-4 win.
Lola Searle and Sophie Crain picked up 6-2, 6-2 win.
roles and goals for gobbler tennis
VERA EISENBRAUN
VERA EISENBRAUN
VERA EISENBRAUN
As a senior what is your role for this years tennis team?
"I feel like my role on the team this year is to be a leader and a role model. I feel as a senior it is very easy for younger girls to look up to me, just as I did when I was younger. I want to make the girls feel confident and comfortable on this team."
What about your goals?
"MY personal goal is to just have fun and enjoy the last season. I', also going to try my best to make it a fun season for my team. I hope to bring my team together by being a supportive and positive influence. My goal is to come to any practice of match with a smile on my face."
PEYTON PERRINE
VERA EISENBRAUN
VERA EISENBRAUN
This is your season year, what do you feel is your role on the tennis team?
"As a captain this year my main priority is I want to encourage a good environment for everyone on our team. I want everyone to work hard, have lots of fun and feel uplifted."
How about your personal goals?
"I hope to get over me mental block with tennis to improve my record from last year. I also want to enjoy my last year with the girls on my team and to get to know each one better."
gobblers drop 5-2 match with cloquet
The Mora Invitational Tennis tourney was an abbreviated edition Monday thanks to the weather and the Aitkin Gobblers played just one match, a 5-2 loss to the Cloquet Lumberjacks. The loss puts the Gobblers at 0-4 on the season as they get ready for their home opener Wednesday at 9am against the Duluth Marshall Hilltoppers.
#1 Singles Ellie Kuebe (C) beat Maelie Kazmerzak (A) 7-5, 6-2
#2 Singles Rylie Goranson (C) beat Peyton Perrine (A) 7-5, 6-2
#3 Singles Dru Danielson (C) beat Ev Nordberg (A) 4-6, 7-5, (10-7)
#4 Singles Kira Suiminen (C) beat Cassi Smythe (A) 6-7, 7-5, (10-4)
#1 Doubles Addie Steffens/Vera Eisenbraun (A) beat Addy Lacore/Ava Luiten (C) 5-7, 6-3, (12-10)
#2 Doubles Hailey Munsterteiger/Lynae Kinzer (A) beat Ellie Warynygora/Maris Benson (C) 7-6, 7-5
#3 Doubles Brayley Merrier/Aubrey Pearce (C) beat Morgan Poland/Lola Searle (A) 6-7, 7-5, (10-5)
gobblers play well but drop three at park rapids
Addie Steffens and Vera Eisenbraun picked up a win against Roseau.
Maelie Kazmerzak got her first singles win of the season in the match against Park Rapids.
Maelie Kazmerzak and Addie Steffens teamed up to get a doubles win against Perham.
The Aitkin Gobblers started the girl's tennis season with three losses at the Park Rapids Tournament August 15. In the opener they lost 6-1 to Roseau.
#1 Singles Abby Swanson (R) beat Maelie Kazmerzak (A) 7-5, 6-3, (11-9)
#2 Singles Ava Holmgren (R) beat Peyton Perrine (A) 6-4, 6-3
#3 Singles Josephine Hinson (R) beat Lynae Kinzer 6-2, 6-4
#4 Singles Annie Broten (R) beat Gretta Peterson (A) 6-4, 6-3
#1 Doubles Addie Steffens/Vera Eisenbraun (A) beat Rachelle Dunham/Lizzie Kennedy (R) 6-4, 6-3
#2 Doubles Lizzy Derosier/Ella Wright (R) beat Ev Nordberg/Hailey Munsterteiger (A) 6-4, 6-4
#3 Doubles Ava Whaley/Caitlyn Winkler (R) beat Cassi Smythe/Lola Searle (A) 6-3, 7-6
#4 Doubles Kaylee Wiese/Abby Edberg (R) beat Mylie Benson/Taylor Daniels (A) 6-4, 6-2
Round two had the host team Panthers beating Aitkin 6-1.
#1 Singles Maelie Kazmerzak (A) beat Abby Freidey (PR) 7-6, 6-3
#2 Singles Hayley Larson (PR) beat Addie Steffens (A) 6-2, 6-3
#3 Singles Makenna Marnum (PR) beat Hailey Munsterteiger (A) 6-3, 6-3
#4 Singles Elsie Forbes (PR) beat Ev Nordberg (A) 6-2, 6-4
#1 Doubles Emma Morris/Madeline Brandt (PR) beat Vera Eisenbraun/Peyton Perrine (A) 6-3, 6-2
#2 Doubles Avery Ross/Evie Ehler (PR) beat Lola Searle/Lynae Kinzer (A) 7-6, 6-4
#3 Doubles Sophia Gauthier/Danika Jensen (PR) beat Taylor Daniels/Gretta Peterson (A) 6-2, 6-2
#4 Doubles Lana Gravdahl/Emily Mitteness (PR) beat Cassi Smythe/Mylie Benson (A) 6-2, 6-3
Match three for the day went to the Perham Yellowjackets 6-1.
#1 Singles Kaia Anderson (P) beat Peyton Perrine (A) 6-2, 6-2
#2 Singles Bella Huwe (P) beat Vera Eisenbraun (A) 6-2, 6-2
#3 Singles Aurora Jobas (P) beat Lola Searle (A) 6-2, 6-3
#4 Singles Lilliabba Kletke (P) beat Taylor Daniels (A) 6-2, 6-2
#1 Doubles Maelie Kazmerzak/Addie Steffens (A) beat Allie Janke/Miley Anderson (P) 7-5, 4-6, (10-5)
#2 Doubles Lucy Wallgren/Kenzlee Rodewald (P) beat Ev Nordberg/Hailey Munsterteiger (A) 6-2, 6-3
#3 Doubles Hazel Dykhoff/Larren Gjelde (P) beat Mylie Benson/Lynae Kinzer (A) 6-2, 6-3
#4 Doubles Cora Wiser/Nora Murdock (P) beat GRetta Peterson/Cassi Smythe (A) 4-6, 6-4, (10-5)
Coach Jen Waldorf after the long day, "I was pleasantly surprised. We played well against some tough competition and for some it was their first varsity matches. I'm proud to see them using strategy and things we have worked on in practice."
2025 Gobbler girls tennis season begins Friday
2025 Aitkin Gobbler girls tennis team
2025 Aitkin Gobbler girls tennis team
2025 Aitkin Gobbler girls tennis team
Here is your Aitkin Gobbler girls tennis team for 2025. Front from left to right are Sophie Crain, Cami Marshik, Abbey Baierl, Vera Eisenbraun, Hailey Munsterteiger, Ev Nordberg and Mylie Benson. Back left to right are Morgan Poland, Taylor Daniels, Maelie Kazmerzak, Lola Searle, Addie Steffens, Lynae Kinzer, GRetta Peterson, Peyton Perrine and Cassi Smythe
Gobbler Coaching Staff
2025 Aitkin Gobbler girls tennis team
2025 Aitkin Gobbler girls tennis team
Head Coach Jen Waldorf and assistants Blaise Sanford and Justine Nordick are ready for the season to begin.
fall girls tennis isn't that far away
The 2024-25 school year is history but the fall season for 2025-26 is just a little over three months away and the girls tennis season is even closer than that. Here's a look at the schedule for the ladies.
Friday, August 15 Aitkin at Park Rapids Tournament (10:30am)
Monday, August 18 Aitkin at Mora Invite
Wednesday, August 20 Duluth Marshall at Aitkin
Thursday, August 21 Stella Maris at Aitkin (9am)
Friday, August 22 Aitkin Invite (9am)
Monday, August 25 Triangular with Grand Rapids and Denfeld at Aitkin
Thursday, September C-I at Aitkin
Monday, September 8 Aitkin at Denfeld
Tuesday, September 9 Pierz at Aitkin
Thursday, September 11 Little Falls at Aitkin
Monday, September 15 Aitkin at Wadena
Tuesday, September 16 Aitkin at Pequot Lakes
Thursday, September 18 Aitkin at Foley
Tuesday, September 23 Pine City at Aitkin
Thursday, September 25 Aitkin at Mora
Saturday, September 27 Aitkin at Conference Tourney at Foley