Fall Sports
- CROSS COUNTRY
- FOOTBALL
- SOCCER - BOYS
- SOCCER - GIRLS
- SWIMMING & DIVING - GIRLS
- TENNIS - GIRLS
- VOLLEYBALL
CROSS COUNTRY
Cross Country Running
Welcome to the South St. Paul Cross Country program. South St. Paul competes in the Metro East Conference. The head coach for Cross Country is Chris Bakken. If you have questions about our program feel free to contact Coach Bakken at cbakken@sspps.org.
coaching staff
Chris Bakken
Head Coach
(651) 552-5580 | ext. 1274
cbakken@sspps.org
Curtis
DeGidio
Assistant Coach
FOOTBALL
Football
Welcome to the South St. Paul Football program. South St. Paul competes in the Metro East Conference. The head coach for Football is Manuel Spreigl. If you have questions about our program feel free to contact Coach Spreigl at mspreigl@sspps.org.
- PAST SEASON RECORDS
- CONFERENCE/DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS
- NOTABLE PACKER TEAMS
- UNDEFEATED PACKER FOOTBALL TEAMS
- ALL-STATE PLAYERS
- COACH AWARDS
- PACKER ALUMNI COLLEGE FOOTBALL HISTORY
- NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE & OTHER PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS
- ALL-CONFERENCE/ DISTRICT INDIVIDUAL SELECTIONS
PAST SEASON RECORDS
CONFERENCE/DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS
2017 Sub District (Grey) Champs (9-3)
2016 Conference Champs (10-1)
2015 Conference Champs (11-2)
2014 Conference Champs (9-2)
2013 Conference Champs (9-2)
2012 Conference Champs (8-2)
2010 Conference Champs (10-1)
1965 Conference Champs (9-0)
1951 Conference Champs (7-1)
1950 Conference Champs (8-1)
1949 Conference Champs (8-0)
1942 Conference Champs (6-0)
1958
1941
1938
1937
1936
NOTABLE PACKER TEAMS
2017 - District Champions, State Semi Finals
2016 - District Champions, State Playoff Appearance
2015 - District Champions, State Runner Up
2014 - Conference Champions, State Playoff Appearance
2013 - Conference Champions, State Playoff Appearance
2012 - Conference Champions
2011 - State Playoff Appearance
2010 - Conference Champions
2004 - State Playoff Appearance
1993 - State Playoff Appearance
1965 - Ranked #2 in State
1958 - Ranked #2 in State
1950 - State Champs, Dr. Litkenous Trophy (Mpls. Tribune)
UNDEFEATED PACKER FOOTBALL TEAMS
ALL-STATE PLAYERS
Ryan Duffy (Class of 2017)
Dan Pietruszewski (Class of 2016)
Preston Woods (Class of 2014)
Jack Pietrusewski (Class of 2013)
Samuel Sura (Class of 2012)
Greg Lofquist (Class of 2011)
Sam Smith (Class of 2011)
Josh Ostrue (Class of 2006)
Mike LaBore (Class of 2005)
James Leary (Class of 2005)
Jeff Miller (Class of 2005)
Cody Marks (Class of 2000)
Beau LaBore (Class of 1997)
Louie Sylvester (Class of 1995)
Theron vonBehren (Class of 1995)
Steve Veldman (Class of 1980)
Jim Sirbasku (Class of 1957)
Harold Pawlik (Class of 1951)
Terry Abram (Class of 1965)
Jim Carter (Class of 1966)
Bill Garbe (Class of 1952)
Jim LeClair (Class of 1968)
COACH AWARDS
Minnesota Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame
Steve Silianoff
Minnesota Football Coaches Association Coach of the Year
Chad Sexauer - 2015
Gatorade Coach of the Year
Randy Bjorklund - 2001
Randy Shaver Coach of the Year
Randy Bjorklund - 1996
Minnesota High School Athletic Director’s Association Hall of Fame
Pete Veldman
PACKER ALUMNI COLLEGE FOOTBALL HISTORY
*This is an incomplete list, your assistance would be appreciated in supplying missing names. The year indicates the graduation year from SSP. Please contact SSP Activities Department at knihart@sspps.org with corrections or additions.
University of Minnesota
Danny Pietruszewski (2016)
Theron vonBehren (1995)
Mark Linnell (1972)
Mark Silianoff (1972)
Jim Carter (1966)
Jack Perkovich (1959)
Joe Burgoyne (1949)
Ron Masanz (1947)
Stan Koich (1938)
Stan Kostka (1931)
University of Minnesota - Duluth
Paxton Woods (2016)
Cole Schneider (2015)
Chad Pawlenty (2001)
Cody Marks (2000)
Adam Carter (1993)
Justin Crane (1993)
Jason Crane (1988)
Nick Frazer (1988)
Matt Wallace (1989)
Paul Schultz (1982)
University of Minnesota - Crookston
Christopher Lofquist (2014)
Steven Miller (2012)
Greg Loftquist (2011)
Sam Smith (2011)
Louie Sylvester (1995)
Jim Harris (1980)
Rob Becker (1980)
Austin Engel (1998)
Scott Fjerstad (1975)
Jim Reichstadt (1973)
Mark Linnell (1972)
Jim LeClair (1968)
University of Minnesota - Morris
Alex Boelter (2010)
Matt Thomas (2003)
Adam Turgeon (2003)
Paul Miller (1968)
Tony Kallas (1969)
University of North Dakota
Mark Veldman (1983)
Steve Doody (1980)
Steve Ninnemann (1979)
Steve Veldman (1980)
Jim LeClair (1968)
Stan Koich (1938)
Marty LeClair
Augsburg College
Mike Keehr (1981)
John Wilcox (1981)
Augustana University
Mike Phieffer (1996)
Bemidji State University
Brian Stalock (1980)
LeRoy Taschner
Orlon Ecternach
Jon Ecternach (1968)
Carleton College
Dan Cook (2011)
Kevin Schwartz (1997)
Brett Walker (1992)
Adam Henry (1990)
Ted Kluender (1989)
Concordia College - Moorhead
Sam Doody (2012)
Andy Brotzler (1991)
Concordia University - St. Paul
Josh Trifunov (2012)
Stephen Foster (2013)
Gustavus Aldophus College
Nate Gallegos (2017)
Dan Coan (2016)
Pat Rosvold (2012)
Zach Dilger (2011)
Josh Peterson (1998)
Shawn Mars (1995)
Matt Engel (1994)
Hamline University
Mike Funes (2014)
Ontario Jackson (2014)
Christian Rund (2014)
Josh Leary (2008)
James Leary (2005)
Mike LaBore (2005)
Jason Felton (1990)
Tim Felton (1985)
Jim Van Horn (1969)
Bert Heaton (1969)
Greg Petrie (1967)
Harvard University
Fred Bartl (1959)
Iowa Wesleyan College
Steve Wasko (1984)
University of Iowa
Paul Kennedy
University of Northern Iowa
Preston Woods (2014)
Luther College
Jordan Kieger (2016)
Minnesota State - Moorhead
Gregg Veldman (1978)
Wayne Price (1968)
Rick Moquist (1968)
Mark Johnson (1969)
Rick Safarz (1969)
Joel Johnson
Andy Brotzler
North Dakato State University
Dennis Monach
Northern State University - South Dakota
Jason Pachl (1986)
Adam Kuehl (2005)
South Dakato State University
Jason Aune (1990)
Southwest Minnesota State University
Trenton McCloud (2015)
St. Cloud State University
Nick Parker (2012)
Harrison Rund (2012)
Mark Hoven (1987)
St. John's University
Ben Marlow (2018)
Jaden Bjorklund (2015)
Rito Cortez (2015)
Korey O'Donnell (2015)
Billy Brandeceker (2014)
Jack Pietruszewski (2013)
Reid Bjorklund (2012)
Nick Colburn (2012)
Sam Sura (2012)
Beau LaBore (1996)
Nick Bartl (1989)
St. Olaf College
Manuel Spreigl (1998)
Steve Ryan (1998)
Greg Struve (1997)
Pete Schultz (1994)
Tom O'Neill (1967)
St. Scholastica University
Nick Jerhoff (2014)
Eric Hagert (2012)
Sam Kraus (2012)
John Mike (2012)
Jack Bjorklund (2010)
Jake Jensen (2010)
Chris Lambach (2010)
Tim Newstrom (2010)
Xavier Rhodes (2010)
J.P. Leary (2008)
University of St. Thomas
Cade Sexauer (2018)
Nathan Gobley (2017)
Josh Ostrue (2006)
Logan Kane (1999)
Jim Reichstadt (1978)
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Sam Pachl (2014)
Andrew Wojtowicz (2014)
Jason Bultinck (1994)
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
Jeff Lagoo (1988)
Chris Miller
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Tom Wallin
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Jim Kennedy
Packers Winning Honors in College Football
Stan Kostka - University of Minnesota -- All-American.
Jim LeClair - University of North Dakota -- Little All-American.
Steve Wasko - Iowa Wesleyan College -- NAIA Offensive Player of the Week, Record Holder for Most Field Goals in a Game (6) and Most Points Scored in a Game (20).
Manuel Spreigl - St. Olaf College -- Division III National Player of the Week and Division III All-American.
Steve Ryan - St. Olaf College -- MIAC Most Valuable Player.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE & OTHER PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS
Former Packer Football Players in the National Football League
Jim Carter - Green Bay Packers
Jim LeClair - Cincinnati Bengals
Stan Koska - Chicago Bears
Former Packer Football Players in Other Professional Sports
Alex Stalock ~ National Hockey League (Class of 2005)
John Gaub ~ Major League Baseball (Class of 2003)
Phil Housley ~ National Hockey League (Class of 1980)
ALL-CONFERENCE/ DISTRICT INDIVIDUAL SELECTIONS
Coaching Staff
Manuel Spreigl
Head Coach
(651) 552-5580, ext. 1373
mspreigl@sspps.or
Tim Kennealy
Varsity Assistant Coach
(651) 552-5580 ext. 1371
tkennealy@sspps.org
Gus Kluender
Varsity Assistant Coach
Scott Sundly
Varsity Assistant Coach
(651) 552-5580, ext. 2303
ssundly@sspps.org
Darren Edwards
Varsity Assistant Coach
(651) 306-3627
dedwards@sspps.org
Additional Coaching Staff
Isaac Douglas
Ryan Duffy
Lucas Laska
Anthony Baggett
Don Nihart
Middle School Coach
(651) 552-5580, x1375
dnihart@sspps.org
Cary Larsen
Middle School Coach
email in care of dnihart@sspps.org
Volunteer Staff
Dr. Tim Felton
SOCCER - BOYS
Boys' Soccer
Welcome to the South St. Paul Boys' Soccer program. South St. Paul competes in the Metro East Conference. The head coach for Boys' Soccer is Noe Cuenca. If you have questions about our program feel free to contact Coach Cuenca at ncuenca51@gmail.com
Coaching Staff
Noe Cuenca
Varsity Head Coach
(651) 402-9939
Ncuenca51@gmail.com
Alex Sarmiento
Varsity Asst. Coach
alexdeportivolobos@gmail.com
Roberto Hernandez
JV Coach
liamlobos54@gmail.com
Ray Mendez
C-Squad Coach
SOCCER - GIRLS
GIRLS' Soccer
Welcome to the South St. Paul Girls' Soccer program. South St. Paul competes in the Metro East Conference. The head coach for Girls' Soccer is Tom Hart. If you have questions about our program feel free to contact Coach Hart at thart@sspps.org.
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Coaching Staff
Tom Hart
Varsity Head Coach
(651) 552-5580 | ext. 2251
thart@sspps.org
Marissa Ricci
Varsity Assistant Coach
marissarricci@gmail.com
Dylan Kelly
Jr. Varsity Coach
djkelly33@comcast.net
MaKayla Griffin
C-Squad Coach
SWIMMING & DIVING - GIRLS
GIRLS' SWIMMING AND DIVING
Welcome to the South St. Paul Girls' Swimming & Diving program. The team is a co-operative of student-athletes from South St. Paul, Minnehaha Academy and Cristo Rey. The head coach for Girls' Swimming & Diving is Emily Firkus. If you have questions about our program feel free to contact Coach Ferkus at maahaheadcoach@gmail.com.
INDIVIDUAL RECORD HOLDERS
100 Backstroke
1:05.84
Bethany Worm - 1998
100 Breaststroke
1:08.20
Shauna Casey - 1998
100 Butterfly
1:03.75
Megan Johnson - 2000
200 Individual Medley
2:22.58
Shauna Casey - 1999
50 Freestyle
25.34
Debbie Lawrence - 1982
100 Freestyle
55.25
Debbie Lawrence - 1982
200 Freestyle
2:02.08
Megan Johnson - 1998
500 Freestyle
5:31.47
Megan Johnson - 1997
200 Freestyle Relay
1.46.04
Samantha Fisher, Jill Lambach, Katie McKinney, Sarah Witte - 2005
200 Medley Relay
1:57.65
Bethany Worm, Shauna Casey, Megan Johnson, Ashley Graf - 2000
400 Freestyle Relay
3:53.05
Sue Schmitz, Debbie Lawrence, Steffi Weiss, Mary Oberaigner - 1982
6 Dives
251.65
Grace Gerten - 2020
11 Dives
372.85
Grace Gerten - 2020
RECORD HOLDERS - TOP TEN
50 Yd. Back (Med. Relay) | 50 Yd. Breast (Med. Relay) |
1. 29.80 Debbie Lawrence, 1984 | 1. 31.06 Shauna Casey, 2002 |
2. 30.46 Bethany Worm, 2000 | 2. 32.69 Lisa Stenerson, 1991 |
3. 30.80 Lisa Marks, 1989 | 3. 33.03 Noelle Ekwochi, 2002 |
4. 31.70 Tami Mohrland, 1988 | 4. 33.60 Liz Brummond, 1987 |
5. 31.80 Vera Alex , 1981 | 5. 34.0 Shawna Anderson, 1989 |
6. 31.86 Samantha Fisher, 2005 | 6. 34.52 Mikala Solos, 2012 |
7. 32.14 Abbygail Nunez, 2019 | 7. 34.64 Shelia Casey, 2001 |
8. 32.29 Megan Johnson, 1997 | 8. 34.79 Anna Erickson, 2020 |
9. 32.29 Sarah Witte, 2006 | 9. 34.80 Darcie Coyer, 1988 |
10. 32.30 Jenny Jankowski, 1992 | 10. 34.99 Leah Behr, 2003 |
50 Yd. Fly (Med. Relay) | 200 Yd. Freestyle |
1. 28.60 Mary Vasatka, 1986 | 1. 2:02.08 Megan Johnson, 1998 |
2. 28.86 Jenna Totino, 2018 | 2. 2:02.61 Michaela Rowan,2013 |
3. 28.90 Michaela Rowan, 2012 | 3. 2:03.82 Bethany Worm, 2001 |
4. 28.94 Megan Johnson, 2000 | 4. 2:05.30 Steffi Weiss, 1982 |
5. 29.09 Shauna Casey, 2001 | 5. 2:07.18 Katie Lee, 2002 |
6. 29.10 Karlie Marlow, 2012 | 6. 2:08.77 Erin Weber, 2006 |
7. 29.27 Ashley Graf, 2001 | 7. 2:09.58 Amy Oberainger, 1986 |
8. 29.40 Judy Birkholm, 1980 | 8. 2:09.88 Sandy Zweber, 1987 |
9. 29.80 Tami Mohrland, 1989 | 9. 2:11.29 Samatha Fisher, 2005 |
10. 29.84 Katie Lee, 2002 | 10. 2:11.70 Heidi Lenz, 1996 |
200 Yd. IM | 50 Yd. Freestyle |
1. 2:22.58 Shauna Casey, 1999 | 1. 25.34 Debbie Lawrence, 1982 |
2. 2:24.08 Megan Johnson, 1998 | 2. 25.67 Jill Lambach, 2003 |
3. 2:25.24 Michelle Schowalter, 1997 | 3. 26.01 Michaela Rowan, 2011 |
4. 2:25.62 Debbie Lawrence, 1983 | 4. 26.04 Liz Brummond, 1986 |
5. 2:25.68 Lisa Stenerson, 1993 | 5. 26.11 Angie Weber, 1992 |
6. 2:25.83 Erin Weber, 2003 | 6. 26.30 Sheila Casey, 2002 |
7. 2:28.10 Judy Birkholm, 1980 | 7. 26.81 Katie Lee, 2001 |
8. 2:30.44 Mary Vasatka, 1986 | 8. 26.81 Camilla Vargas, 1997 |
9. 2:31.68 Tracey Fisher, 1988 | 9. 26.93 Jenna Totino, 2018 |
10. 2:32.81 Jill Lambach , 2005 | 10. 26.94 Katie McKinney, 2006 |
100 Yd. Butterfly | 100 Yd. Freestyle |
1. 1:03.75 Megan Johnson, 2000 | 1. 55.25 Debbie Lawrence, 1982 |
2. 1:05.33 Mary Vasatka, 1986 | 2. 56.54 Michaela Rowan, 2013 |
3. 1:05.77 Shauna Casey, 1999 | 3. 56.78 Jill Lambach, 2003 |
4. 1:06.66 Tracey Fisher, 1988 | 4. 57.40 Angie Weber, 1992 |
5. 1:07.83 Erin Weber, 2006 | 5. 57.79 Katie Lee, 2002 |
6. 1:07.92 Michaela Rowan, 2012 | 6. 58.02 Steffi Weiss, 1982 |
7. 1:08.13 Karlie Marlow, 2012 | 7. 58.21 Megan Johnson, 1998 |
8. 1:08.15 Tami Mohrland, 1989 | 8. 58.27 Judy Birkholm, 1980 |
9. 1:08.87 Michelle Schowalter, 1997 | 9. 58.45 Liz Brummond, 1986 |
10. 1:08.93 Steffi Weiss, 1983 | 10. 58.68 Shelia Casey, 2002 |
500 Yd. Freestyle | 50 Yd. Free (Med. or 200 Fr. Relay) |
1. 5:31.18 Megan Johnson, 1997 | 1. 25.40 Debbie Lawrence, 1981 |
2. 5:45.24 Bethany Worm, 2001 | 2. 25.42 Megan Johnson, 1998 |
3. 5:46.52 Lisa Stenerson, 1993 | 3. 25.62 Jill Lambach, 2004 |
4. 5:46.68 Sandy Zweber, 1987 | 4. 25.66 Shelia Casey, 2001 |
5. 5:46.90 Heidi Lenz, 1996 | 5. 25.70 Michaela Rowan, 2011 |
6. 5:49.45 Erin Weber, 2003 | 6. 25.88 Angie Weber, 1992 |
7. 5:52.07 Amy Oberaigner, 1986 | 7. 26.00 Liz Brummond, 1986 |
8. 5:53.52 Steffi Weiss, 1983 | 8. 26.01 Katie McKinney, 2005 |
9. 5:56.19 Samantha Fisher, 2005 | 9. 26.20 Camilla Vargas, 1996 |
10. 5:56.39 Michelle Schowalter, 1997 | 26.20 Ashley Graf, 2000 |
10. 26.37 Sarah Witte, 2005 | |
100 Yd. Back Stroke | 100 Yd. Breaststroke |
1. 1:05.84 Bethany Worm, 1998 | 1. 1:08.20 Shauna Casey, 1998 |
2. 1:07.23 Debbie Lawrence, 1984 | 2. 1:12.22 Lisa Stenerson, 1993 |
3. 1:07.45 Judy Birkholm, 1980 | 3. 1:14.75 Shauna Anderson, 1989 |
4. 1:07.76 Sarah Witte, 2006 | 4. 1:15.55 Sheila Casey, 2001 |
5. 1:08.64 Samantha Fisher, 2005 | 5. 1:16.28 Mikala Solos, 2012 |
6. 1:08.76 Lisa Marks, 1989 | 6. 1:16.50 Kristen Simons, 2000 |
7. 1:09.37 Abby Nunez, 2020 | 7. 1:16.68 Sommerdai Kier, 2019 |
8. 1:10.38 Michaela Rowan, 2013 | 8. 1:17.54 Darcie Coyer, 1986 |
9. 1:10.39 Megan Johnson, 1997 | 9. 1:17.87 Leah Behr, 2003 |
10. 1:10.62 Jenny Jankowski, 1992 | 10. 1:18.45 Mary Vasatka, 1984 |
400 Yd. Freestyle Relay | Diving-Six Dives |
1. 54.55 Debbie Lawrence, 1982 | 1. 251.65 Grace Gerten, 2020 |
2. 55.70 Michaela Rowan, 2011 | 2. 232.50 Julie Erickson, 1986 |
3. 57.15 Jill Lambach, 2005 | 3. 221.60 Beth Mattson, 1996 |
4. 57.32 Liz Brummond, 1986 | 4. 201.00 Allie Schmitzer, 2006 |
5. 57.70 Steffi Weiss, 1982 | 5. 195.35 Natalie Wicks, 1985 |
6. 57.86 Megan Johnson, 1997 | 6. 194.25 Tonya McPhilips, 1998 |
7. 57.90 Judy Birkholm, 1980 | 7. 193.35 Jennifer Roberts, 1984 |
8. 58.68 Katie McKinney, 2006 | 8. 186.30 Cheryl Pittelkow, 1995 |
9. 59.07 Camilla Vargas, 1996 | 9. 186.20 Jessica Biehn, 1990 |
10. 59.14 Mary Vasatka, 1984 | 10. 179.20 Kayla Berger, 2006 |
* 246.55 pool record Grace Gerten, 2020* | |
Diving-Eleven Dives | |
1. 372.85 Grace Gerten, 2020 | |
2. 363.50 Beth Mattson, 1997 | |
3. 347.15 Julie Erickson, 1993 | |
4. 338.80 Tonya McPhilips, 1997 | |
5. 326.05 Allie Schmitzer, 2005 | |
6. 295.60 Jennifer Roberts, 1985 | |
7. 285.35 Tina Mohrland, 1989 | |
8. 277.05 Natalie Wicks, 1985 | |
9. 272.80 Moire Dunn, 2012 | |
10. 267.65 Carrie Hollencamp, 1989 | |
COACHING STAFF
Emily Firkus
Head Coach
(651) 457-9462 (Activities Office)
maahaheadcoach@gmail.com
Jen Nylin
Assistants Coach
(651) 457-9462 (Activities Office)
TENNIS - GIRLS
GIRLS' TENNIS
Welcome to the South St. Paul Girls' Tennis program. South St. Paul competes in the Metro East Conference. The head coach for Girls' Tennis is Rebecca Spreigl. If you have questions about our program feel free to contact Coach Spreigl at rspreigl@sspps.org
COACHING STAFF
Rebecca Spreigl
Head Coach
(651) 457-9462 (Activities Office)
rspreigl@sspps.org
Dave Sonday
Jr. Varsity Coach
(651) 457-9462 (Activities Office)
rspreigl@sspps.org
Nina Riesselman
Middle School (6-8) Coach
(651) 552-5580 ext. 1149
nriesselman@sspps.org
Volunteer Coaching Staff
Pepper Meyer
VOLLEYBALL
VOLLEYBALL
Welcome to the South St. Paul Volleyball program. South St. Paul competes in the Metro East Conference. The head coach for Volleyball is Tyler LaRose. If you have questions about our program feel free to contact Coach LaRose at tlarose@sspps.org
If you are looking for additional information please visit the SSP Volleyball Google Site.
COACHING STAFF
Tyler LaRose
Varsity Head Coach
(651)552-5580 x1213
tlarose@sspps.org
Mikayla Coops
Varsity Asst. Coach
mikayla.coops@icloud.com
Carina Martinez
JV/B-Squad Coach
carina484@gmail.com
Dawn Deming & Nikki Higley
Additional Coaches
Aleah Vasquez
Freshman A Coach
aleahvasquez050@gmail.com
Amarie English
Freshman B Coach
aenglish@sspps.org
Jody Sielski
Middle School Coach
jsielski@sspps.org
Leanne Renteria
Middle School Coach