Winter Sports
- BASKETBALL - BOYS
- BASKETBALL - GIRLS
- DANCE TEAM
- GYMNASTICS
- HOCKEY - BOYS
- HOCKEY - GIRLS
- SWIMMING & DIVING - BOYS
- WRESTLING
BASKETBALL - BOYS
Boys' Basketball
Welcome to the South St. Paul Boys' Basketball program. South St. Paul competes in the Metro East Conference. The head coach for Boys' Basketball is Darren Edwards. If you have questions about our program feel free to contact Coach Edwards at dedwards@sspps.org
Coaching Staff
Darren Edwards
Head Coach
(651) 306-3627
dedwards@sspps.org
Devon Moe
Varsity Asst./JV Coach
Lionel Salas
B-Squad Coach
Anthony Baggett
Freshman Coach
abaggett@sspps.org
TBA
Middle School Coach
Additional Coaches
Adam King
BASKETBALL - GIRLS
Girls' Basketball
Welcome to the South St. Paul Girls' Basketball program. South St. Paul competes in the Metro East Conference. The head coach for Girls' Basketball is Isaac Douglas. If you have questions about our program feel free to contact the Activities Department at idouglas@sspps.org
SEASON RECORDS
2022-23
Record: 10-17
Conf. Record: 5-9
Post Season: Section Quarterfinals
Coach: Isaac Douglas
2021-22
Record: 8-19
Conf. Record: 6-8
Post Season: Section Quarterfinals
Coach: Austin Junker
2020-21
Record: 4-14
Conf. Record: 3-10
Post Season: Section Quarterfinals
Coach: Austin Junker
2019-20
Record: 7-19
Conf. Record: 3-11
Post Season: Section Quarterfinals
Coach: Austin Junker
2018-19
Record: 8-18
Conf. Record: 3-11
Post Season: Section Quarterfinals
Coach: Kristin Johnson
2017-18
Record: 5-21
Conf. Record: 2-12
Post Season: Section Quarterfinals
Coach: Kristin Johnson
2016-17
Record: 6-20
Conf. Record: 1-13
Post Season: Section Quarterfinals
Coach: Kristin Johnson
2015-16
Record: 6-20
Conf. Record: 2-12
Post Season: Section Quarterfinals
Coach: Kristin Johnson
2014-15
Record: 4-22
Conf. Record: 0-14
Post Season: Section Quarterfinals
Coach: Kristin Johnson
2013-14
Record: 7-19
Conf. Record: 3-11
Post Season: Section Quarterfinals
Coach: Kristin Johnson
2012-13
Record: 13-13
Conf. Record: 6-8
Post Season: Section Semifinals
Coach: Kristin Johnson
2011-12
Record: 19-9
Conf. Record: 7-7
Post Season: Section Semifinals
Coach: Kristin Johnson
2010-11
Record: 10-18
Conf. Record: 0-14
Post Season: Section Finals
Coach: Kristin Johnson
2009-10
Record: 7-20
Conf. Record: 1-13
Post Season: Section Semifinals
Coach: Kristin Johnson
2008-09
Record: 3-23
Conf. Record: 0-14
Post Season: Section Quarterfinals
Coach: Stuart Lang
2007-08
Record: 5-22
Conf. Record: 1-13
Post Season: Section Quarterfinals
Coach: Stuart Lang
2006-07
Record: 6-21
Conf. Record: 0-14
Post Season: Section Quarterfinals
Coach: Stuart Lang
2005-06
Record: 2-25
Conf. Record: 0-14
Post Season: Section Quarterfinals
Coach: Stuart Lang
2004-05
Record: 3-23
Conf. Record: 0-14
Post Season: Section Quarterfinals
Coach: Mark Meyer
2003-04
Record: 11-17
Conf. Record: 3-11
Post Season: Section Semifinals
Coach: Mark Meyer
2002-03
Record: 16-10
Conf. Record: 8-6
Post Season: Section Semifinals
Coach: Mark Meyer
2001-02
Record: 20-7
Conf. Record: 8-6
Post Season: Section Finals
Coach: Mark Meyer
2000-01
Record: 13-15
Conf. Record: 2-12
Post Season: Section Champions & State Quarterfinals
Coach: Mark Meyer
1999-00
Record: 4-20
Conf. Record: 0-14
Post Season: Section Semifinals
Coach: Mark Meyer
1998-99
Record: 10-15
Conf. Record: 4-10
Post Season: Section Finals
Coach: Mark Meyer
1997-98
Record: 6-18
Conf. Record: 2-12
Post Season: Section Semifinals
Coach: Greg Nelson
1996-97
Record: 10-14
Conf. Record: 6-8
Post Season: Section Semifinals
Coach: Greg Nelson
1995-96
Record: 15-10
Conf. Record: 8-6
Post Season: Region Semifinals
Coach: Greg Nelson
1994-95
Record: 10-14
Conf. Record: 6-8
Post Season: Region Quarterfinals
Coach: Greg Nelson
1993-94
Record: 14-11
Conf. Record: 7-7
Post Season: Region Semifinals
Coach: Greg Nelson
1992-93
Record: 10-14
Conf. Record: 6-8
Post Season: Region Quarterfinals
Coach: Greg Nelson
1991-92
Record: 8-16
Conf. Record: 3-11
Post Season: Region Quarterfinals
Coach: Greg Nelson
1990-91
Record: 8-15
Conf. Record: 4-10
Post Season: Region 1st Round
Coach: Greg Nelson
1989-90
Record: 4-17
Conf. Record: 2-12
Post Season: Region 1st Round
Coach: Greg Nelson
1988-89
Record: 2-19
Conf. Record: 0-14
Post Season: Region Quarterfinals
Coach: Don Harris
1987-88
Record: 10-12
Conf. Record: 4-10
Post Season: Region Quarterfinals
Coach: Don Harris
1986-87
Record: 12-9
Conf. Record: 8-4
Post Season: Region Semifinals
Coach: Don Harris
1985-86
Record: 7-13
Conf. Record: 4-8
Post Season: Region 1st Round
Coach: Don Harris
1984-85
Record: 20-2
Conf. Record: 15-1
Post Season: (1st) Region Finals
Coach: Don Harris
1983-84
Record: 15-6
Conf. Record: 8-4
Post Season: Region Semifinals
Coach: Don Harris
1982-83
Record: 5-14
Conf. Record: 5-11
Post Season: Region 1st Round
Coach: Don Harris
1981-82
Record: 9-11
Conf. Record: 4-8
Post Season: Region Quarterfinals
Coach: Don Harris
1980-81
Record: 2-17
Conf. Record: 1-13
Post Season: Region 1st Round
Coach: Mel Fisher
1979-80
Record: 4-15
Conf. Record: 3-9
Post Season: Region 1st Round
Coach: Mel Fisher
1978-79
Record: 5-13
Conf. Record: 5-8
Post Season: Region 1st Round
Coach: Mel Fisher
1977-78
Record: 15-4
Conf. Record: 8-1
Post Season: (1st) Region Quarterfinals
Coach: Mel Fisher
1976-77
Record: 12-5
Conf. Record: 9-5
Post Season: Unknown
Coach: Bill Hickok
1975-76
Record: 4-10
Conf. Record: 1-7
Post Season: Unknown
Coach: Bill Hickok
1974-75
Record: 2-7
Conf. Record: 2-5
Post Season: Unknown
Coach: Bill Hickok
VARSITY CAREER & INDIVIDUAL RECORDS
Coaching Staff
Isaac Douglas
Head Coach
idouglas@sspps.org
Coleman Sweeney
Varsity Asst/JV Coach
Harry Jenness
Varsity Asst/B-Squad Coach
Chris Bakken
Freshman Coach
(651) 552-5580, x1274
cbakken@sspps.org
Larry Britton
Jr. High Coach
(651) 552-5580, ext. 2302
lbritton@sspps.org
Additional Coaches
Lindsay Peterson
DANCE TEAM
Dance Team
Welcome to the South St. Paul Dance Team program. South St. Paul competes in the Metro East Conference. The head coach for Dance Team is Roz Wilson. If you have questions about our program feel free to contact Coach Wilson at sspdanceteam@gmail.com.
Coaching Staff
Roz Wilson
Head Coach
(651) 457-9462 (Activities Office)
sspdanceteam@gmail.com
Jana Fitzgerald
Assistant Coach
Hope Molnar
Assistant Coach
Bethani Garcia-Cornelio
Assistant Coach
Additional Coaches
Lauren Jerikovsky
Alyana Rozales
GYMNASTICS
GYMNASTICS
Welcome to the South St. Paul Gymnastics program. South St. Paul competes in the Metro East Conference. The head coach for Gymnastics is Kaia Tautges. If you have questions about our program feel free to contact Coach Tautges at kaiatautges@gmail.com
INDIVIDUAL RECORD HOLDERS
| Vault | Score | Year | |
| Christi Forshier | 9.6 | 1990-91 | |
| Allie Schmitzer | 9.525 | 2003-04 | |
| Nicki Bernard | 9.325 | 2001-02 | |
| Audra Dunn | 9.125 | 2017-2018 | |
| Anita Acosta | 9.1 | 1998-99 | |
| Allie Machcek | 8.925 | 2011-12 | |
| Mollie Patet | 8.885 | 2002-03 | |
| Jackie Remackel | 8.8 | 2011-12 | |
| LeeAnn Dochniak | 8.8 | 2003-04 | |
| Mollie Patet | 8.75 | 2001-02 | |
| Bars | Score | Year | |
| Christi Forshier | 9.15 | 1991-92 | |
| Nicole Bernard | 8.9 | 2000-01 | |
| Patti Phan | 8.6 | 1995-96 | |
| Allie Schmitzer | 8.7 | 2002-03 | |
| Connie Braun | 8.5 | 1993-94 | |
| Allie Machcek | 8.55 | 2011-12 | |
| Alicia Miles | 8.45 | 1992-93 | |
| Anita Acosta | 8.35 | 1999-00 | |
| Hannah Nilles | 8.375 | 2002-03 | |
| Kim Boehme | 8.25 | 1990-91 | |
| Beam | Score | Year | |
| Patti Phan | 8.85 | 1999-00 | |
| Hannah Nilles | 8.775 | 2002-03 | |
| Nicole Bernard | 8.725 | 2000-01 | |
| Allie Machcek | 8.725 | 2011-12 | |
| Christi Forshier | 8.7 | 1990-91 | |
| Alishia Miles | 8.7 | 1993-94 | |
| Leslie Blodel | 8.65 | 1988-89 | |
| Molly Johnson | 8.6 | 1994-95 | |
| Ashley Rohlf | 8.575 | 2003-04 | |
| Anita Acosta | 8.5 | 1999-00 | |
| Floor | Score | Year | |
| Anita Acosta | 9.475 | 1997-98 | |
| Allie Schmitzer | 9.4 | 2003-04 | |
| Allie Machcek | 9.25 | 2011-12 | |
| Nicole Bernard | 9.175 | 2001-02 | |
| Christi Forshier | 9.15 | 1990-91 | |
| Audra Dunn | 9.1 | 2015-2016 | |
| Patti Phan | 8.875 | 2000-01 | |
| Chrissi Phan | 8.8 | 2001-02 | |
| Alyse Boudreau | 8.65 | 2021-22 | |
| Alicia Miles | 8.6 | 1993-94 | |
| Rachel Deeb | 8.6 | 1993-94 | |
| Ashley Rohlf | 8.6 | 2003-04 | |
| Margaret Mickelson | 8.575 | 2021-22 | |
| Mollie Patet | 8.575 | 2003-04 |
Coaching Staff
Kaia Tautges
Head Coach
(651) 457-9462 (Activities Office)
kaiatautges@gmail.com
TBD
Assistant Coach
(651) 457-9462 (Activities Office)
kaiatautges@gmail.com
HOCKEY - BOYS
BOYS' HOCKEY
Welcome to the South St. Paul Boys' Hockey program. South St. Paul competes in the Metro East Conference. The head coach for Boys' Hockey is Zach Palmquist. If you have questions about our program feel free to contact Coach Palmquist at zpalmquist7@gmail.com
2023-24 Team HandbooK
Additional Information
- Conference Championships & Honors
- Packer Alumni - College History (Boys' Hockey)
- Past Season Records
Conference Championships & Honors
Packer Alumni - College History (Boys' Hockey)
The year indicated next to their name is the year the player graduated from South St. Paul
University of Minnesota
Adam Wilcox 2011
Jason Seils 1994
Mike McAlpine 1990
Dave Larson 1990
Dan Woog 1990
Dave Grannis 1984
Dan Bonk 1973
Ken Yackel 1973
Warren Miller 1972
Bruce Larson 1962
Doug Woog 1962
Frank Zywiec 1962
Dave Metzen 1960
University of Minnesota - Duluth
Justin Faulk 2010
Alex Stalock 2005
Doug Lick 1979
University of Minnesota - Crookston
Ryan Leadens 2002
Bob Benbo 1997
Matt Wallace 1989
Mark Linnell 1972
Alaska
Steve Zwieg 1981
Army
Chad Palodichuk 1991
Tim Hocking 1990
Augsburg College
Jason Gaddes 2000
Dave Nelson 1999
Greg VanDewalker 1981
John Miklya 1978
Bemidji State University
Tom Waldhauser 1972
Bethel University
Tom Menozzi 2005
Brown University
Bryan Price 1978
Mark Wenda 1973
Dartmouth College
Bob Milbert 1967
Gustavus-Adolphis College
John McMorrow 1990
Jeff Allen 1987
Tom Leonard 1985
Tim Pladson 1985
Brian Tschida 1985
Dave Sobaski 1981
Wayne Otto 1957
Hamline University
John Sarafoleon 1977
Harvard University
Dave Grannis 1958
Michigan
Tom Stiles 1982
Michigan Tech
Austyn Kryzer 1992
John Young 1987
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Zach Palmquist 2009
Derek Cooper 1987
Steve Kovach 1987
New Hampshire
Tim Horst 1998
University of Nebraska - Omaha
Mark Bernier 2004
University of North Dakota
Terry Abram 1967
Dudley Otto 1958
Northern Michigan
Steve Woog 1989
Princeton University
Brian Horst 1995
St. Cloud State University
Jim Marlow 1977
St. Johns University
Brandon Price 2000
Pete Edlund 1997
Troy Barron 1995
Mark Ketzner ‘193
Bart Brodt 1987
Ted Mosso 1980
Bert Kraus 1980
St. Mary’s University
Chad Yackel 1993
Mike Powers 1972
St. Olaf College
Nick Stalock 2004
Pete Schultz 1994
John Krone 1990
University of St. Thomas
Rich Keogh 1972
Dave Manley 1957
Pat Manley 1957
Don Willer 1954
Charles Smith 1947
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
Brad Musta 1996
Eric Yackel 1995
Joel Troje 1989
Joe Lagoo 1985
Eric Flom 1981
Tom Corbett 1980
Scott Dickmeyer 1980
Paul Koich 1972
Dan Koich 1968
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Jim Leonard 1986
Steve Lavigne 1978
Don Willer 1978
COLLEGE ALL-AMERICANS
Zach Palmquist - 2015 Minnesota State University, Mankato
Adam Wilcox - 2014 University of Minnesota
Alex Stalock – 2005 University of Minnesota Duluth
Derek Cooper – 1991 Minnesota State University, Mankato
Joe Lagoo – 1988 University of Wis. River Falls
John Sarafoleon – 1981 Hamline University
Terry Abram – 1969 University of North Dakota
Doug Woog – 1966 University of Minnesota
PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS
Zach Palmquist - Iowa Wild (AHL), Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL), IBF Bjorkloven Sweden
Alex Stalock – Minnesota Wild (NHL), San Jose Sharks (NHL)
Rich Brown - St. Paul Saints, Dayton Gems, Ft.
Phil Housley – Chicago Blackhawks (NHL)
Wayne Komets - (IHL) 9 years
Warren Miller – Hartford Whalers, New York Rangers (NHL)
Mike Powers - European Hockey League
Ken Yackel – Utica Mohawks (EHI), Muskegan Mohawks (IHL)
John Young – Minnesota Moose (IHL)
If you know of any players not listed here, please contact Peter Schultz; pschultz@sspps.org
Past Season Records
Coaching Staff
Zach Palmquist
Varsity Head Coach
(651) 457-9462 | Act. Office
zpalmquist7@gmail.com
Robert Bluegar
Varsity Assistant Coach
Nick Ross
Varsity Asst. / JV Coach
Corey McGinn
Varsity Assistant Coach
Hunter Warner
Varsity Assistant Coach
Taylor Krier
Varsity Asst. / JV Coach
Chad Clifford
Goalie Coach
Paul Moen
Additional Coach
HOCKEY - GIRLS
GIRLS' HOCKEY
Welcome to the South St. Paul Girls' Hockey program. South St. Paul competes in the Metro East Conference. The head coach for Girls' Hockey is David Palmquist. If you have questions about our program feel free to contact Mr. Palmquist at dpalmquist@sspps.org.
History & Records
- All-Conference Honors
- All-State Honors
- Career Goalie Leaders
- Career Leaders
- Individual Records
- Misc. Records
- Scoring Records (Year by Year)
- Team Records
- The Archives
All-Conference Honors
All-State Honors
Career Goalie Leaders
Career Leaders
Individual Records
Misc. Records
Scoring Records (Year by Year)
Team Records
The Archives
Coaching Staff
David Palmquist
Head Coach
(651) 457-9427
dpalmquist@sspps.org
Josh Palmquist
Varsity Assistant Coach
(651) 457-9427
jpalmquist@sspps.org
Jamie Shepard
Varsity Assistant Coach
(651) 457-9427
jshepard@sspps.org
Mike Moline
Varsity Assistant Coach
(651) 457-9427
c/o dpalmquist@sspps.org
Abby Palmquist and Bridgette Miller
JV Assistant Coaches
c/o dpalmquist@sspps.org
SWIMMING & DIVING - BOYS
BOYS' SWIMMING & DIVING
Welcome to the South St. Paul Boys' Swimming & Diving program. The team is a co-operative of student-athletes from South St. Paul and Two Rivers High School. The head coach for Boys' Swimming & Diving is Spencer Heino. If you have questions about our program feel free to contact Coach Heino at spencerheino@yahoo.com
HISTORY & RECORDS
coaching Staff
Spencer Heino
Head Coach
spencerheino@yahoo.com
David Maslow
Assistant Coach
davidmaslow17@gmail.com
WRESTLING
WRESTLING
Welcome to the South St. Paul Boys & Girls Wrestling program. South St. Paul competes in the Metro East Conference.
The head coach for Wrestling is Don Nihart. If you have questions about our program feel free to contact Coach Nihart at dnihart@sspps.org
The co-head coaches for Girls' Wrestling is Aaron Roddis and Faith Tuttle. If you have questions about our girls wrestling program feel free to contact at Coach Roddis at aroddis@sspps.org OR Coach Tuttle at ftuttle@sspps.org
History & Records
Coaching Staff
Don Nihart
Head Coach
(651) 552-5564
dnihart@sspps.org
Jose Trevino
Varsity Assistant Coach
Aaron Rodis
Co-Head Girls Coach
Faith Tuttle
Co-Head Girls Coach
Teresa Tonda
Assistant Girls Coach
(651) 552-5580 x2214
ttonda@sspps.org
Mike Kvalheim
Middle School Coach (6-8)
(651) 552-5580, x 2226
mkvalheim@sspps.org
Scott Sundly
Middle School Coach (6-8)
ssundly@sspps.org
Additional Coaching Staff
Shad Bauer
Randy Bjorklund
Dwain Brandner
Gibby Brito
Jose Brito
Alex Burns
Todd Reynolds