Ten Additional Athletes Commit to College Athletics
On Friday, April 12, in front of the student body and a large gathering of family and friends, the Holy Family Activities Department celebrated ten student-athletes' commitments to play D2, D3, and NAIA college-level athletics.
Activities Director Rory Oster opened the ceremony with the athlete's prayer and congratulatory words for the athletes on being a few of the small percentage of athletes who continue on in college athletics. He then announced each athlete before directing them to sign their commitment letters.
JENNA ALLEN - WOMENS ICE HOCKEY
Augsburg University Eagles, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Major: Graphic Design
Parents: Nate and Tonya Allen
HFCHS Career Highlights:
- Ice Hockey (lettered 4 years)
- WCC All-Conference Honorable Mention 2023
- WCC All-Conference Team 2024
- Section Champion Runner Up 2023, 2024
Holy Family most memorable moment: Scoring the overtime game-winning goal in the section semi-final game
ANDREW ATHMANN - BASEBALL
University of Wisconsin River Falls Falcons, River Falls, Wisconsin
Major: Accounting
Parents: Ken and Jennifer Athmann
HFCHS Career Highlights:
- Baseball (lettered 4 years)
- All Section Team 2023
- Section Champions 2023
- State Participants 2023
Holy Family most memorable moment: Having the walk-off hit in the section championship game to qualify for state
JACKSON BAKER - MENS SOCCER
Bentley University Falcons, Waltham, Massachusetts
Major: Marketing
Parents: Mickey and Allison Baker
HFCHS Career Highlights:
- Soccer (lettered 2 years)
- WCC All-Conference Team 2022, 2023
- Section Goalkeeper of the year 2023
- All State Selection 2022, 2023
- Section Champions 2023
- 4th Place State Finish 2023
Holy Family most memorable moment: Winning the section championship and playing at “The Bank”
GAVIN FRYE - FOOTBALL
University of Mary Marauders, Bismarck, North Dakota
Major: Biomechanics
Parents: Larry and Beth Frye
HFCHS Career Highlights:
- Football (lettered 4 years)
- All District Quarterback 2023
- Holy Family Offensive Player of the Year 2022, 2023
- Section Champion Runner Up 2023
Holy Family most memorable moment: The senior season homecoming game
KEIJI SUGGS - FOOTBALL
University of Mary Marauders, Bismarck, North Dakota
Major: Pre-Med
Parents: Peter and Mary Suggs
HFCHS Career Highlights:
- Football (lettered 3 years)
- All District Wide Receiver 2023
- Holy Family Special Teams Player of the Year 2023
- Track and Field All-Conference Honorable Mention 2022
- Section Champion Runner Up 2023
Holy Family most memorable moment: The senior season-opening game win at home against Academy Force
BREE HALLSON - WOMENS ICE HOCKEY
University of Dubuque Spartans, Dubuque, Iowa
Major: Business
Parents: Ted and Jill Hallson
HFCHS Career Highlights:
- Ice Hockey (lettered 2 years)
- WCC Conference Champions 2022, 2023, 2024
- Section Champion Runner Up 2022, 2023, 2024
Holy Family most memorable moment: Beating Edina in a 13-person shootout
ETHAN KLAHSEN - BASEBALL
The College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, Minnesota
Major: Business Management
Parents: Jared and Amanda Klahsen
- Baseball (varsity three years)
Holy Family most memorable moment: The win over Litchfield to clinch the section title and earn a spot in the state tournament
BERKLEY NEUBAUER - WOMENS BASKETBALL
Mayville State University Comets, Mayville, North Dakota
Major: Pre-Law
Parents: Sean and Heather Neubauer
HFCHS Career Highlights:
- Basketball (lettered 5 years)
- WCC All Conference Honorable Mention 2024
- Holy Family Defensive Player of the Year 2024
- Team Captain 2023, 2024
Holy Family most memorable moment: Beating Minnetonka sophomore season when nobody thought we could
ADIA PATTERSON - CHEER
University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Major: Physical Therapy
Parents: Danny and Melissa Patterson
Twelve-time medalist in state and regional club gymnastics
Holy Family most memorable moment: Cheering on Fire athletics with all my friends
LAUREN WEIGEL - SOFTBALL
University of Jamestown Jimmies, Jamestown, North Dakota
Major: Business Administration
Parents: Brannon and Christy Weigel
HFCHS Career Highlights:
- Softball (lettered 6 years)
- WCC All-Conference Honorable Mention 2023
- Team Captain 2024
Holy Family most memorable moment: When I was playing for Holy Family as a 7th grader and Fire softball earned its first win in over three seasons