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Vikings Weekend Recap

Bethany Lutheran College
Weekend Recap
September 3-September 6

Vikings Volleyball (0-4) at Minn.-Morris Tournament
Simpson defeated Bethany 1-3 (18-25, 17-25, 27-25, 10-25)
Hamline defeated Bethany 0-3 (12-25, 19-25, 23-25)
St. Catherine defeated Bethany 0-3 (19-25, 11-25, 11-25)
Minn.-Morris defeated Bethany 0-3 (19-25, 11-25, 21-25)
Highlights from the Tournament: Kristen Mielke (New Germany, Minn./Mayer Lutheran) was named to the All-Tournament team, she is currently leading the Vikings with 55 kills and 2.62 kills per set. The team saw solid set assist all tournament from freshman Alexandra Grejlak (New Ulm, Minn.) who currently leads the Vikings with 135 sets with an average of 6.14 set assists per match play. Also, The Vikings are seeing bright spots from freshmen Alex Hansen (Austin, Minn.) and Sarah Haynes (Madelia, Minn.) who have 43 and 25 kills apiece, totaling 1.95 and 1.47 kills per set.
What's next for the Vikings?
The Vikings travel to Buena Vista tonight, September 8, for a 7 p.m. match against the Beavers in Storm Lake, Iowa.


Vikings Men's Soccer (0-2)
Wisconsin Lutheran defeated Bethany  0-6
Ripon defeated Bethany 0-2
What's next for the Vikings?
The Men's Soccer team continues play Thursday, September 10, as they travel to Pella, Iowa to take on Central for a 5 p.m. start.


Vikings Women's Soccer (1-1)
Bethany tied Wisconsin Lutheran 1-1 (2OT)
Ripon defeated Bethany 0-3
What's next for the Vikings?
Bethany plays host to Augsburg tonight September 8, as they play host to the Auggies starting at 7 p.m.


Vikings Men's Golf - 3^rd place in UMAC Preview
The Preview Results:
      1.   Crown – 318
      2.   Northwestern - 323
      3.   Bethany - 328
      4.   Wis.-Superior - 333
      5.   Minn.-Morris - 336
      6.   St. Scholastica - 337
      7.   Northland - 339
      8.   North Central - 347
      9.   Martin Luther – 349
Team Low Round: Andy Aukes (Elmore, Minn./Blue Earth Area) 75 (+3) and Sam Havnen (Fairmont, Minn) 82 (+10).
What's next for the Vikings?
The Men's Golf team now takes the course this coming weekend, September 12, at Summit Golf Club in Cannon Falls, Minn. The team will do battle in the BCM Tringle which features Carleton and Minn.-Morris. The team will then travel to Litchfield Golf Club on Sunday to participate in the Viking/Cougar dual with Minn.-Morris. The Vikings will be busy on the course this weekend with aspirations to win both the tournaments and make their stand in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference.


Vikings Women's Golf – 1^st place in UMAC Preview
 The Preview Results:

1. Bethany - 384
2. Minn.-Morris - 400
3. St. Scholastica - 411
4. Wis.-Superior - 417
5. North Central - 459
6. Northland - 546
7. Crown -DNF
8. Martin Luther -DNF
9. Northwestern -DNF

Team Low Round: Jessica Neaton (Big Lake, Minn.) 92 (+20) placing third overall
What's next for the Vikings?
The Vikings will follow suit of the Men's team and will also be battling this coming weekend in the BCM Triangle and Viking/Cougar Dual held in Cannon Falls and Litchfield Minn. The team is coming off an impressive 1^st place showing in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Preview and will look to continue their winning ways this weekend against Carleton and Minn.-Morris.


Vikings Men's and Women's Cross Country
Gustavus Adolphus Invitational: 3^rd place out of 3 teams for both teams
 
Top Performers on the Women's Side: Megan Sauer (Lismore, Minn./Adrian) finished 5th overall, Kirsten Elyea (Hartley, Iowa/Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn) finished 7th overall, Katie Caflisch (Rochester, Minn./Rochester Mayo) finished 17th overall and Morgan Sauer (Lismore, Minn./Adrian) crossed the line in 21^st.
 
Top Performers on the Men's Side: David Luehring (Lake Mills, Wis./Lakeside Lutheran) and Zach Dantzman (Owatonna, Minn.) both finished in the top 25, while Carl Wold (Princeton, Minn.) and Lucas Malimanek (Albert Lea, Minn.) fought through the heat. Nick Bruss (Lafayette, Minn./Sibley East) was able to gut it out and rounded out our five men competing in the event.
 
Quotes from head coach Michael Dunn following the Women's first meet of the 2015 campaign, "Today's weather was something out of a Charles Dickens novel. Winds were gusty, the rain was relentless, the heat was unbearable and the lightning was striking every five minutes. The athletes that toed the line from start to finish and touted the Bethany uniform competed hard. For our women, two placed in the top 10. Megan Sauer finished 5th overall and Kirsten Elyea finished 7th overall. Katie Caflisch finished 17th overall and Morgan Sauer crossed the line in 21st. Rounding out our 6 competitors, Elise Widmer and Anna Lieske both had good efforts. I was pleased with how the woman performed today and am excited to see how they develop throughout the season. "Lauren Farquhar also competed today down in Pella, Iowa at the Central College Invitational. She had a phenomenal race as she placed 6th overall and led the race for over the first 1K of the 6K race. This was a great chance for Lauren to go compete at the Regional course we will see later this year. I am proud of her for going and competing in a race that will give her great course experience for when we see it again in November."
 
Quotes from coach Dunn following the completion of the Men's first outing of the season, "The five men that competed for us today  were David Luehring and Zach Dantzman both finishing in the top 25. Carl Wold, Lucas Malimanek, and Nic Bruss fought through the heat and were able to gut it out and rounded out our 5 men competing in today's event. It was great to see their effort and I look forward to watching this team grow this season as we continue to put in work that will prepare this team for conference."
 
What's next for the Vikings?
The teams were very satisfied with the meet this weekend and will continue to train for their meet on September 19 when they travel to St. Olaf in Northfield, Minn.


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