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The Maple Grove baseball team scored four first-inning runs and never trailed as the Crimson beat Champlin Park 12-4 Tuesday.

After a run-scoring hit by Kaden Harney in the first, Kellen Riskedahl hit a three-run homer to give the Crimson a 4-0 lead after one.

The Rebels scored three runs in the third inning with both Brady Schornstein and Max Yanish driving in runs.

The Crimson went back ahead by three runs in the fifth with Nathan Schmidt driving in two runs with a double and Harney producing another run-scoring single.

Maple Grove put the game out of reach scoring five runs in the sixth inning.

Brody Berglin earned the win pitching for Maple Grove (6-6) while Preston Thielke took the loss for Champlin Park (7-4).

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Nathan Schmidt came up clutch for the Maple Grove baseball team in the bottom of the seventh, hitting a walk-off, 2-run single to right field to give the Crimson a 10-9 win over Edina in a game that lasted three hours in off-and-on rain.

The heroics from Schmidt were part of a big performance from the senior that included six RBI’s on a 4-for-5 outing at the plate, including a two-run home run in the fourth.

The Crimson and Hornets went back-and-forth for most of the game, but Edina took a 9-8 lead in the top of the seventh.

Dylan Vokal led off the bottom of the seventh with a walk, which was followed by back-to-back successful bunt hits  by Brody Berglin and Beckett Shimpa.

With the bases loaded, Schmidt delivered to give the Crimson the 10-9 win.

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Maple Grove Baseball Picks Up 7-1 Win Over St Michael-Albertville

12:59 PM | Tuesday, April 16, 2024 (CCX MEDIA)

The Maple Grove baseball team scored seven unanswered runs to earn their second win of the season, defeating St. Michael-Albertville, 7-1.

The Crimson scored three runs in the fourth inning, including an RBI double from Brody Berglin that brought home Kaden Harney. Berglin went 2-for-3 with two RBI’s.

Nathan Schmidt also had a solid night at the plate, going 3-for-3 with 2 RBI’s.

Sam Hagen got the win on the mound for the Crimson, throwing four strikeouts in five innings and only allowing two hits.

Maple Grove advances to 2-2 on the year with the win over the Knights.

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The Maple Grove baseball team has a lot of young talent, and a year of experience gained last spring should help the Crimson climb in the standings. The Crimson played several freshmen last season during an 11-13 campaign.

The team took a spring trip to Florida and played six scrimmages there before returning to Minnesota to continue preparing for the season. The pitching and defense should be solid this spring, and if the offense comes through Maple Grove should be pretty good.

Pitcher/1st Baseman Sam Hagen, pitcher Evan O’Dwyer, shortstop Kaden Harney, and 3rd baseman Nathan Schmidt are a few of the key returners for the Crimson.

They hope to open the season Friday at Rogers if field conditions permit.

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KEY DATES FOR 2024


*players not traveling to FL will have practice times scheduled for the MG dome

Isaac Collins Put Himself Back on the Prospect Map in 2023

By Seth Stohs 11/22/2023

Isaac Collins came to the Brewers a year ago in the Rule 5 draft. A strong season with Biloxi has put his name back on the prospect map. In a new Brewers Spotlight, we caught up with the 26-year-old from Maple Grove, Minnesota, and talked about his season, career, goals, and so much more.

(use the pic or title link to read more about the former Crimson at brewerfanatic.com)

MGSH Signing Day (Wed, Feb 7th)

Please help us congratulate our D1 & D2 athletes listed below who signed their National Letters of Intent to play collegiate sports next year at the Division 1 or Division 2 level.


Sam Hagen (Baseball) – University of Minnesota-Crookston | Abby Bulthuis (Volleyball) – Northwest Missouri State University | Dani Hahn (Acro/Tumbling) – Augustana University | Erika Imdieke (Track & Field) – University of Sioux Falls | Jessica Janicke (Gymnastics) – University of Arizona | Ellie Menning (Competition Cheer) – University of St. Thomas | Amelia Morton (Golf) – University of St. Thomas | Abby Quiram (Lacrosse) – Northern Michigan University | Bella Shipley (Hockey) – Minnesota State University, Mankato | Ryan Stendahl (Golf) – University of Minnesota, Twin Cities | Claire Stern (Basketball) – North Dakota State University | Dani Strom (Hockey) – University of St. Thomas | Abby Toso (Soccer) – Minnesota State University, Moorhead | Audrey Waterman (Volleyball) – Concordia University, St. Paul | Alissa Wernz (Softball) – South Dakota State University | Aubrey Wieser (Beach Volleyball) – Florida Southern University

Congrats on your commitment to UW-Oshkosh, Vann! #CrimsonProud

Congrats on your commitment to Crookston, Sam! #CrimsonProud

Crimson Baseball 2023 End of Season Recognition

Baseball 2023 Letter Winners

Seniors: Tanner Albeck, Noah Black, Cal Fischer, Hunter Gerber, Sam Kliber, Zeth Petrie, Michael Ross, Cayden Vokal, Jacob Yoho

Juniors: Connor Buckley, Sam Hagen, Vann Olson, Kellen Riskedahl, Evan Schaefer, Nathan Schmidt, Connor Willis

Sophomores: Brady Aubut, Brody Berglin, Maddex Van Slooten, Dylan Vokal

Freshmen: Kaden Harney, Gavin Kustermann, Evan O'Dwyer, Connor Wihlm

Northwest Suburban All-Conference

Hunter Gerber, Sam Kliber

Section 5AAAA All-Tournament

Hunter Gerber, Nathan Schmidt

Congratulations to all Crimson Baseball players. Good luck this summer and next year!