Class AAA Individual First Round State Wrestling
The Little Falls Flyers send 4 Individuals to the Class AAA State Tournament: Lane Rutten, Justin Jenks, AJ Jenks and Gage Blechinger.
1hr 36m Mar 02, 2016
1hr 36m
2016 Championship Semifinals All Classes
Listen to Championship Semifinal matches in Class A, AA, and AAA at the Excel Energy Center in St. Paul at the State Wrestling Tournament.
1hr 57m Mar 02, 2016
1hr 57m
2016 Class A Individual Wrestling Tournament First Round
11 Pioneers qualify for the State Tournament at the Excel Energy Center in St. Paul.
2hr 10m Mar 01, 2016
2hr 10m
2/25/16 Pierz Pioneers vs Minneota Vikings Class A 3rd Place
The Pioneers capture the 3rd Place Trophy in Class A by dominating defending Champion and #1 ranked Minneota 39-13 at the Excel Energy Center.
3hr 6m Feb 26, 2016
3hr 6m
2/25/16 Pierz Pioneers vs Kenyon-Wanamingo Knights Class A Semifinals
The Pioneers gave it a battle but fall short in a 34-21 loss to the top-seeded Knights in the Class A Semifinals in St. Paul.
2hr 43m Feb 25, 2016
2hr 43m
2/25/16 Pierz Pioneers vs KMS Fighting Saints Class A Quarterfinals
The Pioneers power their way into the State Semifinals with a 44-22 win over the Fighting Saints.
2hr 2m Feb 25, 2016
2hr 2m
2/23/16 Pierz Pioneers vs Staples-Motley Cardinals Girls Basketball
The Pioneers lose 55-45 to the Cardinals but the real story of the game was Kayla Wimmer, who came off the bench in the 2nd half as the Pioneers trailed by 20, and proceeded to hit 5 consecutive 3-pointers to make for an exciting finish on Parent's Night.
1hr 50m Feb 24, 2016
1hr 50m
2/22/16 Pierz Pioneers vs Kimball Cubs Girls Basketball
The Pioneers couldn't overcome a rough start at Kimball, falling behind 40-16 at halftime before going on to lost 71-43. Brianna Meyer and Kacy Broschofsky scored 9 points each to lead the Pioneers.
1hr 47m Feb 23, 2016
1hr 47m
2/20/16 Section 7A Individual Consolation Rounds
Austin Radunz, Brandon Tomala and Logan Lease battle their way through the Section 7A Individual Tournament Consolation Brackets.
1hr 7m Feb 22, 2016
1hr 7m
2/19/16 Pierz Pioneers vs Braham Bombers Boys Basketball
The Pioneers dropped a 91-67 decision to the Bombers in the regular season finale for both teams. Matt Tautges led the way with 16, Michael Meyer and Brodric Lashinski added 14 each and Hunter Bednar added 6 points and 8 rebounds.
1hr 47m Feb 20, 2016
1hr 47m
2/18/16 Pierz Pioneers vs HLWW Lakers Boys Basketball
The Pioneers clinched at least a share of 2nd place in the CMC with a 71-61 win over the Lakers in front of a Senior Night crowd. Aaron Weber scored 23, Michael Meyer 18 and Nick Herold added 15.
1hr 39m Feb 19, 2016
1hr 39m
2/16/16 Pierz Pioneers vs EVW Eagles Girls Basketball
Th e Eagles beat the Pioneers 66-47. Kelsi Stuckmayer leads the Pioneers in scoring with 15 points while Becky Langer and Decorah Iverson score their first career points in the loss.
1hr 42m Feb 17, 2016
1hr 42m
2/12/16 Pierz Pioneers vs Aitkin Gobblers Section 7A Championship
The Pioneers captured their 6th straight Section Championship with a 57-13 win over the Gobblers in Deer River. The Pioneers powered their way to 9 pins in the match to punch their ticket to the Class A State Tournament.
2hr Feb 14, 2016
2hr
2/12/16 Pierz Pioneers vs Deer River Warriors Section 7A Wrestling Semifinals
The Pioneers defeat the Warriors 62-6 in the 7A Semifinals to advance to the Section 7A Championship. Austin Radunz, Brandon Ortman and David Skiba win by Fall, Jake Andres and Andrew Tomala win by Major Decision, and Brandon Tomala and Brett Kapsner win by Decision. Jalen Jansen, Kolton Eischens, Lane Girtz, Matt Kummet and Teddy Dehler win by Forfeit.
1hr 30m Feb 13, 2016
1hr 30m
2/11/16 Pierz Pioneers vs Pillager Huskies Boys Basketball
In one of the funner games of the season, the Pioneers were able to extend their winning streak to 8 games with a 78-75 win over the Huskies. Scoring a season-high 18 points, Brodric Lashinski led 5 Pioneers in double figures. Michael Meyer and Aaron Weber had 17 each, Jonny Kasper 14 and Nick Herold 11. Matt Tautges had the other point for Pierz. The Pioneers improve to 15-8.
1hr 47m Feb 12, 2016
1hr 47m
2/9/16 Pierz Pioneers vs Ogilvie Lions Section 7A Wrestling
The Pioneers use 8 pins, 2 Tech Falls and 4 Forfeits to defeat the Lions 82-0 in the Section 7A Quarterfinals.
58m Feb 10, 2016
58m
2/8/16 Pierz Pioneers vs EVW Eagles Boys Basketball
The Pioneers knock off the Eagles 76-65 to pick up their most impressive win of the year. Aaron Weber leads the way with 21 points while Jonny Kasper adds a season-best 18. Matt Tautges has 16 and Michael Meyer 15 as the Pioneers extend their winning streak to 7 games.
1hr 44m Feb 09, 2016
1hr 44m
2/6/16 Pierz Pioneers vs Foley Falcons Boys Basketball
The Pioneers extend their season-high winning streak to 6 games with a 66-49 win over the Falcons. Aaron Weber scores 24 points, Michael Meyer posts his 3rd consecutive double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds.
1hr 40m Feb 07, 2016
1hr 40m
2/5/16 Pierz Pioneers vs BBE Jaguars Boys Basketball
The Pioneers rally from 5 points down at halftime to beat the Jaguars 64-51 behind a 19 point, 12 rebound game by Michael Meyer and 15 points from Brodric Lashinski. It's the Pioneers 5th straight win and they grab sole possession of 2nd place in the CMC.
1hr 43m Feb 06, 2016
1hr 43m
Clint Poster Interview
My sit-down interview with Pierz's own 2X State Champion and SCSU's 3X All-American Clint Poster.
18m Feb 05, 2016
18m
2/4/16 Pierz Pioneers vs Cambridge-Isanti Bluejackets Wrestling
In their final dual match of the regular season and in front of a near-capacity crowd on Senior Night, the Pioneers posted and impressive 40-20 win over the Bluejackets.
2hr 17m Feb 05, 2016
2hr 17m
2/2/16 Pierz Pioneers vs Mora Mustangs Boys Basketball
The Pioneers beat the Mustangs 73-48 to extend their winning streak to a season-best 4 games and improve their overall record to 11-8. Michael Meyer had 18 points and 13 rebounds while Aaron Weber added 16, Jonny Kasper 14 and Nick Herold 11.
1hr 44m Feb 03, 2016
1hr 44m
1/29/16 Pierz Pioneers vs ACGC Falcons Wrestling
The Pioneers defeat the Falcons 59-15, using 6 pins (Austin Radunz,Brandon Ortman, Jalen Jansen, Kolton Eischens,Lane Girtz and David Skiba. Lukas Popp, Reese Kapsner and Carson Huls won their matches and Logan Lease and Teddy Dehler received forfeits.
1hr 27m Jan 30, 2016
1hr 27m
1/28/16 Pierz Pioneers vs BBE Jaguars Girls Basketball
The Pioneers have a rough night in Belgrade, falling behind 18-0 to begin the game and they can never recover, falling to the Jaguars 66-34.
1hr 41m Jan 29, 2016
1hr 41m
1/26/16 Pierz Pioneers vs Paynesville Bulldogs Boys Basketball
The Pioneers dominate the Bulldogs in a 77-37 win at the MAC. Aaron Weber leads the offense with 19 points, while Michael Meyer posts a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds while Matt Tautges tallies 13 points and dishes out 8 assists.
1hr 32m Jan 27, 2016
1hr 32m
1/23/16 Pierz Pioneers vs Royalton Royals Girls Basketball
A thriller in Royalton as the Pioneers and Royals end the 1st half tied at 21-21. Down by 3 in the final seconds, the Royals Amy Hoover banked in a fall-away 3-pointer at the buzzer to tie it at 44-44 and send the game to Overtime. The Royals would go on to beat the Pioneers 52-50 in OT in a wildly entertaining game.
2hr 4m Jan 24, 2016
2hr 4m
1/23/16 Pierz Pioneers vs LPGE Thunder Boys Basketball
The Pioneers fall behind by double digits in the 1st half, but rally to lead at halftime. They go on to beat the Thunder 47-38 as Aaron Weber scores 20, moving him into 5th place on the school's all-tme scoring list.
1hr 49m Jan 24, 2016
1hr 49m
1/22/16 Pierz Pioneers vs Maple Lake Irish Girls Basketball
The Irish beat the Pioneers 60-42 as Kelsi Stuckmayer scores 13 and Alyssa Gall adds 11 points.
1hr 54m Jan 23, 2016
1hr 54m
1/21/16 Pierz Pioneers vs Maple Lake Irish Boys Basketball
The Pioneers fall 70-63 to the Irish in Maple Lake despite a career-high 24 point effort from Matt Tautges.
1hr 49m Jan 22, 2016
1hr 49m
1/19/16 Pierz Pioneers vs Holdingford Huskers Girls Basketball
The Huskers build a large lead early in the 2nd half and then have to hold on defeat the Pioneers 79-70 in CMC Girls action in Pierz.
2hr 4m Jan 20, 2016
2hr 4m
1/16/16 Pierz Pioneers vs Milaca Wolves Boys Basketball
The Pioneers roll to to a 76-39 victory over the Wolves behind 18 points from Michael Meyer and 14 points each from Aaron Weber and Brodric Lashinski.
1hr 21m Jan 17, 2016
1hr 21m
1/15/16 Pierz Pioneers vs BCLB Bears Wrestling
The Pioneers beat the Bears 53-10 to firmly establish them as the Section 7A favorite. The Pioneers win the final 10 consecutive matches, including Pins by Jalen Jansen, Logan Lease, Matt Kummet and Teddy Dehler.
1hr 56m Jan 17, 2016
1hr 56m
1/14/16 Pierz Pioneers vs EVW Eagles Girls Basketball
The Eagles jump out to a 21-2 lead just minutes into the game and go on to defeat the Pioneers 73-48. Kacy Broschofsky scores 11 and Kelsi Stuckmayer adds 10 for Pierz.
1hr 54m Jan 15, 2016
1hr 54m
1/12/16 Pierz Pioneers vs BBE Jaguars Wrestling
The Pioneers beat the Jaguars 38-21 in a key CMC match at the BBE Triangular.
1hr 30m Jan 13, 2016
1hr 30m
1/12/16 Pierz Pioneers vs HLWW Lakers Wrestling
Only 3 actual matches are wrestled with Brandon and Andrew Tomala winning by Fall and Lane Girtz winning 14-1 as the Pioneers beat the Lakers 82-0 at the BBE Triangular.
20m Jan 13, 2016
20m
1/9/16 Pierz Pioneers vs Pequot Lakes Patriots Boys Basketball
The Pioneers lose 74-67 on a Saturday night at the MAC. The Patriots rallied from a 31-20 halftime deficit.
1hr 48m Jan 11, 2016
1hr 48m
1/9/16 Pierz Pioneers vs Melrose Dutchmen Girls Basketball
The Pioneers post their most lopsided win of the season with a 56-33 win over the Dutchmen in a game played at St. Ben's College.
1hr 44m Jan 11, 2016
1hr 44m
1/8/16 Pierz Pioneers vs Little Falls Flyers Wrestling
The Pioneers finish off their Little Falls Quad sweep with a 50-15 win over the host Flyers.
1hr 20m Jan 09, 2016
1hr 20m
1/8/16 Pierz Pioneers vs Aitkin Gobblers Wrestling
The Pioneers dominate their Section 7A rival 44-15 in the second dual of the Little Falls Quad.
1hr 51m Jan 09, 2016
1hr 51m
1/8/16 Pierz Pioneers vs Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale Wrestling
The Pioneers make quick work of the out-manned Raiders 72-6 in the first dual of the Little Falls Quad.
49m Jan 09, 2016
49m
1/7/16 Pierz Pioneers vs EVW Watkins Eagles Boys Basketball
The CMC leading Eagles lead from wire-to-wire as they beat the Pioneers 73-59. Aaron Weber scores 21 and Jonny Kasper adds 11 for Pierz.
1hr 51m Jan 08, 2016
1hr 51m
1/5/16 Pierz Pioneers vs Paynesville Bulldogs Girls Basketball
The Pioneers beat the Bulldogs 58-54 in a wild, back-and-forth affair behind 26 points from Kelsi Stuckmayer.
1hr 44m Jan 06, 2016
1hr 44m
12/30/15 Pierz Pioneers vs St. Cloud Cathedral Crusaders Girls Basketball
The Crusaders beat the Pioneers 55-43 to win the Championship game of the Pierz Holiday Tournament.
1hr 26m Dec 31, 2015
1hr 26m
12/30/15 Pierz Pioneers vs St. Cloud Cathedral Crusaders Boys Basketball
The Crusaders defeat the Pioneers 78-48 in the 3rd Place game at the 18th Annual Crusader Classic.
1hr 25m Dec 31, 2015
1hr 25m
12/29/15 Pierz Pioneers vs Braham Bombers Boys Basketball Crusader Classic Semifinals
The Bombers handle the Pioneers 93-67 in the Crusader Classic Semifinal game. Aaron Weber joins the 1,000 career point club late in the game.
1hr 35m Dec 30, 2015
1hr 35m
12/28/15 Pierz Pioneers vs Litchfield Dragons Boys Basketball
At the 18th Annual Crusader Classic, the Pioneers beat the Dragons 60-29 in the Quarterfinals behind 20 points from Aaron Weber and 10 from Nick Herold.
1hr 25m Dec 29, 2015
1hr 25m
12/22/15 Pierz Pioneers vs Osakis Silverstreaks Girls Basketball
The Silverstreaks improve to 8-0 with a 73-54 win over the Pioneers. Breanna Meyer leads Pierz with 13 points, while Kelsi Stuckmayer scores 12 and Taylor Kimman finishes with 11.
1hr 50m Dec 23, 2015
1hr 50m
12/19/15 Pierz Pioneers vs Perham Yellowjackets
In Round 3 of the Frazee Duals, the Yellowjackets slip by the Pioneers 33-30. Lane Girtz, Kolton Eischens and Teddy Dehler earn wins to cap off 3-0 tournaments. Eischens pinned all 3 of his opponents.
1hr 47m Dec 20, 2015
1hr 47m
12/19/15 Pierz Pioneers vs Lisbon Broncos Wrestling
The Pioneers beat the Broncos 42-36 in a highly entertaining 2nd round dual in Frazee. Two forfeits and a Jake Andres pin put the Pioneers up 18-0 but 5 straight wins for the team from North Dakota put Pierz behind 27-18. Lane Girtz and Kolton Eischens pinned their men and Pierz led 30-27. With the match tied 30-30, pins from Brett Kapsner and Teddy Dehler clinched the win.
1hr 10m Dec 20, 2015
1hr 10m
12/19/15 Pierz Pioneers vs Frazee Hornets Wrestling
The 3rd ranked Hornets beat the 7th ranked Pioneers 39-29 at the Les Kertscher Duals in Frazee. The Pioneers got a Major Decision from Lukas Popp, a Brandon Ortman 5-3 win, a Major Decision victory by Lane Girtz and pins from Jalen Jansen, Kolton Eischens and Teddy Dehler.
1hr 38m Dec 20, 2015
1hr 38m