Spartan Fall Sports Postseason: 2025
Fall 2025 may be behind us, but the memories, milestones, and Spartan spirit live on. Here’s a look back at the postseason accomplishments of our teams and student-athletes. Follow @spaspartanathletics on Instagram for more news and updates!
Girls Soccer
The Girls Varsity Soccer team wrapped up an impressive Fall 2025 campaign, dominating the IMAC with a perfect 7-0 conference record and finishing 11-6-2 overall. The Spartans entered the postseason ranked #11 in the state and earned the No. 1 seed in Section 3A, marking their fourth straight year securing the Section 3A Championship. Their postseason run carried them back to the Class A State Tournament, where they battled in a tight first-round matchup, ultimately falling 0-1 to St. Cloud Cathedral. | Team Page
Postseason Honors
All-Conference: Lucia Gonzalez ‘26, Sofia Johnson ‘27, Elizabeth Tuttle ‘26
All-Conference HM: Hazel McCarthy ‘26, Maggie Sampsell-Jones ‘27
All-State: Lucia Gonzalez ‘26, Elizabeth Tuttle ‘26
Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Alex Tagtmeier
Assistant Coach: Christie Jansen
Assistant Coach: Mara Schanfield
Boys Soccer
The Boys Varsity Soccer team battled through a competitive Fall 2025 schedule, finishing the season with an 8-8-1 record. The Spartans entered postseason play ranked #14 in the state and secured the No. 3 seed in Section 3A. In a hard-fought Section Semifinal, SPA fell 1-2 to Minnehaha Academy, ending their push for a return to the State Tournament. | Team Page
A standout highlight of the season was senior goalkeeper Miles Vogenthaler ’26, who earned the title of IMAC Goalkeeper of the Year. Congratulations Miles!
Postseason Honors
IMAC Goalkeeper of the Year: Miles Vogenthaler ’26
All-Conference: Erik Bjorgvinsson ‘27, Miles Vogenthaler ‘26
All-Conference HM: Max George ‘28
All-State: Miles Vogenthaler ‘26
All-State HM: Erik Bjorgvinsson ‘27, Max George ‘28
Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Max Lipset
Assistant Coach: Buzz Lagos
Assistant Coach: Philip Caputo
Girls Tennis
The SPA Girls Varsity Tennis team had an exceptional Fall 2025 season, showcasing competitive strength on the court and academic excellence in the classroom. Leading the way was Nellie Larson ’26, who earned a third-place finish at the Class A Individual State Tournament, capping off an impressive postseason run. | Team Page
Academically, the Spartans were recognized with the Academic All-State Gold Award by the Minnesota Tennis Coaches Association, an honor that reflects the team’s commitment to balancing athletic performance with academic achievement. Individually, Elle Williams ’26 received the Academic All-State Award for her outstanding work in the classroom.
The celebrations continue for Head Coach Jono Martin, who was named the Section 4A Girls Tennis Coach of the Year, and Assistant Coach Shannon Browne, who earned Section 4A Assistant Coach of the Year.
Postseason Honors
All-Conference: Nellie Larson ‘26, Elle Williams ‘26
All-Conference HM: Annalise Atkinson ‘26, Yasmin Khan ‘27
Academic All-State Gold Award: SPA Girls Varsity Tennis
Individual Academic All-State: Elle Williams ’26
Section 4A Coach of the Year: Jono Martin
Section 4A Assistant Coach of the Year: Shannon Browne
Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Jono Martin
Assistant Coach: Shannon Browne
Girls Swim and Dive (Co-op)
The Sparks, a co-op program hosted at Highland Park, continued to shine this fall, sending two standout athletes to the Girls Class AA Swim & Dive State Meet. Avi Coleman ’27 represented the team in diving, while Anh-Na Le ’30 qualified in two events, competing in both the 100-Yard Butterfly and the 200-Yard Individual Medley. | Team Page
Postseason Honors
All-Conference: Avi Coleman ‘27, Ahn-Na Le ‘30
Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Max Rowland
Assistant Coach: Chris Rupp
Assistant Coach: Stacy Overgaard
Volleyball
Spartan Varsity Volleyball concluded its Fall 2025 season with a strong 12-10 overall record, competing against a schedule packed with challenging opponents. Entering the postseason as the No. 5 seed in Section 4AA, the Spartans fell to Visitation in the Section Quarterfinals. | Team Page
Postseason Honors
All-Conference: Louise Mahoney ‘29, Murphy Miltner ‘27
All-Conference HM: Nora McKoy ‘26, Jayden Tilton ‘28
Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Jono Martin
Assistant Coach: Shannon Browne
Football (Co-op)
The SMB Wolfpack, a co-op program with Minnehaha Academy and The Blake School, delivered an impressive comeback season in Fall 2025. The Wolfpack bounced back, finishing the year with a strong 7–3 record.
Entering the postseason as the No. 3 seed in Section 5AAAA, the Wolfpack battled through a tight Section Semifinal matchup, ultimately falling to Benilde–St. Margaret’s in a narrow 20–22 loss. | Team Page
Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Hugh Brown
Girls Cross Country
Girls Varsity Cross Country wrapped up a standout Fall 2025 season. The Spartans captured the Section 4A Championship, securing their place at the Class AA State Meet, where they finished 11th overall. Two athletes landed in the Top 100: Sophie Kannapiran ’28 (82nd) and Alyda Overgaard ’28 (89th). | Team Page
The team also excelled academically, with five runners earning Academic All-State honors: Paloma Good ’27, Sophie Kannapiran ’28, Maren Overgaard ’26, Alyda Overgaard ’28, and Leah Passe ’26.
Special congratulations go to Head Coach Ben Bollinger Danielson, who was named the Section 3AA Head Girls’ Cross Country Coach of the Year!
Postseason Honors
All-Conference: Paloma Good ‘27, Maren Overgaard ‘26, Sophie Kannapiran ‘28, Alyda Overgaard ‘28
All-Conference HM: Isla Kim ‘30
Academic All-State: Paloma Good ’27, Sophie Kannapiran ’28, Maren Overgaard ’26, Alyda Overgaard ’28, and Leah Passe ’26.
Section 3AA Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year: Ben Bollinger Danielson
Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Ben Bollinger Danielson
Assistant Coach: Rob Donnelly
Assistant Coach: Kristen Piehl
Assistant Coach: Tommy Allen
Boys Cross Country
Boys Cross Country saw an exciting year of growth and achievement in Fall 2025. The program doubled its participation from 2024, welcoming a team of 30 dedicated athletes and fostering a culture of inclusion, teamwork, and competitive spirit.
Every member of the team ran a personal record (PR) this season, highlighting the commitment and progress of each runner. Six varsity athletes ran sub-20-minute 5Ks, with August Kidder ’28 leading the way with an impressive 18:35 5K, the fastest time the program has seen in recent years.
While the team didn’t have postseason participants this year, the strides made in both performance and program culture set the stage for continued success in future seasons. | Team Page
Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Ben Bollinger Danielson
Assistant Coach: Rob Donnelly
Assistant Coach: Kristen Piehl
Assistant Coach: Tommy Allen
