Recruiting Report: Where are area athletes going?
Mar. 2—ROCHESTER — Throughout the school year, offers flood in from universities and colleges looking to recruit high school athletes in our region to the next level.
The recruitment process isn't known to be short as some universities spend years building a relationship with the athlete before a scholarship offer is even on the table. Even after an athlete accepts an offer, the recruiting process is never over until they sign on the dotted line.
With that in mind, here are the area athletes who've currently received collegiate offers and the current status of their recruitments.
Which athletes are we missing on our list? Email Erich Fisher at
to have them added.
Class of 2024
I am honored and blessed to officially announce my commitment to Washington State University I would like to think family, friends, coaches, and mentors. Go cougs! @coachbriangreen @PBRMinnesota @EliteSportsAdv @tdaviscougs4 @MN_Lumberjacks @wsucougarbsb @prepbaseball @aclaggs10 pic.twitter.com/l56tiNBbLy
— Carson Beavers (@CarsonBeavers1) October 14, 2021
Carson Beavers
School: Mayo High School
Sport/Position: Baseball/Outfielder
Status: Verbal commitment to Washington State University
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Class of 2023
Caledonia's Eli King finishes a slam dunk during the Warriors' 71-43 victory over Plainview-Elgin-Millville Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 at Caledonia High School.
Alex VandenHouten / Post Bulletin
Eli King
School: Caledonia
Sport/Position: Basketball/Guard
Status: Signed to Iowa State University
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Kasson-Mantorville's Reese Tripp (76) celebrates a tackle on a short run during the Class AAAA state football championship game against Hutchinson on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Andrew Link / Post Bulletin
Reese Tripp
School: Kasson-Mantorville High School
Sport/Position: Football/Offensive lineman
Status: Verbal commit to University of Minnesota
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Class of 2022
Welcome to #BeaverTerritory, @Zayda08297366!!#GoBeavers pic.twitter.com/cRq14u048H
— Bemidji State VB (@BSUBeaversVB) November 10, 2021
Zayda Priebe
School: Chatfield
Sport/Position: Volleyball/Middle Hitter/Track and Field/Thrower
Status: Signed with Bemidji State Unveristy
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Blessed to say I have received my second D2 offer! Thank you!!! @WinonaStateFB_ @IsaacFruechte14 @Coach_Bergy pic.twitter.com/q5RkrRKwod
— Justin Wohlers (@JustinWohlers) March 1, 2022
Justin Wohlers
School: Lake City High School
Sport/Position: Football/Quarterback
Status: Recruitment open; received offers from Southern Minnesota State University and Winona State University
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Nolan Satre, a senior on the John Marshall baseball team.
Contributed / Jeff Satre
Nolan Satre
School: John Marshall High School
Sport/Position: Baseball/Pitcher/Infielder
Status: Signed with University of Minnesota — Morris
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Pine Island pole vaulter Jarod White Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Pine Island.
Joe Ahlquist / Post Bulletin file photo
Jarod White
School: Pine Island High School
Sport/Position: Track and Field/Pole Vault
Status: Signed with North Dakota State University
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Spencer Pearson
High School: Mayo High School
Sport/Position: Football/Wide Receiver
Status: Signed with Gustavus Adolphus College
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Bennett Ellsworth
School: Mayo High School
Sport/Position: Football/Quarterback
Status: Signed with Waldorf College
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I would like to thank the lord for the blessings on blessings I have received! I am beyond excited to announce my commitment to Gustavus Basketball! Thank you to all the people who have been so supportive throughout the years. Go Gusties! pic.twitter.com/x1EuDnBk4F
— Eli Wolff (@ejwolffy22) February 20, 2022
Eli Wolff
School: Southland High School
Sport/Position: Basketball/Guard
Status: Signed with Gustavus Adolphus College
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Very excited to announce my commitment to continue my academic and athletic future at Caltech! Thank you to my family, teammates, and coaches! pic.twitter.com/nYcSj7UWyZ
— Luke Kottom (@LukeKottom2022) January 12, 2022
Luke Kottom
School: Century High School
Sport/Position: Basketball/Power Forward
Status: Signed with California Institute of Technology
LeRoy-Ostrander quarterback Chase Johnson (4) rushes with the ball during the Section 1, Nine-Man football championship game against Lanesboro. Johnson, who has rushed for more than 2,000 yards with 30 touchdowns this season, will guide the Cardinals into the state quarterfinals against Wheaton/Herman-Norcross at 7 p.m. Thursday at Macalaster College. Post Bulletin file photo / Joe Ahlquist
Joe Ahlquist
Chase Johnson
School: Leroy-Ostrander High School
Sport/Position: Football/Quarterback
Status: Signed with William Penn University
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I am excited, grateful, and proud to have the opportunity to announce my commitment to further my education and play baseball at Edgewood College. I would like to thank my family, friends, and all of the coaches who have helped me get to where I am today. ⬆️ pic.twitter.com/XRqcYsbEhY
— Kyle Prindle (@PrindleKyle) January 19, 2022
Kyle Prindle
School: Mayo High School
Sport/Position: Baseball/Infielder
Status: Signed with Edgewood College
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Noah Gjervik
Noah Gjervik
School: Century High School
Sport/Position: Soccer/Midfielder
Status: Signed with Upper Iowa University
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1000% COMMITTED pic.twitter.com/VT9Rx6P4pN
— Jaden Wysocki (@JadenWysocki) October 28, 2021
Jaden Wysocki
School: Century High School
Sport/Position: Basketball/Small Forward
Status: Signed with Minot State University
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Mayo's Cayden Holcomb (12) carries the ball during a football game against John Marshall on Friday, October 23, 2020, at Mayo High School in Rochester. (Traci Westcott / twestcott@postbulletin.com)
Cayden Holcomb
School: Mayo High School
Sport/Position: Football/Wide receiver
Status: Signed with Winona State University
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Luke Hanson
School: St. Charles/Lewiston-Altura
Sport/Position: Soccer/Midfielder/Forward
Status: Signed with Upper Iowa University
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Mayo's Noah Smith (20) is tackled by Owatonna's Caleb Vereide (26) during the Section 1AAAAA football championship Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Mayo High School in Rochester. Joe Ahlquist / Post Bulletin
Joe Ahlquist
Noah Smith
School: Mayo High School
Sport/Position: Football/Running back
Status: Signed with Northern State University
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From Minnesota we welcome Dominic Stencel DB, from Rochester Mayo High School #BuildingOnTheRock pic.twitter.com/EjvVzXuKlh
— CSP Golden Bears Football (@CSPBearsFB) February 2, 2022
Dominic Stencel
School: Mayo High School
Sport/Position: Football/Defensive back
Status: Signed with Concordia University — St. Paul
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Winona Cotter senior forward Olivia Gardner is the Post Bulletin's Girls Soccer Player of the Year. Gardner had 44 goals and 16 assists this season and led her team to the Class A state tournament. Post Bulletin file photo / Andrew Link
Olivia Gardner
School: Winona Cotter High School
Sport/Position: Soccer/Forward
Status: Signed with University of Mary
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Congratulations Alex Miller on your commitment to advance your academic and athletic career at Bethany Lutheran College!! pic.twitter.com/yRssoaUrGt
— TMiller5s (@Miller5sT) February 3, 2022
Alex Miller
School: Mayo High School
Sport/Position: Baseball/Outfielder
Status: Signed with Bethany Lutheran College
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Ben Laack
Ben Laack
School: John Marshall High School
Sport/Position: Football/Offensive lineman
Status: Signed with Upper Iowa University
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James Durst
School: Byron High School
Sport/Position: Football/Tight end
Status: Signed with Winona State University
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I'm proud to announce that I've committed to Gustavus Adolphus College....I will forever appreciate those who have helped me get to where I am today. I am grateful for this opportunity and looking forward to this next chapter in my life. pic.twitter.com/zgxG8wGURR
— Sam Schneider (@samschneider22) October 25, 2021
Sam Schneider
School: Lourdes High School
Sport/Position: Baseball/Catcher
Status: Signed with Gustavus Adolphus College
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Excited to announce my verbal commitment to play soccer and run track and continue my academic career at the Minnesota State University! Thank you to my family, coaches, teammates, friends, and everyone who has played a part in this process.#hornsup @MavTrack @MSU_Mavs_Soccer pic.twitter.com/kBFqsFLHpF
— Addison Clarey (@addison_clarey) August 26, 2021
Addison Clarey
School: Century High School
Sport/Position: Soccer/Forward
Status: Signed with Minnesota State University, Mankato
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SIGNED Welcome to the #Wa22ior Family #GGT pic.twitter.com/4k1dYbhnF7
— Winona State Football (@WinonaStateFB_) February 2, 2022
Carson Thompson
School: Rushford — Peterson High School
Sport/Position: Football/Defensive lineman
Status: Signed with Winona State University
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LHP/OF Easton Fritcher is officially a Golden Gopher!
The Hayfield, Minn., native is a three-time all-section and all-conference honoree who brings tremendous skill and versatility to the 'U' lineup.
Welcome to Minnesota, @therealeastonf1!#Gophers 〽️⚾️ pic.twitter.com/jnq2h7wkJR
— Minnesota Baseball (@GopherBaseball) November 12, 2021
Easton Fritcher
School: Hayfield High School
Sport/Position: Baseball/Pitcher/Outfielder
Status: Signed with University of Minnesota
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Kasson-Mantorville quarterback Matt Donovan breaks through the Byron defense during last year's Section 1AAAA championship game in Kasson. The KoMets and Bears will meet again on Friday, at Rochester Mayo High School, in this year's section final. Post Bulletin file photo
Jerry Olson
Matt Donovan
School: Kasson-Mantorville High School
Sport/Position: Football/Quarterback
Status: Signed with Bemidji State University
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Blake Carlson
OL — 6-2 — 255
Goodhue, Minn. — Goodhue HS#GrindTheAxe — #BeaverTe22itory pic.twitter.com/50rHCBmTDu
— Bemidji State Football (@BSUBeaversFB) February 2, 2022
Blake Carlson
School: Goodhue High School
Sport/Position: Football/Defensive lineman
Status: Signed with Bemidji State University
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Blooming Prairie quarterback Drew Kittelson rushes with the ball during the Section 1A championship football game against Randolph during the 2020 season. Post Bulletin file photo / Joe Ahlquist
Drew Kittelson
School: Blooming Prairie High School
Sport/Position: Football/Quarterback, will play wide receiver
Status: Signed with Minnesota State University, Mankato
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It's official!! So grateful for all the amazing people that got me here:) #GoWolves @nsuwolves_sc pic.twitter.com/iUYVCCnhy0
— Sera Speltz (@SeraTwo3) November 11, 2021
Sera Speltz
School: Winona Cotter
Sport/Position: Soccer/Midfield
Status: Signed with Northern State University
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LeRoy-Ostrander's Tanner Olson (50) claps after a play during a Nine-Man state championship game against Fertile-Beltrami Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Post Bulletin file photo / Traci Westcott
Traci Westcott
Tanner Olson
School: Leroy-Ostrander High School
Sport/Position: Football/Defensive tackle
Status: Signed with Minnesota State University, Mankato
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LeRoy-Ostrander's Gavin Sweeney (24) gestures towards the crowd during a Nine-Man state championship game against Fertile-Beltrami Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Post Bulletin file photo / Traci Westcott
Traci Westcott
Gavin Sweeney
School: Leroy-Ostrander High School
Sport/Position: Football/Defensive end
Status: Signed with Upper Iowa University
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Can't wait to be a Golden Eagle!!
@UMNCrookstonWBB @AustinGirlsBB @SoMinnFury @MinnesotaFury @GMacHoops @JrAllStarMN pic.twitter.com/ViHQshGXVz
— Hope Dudycha (@HopeDudycha) February 15, 2022
Hope Dudycha
School: Austin High School
Sport/Position: Basketball/Guard
Status: Signed with University of Minnesota Crookston
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Excited to be a Golden Eagle!!
@UMNCrookstonWBB @AustinGirlsBB @SoMinnFury @MinnesotaFury @GMacHoops @JrAllStarMN pic.twitter.com/O4hhqF0Qjz
— Emma Dudycha (@dudycha_emma) February 15, 2022
Emma Dudycha
School: Austin High School
Sport/Position: Basketball/Guard
Status: Signed with University of Minnesota Crookston
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Kasson-Mantorville's Elle Hager (5) kicks the ball during a girls soccer game against Plainview-Elgin-Millville on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Eckstein Field in Plainview. Traci Westcott / Post Bulletin
Elle Hager
School: Kasson-Mantorville High School
Sport/Position: Soccer/Center Midfield
Status: Signed with NAIA — NSAA Viterbo University
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I'm very excited to announce my commitment to Augustana University!!!Thank you to everyone who has helped me along this journey, whether it be my family, friends or coaches. I want to thank @CoachOJ_ ,@coachscholten, @CoachChaseKing for giving me this opportunity. #FightOn ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/YdDnyAoxxh
— Christian Connelly (@Connelly2828) December 18, 2021
Christian Connelly
School: Byron High School
Sport/Position: Football/Defensive lineman
Status: Signed with Augustana University
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Teagan Hansen
Contributed / Wade Beavers
Teagan Hansen
School: Plainview-Elgin-Millville High School
Sport/Position: Softball/Outfielder
Status: Signed with Luther College
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⚫️Committed⚫️ @Coach_Mistro @JimmieFootball #ChopAndCarry #JimmiePride pic.twitter.com/vI6v5MOeUr
— Brooks Buchanan (@KoMetBrooks27) February 2, 2022
Brooks Buchanan
School: Kasson-Mantorville High School
Sport/Position: Football/Defensive back
Status: Signed with University of Jamestown
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Committed!!⚪️ #weallrow @CoachYorek @GreggHorner @VCSU_CoachMac @VCSU_Football pic.twitter.com/j6Zd32ideT
— Kellen Wilke (@KellenWilke) December 13, 2021
Kellen Wilke
School: Kasson-Mantorville High School
Sport/Position: Football/Linebacker
Status: Signed with Valley City State University
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Congrats Spartans on your college athletic signings today! Go Mayo! All of these athletes sign to play football!!
Dominic Stencel, Concordia Univ.; Noah Smith, Northern State Univ. ; Max VandeKieft , Northern State Univ.; Cayden Holcomb, Winona State; Caden DeJong, Bethel Univ. pic.twitter.com/25mqpNNKcW
— Jeff Whitney (@mayospartans) February 2, 2022
Max VandeKieft
School: Mayo High School
Sport/Position: Football/Wide receiver/defensive back
Status: Signed with Northern State University
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Caden DeJong
School: Mayo High School
Sport/Position: Football/Offensive and defensive lineman
Status: Signed with Bethel University
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Rochester John Marshall's Lilly Meister (52) is likely the top player this year in southeastern Minnesota. The junior forward/center has verbally committed to Indiana. (File photo by Traci Westcott / twestcott@postbulletin.com)
Lilly Meister
School: Rochester John Marshall
Sport/Position: Basketball/Center and forward
Status: Signed with Indiana University
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John Marshall's Katie Hurt (2) dribbles past Mankato West's Briana Stoltzman (11) during a girls basketball game Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, at John Marshall High School in Rochester. (Joe Ahlquist / jahlquist@postbulletin.com)
Katie Hurt
School: Rochester John Marshall
Sport/Position: Basketball/Guard
Status: Signed with Lehigh University
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Lake City's Natalie Bremer (5) finds an opening during a girls basketball game against Byron on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, at Byron High School in Byron. Traci Westcott / Post Bulletin
Traci Westcott
Natalie Bremer
School: Lake City
Sport/Position: Basketball/Guard
Status: Signed with Minnesota State, Mankato
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go gusties!! pic.twitter.com/2jOZYNrJB2
— Bobbie Bruns (@bobbiebruns3) January 20, 2022
Bobbie Bruns
School: Blooming Prairie
Sport/Position: Basketball/Guard
Status: Signed with Gustavus Adolphus College
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Lourdes' Lindsey Birch (20) kicks the ball during a Section 2A girls soccer championship match against Fairmont on Oct. 21 at Wescott Field in Austin. Post Bulletin file photo / Traci Westcott
Traci Westcott
Lindsey Birch
School: Lourdes
Sport/Position: Soccer/Defense
Status: Signed with University of Nebraska-Omaha
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Stewartville's Bode Mayer (10) takes a shot over Goodhue's Dayne Wojcik (31) during a boys basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Stewartville. Stewartville beat Goodhue 53-38.(Joe Ahlquist / jahlquist@postbulletin.com)
Bode Mayer
School: Stewartville
Sport/Position: Basketball/G/F
Status: Signed with University of Minnesota-Morris
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Congratulations to Nick Grande for signing to Hamline University for football! #PantherPride pic.twitter.com/pHRWrj4rUJ
— PI Activities (@ActivitiesPi) February 14, 2022
Nick Grande
School: Pine Island
Sport/Position: Football/Quarterback
Status: Signed with Division III Hamline University
Crown commit Go Storm!!! pic.twitter.com/FXxt9l7nQt
— Adit Koth (@adit_koth) July 30, 2021
Adit Koth
School: Mayo High School
Sport/Position: Basketball/Forward
Status: Signed with Crown Univesity
Congrats to Spartan Lacrosse player Ian Funk on his college athletic signing today. Ian has committed to Aurora University. pic.twitter.com/5GCLrhzQl2
— Jeff Whitney (@mayospartans) February 2, 2022
Ian Funk
School: Mayo High School
Sport/Position: Lacrosse/Defense, Long Stick Midfielder
Status: Signed with Aurora University
ready for the next 4! @GustavusWBB @ByronGirlsHoops #committed pic.twitter.com/QVHqMmq773
— rylie schnell (@rylie_schnell) November 20, 2021
Rylie Schnell
School: Byron High School
Sport/Position: Basketball/Guard
Status: Signed with Gustavus Adolphus College
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Maddox Fleming is Irish ➡️ welcome to Notre Dame! #GoIrish pic.twitter.com/ffLLfZYf5F
— Notre Dame Hockey (@NDHockey) November 11, 2021
Maddox Fleming
School: Formerly Mayo High School, currently plays for USHL Sioux Falls Stampedes
Sport/Position: Hockey/Forward
Status: Signed with University of Notre Dame
Extremely blessed〽️ #goblue pic.twitter.com/EfMpFrzgxU
— Tyler Haskins (@TylerHaskins9) November 19, 2021
School: Rochester native, currently plays for USHL Madison Capitols
Sport/Position: Hockey/Forward
Status: Signed with University of Michigan
