The 2021 NAFA Northern Nationals were held in Cottage Grove last weekend. Hastings 10u Blue played a solid tournament in the heat and won it all! Congratulations CHAMPS! (Left to right) Kneeling: Sammie Allen, Lily Watts, Jessa McTague, Stella Thurmes, Adalynn Strand. Standing: Khloe Anselment, Ella Hauschildt, Madalyn McNamara, Leighton Robinson, Alayna Freiermuth, Bentley Stoffel. Coaches: Chuck Robinson, Teresa Kusske, Adam McNamara Green Cobras The Neon Green Cobras took home the gold on Sunday (7/25) after the 3 day tournament. They were 5-0!

In the photo: from left to right (back row:) Coach Mitch Shemon, Coach Jim Ferguson, and coach Fred Edmeier. (Front row:) Chet Charles, Brayden Jorgenson, Witt Boardman, Vincent Ferguson, Jax Waxon, Parker Shemon, Oliver Iverson, Beckham Boomgaarden, Jack Frankie, Waylon Wegscheid, and Clay Edmeier! Photo courtesy of Chelsey Charles

The Hastings 14U boys lacrosse team had quite the 2021 season. The team finished atop their division with an undefeated 10-0 regular season. The team also had strong showings at the tournaments they attended, finishing as high as 2nd in the Black and Blue Tournament, in Woodbury. The majority of the team has been playing together for over 5 years, and has developed a great deal of chemistry. However, following a lost 2020 season, their roster size was down. This allowed a couple players from Cottage Grove to join the team, and provide a big help to the returning players. The Raiders 14U lacrosse team qualified for the state tournament, but came up just shy of advancing to bracket play. Two players will move on to their High School team following this season, while the rest look to build on this experience for next season.

Front Row (Left to Right): Adam Savola, Carter Schultz, Jonas Schauer, Matthew Nogle, Nathan Chorlton, Carter Hanson, Tyler Brau. Back Row (Left to Right): Chase Childs, Kyle Nogle, Aden Cavness, Antonio Melecio, Matthew Beyer, Carson Fangman, Aaron Long, Kaiden Littler, Mason Hustings, Mike Nogle. Not Pictured: Noah Schwamb. Photo Courtesy of Angie Schauer.

The Neon Green Cobras took home the gold on Sunday (7/25) after the 3 day tournament. They were 5-0!

In the photo: from left to right (back row:) Coach Mitch Shemon, Coach Jim Ferguson, and coach Fred Edmeier. (Front row:) Chet Charles, Brayden Jorgenson, Witt Boardman, Vincent Ferguson, Jax Waxon, Parker Shemon, Oliver Iverson, Beckham Boomgaarden, Jack Frankie, Waylon Wegscheid, and Clay Edmeier! Photo courtesy of Chelsey Charles