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Posted 12/7/22: With the conclusion of the banquet here is a summary of awards presented. Congrats to all Team Award Winners!

Scout Team Player of the Year: Tony Marschall

Defensive POY: Michael Richelsen

Offensive POY: Gavin Frye

Most Improved: Keiji Sugs

Special Teams POY: Kieran Paidosh & Tanner Davis

Most Dedicated: Gavin Frye

Best Blocker: Ben Gallus

Fire Within Award: Kael Foudray & Jack Stratman

Academic Award Winner: Michael Richelsen

MVP: Kieran Paidosh

Link to Banquet Packet Scan: CLICK HERE

Link to Highlights shown at Banquet: CLICK HERE

Posted 11/11/22: The TEAM has been recognized as Academic All-State (Gold Level-highest award possible) by the MFCA.  CLICK HERE.  Michael Richelsen was also named Academic All-State as an individual.  CLICK HERE.  Congrats!

Posted 11/9/22: The Football Banquet will be held on Sunday, December 4^th.  For full details, please CLICK HERE.

Posted 11/8/22: Please CLICK HERE for a Thank You message from Coach Parzyck.

Posted 10/11/22: MEA Week Varsity Practice Schedule.  CLICK HERE.

Posted 8/2/22: An email was sent out today with details about the start of the upcoming season on 8/15.  If you did not receive it, please email Coach Parzyck ASAP.  The number one thing is athletes must be signed up prior to the first day of practice.  CLICK HERE to sign up.

Don’t forget to support our Heggie’s Fundraiser AND the Holiday/Kwik Trip Gas Card Sales. CLICK HERE for the gas card form.

Preseason Practice Plans!  CLICK HERE.

Father Bob/St. Victoria needs our help!  Please consider volunteering for Sunset Fest!  CLICK HERE.

Posted 7/8/22: The online clothing store is open! Order your gear now.  Website closes on July 18th at 11:59pm.  Player packs, spirit wear, and more! CLICK HERE.

Posted 4/12/22: The preseason parent/athlete meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 4^th at Holy Family.  Mark your calendars!

Posted 3/12/22: Attention Fire Football Families! An email was sent out today detailing our summer plan/schedule. If you did not receive this email, please send a message to Coach P at: parzycki@hfchs.org

Posted 3/12/22: Join us for our Summer Youth Football Camp for those entering grades 3-8 next fall on Thursday, June 20th from 9am-1pm.  CLICK HERE to register.

Posted 12/8/21: With the conclusion of the banquet here is a summary of awards presented. Congrats to all Team Award Winners!

Scout Team Players of the Year: Ethan Klahsen & Tony Marschall

Defensive POY: Michael Richelsen

Offensive POY: Kieran Paidosh

Most Improved: Ben Mechtel

Special Teams POY: Kieran Paidosh

Most Dedicated: Nick Charpentier 

Best Blocker: Ethan Livermore

Fire Within Award: Bennett Russo

Academic Award Winners: Michael Richelsen and Eddie Diminnie

MVP: Kieran Paidosh

*For a scan of the Banquet Packet. CLICK HERE.

**To view the 2021 Highlight Video Shown at the Banquet: CLICK HERE.

Posted 11/11/21: The 2021 Football Banquet will be on Sunday, 12/5 at Island View.  CLICK HERE for a link to the Flyer/RSVP.  RSVP’s are due by 11/29.

Posted 11/11/21: The TEAM has been named Academic All-State Gold (the highest award possible) by the MN Football Coaches Association.  Great job TEAM!  CLICK HERE.

Posted 11/8/21: Congrats to the following players who were recently named All-District.

1st Team:
Kieran Paidosh (Jr, WR/DB/PK/P/KR)
Michael Richelsen (Jr, RB/MLB)

Honorable Mention:
Nick Charpentier (Sr. Capt, TE/OLB)
Bennett Russo (Jr, FB/LB-DB)
Ethan Livermore (Sr. Capt, C/DT)

In addition, Kieran Paidosh was named Most Valuable Special Teams Player for the District.

Great work men!


MEA Week Practice Schedule: CLICK HERE

Preseason Practice Schedules have been posted for August and early September: CLICK HERE

Holiday Gas Card Fundraiser: CLICK HERE for the order form.

Players enroll in the Team Buildr App now!  CLICK HERE for directions.

CLOTHING ORDERS: Order your gear for the season!  Website closes on 7/22 at 8am.  CLICK HERE.

If you did NOT attend the Parent/Athlete Preseason Meeting on 6/23, please email Coach Parzyck ASAP! Email: parzycki@hfchs.org

Posted 2/19/21: With the conclusion of the 2020 banquet this last week we wanted to make a scan of the packet that was handed to the players available, CLICK HERE.

Here is a summary of the awards given out at the banquet:

1^st Team All-District: Tien Foudray and Will Zay
Honorable Mention All-District: Jakob Lenzmeier, Tyler Pettibone, Jake Kirsch, and Carver Kasper
Academic All-State (Individual): Tien Foudray
Academic All-State (Team): The Team was awarded Gold Status (the highest award possible)

Scout Team Player of the Year: Gavin Frye
Fire Within Award: Ben Gallus
Best Blocker Award: Tyler Pettibone
Academic Award: Joey Richelsen
Special Teams Player of the Year: Carver Kasper
Most Improved: Nick Charpentier
Most Dedicated: Thomas Guyer
Defensive Player of the Year: Will Zay
Offensive Player of the Year: Jake Kirsch
MVP: Tien Foudray
Team Manager of the Year: Brendan Quinn

Thank you families and players for all your support in 2020!

Posted 10/5/20: AND WE’RE BACK! IT’S GAME WEEK...GO FIRE!

Posted 1/3/20: If you would like to download a digital copy of the Football Banquet Packet, CLICK HERE.

Posted 8/8/19: The season opens with our first practices on Monday, August 12th. We will be working to get this website in order in the days/weeks to come.  Welcome to the 2019 Season!

Posted 3/1/18: To view the 2017 Highlight Video: CLICK HERE.  We are looking forward to the 2018 football season, and it is almost here!  Time to start thinking about spring sports, summer training, and getting back to FOOTBALL.  2018 represents another chance to write your story and create some new highlights!  Go Fire!

Posted 12/4/17: With the conclusion of the 2017 Football Banquet we would like to publish the following awards.  If you would like to download the banquet packet then CLICK HERE.  It includes all awards and lots of information.

Team Awards
Scout Team Player of the Year: Lucas Lembke, Sophomore
Special Teams Player of the Year: Colin Neve, Junior
Most Improved: Sam Riegert, Junior
Best Blocker: Jackson Ruschmeyer, Junior
Defensive Player of the Year: Dominic Phillips, Junior
Most Dedicated: Sam Winfield, Senior
Academic Award: Jacob Zay, Junior
MVP: Jacob Zay, Junior

Coaches Award--The Fire Within
Danny Marschall, Senior

Posted 12/3/17: Dominic Phillips was named a Defensive Player of the Week Finalist by the Star Tribune/MN Football Hub Website for the week of 10/2-10/6.  CLICK HERE.

Posted 11/21/17: The TEAM has received the Academic All-State (Silver) Award from the MN Football Coaches Association.  Great job TEAM!  CLICK HERE.

Posted 11/3/17: The 2017 Football Banquet for all grades 9-12 will take place on Sunday, December 3rd at Hazeltine National Golf Club starting with an 11:00am social followed by lunch and the program at 11:30am.  More details can be found by clicking HERE.

Posted 11/3/17: --District Awards Announced--

First Team All-District:
Michael Furlong, Senior, #56/#87, OL-TE/DE
Nate Hendler, Senior, #7, TE/DE
Nick Hendler, Sophomore, #15, HB/FS
Nick Lynch, Junior, #54, REC/CB/P
Joe Olson, Senior, #11, HB/OLB
Dominic Phillips, Junior, #5, HB/MLB

Honorable Mention All-District:
Colin Neve, Junior, #99, K
Sam Riegert, Junior, #31, FB/DL
Jackson Ruschmeyer, Junior, #68, OL/DL
Sam Winfield, Senior, #75, OL/DL
Jacob Zay, Junior, #13, QB/DB

Posted 10/26/17: Last Tuesday night was the first round of Section 2AAA playoffs.  Our Fire traveled to Belle Plaine to play the Tigers.

The Fire played with much passion but lost 14-21.  Tuesday was the final game of the 2017 season.

We would like to say thanks to our seniors for their effort and great leadership.  Also, thank you parents, alumni, and fans for your continued support of our program.  On Fire!

Posted 10/21/17: Last Wednesday night the Holy Family Fire football team hosted the Annandale Cardinals on Senior Night. 

The team came out with Fire, defeating the Cardinals 45-39.  The Fire finished the regular season 4-4.

Thank you parents and fans that came out to cheer on our players and bid the Seniors farewell.

Tuesday night is the first game of the playoffs, and the Fire travel to Belle Plaine to play the Tigers.  We will see you there.  Go Fire!

Posted 10/16/17: Last Friday night the Holy Family Fire played the Chargers of Dassel-Cokato.

The Fire played hard but could not defeat the Chargers and lost 26-0.

Thank you to the parents and fans that traveled to Cokato to cheer on our team.

Wednesday night’s game is Senior Night while the Fire host the Annandale Cardinals.  We will see you on Wednesday night.  Go Fire!

Posted 10/9/17: Last Friday night the Holy Family Fire football team traveled to St. Cloud State University to take on the St. Cloud Cathedral Crusaders.

The Fire suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Crusaders 19-20.

Thank you parents and fans that came to St. Cloud to cheer on our players.

Next week the Fire travel to Dassel-Cokato High School (located in Cokato), and are looking to bounce back against the Chargers.  We will see you on Friday night.  Go Fire!

Posted 10/2/17: Last Friday night the Holy Family Fire football team played host to the Glencoe-Sliver Lake Panthers on Tackle Cancer Night.

The Fire played tough from the beginning to the end of the game but lost 3-14 to the Panthers.

Thank you parents and fans that came out to cheer on our players and support Tackle Cancer Night.

Next week the Fire travel to St. Cloud State to play St. Cloud Cathedral.  We will see you on Friday night.  Go Fire!

Posted 9/25/17: Last Friday night the Holy Family Fire football team traveled to Delano to play the Tigers.

The Fire played fast and tough from whistle to whistle but could not overcome the Tigers in a 7-26 loss.

Thank you parents and fans who traveled to cheer on our players.

Next week the Fire will try to Tackle Cancer and Glencoe-Silver Lake.  We will see you on Friday night.  Go Fire!

Posted 9/18/17: Last Friday night was Homecoming and the Holy Family Fire football team hosted the Watertown-Mayer Royals.

The Fire played a complete game from start to finish and defeated the Royals.

Thank you parents, fans and returning alumni who cheered on our players to a 35-14 Homecoming win.

Next week the Fire travel to Delano to play the Tigers.  We will see you in Delano on Friday night.  Go Fire!

Posted 9/12/17: Nick Hendler was named the Eden Prairie Nissan Athlete of the Week by Chan/Chaska Sports Reporter Eric Kraushar.  Congrats!

Posted 9/11/17: Last Friday night the Holy Family Fire football team traveled to take on the Litchfield Dragons for the second game of the season.

The game was a battle from beginning to end. The Fire defense ended the game, winning for the second week in a row.

Thank you parents and fans who traveled to cheer on our players to a 17-14 victory.

Next week is Homecoming and the Fire play host to Watertown-Mayer. We will see you on Friday night.  Go Fire!

Posted 9/4/17: Last Thursday night the Holy Family Fire football team took on the New London-Spicer Wildcats for our parent’s night and home opener.

It was a back and forth battle ending with a Fire game winning interception.

Thank you parents and fans who cheered on our players to a 38-35 victory.

Next week we travel to Litchfield to play the Dragons. We will see you on Friday night.  Go Fire!

Posted 8/11/17: Team Picture Day for all levels is on Friday, August 18th at 12:30pm. Picture order forms are available by CLICKING HERE.

Posted 7/12/17: All FB players must REGISTER with the Activities Department for the season.  CLICK HERE. In addition, preseason calendars and information are posted below and to the right in the box labeled “2017 High School Information.”

Posted 5/17/17: The Parent/Athlete Pre-Season Football Meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 14th at 6:30pm at HF.  Mark your calendars!

Posted 4/12/17: Summer Information CLICK HERE. Var/JV HIT FB Camp for those going into grades 10-12 CLICK HERE.  HIT Power/Speed Camp for ANY ATHLETE going into grades 8-12 CLICK HERE.

Posted 5/16/17: Congratulations to newly elected 2017 Team Captains!  Your three captains are Nate Hendler, Joe Olson, and Kevin Schepers!  Make 2017 great!

Posted 4/27/17: Congratulations to Team Captain Axel Ruschmeyer and Emily Willenbring on being named Senior Athletes of the Year!

Posted 4/7/17: Congrats to alumni Michael Roane who was recently named to the National Football Federation’s Hampshire Honor Society.  Michael recently completed his senior season at Drake University.  CLICK HERE for the full story.

Posted 3/23/17: The Holy Family Youth Football Camp Featuring Rich Gannon will be back again in 2017! Camp will be held June 20th, 2017 from 12:30pm-4:30pm at HF. This camp is for athletes entering grades 2-9. For some additional info and the camp brochure CLICK HERE.  Former Gopher QB Mitch Leidner will also be appearing at camp! CLICK HERE. We hope to see you there!

Posted 3/21/17: There will be an 11onFIRE Football Booster Club meeting on Wednesday, April 5th at HF starting at 6:30pm.  This meeting is for parents involved with Fire Football.  Please come in the Main Entry on this evening, and someone will greet/direct you to the meeting.

Posted 2/21/17: Incoming Freshmen Registration Night Quick Information Sheet.  CLICK HERE.

Posted 2/8/17: Recently Axel Ruschmeyer signed with University of Minnesota to continue his football career.  This event culminated in a Signing Day event at HFCHS on February 8th.  CLICK HERE.

Posted 12/6/16: With the conclusion of the 2016 Football Banquet we would like to publish the following awards.  If you would like to download the banquet packet then CLICK HERE.  It includes all awards and lots of information.

Team Awards
Scout Team Player of the Year: Sam Riegert, Sophomore
Sp. Tms. Players of the Year: Dominic Phillips, Soph., & Jensen Skelton, Jr.
Most Improved: Nate Hendler, Junior
Best Blocker: Axel Ruschmeyer, Senior
Defensive Player of the Year: Axel Ruschmeyer, Senior
Most Dedicated: Bryant Bornhorst, Senior
Academic Award: Jacob Zay, Sophomore
MVP: Axel Ruschmeyer, Senior

Coaches Award--The Fire Within
Zachary Gallus, Senior

Posted 11/21/16:  Axel Ruschmeyer has been named to the MN Vikings All-State Team.  He is one of 30 selected whom will be recognized at halftime of the Colts game on 12/18.  Congratulations!

Posted 11/15/16: The Football Banquet will take place on Sunday, December 4th at Hazeltine. RSVP’s are due by Monday, November 28th.  CLICK HERE for more details.

Posted 11/14/16: The TEAM has received the Academic All-State (Silver) Award from the MN Football Coaches Association.  Great job TEAM!  CLICK HERE.

Posted 11/7/16: --District Awards Announced--

First Team All-District:
Bryant Bornhorst, Senior, RB/DE
Axel Ruschmeyer, Senior, OL/DL

Honorable Mention All-District:
Michael Furlong, Junior, TE/OLB
Nate Hendler, Junior, TE/DE
Brendan O’Connor, Sophomore HB
Dominic Phillips, Sophomore, HB/MLB

East Central South District Special Awards:
Axel Ruschmeyer-Defensive Lineman of the Year
Axel Ruschmeyer-MVP

Posted 11/2/16: Last Tuesday, the Fire traveled to Belle Plaine to take on the Tigers in the first round of the 2016 Section 2AAA Playoffs.  The Fire fought as hard as they have this season and played the Tigers tough all the way to the bitter end as they fell to Belle Plaine 12-0.  The Fire finished the 2016 campaign at 2-7.

We would like to give a special thank you to our three seniors for their unwavering effort and leadership this season.  Also, thank you parents, alumni, and fans for your continued support of our program.  On Fire!

Posted 10/24/16: On Wednesday night the Fire traveled to Delano to take on the Tigers in the last game of the regular season.  The Fire played a tough game from beginning to end, but fell just short in the 29-28 loss.  The Fire finish their 2016 regular season at 2-6.

Tuesday night marks the first round of the 2016 Section Playoffs.  The Fire are set to play the Belle Plaine Tigers at Belle Plaine on Tuesday 10/25 at 7pm.  Thank you for your continued support and Go Fire!

Posted 10/17/16: Last Friday night the Fire played host to the Hutchinson Tigers on Holy Family's Senior Night.  The Fire played well in what was a close and hard fought first half, trailing 21-14 at the end of the second quarter.  The Fire came out of the locker room strong in the third quarter and knotted the game up at 21-21.  Hutchinson was able to withstand this wave of momentum, however, and pulled away late for the 41-21 victory.  The Fire are now 2-5 on the season.

This week, the Fire are gearing up for their last game of the 2016 regular season at Delano on Wednesday 10/19.  As always, thank you for your support and Go Fire!

Posted 10/13/16: The MEA Weekend and Playoff Practice Schedule has been posted.  Please click on the box below and to the right, or just CLICK HERE.

Posted 10/10/16: Last Friday night the Fire went on the road to take on the Watertown-Mayer Royals.  The Fire played a close game through 2 quarters and trailed 7-0 at the half.  The Royals, however, proved to be too much for the Fire as Holy Family fell 20-0.  The Fire are now 2-4 on the season.

This Friday night the Fire will host the Hutchinson Tigers on Senior Night in the final home game of the 2016 season.  Again, thank you for your continued support and Go Fire!

Posted 10/3/16: The Fire kicked off the second half of the 2016 season in Litchfield on Saturday afternoon.  It was a hard fought game, but we ultimately fell short in our 49-27 loss.  We are now 2-3 on the year.

This week, the Fire will hit the road again to take on the Watertown-Mayer Royals.  Thank you for your support and Go Fire!

Posted 9/27/16:  Axel Ruschmeyer was picked as a finalist for the Star Tribune/MN Football Hub Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against Glencoe-Silver Lake.  Congrats!

Posted 9/26/16: Last week the Fire hosted the Glencoe-Silver Lake Panthers for Homecoming 2016.  The Fire started out fast, jumping out to an early 13-0 lead.  After a 13-13 tie at the half, the Fire took the lead in the second half and never looked back, winning 19-13.  The Fire are now 2-2 at the midpoint of the 2016 Season.

Next week, the Fire will head to Litchfield to take on the Dragons on Saturday at 1:30pm.  As always, thank you for your support and Go Fire!

Posted 9/19/16: The Fire traveled to Dassel-Cokato to take on the Chargers last Friday night.  The Fire played very well and kept it close for most of the game, but eventually fell to the Chargers 35-13.  The Fire are now 1-2 on the season.

This Friday the Fire will host the Glencoe-Silver Lake Panthers for Homecoming 2016 at 7pm in Victoria. We'll see you on Friday night!  Go Fire!

Posted 9/12/16: Last Friday night our Fire took on the Annandale Cardinals in week two of the 2016 season.  The Fire showed a ton of effort against a very good Annandale team, but dropped to 1-1 on the season after the 47-16 loss.

This week the Fire travels to Dassel-Cokato to play the Chargers in their first road game of the year.  As always, thank you for your support and Go Fire!

Posted 9/6/16: Welcome back!

The Fire opened up their 2016 campaign last Thursday night in Victoria against the Saint Cloud Cathedral Crusaders.  After a scoring drive on the Fire's first series of the game, the contest quickly morphed into a defensive struggle and a test of will.  The Fire took a 6-0 lead into the locker room at halftime and added a field goal to their lead in the second half ultimately battling to a 9-7 victory to start the season 1-0.

This week the Fire will square off with Annandale at 7pm on Friday night in Victoria.  Thank you to all the great fans for your support and we can't wait to see you this Friday!  On Fire!

Posted 8/11/16: SCHEDULE ALERT-The Varsity Game at Litchfield has been moved to Saturday, October 1st at 1:30pm.

Posted 8/10/16: Team Picture Day for all levels will be Friday, August 19th at Noon.  To Print an Order Form: CLICK HERE.

Posted 8/3/16: All football players must REGISTER with the Activities Department for the season.  CLICK HERE. In addition, preseason calendars and information are posted below and to the right in the box labeled “2016 High School Information.”

Posted 6/1/16: The Holy Family Youth Football Camp Featuring Rich Gannon for grades 2 - 9 is back! Sunday, July 31st from 1:30pm - 6:00pm. For more information CLICK HERE.

Posted 5/27/16: Summer/Fall Football Information, CLICK HERE! Parent/Player Pre-Season Meeting for ALL GRADES is on Thursday, June 23rd at 7:00pm. For a LINK to the Meeting Presentation CLICK HERE!

Posted 5/18/16: Varsity/JV HIT FB Camp for grades 10-12 info, CLICK HERE.  HIT Power/Speed Camp for grades 8-12 info, CLICK HERE.

Posted 4/29/16: Congratulations to newly elected 2016 Team Captains Bryant Bornhorst and Axel Ruschmeyer!

Posted 4/14/16: Summer Football, Speed and Power camp information coming out soon.  Also, our youth camp with Rich Gannon is coming back in late July.  Stay tuned and watch this video of Coach Gannon to hear what we have to offer.  CLICK HERE.

Posted 12/18/15: With the conclusion of the 2015 Football Banquet we would like to publish the following awards.  If you would like to download the banquet packet then CLICK HERE. It includes all awards and lots of information.

Team Awards
Scout Team Player of the Year: Joe Olson, Sophomore
Special Teams Player of the Year: Bryant Bornhorst, Junior
Most Improved: Eric Requet, Senior
Best Blocker: Axel Ruschmeyer, Junior
Defensive Player of the Year: Max Bergmann, Senior
Most Dedicated: Sam Scattarella, Senior
Academic Award: Eric Requet, Senior
MVP: Eric Requet, Senior

Coaches Award--The Fire Within
Kyle Wurm, Senior

All-District
Max Bergmann              #21, RB/FS, Senior
Nick Heithoff                 #17, TE/MLB, Senior
Eric Requet                   #13, QB/CB, Senior

Honorable Mention All-District
Zach Curoe                   #71, OL/DL, Senior
David Ogren                 #49, FB/DE, Junior
Axel Ruschmeyer          #50, OL/DL, Junior

East Central South District Special Awards
Max Bergmann-Most Valuable Defensive Back
Dan Cornelison-Most Valuable Special Teams

Individual and Team Academic Awards
INDIVIDUAL: Eric Requet Academic All-State
TEAM: Academic All-State Gold Award (highest award possible)

Posted 9/10/15: Nick Heithoff was named the Chanhassen News Athlete of the Week.  Congrats!

Posted 4/23/15: Congratulations to the 2015 Holy Family Athletes of the Year Abby Hanscom and Hank Hopkins!

Posted 4/6/15: Congratulations to Hank Hopkins, winner of one of the MN Football Coaches Association Scholarships!  For a complete list CLICK HERE.

Special Note: We encourage you to visit our sponsors.  Click on the link to the right side of this page just below "Lombardi's Lessons" and explore the various websites provided.  Their support makes Fire Football possible.  Please return the favor if you can.  Thank you.

Posted 12/15/14: With the conclusion of the 2014 Football Banquet we would like to publish the following awards. If you would like to download the banquet packet then CLICK HERE.  It includes all awards and lots of information.

Team Awards:

Scout Team Player of the Year: Sam Scattarella, Junior 

Special Teams Player of the Year: Noah Hollen, Senior

Most Improved: Ryan Lembke, Senior

Best Blocker: Brennan Bornhorst, Senior

Defensive Player of the Year: Max Bergmann, Junior

Most Dedicated: Will Phillips, Senior

Academic Award: Andy Nelson, Senior

Most Valuable Player: Hank Hopkins, Senior

Coaches Award: The Fire Within

Michael Dolan, Senior
 

Posted 11/25/14: We are pleased to announce the recipients of All-Conference and All-Section awards for the 2014 season.  Congratulations to everyone!

First Team All-Conference:
Hank Hopkins: Senior, Quarterback/Linebacker-Defensive Back
Brennan Bornhorst: Senior, Center/Defensive End
Chazz Johnson: Senior, Running Back/Defensive Back
Landon Kimm: Senior, Receiver/Defensive Tackle
Max Bergmann: Junior, Tight End/Middle Linebacker
Nick Heithoff: Junior, Tight End/Defensive End

Honorable Mention All-Conference:
Noah Hollen: Senior, Fullback/Defensive Tackle
Nolan Hickey: Senior, Tight End/Outside Linebacker
Andy Nelson: Senior, Receiver/Defensive Back

Conference Special Awards:
Hank Hopkins: Wright County Conference Utility Athlete of the Year
Chazz Johnson: Wright County Conference Running Back of the Year

First Team All-Section:
Hank Hopkins: Senior, Quarterback/Linebacker-Defensive Back
Chazz Johnson: Senior, Running Back/Defensive Back
Landon Kimm: Senior, Receiver/Defensive Tackle
Ryan Anton: Senior, Receiver/Defensive Back
Nick Heithoff: Junior, Tight End/Defensive End
David Ogren: Sophomore, Fullback/Defensive Tackle

Honorable Mention All-Section:
Noah Hollen: Senior, Fullback/Defensive Tackle
Justin Dahl: Senior, Receiver
Andy Nelson: Senior, Receiver/Defensive Back

Posted 11/13/14: Hank Hopkins has been named the Athlete of the Week by the Chanhassen Villager for the week of November 10th.  CLICK HERE.

Posted 11/13/14: The MN Football Coaches Association (MFCA) has named the TEAM an Academic All-State Gold Award Winner (the highest award possible).  In addition, Hank Hopkins has been named Academic All-State as an individual by the MFCA.  CLICK HERE and CLICK HERE.

Posted 10/30/14: Hank Hopkins was featured in the Star Tribune sports section. CLICK HERE.  He was also awarded the Old Dutch Athlete of the Week for his performance against Highland Park.  CLICK HERE.

Posted 10/23/14: Hank Hopkins was named the Hardware Hank Athlete of the Week by MN Scores for his performance against Delano.  CLICK HERE.

Posted 10/10/14: Chazz Johnson has been selected as a Week #6 Semi-Finalist for the ASPIRE Athlete of the Week.  Voting for this award begins at approximately 10am on Sunday 10/12.  CLICK HERE.

Posted 10/8/14: Chazz Johnson was named the Old Dutch High School Athlete of the Week for his performance against New Prague.  CLICK HERE.

Posted 10/7/14: Chazz Johnson was named Star Tribune Prep Athlete of the Week for his performance against New Prague.  CLICK HERE.

Posted 7/25/14: The National Football Foundation Chapter Network Newsletter featuring images from the awards ceremony where Peter Westerhaus received the Courage Award.  CLICK HERE.

Posted 7/11/14: Some links featuring Peter Westerhaus and his visit with the Minnesota Vikings as well as his story.  Click HERE and HERE.

Posted 5/5/14: Another great article featuring Peter Westerhaus from the Star Tribune. CLICK HERE.

Posted 5/5/14: Quarterback and Placekicker attend prom.  CLICK HERE.

Posted 4/24/14: Here are a couple of links to articles and video on Peter Westerhaus who will be receiving the Courage Award from The National Football Foundation.  CLICK HERE and HERE.

Posted 4/24/14: Luke Melander has been awarded a scholarship from the Minnesota Football Coaches Association. Congrats!  CLICK HERE.
 

Posted 12/19/13: "Fire on the Mountain"--Part 2: Big Cat Edition.  It's the lucky hat!  Click HERE and HERE.

Posted 12/2/13: With the conclusion of the 2013 Football Banquet we would like to publish the following awards. Also, if you would like to download the banquet packet and make a copy, then please CLICK HERE. It includes all awards and lots of information.

Team Awards:

Scout Team Player of the Year: Robbie Bremer, Sophomore 

Special Teams Player of the Year: Noah Hollen, Junior

Most Improved: Landon Kimm, Junior

Best Blocker: Luke Melander, Senior

Defensive Player of the Year: Nick Hanscom, Senior

Most Dedicated: Luke Melander, Senior

Academic Award: Will Phillips, Junior

Most Valuable Player: Chazz Johnson, Junior

Coaches Award: The Fire Within

Jack Bly, Senior

Posted 11/22/13: Luke Melander has been named Academic All-State in 4A by the Minnesota Football Coaches Association.  Congrats!  Click Here.

Posted 11/15/13: We are proud to announce that our team received the Gold (the highest level) Academic All-State Team Award in 4A from the Minnesota Football Coaches Association.  Click Here.

Posted 11/15/13: The All-Section Team has been finalized, and we have the OK to announce the representatives from our team.  The All-Section Team is based on player performance during our two section games.  Congrats!

First Team All-Section:
Justin Dahl: Junior, Tight End/Defensive End
Chazz Johnson: Junior, Running Back/Defensive Back
Hank Hopkins: Junior, Quarterback/Outside Linebacker-Defensive Back
Luke Melander: Senior, Offensive Line/Defensive End

Honorable Mention All-Section:
Nick Hanscom: Senior, Running Back/Free Safety
Landon Kimm: Junior, Tight End/Defensive Line

Posted 11/6/13: We are pleased to announce the following 2013 All-Conference Award recipients.  Congratulations!

First Team All-Conference:
Luke Melander: Senior, Offensive Line/Defensive End
Nick Hanscom: Senior, Running Back/Free Safety
Hank Hopkins: Junior, Quarterback/Outside Linebacker-Defensive Back

Honorable Mention All-Conference:
Landon Kimm: Junior, Tight End/Defensive Line
Brennan Bornhorst: Junior, Center/Defensive End
Chazz Johnson: Junior, Running Back/Defensive Back
Charlie Lacy: Junior, Running Back/Defensive Back

Posted 8/16/13: "Fire on the Mountain"  There was a Fire fan sighted in Alaska.  See the hat!  CLICK HERE.
 

Fall 2012: Former Fire Football Coach Ron Kosteliz has been inducted into the Edina Athletic Hall of Fame for his years of service to that district.  His last coaching stop was at Holy Family, and he has become a permanent fixture on our sidelines since his retirement.  Congratulations Coach Kosteliz!  Click Here and Here for more information. 

Go Fire!
 

2012 Awards

Ben Baker: Was named one of the Star Tribune Athletes of the Week for his performance in Game 2 against Litchfield.  Click Here.

Ben Baker: Was named the Minnesota Sports Online Hardware Hank "Nuts and Bolts" Athlete of the Week for his performance in Game 2 against Litchfield.  Click Here.  In addition he was the Minnesota National Guard Four Star Performer for Rushing on this same website for Game 2.

Chazz Johnson: Was named the Minnesota Sports Online Hardware Hank "Nuts and Bolts" Athlete of the Week for his performance in the Section Championship against Holy Angels.  Click Here.

Chazz Johnson: Was named one of the Star Tribune Athletes of the Week for his performance against Hill-Murray in the State Quarterfinals.  Click Here.

Chazz Johnson: Was named the Kare 11 Athlete of the Week following his performance against Princeton in the State Semi-Finals.  Click Here.

TEAM: Received the Gold (the highest level) Academic All-State Team Award in 4A from the Minnesota Football Coaches Association.  Click Here.

Rob LaRose: Was named Academic All-State in 4A by the Minnesota Football Coaches Association.  Click Here.

Derek Ogren: Was named Associated Press Honorable Mention All-State at Tight End.  Click Here.

Rob LaRose: Was named a Scholar Athlete Award Winner by The National Football Foundation.

Articles 2013:

Check out the archives of local coverage from the Chan Villager and Chaska Herald.

Minnesota Football Hub article following win against Litchfield.  Click Here.

Articles 2012:

Star Tribune article following win against Washburn.  Click Here.

Star Tribune article following win against Holy Angels.  Click Here.

Star Tribune article following win against Hill-Murray.  Click Here.

Star Tribune article prior to State Semi-Finals.  Click Here.

Star Tribune article following win against Princeton.  Click Here.

Chaska Herald article prior to Prep Bowl.  Click Here.

Other Links:

WCCO-TV Feature on Kickers (with Jon Coppens)-2012.  Click Here.

         Curran Delaney Featured in ESPN The Magazine-2011 (pdf)

                  The Minnesota Gophers are Fired Up!

                 Curran Delaney and Peter Westerhaus


KARE 11 Coverage of Holy Family Football--2013

Video following win vs. SPA

Video following loss vs. Highland Park
 

KARE 11--2012 Coverage:

Coverage following win vs. Washburn (at 14:30 mark)

Coverage following win vs. Hill-Murray

Coverage following win vs. Princeton  (AND Click Here)
 

KARE 11--2011 Coverage:

2011 Pre-Season All-Metro Team: Ryan Dahl

2011 Post-Season All-Metro Team: Michael Roane
 

KARE 11--2010 Coverage:

Mr. Football: Peter Westerhaus

Holy Family-National Signing Day

"Not Someday ... One Day!"
        
 

Click here to view a vision of what the Holy Family Football & Soccer stadium complex might look like