A message from the Director of Athletics, Elisa Ryan Manny:

Cross Country

The Cross Country Seniors, Lovey Farrell and Cece Wheaton, will be recognized on Tuesday, Oct.15, at Battle Creek Regional Park where their meet starts at 5:10 p.m. See directions to Battle Creek here and bring your cowbells. The Cross Country team has four meets left in the regular season, with their 10/15 Senior Night race also being the Tri Metro Conference Championship meet.

Soccer

Soccer's Senior Night is coming up next week on Tuesday, Oct.1, where the Varsity team will take on Bloomington Kennedy at Visitation under the lights at 5:30 p.m.! Come to the field to celebrate Vivian Chard, Abbie Farley, Sophia Geis, Kate Gorden, Elle Springer and Margaret Kenny. Varsity Soccer is currently 4-3-2, with four games left to go in the regular season.

Tennis 

The Tennis Seniors were recognized on Monday, Sept. 23, as the Blazers defeated Highland Park, 6-1.  Kudos to the parents who continued the Tennis tradition of cup messages on the fence. Fans and friends came out to celebrate Addison Bowser, Erika Brandt, Lauren Cameron, Catherine Carlquist, Veronica Cattanach, Lucy Fitzgerald, Anna Francis, Emma Hoagland, Gabi Leon, Isa Loomis, Molly O'Neill, Meryl Rosenberger and Maria Schmelz. The Varsity Tennis team's record sits at 13-3 with two competition dates left in the regular season.

Volleyball

Volleyball's Senior Night is on Tuesday, Oct. 1, so be ready to pack the gym to honor Ava Anderson, Ava Birk, Avery Bowser, Veda Mehaffey, Ava Miller, Greta Strobel, Grace Twomey and Sam Wills. They take on Fridley at 6p.m. in the Commers Gym. The Varsity Volleyball team's record is a solid 5-1 with more than half of the regular season left to be played. 

Swim/Dive

Swim/Dive's Senior Night is Thursday, Sept. 26, at 5:30p.m. at St. Kate's. See directions here and make your way to the pool to celebrate Madeline Byrne, Abbey Dumond, Maggie Farley, Lucia Lazarus, Katie Miller, Natasha Naseth-Phillips, Lulu Oxford, Emily Robinette and Kayla Vo. The Varsity Swim/Dive program has two meets left before True Team competitions close out the regular season.

Blazer Highlight

Congrats to Nate Linscheid for being inducted into his high school's Hall of Fame this past weekend.  Coach Nate's alma mater, Fergus Falls High School, celebrated their 2024 inductees beginning with a moment or recognition at their home Football game on Friday night, followed by a ceremony and reception on Saturday. Fellow Fergus Falls Alum, Visitation Swim/Dive parent and Athletic Department Assistant, Lori Byrne, was on hand to present opening remarks and introduce Coach Nate at the ceremony.  

Coach Nate was recognized as a distinguished alum for being a Fergus Falls Varsity Swimmer, who went on to compete at the collegiate level at St. Olaf College before embarking on a highly successful coaching career at Visitation. Coach Lincheid received the 2023 Coach of the Year Award from the National High School Athletic Coaches Association and has led Visitation's program to 10 consecutive and 14 overall State Championships.  

Key Fall Sports Dates
Swim/Dive Senior Night - September 26 
Volleyball Senior Night - October 1
Soccer Senior Night - October 1
Cross Country Senior Night - October 15
National Letter of Intent(NLI) Signing Ceremony - November 13

Go Blazers!