Wolverine Player Spotlight: Drew Lorentz

Our next Wolverine Player Spotlight puts the focus on drew Lorentz, a senior on the Wadena-Deer Creek football team. Here is what head football coach Kyle Petermeier had to say about Drew’s performance last week. “Drew has been a consistent leader for our team this year. He has worked hard in the off-season to get…

Exclusive KWAD “Home Of The Wolverines” Shirt Giveaway Tues. Night

WADENA, Minn.– Are you a Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverine student, staff, alumni, or just a huge fan? We have an exclusive was for you to show off your Wolverine Pride at Tuesday’s volleyball game. KWAD (101.7FM/AM920) personalities will be at WDC’s homecoming volleyball game against Hawley on Tuesday, September 24 vs. Hawley. Swing by our booth,…

Park Region Conference Student Leaders Meet To Discuss Sportsmanship

From Wadena-Deer Creek Activities Director Norm Gallant: Student leaders from the Park Region Conference gathered at the Robertson Theatre at WDC High School to discuss common expectations and codes of conduct for student fans and events on September 13th. The students, along with their school’s AD’s, covered a broad range of topics with overall goals…

Wolverine Player Spotlight: Payton Gravelle

Our next Wolverine Player Spotlight puts the focus on Payton Gravelle, a sophomore on the Wadena-Deer Creek volleyball team. Here is what head volleyball coach Sue Volkmann had to say about Payton’s performance last week. “Payton has started this season very strong and confident.  She is our go to person on offense and has really…

United North Central Wins 2024 Johanna Olson Invitational; Brownell Edges Aho in Thrilling Finish

WADENA, Minn. (KWAD) – High school cross country returned to the Whitetail Run Golf Course in Wadena on Tuesday evening for the Johanna Olson Memorial Invitational. With 21 teams in attendance, the event showcased some of the region’s top talent, delivering a memorable race that culminated in a nail-biting finish. United North Central claimed the overall…

WDC Wolverines ‘Compete’ To Prep For 2024 Season

WADENA, Minn.– As Wadena-Deer Creek football prepares for the 2024 season, there is one word the team is rallying behind – compete.   “As cliche as it sounds, if we can get better tomorrow and just get better the next day it’s going to be good for us,” said 6-year head coach Kyle Petermeier.  The 2024…

Staples-Motley Cardinals Look To Soar In 2024

STAPLES, Minn.– As the Staples-Motley Cardinals prepare for the 2024 season opener Friday night in Frazee. The squad started that work last week in the Red-White game.  “A good night to get into football season,” said third-year head coach Drew Potter. The first full-contact practice featured a split-squad scrimmage in full uniform to amp up…

Bertha-Hewitt Football Keeps Building In 2024

BERTHA, Minn.– Bertha-Hewitt football will kick off its 2024 season Thursday night at home against Northwoods. Head coach Jared Hoemberg begins his fourth season running the bears football program.  “I definitely thought it was a lot easier than I found out to be,” said Hoemberg. “It’s a lot of hard work but getting to see…

Parkers Prairie Football Sets Their Sights On Another Strong Season

PARKERS PRAIRIE, Minn.– Parkers Prairie football reached the state tournament a season ago. Something the Panthers haven’t done in 20 years. Head coach Mike Johnson and his team are primed to avoid repeating that long drought with another strong team in 2024.  “Ultimately, it’s the goal to get back to the section finals and see…