After a wonderful weekend celebrating our Dad’s life, I posted our video, made up of pictures capturing Dad’s smile, fun, love, football, family, and 63 years with Mom....you are with us forever, Dad! We love you!
#thegreatest
Last night was one of the harder losses I have experienced because of how special this group of boys have been all year and how they represent all that is good. You truly are champions in all you do & set a standard for everything Crimson going forward
#proudcoach
#lovetheseboys
A group that will be champions for life! Cannot be prouder of these boys! What I got to witness them do and how they were there for each other every day was a blessing I had that will truly stick with me! Truly awesome!
#crimsonpride
#step5completed
#foreverchampions
Special treat for me today as
@JLaurinaitis55
from
@OhioStateFB
came in to see a little of the Grove! Blessed to have seen him from 9th grade to today, and I cannot be prouder of all he represents and has done! Grit, drive and hard work personified!
#greatman
#welcomebackJames
My daughter videoed this while I was lucky enough to speak to a great bunch of kids who responsibly came out to honor the Seniors! I love how you get a chance to see how many came out! We are a GREAT school!
#proudtobecrimson
#selflesskids
#cooltosee
To the Maple Grove community, parents, and fans, your support means the world to all of us and the way we filled the Bank last night was awesome! It’s what it’s all about.
#crimsonpride
#thankyou
Honored to receive the 6A state coach of the year tonight from the
@mfca_now
… this definitely is a program award that represents our families, coaching staff, community and definitely the players. It’s an honor to be your coach and it truly was a memorable year.
#crimsonpride
Thanks to all the parents, youth, admin, sponsors, community members, coaches and most of all, the players for a magical season! You were tested week in and week out and never wavered!
#proudcoach
#crimsonpride
#lovethestruggle
By far the best part of tonight, the true warrior Jake Rodriguez arriving to the game with so many in his corner! Jake you truly inspire us all, I know you will keep fighting! Jake, the whole Crimson family is behind you!
#jakestrong
#warriorstrong
2nd shout out
@sawyer_skanson
- Being a captain for the first two teams of football and hockey to make a state championship game is unreal! Your place in Maple Grove sports is secure and take in what you were a part of this year..it’s special
#proudcoach
#crimsonpride
Last night a group of Seniors got to walk off their home field with a 12-0 record in their two years in games at The Grove! A special group with things left to do fittingly stands on the MG where they were first to accomplish that feat! Truly awesome!
#proudcoach
#Crimsonpride
Last night at 10:15 PM, the greatest man I have ever known was taken tothe greatest place of all. I love you Dad and truly feel blessed to have had you as a hero, mentor, father and best friend. A wonderful man lived an absolutely wonderful life.
This is my hardest day ever as a coach-I love this TEAM and the selflessness they showed during the tough times while turning themselves into one of the best. The hurt now is real, but there should be no regret. You played with joy and love, that’s all u can ask for!
#crimson
❤️
Still recovering from a tough loss last night, but proud as a coach for the growth these young men showed throughout this year...thankful for the chance to coach you.
#crimsonpride
#resilience
#proudcoach
What a blessing to get a chance to practice with these boys and their families on Thanksgiving morning! I am thankful for this community and that these young men have had such an impact on all of us! Happy Thanksgiving!
#crimsonpride
#FAMILY
#proudcoach
Excited to be selected to head coach the Nortb team in the
@Vikings
/
@mfca_now
high school all-star football game on Dec. 1st, 2022 at US Bank! It should be a blast! Thankful for the opportunity to be around such talent!
#Starswillshine
#bestofthestate
To all the skeptics out there about today’s kid, I get to see a group of 85-90 young men come in 4 days a week at 5:45 AM, finish every set, put every ounce in it, find ways to get each other there, and then leave it spotless on the way out with nobody watching but us!
#goodstuff
Unreal career! You pour your heart and soul into something bigger than you and it ends up in tears of pride and joy! Congrats
@braddavi34
on a great run, now go out and enjoy these final moments!
#crimsonpride
#madeanimpact
Just got this is the mail from
@NUFBFamily
and it represents everything good about what
@Hull7Hull
has done in his time at Northwestern and the impact he has made as a teammate. Super proud as a coach because he did it the right way!
#crimsonpride
#giveseveryouncehecan
Congrats
@spurrlyman
- excited for you and the kids! You have poured your heart and soul into them and have earned every right to lead them! Congrats again, I cannot be happier for you and the team! Awesome stuff! Now go enjoy it!
#welldeserved
#willkeepitrolling
Introducing the new head coach of the Maple Grove Crimson….Coach Adam Spurrell! Coach Spurrell is a math teacher at Maple Grove Senior High. He and his wife Jessi have two daughters, Anna and Brooke. Congratulations Coach Spurrell!
Really proud of the boys! A big W against a great Lakeville South team gets us in the Prep Bowl! Pretty cool to know when that last practice is! Let’s go!!!
#crimsonpride
#step5awaits
A very sad day for our Crimson family as truly one of our founding fathers of
@mgyfa
, Dave Malenke, has passed away. A man who represented kindness, selflessness & service will be truly missed but forever loved. Our prayers go out to Mary, Paul, Robbie & Leann.
#crimsonlegacy
What an awesome night seeing
@jake_wieneke
have a huge impact tonight and getting a chance to spend time with Clark, Jake, Susan and Eric Wieneke - truly a family that has made a huge impact on our program and what it is today
#crimsonpride
#standardsetters
#grateful
Excited to see what this group does next! They gave their hearts and souls here, but now their best part is still ahead of them! That’s awesome! Get workin’ to be great and go dominate! Proud of you boys, now go write your story!
#crimsonpride
#futureisbright
#specialgroup
Personal thanks to
@_AidenMcMahon
-A captain and a stud for our football team that blew a knee in our 6th game of our season, never missed a practice of football or hockey after, was on each bench leading for two unreal championship games. You are what it’s about Aiden!
#champion
It looks like you can fill out half your bracket..proud of these boys and coaches but still more to do! It’s fun to say let’s go get
#step5
#crimsonpride
Football is moving to next spring
#mshsl
board approves motion to move football to spring with no scrimmages, shorter season, fewer games, postseason plan to be determined.
Let’s Go!!! It’s game day! 48 more minutes of football to watch this team get after it this year tonight at 7 against Lakeville South in the Prep Bowl! Can’t beat it! Let’s get it rockin and have a blast! Bring it home boys!
#crimsonpride
#PrepBowl
#weareonVisitorsside
Jacob cannot be more deserving of this award! He truly had one of the greatest, most impactful seasons I have ever witnessed as a coach! Truly remarkable. 26-2 as a starter and led us to two prep bowls! That’s no joke! Congrats Jacob! Well-deserved!
#unrealyear
#crimsonpride
Congrats to Maple Grove's
@KilzerJacob
on being named the MaxPreps Minnesota Player of the Year.
The dual-threat QB led the Crimson to an undefeated season and first ever state title. He accounted for over 2,600 yards of total offense and 33 TDs.
✍️:
Congrats to Joey Thompson finishing with a 46-0 record and a state championship! A 6-2 victory puts him on the top of the podium for the first time in Crimson history! Congrats Joey!
#crimsonpride
#champion
What a great group of young men and their families that got to have their final practice today heading into tomorrow’s prep bowl. Words can’t describe what they have done for Crimson Football! Let’s get after it! 48 minutes of joy!
#crimsonpride
#letsgooo
#unrealgroup
There are moments that make you proud and then there are moments like today. Joey, seeing you in that gown brought a feeling of absolute joy and we cannot be prouder of this journey. The road to get here has shaped so much and so many!
#trulyblessed
#amazed
#proud
❤️📚💪❤️
It’s game day! 7 PM tonight against EP at the Bank, it’s a great night to go get Step 4! Let’s fill that place up Crimson! It will be a blast!
#crimsonpride
#Step4
#besttimeofyear
The drum line is fired up for Friday nights in ‘The Grove’! Next Friday is the home opener, but make it out to Prior Lake tonight to see two top teams battle it out in an awesome environment!
#biggame
#greatnight
#crimsonpride
It is time! Tonight at 7 PM at the Bank we take on Lakeville South in the Semis! Can’t beat it! We need that place packed and ready to rock! It will be awesome! Let’s go!!!
#crimsonpride
#ourtimeisnow
Since our district scheduling is complete, last week’s win solidified us as Metro Gold North champs. Congrats to our players and coaches on a great accomplishment with such good teams among this group. However, the fun stuff is still in front of us!
#crimsonpride
#CORE
Very proud of
@jake_wieneke
- great to see belief and hard work give such a great opportunity to such a great young man...give this kid a shot
@Vikings
- he will not disappoint!
#crimsonpride
#goJake
Honored to be selected as the Minnesota Vikings coach of the week this week, definitely a program wide recognition, so thanks to all those who have done and given so much for our program…now let’s play a great Thursday night!
#crimsonpride
#grateful
The gym is full with Crimson signing to go on to the next level! Congrats, an awesome day well earned by many! Now the fun starts, go dominate!
#crimsonpride
#todayisyourbeginning
It’s been fun watching the interest from many schools as they have been checking out the great young men of the Crimson! Watching them get after it in the mornings and on film, they are discovering what a great bunch they are and how they are winners in every way!
#crimsonpride
To a man that has supported the high school football community more than anybody and has helped raise millions to help all with cancer, it’s time for us to step up and help him as well...our tackle cancer game will be Homecoming on Sept 21st
#allplanongiving
#beatitagain
I never thought I’d ever say this again about me - but I have cancer, again.
This time prostate cancer. 20 years ago it was Hodgkin’s Disease. I’ve often said Cancer doesn’t care who you are or who you love. The road ahead won’t be easy but my plan is to go 2-for-2!