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2007 ROCORI FOOTBALL COVERAGE

ROCORI Football Award Winners

All-Conference Awards
Zach Gertken- 2nd, Adam Meyer-2nd, Zach Bork-1st, Cory Crosby-1st,
Nick Schneider-1st, Luke Vossen-2nd,Travis Hansen-2nd, Brian Hansen-2nd

Check out who received this year's ROCORI Varsity Football Awards.  You'll find
great photos and the latest stats.

Meet ROCORI Alumnus : Alex Kofoed

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Alex Kofoed is a 2003 graduate of ROCORI High School. He currently is a fifth year senior at St. Johns University. Alex is a member of the 2007 Johnnies football team coached by legendary Head Coach John Gagliardi. He has traveled a long road to becoming the quarterback for the Johnnies. We catch up with Alex on a day where he played against another ROCORI grad, David Sauer. David is the starting quarterback at St. Thomas, one of St. John's biggest rivals. Both David and Alex have led storied careers at both the high school and collegiate levels.

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ROCORI vs Detroit Lakes Section Semi final

First Half Highlights

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It was a long trip for the ROCORI football team as they traveled to Detroit Lakes to take on the undefeated Lakers. It was a hard fought game from start to finish as the Spartans would answer everything the Lakers had. Nick Schneider was himself rushing for 80 yards and a touchdown in the first half but the Spartans were trailing by 7 as the halftime horn sounded.


Second Half Highlights

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In the second half of play the Spartans once again found themselves down by two scores. But, like last time, they rallied and actually had a chance to tie the game. The stars weren't aligned and the Spartans eventually lost. ROCORI had a chance to tie it late in the game but a blown call by the officials ended any sort of hope for ROCORI and its Spartan Nation.


Schedule

8/31/2007	Moorhead	18 - 27	L
9/7/2007	Alexandria	20 - 21	L
9/14/2007	Brainerd	18 - 24	L
9/21/2007	Little Falls	41 - 7	W
9/28/2007	Sartell-Saint Stephen	39 - 14	W
10/5/2007	Sauk Rapids-Rice	14 - 25	L
10/12/2007	Willmar	33 - 31	W
10/17/2007	Saint Cloud Apollo	7 - 13	L
10/23/2007	Fergus Falls	20 - 12	W
10/27/2007	Detroit Lakes	20 - 35	L

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2007 Class 3A Quarterfinal ROCORI vs Fergus Falls

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The ROCORI Spartans looked to bounce back from a tough loss last week and win a road playoff game against the Fergus Falls Otters. Coach Theisen emphasized team pride in his pre-game speech because that’s exactly what it would take to beat the number three seeded Otters. Watch this story and see all the first half highlights of this tough sectional battle.



Second Half Highlights

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The ROCORI Spartans jumped out to an early lead, but turnovers would give the Otters a chance to get back in the game.  In order to steal a victory on the road, the Spartans would have to overcome the adversity and play with pride. Watch the second half highlights as the Spartans were able to take care of business and advance to play at Detroit Lakes this Saturday at 7 p.m.

ROCORI vs St. Cloud Apollo Football Highlights

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It was a difficult evening for the ROCORI football team without star running back Nick Schneider and pitiful field conditions.  The Spartans would be in for a difficult night against the St. Cloud Apollo Eagles and torrential rain. The winless Eagles came ready to battle and put up a strong fight in this mid-week football game. Watch the highlights and see if the Spartans were able to come out victorious against the Eagles.


Second Half Highlights

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In the second half the rain continued to fall and the field conditions resembling a pigpen more than a football field.  The game became less about skill and more about which team would make the least amount of mistakes. It was nearly impossible to keep solid footing and it would ultimately cause both offenses to struggle on the field. Watch and see if the Spartans were able to pull off a victory in the mud bowl on the road.

ROCORI Alumni Alex Kofoed & David Sauer -MIAC Athletes of the Week

ROCORI Football Alumni receive MIAC Athletes Of The Week honors.

Saint John's University senior quarterback Alex Kofoed (Cold Spring, Minn./Rocori)







University of St. Thomas junior quarterback David Sauer (Cold Spring, Minn./Rocori)

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ROCORI Spartans Varsity Football vs Willmar

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Coming off a tough loss to the Sauk Rapids Storm last week, the ROCORI Spartans would not have things any easier as their tough Central Lake Conference schedule grinds to an end. On Friday October 12, the Spartans took on the Willmar Cardinals who were 5-1 on the season. If ROCORI’s hopes of controlling their own destiny were to stay alive, a victory was crucial. Watch this story and see all of the highlights from the game.
   
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The Spartans jumped out to an early lead in the first half and cruised into the locker room with a narrow lead. It would take a whole lot of heart and teamwork to beat gritty Willmar Cardinals. Watch the second half highlights and see if the Spartans offense could keep clicking and if the defense could hold Cardinals off the scoreboard.
   

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Upcoming ROCORI Spartans Varsity Football Games
 
Date                    Location            Opponent                        “Special Features”   

8.  Oct. 17            Away            St. Cloud Apollo “Eagles”

 

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ROCORI High School 2007 Powder Puff Game

   
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It was a hilarious and exciting night at Pioneer Park in Cold Spring. The Junior girls took on the Seniors in the annual Powder Puff Football game. Both teams came out wanting to show just how good they were. The Seniors would eventually prevail over the Juniors.  Maybe it had something to do with the refs, but whatever it was it was a great night for both teams as a part of ROCORI's homecoming week celebration.

ROCORI Spartans Varsity Football Homecoming Game vs Sauk Rapids

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It was homecoming for the ROCORI Spartans as they looked to battle their opponents from just across the river, the Storm of Sauk Rapids. The field was wet and play was sloppy as the teams battled for the ever-important divisional supremacy.  This story features all of the highlights from the game as well as a pre-game pep talk from a ROCORI graduate that is now part of the Minnesota Vikings organization.
   
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Even though the Spartans fell behind in the first half and struggled mightily with time of possession, they were set to get the ball first in the second half, and with their high powered offense, a comeback seemed very possible. Watch the second half highlights to see if the ROCORI Spartans were able to get back on track against the gritty players of Sauk Rapids.
    

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Upcoming ROCORI Spartans Varsity Football Games
 
Date                    Location            Opponent                        “Special Features”   

7.  Oct. 12            Home           Willmar “Cardinals”               Senior Night,

                                                                                            Youth Night

8.  Oct. 17            Away            St. Cloud Apollo “Eagles”

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Special thanks to Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union who sponsored this story.   The Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union in Cold Spring is proud to support the rich tradition of ROCORI athletics and the contribution it makes to student development.  At the Central Mn Federal Credit Union, all ROCORI athletes are Champions in our community.
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