Congrats to Nate Ricci and Derrick Thingvold who signed National Letters of Intent today! Nate will be playing football at UMD, while Derrick is suiting up for Winona State. Good luck next season!
Nate Ricci, Football @ University of Minnesota ? Duluth
What Drew You to this College and Team: The winning tradition and I really liked the coaches.
Major/Areas of Academic Interest: Physical Therapy or Business.
Other SAHS Activities: Track
Most Memorable Experience with Ponies: First game starting as a sophomore. Winning the state track championship.
Derrick Thingvold, Football @ Winona State University
What Drew You to this College and Team: I really liked how the coaches were genuinely interested in me as a person and not just a player. I also liked how the players acted like they were all brothers, a part of one big family. Great football team.
Major/Areas of Academic Interest: Double major in criminal justice and psychology.
Other SAHS Activities: Musical Theater and Golf
Most Memorable Experience with Ponies: The last 75 yard drive with 2 minutes left against Hastings which ended in a touchdown to seal our conference championship title.