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A Second Shut-Out for the Valks PDF Print E-mail

by Jenny Menke with Kat Vater
    Following last Sunday’s victory against ORSU, the Minnesota Valkyries again left their opponents scoreless.  With efforts from every teammate, the Valkyries pulled together a team win, leaving little room for the Amazons to attack, punching holes in their defense.  Phase play after kick off led the Valkyries into their green zone and set up a five-meter attacking scrum.  From the base, it was Katy Hertel who looked up and saw the opening, touching down for the Valkyries’ first try at 4:46 into the game.  A successful conversion by Dez Markovich put the Valkyries in the lead, 7-0.  It was Markovich who touched down the next three tries, but it was certain that this was no one-man show.  The try at 14 minutes came off of a dish from Jillion Potter who was able to control the ball off of another five-meter scrum and set up her teammate.  The two following tries came through the hands of the backs.  Halfway through the first half, Christy Ringgenberg and Sarah Reuter were able to assist Markovich for a try just in from touch.  Ten minutes later, the ball passed through the hands of Hannah Stolba, Mel Kanuk, and Ringgenberg and was touched down by Markovich for her third try.  Kicking at a penalty, Markovich split the posts and added three to the Valkyries’ first half score, bringing it to 27-0.  A tough fight on the try line just before half showed the efforts of the Amazon forwards, who worked to push in a five-meter lineout.  They could not find the ground, however, with Kristy Lear fighting to keep the ball up and leaving the Zons without a score.

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At Home, a Definitive Win PDF Print E-mail


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by Jenny Menke with Kat Vater
After their loss to Berkeley two weekends ago, the Minnesota Valkyries came into the ORSU match with clear goals to attack throughout the game, aiming to make a statement early and drive Portland back into their red-zone.  The Valkyries spent time this past week focusing on set pieces, tidying up timing and execution, and focusing on the forward attack that would set the tone of the match.  Working through a cold spell that will go down in Minnesota history as the coldest October start on record, the Valkyries welcomed blue skies and a mid-40’s start to the match on Sunday in North Minneapolis.

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Victory for Homecoming! PDF Print E-mail

Valkyries Dominate Home-Turf Battle Against Zons

Jenny Menke with Kat Vater
September 28, 2009

It was a game not to be missed as the Minnesota Valkyries and Twin Cities Amazons met in Eagan, Minnesota, on September 27.  Spectators who made it out on Sunday were ensured a hard-hitting, fast-paced game, based on a long-standing rivalry between the two local women’s teams.  

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Valkyries Defeat ORSU 33-12 PDF Print E-mail

Jenny Menke
September 14, 2009

In the first away game of the season, the Minnesota Valkyries met ORSU at The Farm, closing out the match with a solid 33-12 victory over the Jesters.  After a difficult week of training, marked by miscommunication and disconnect, the Valkyries came together on Sunday, able to reinforce each other in a true team win.  Both forwards and backs supported each other throughout the game, reassuring players that the game plan was working and that the Valkyries had the talent to come out on top.

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Video from Sunday! PDF Print E-mail

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Valkyries Home Opener PDF Print E-mail

Jenny Menke with Kat Vater
September 7, 2009
    The Minnesota Valkyries first Women’s Premier League match was held Sunday at Columbia Heights in Minneapolis against the Berkeley All-Blues.  The Valkyries opened strongly against their opponents, attacking the All-Blues’ deep into their own half and setting up Christy Ringgenberg for the penalty kick opportunity.  Ringgenberg missed her kick, pushing the Valks back again and opening up for Berkeley’s attack.  At half, the score lay at 0-19 with the All-Blues scoring three tries and two conversions.

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