WDC Wolverines

10/08/2025

More photos from last night's Youth Blue/Gold Game. Thank you again Brynn Hathaway for the wonderful photos!

09/05/2025

I am going to try and write comprehensive stories highlighting our student athletes on this page. While I will not get every event, I will try and do a variety of games and write more in depth stories than you will find in other sources.

Wolverines return to winning ways against Huskies

After a rare two match losing streak, the Wolverine Volleyball team returned to their winning ways as they started conference play with the Pillager Huskies on Thursday night, September 4th in the Den. The Wolverines quickly dispatched of the Huskies 3-0, winning the sets 25-14, 25-14, and 25-20.

"I was proud of the way we bounced back after a tough loss on Tuesday, " said Head Coach Courtney Tumberg. "We played well on the offensive and defensive side of the net. I thought we had some awesome hustle plays, and I love to see the scrappiness on defense."

Once again, the Wolverines had a balanced offensive attack. The tandem of senior Kennedy Ness and junior Payton Gravelle each had 11 kills. Both players showed their multidimensional prowess as Ness picked up seven digs and Gravelle six. Ness also had an ace serve and two blocks.

The Wolverine attack is driven by first year varsity starting setter, Ashley Pavek. The senior moved back to full time setting this year after being a hitter for the varsity team last year as. the Wolverines were led by long time starter Addy Gravelle. Pavek had an outstanding game. She contributed 33 assists, as well as three kills, two digs and four ace serves, stats that will bode well for the Wolverine attack as they move forward.

The Huskies are a much improved squad and boast 100 girls in their 7-12 program. The Wolverines easily pulled away from them early in both the first and second sets before rallying from an 11-8 third set deficit to take the match. After struggling with some unforced errors in the DGF match on Tuesday, the Wolverines were able to keep their attacks in bounds against the Huskies, contributing to the sweep.

Jada Dykhoff contributed six kills, eight digs, and five aces. Celia Rinio had three kills and a block, Ava Hall two kills and four digs, and Tori Mallak had a kill. Avery Lepinski had a fine game from the Libero spot, notching seven digs and an assist while Leah Kircher had an ace and four digs.

"We need to continue to get better each day and keep working towards our end goals," said Tumberg. "Tonight was a great step in that direction. We get another opportunity to see how we stack up this weekend at the Sauk Rapids Tournament."

Photo Credit: Beth Hawkins, WDC Wadena-Deer Creek Yearbooks

07/16/2025

There's still time to register for the 2025 Wolverine Scramble but slots are filling fast!

Scramble starts at Noon on Friday, August 15th at Whitetail Run Golf Course. Cost for the 4-person scramble is $95 per person and includes; 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch, and door prizes.

The 20th annual scramble benefits Wolverine Athletics. Sponsorships are also available. Contact Norm Gallant, Activities Director, at [email protected] or 218-632-2310. Registration closes July 31.

06/11/2025

Astera Health is excited to offer WDC student-athletes convenient sports physical clinics this summer. Below are the scheduled clinic dates in Wadena:

July 29 & 31
3 – 6 p.m.
Location: Wadena Clinic

Families are encouraged to call 218-631-3510 as soon as possible to schedule now to reserve your time slot.

A parent or guardian must accompany the student, as paperwork will need to be completed at the time of the visit. Completing the MSHSL document ahead of time will save time during the visit. A printable PDF version of the form is available on the Wadena-Deer Creek Public Schools website.

Additional sports physical clinics available at other Astera Health locations as well. See the full list:

https://asterahealth.org/asteraevents/

06/11/2025

Congratulations, Grant! Great job of battling through and having a great season!

Awesome race, Amber! Congratulations on the new PR! Best of luck as you run the final race of your high school career! You've been an amazing representative of Wadena-Deer Creek Public Schools!!

06/09/2025

State Sendoff!!

Stop by the WDC Middle/High School at 1:00 p.m. TODAY (Monday, June 9) to congratulate Amber and Grant AND wish them luck at the State Meet!!

The State Track and Field Meet send off for Amber Collins and Grant Nelson will be Monday June 9th at 1pm in the HS Commons!! Come support these two amazing athletes as they race for medals next week at State!!

06/03/2025

FREE Summer Meals

WDC Food Services is offering free summer meals to all kids age 18 and under! No sign-up or registration is necessary...just show up and eat!! Click the image below to see the menu for June. (A printable pdf version is available on the Wadena-Deer Creek Public Schools website).

Meals will be served through Thursday, August 14. No meals will be served on June 19 and August 4-6. Meals will not be served on Fridays in July and August.

Breakfast will be available from 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Lunch will be served from 11:00- 12:45 p.m.

Adult meals are also available (Breakfast- $3.10/Lunch- $5.50)

For more information, contact Sue Motzko, WDC Food Services Director, at 218-632-2396.

06/03/2025

On To State!!

A pair WDC Track and Field student-athletes have qualified for the 2025 MSHSL State Track & Field Meet next Tuesday - Thursday (June 10-12) at St. Michael-Albertville High School in St Michael!

Senior Amber Collins won the Section 6A 400 Meter Dash for an unprecedented FIFTH year in a row!!!!! Her time in the section final was a new PR (:59.06)!

Junior Grant Nelson qualified for the State Meet for the second straight year by placing second in the section 800 Meter Run in 2:00.42 — just off of his PR 2:00.06!!

Complete Section 6A results are available here:https://static.trackmeetio.com/meetFiles/53578/6838dcf6e3234.pdf

There will be a State Meet Send-Off on Monday, June 9 at 1:00 p.m. in the WDC Middle/High School commons. You're invited to come and show your support of our Wolverines and help send them off in style!

More info on the upcoming State Meet can be found in the MSHSL Spectator Guide:https://www.mshsl.org/sites/default/files/2025-05/2025-track-and-field-spectator-guide.pdf

(Photos courtesy of WDC Track and Field)

05/29/2025

Gametime updated (again)!

The Wolverines’ 6AA Baseball game against Staples-Motley in St. Cloud will now start at 5:30 p.m! Please share and help pass the word!

Tickets are online only: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DDGD

05/27/2025

Tickets for WDC Softball are CASH only at the gate. Tickets for WDC Baseball are ONLINE only. https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DDEV

Big day of Section Play for Baseball and Softball.

Softball at Menahga vs. DGF at 2 PM. Tickets are Cash only $10 Adults, $5 K-12. Win and play at 4.

Baseball vs. Annandale in Deer Creek at 7 PM

Online ticketing only. $8 Adult, $5 k-12

https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DDEV

05/19/2025

Let's hope the rain holds off! GOOD LUCK WDC Softball!!

PLAYOFF SOFTBALL BEGINS AND WE HAVE YOU COVERED

- no. 4 WDC hosts no. 13 Crookston in a Section 8AA Opening Round matchup! Listen on The Superstation K106 (105.9FM) and online at wadenaradio.com or the Superstation K-106 mobile app!

- In Section 6AA play, no. 6 Pequot Lakes hosts no. 11 Staples-Motley to begin their postseasons! Listen on 98.5FM/AM1430 KNSP "The Fan!"