Evan Wanner, a junior forward for the Moorhead Spuds, etched his name into Minnesota high school sports history when he netted the decisive goal in the Class 2A state hockey championship, a moment that capped a whirlwind season for the team.
A Dual‑Sport Phenomenon
Weeks later, Wanner swapped the ice for the lacrosse field and quickly became the program’s all‑time leading scorer, surpassing 123 career goals and cementing his status as a dual‑sport standout.
Teammate Impact and Section Dominance
His teammate Zak Devig, who holds the school’s lacrosse win record with 31 career victories, has been instrumental in the Spuds’ unprecedented run of five straight section championships, a streak that reflects both individual talent and collective resolve.
Coach and teammates alike point to the squad’s ability to shift seamlessly between hockey and lacrosse, coupled with a winning mentality that treats every practice and game as an opportunity to dominate.
Now, with the Section 8A tournament on the horizon, Moorhead is poised to add another chapter to its championship legacy, aiming to translate its cross‑sport success into yet another title run.