Willmar Cardinals earn conference accolades in soccer and football

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Last updated Sep 29, 2026

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Three athletes from Willmar High School received Central Lakes Conference honors this week. Derek Hyatt, a senior soccer player, helped his team secure two shutout victories and scored from a corner kick, leading the Cardinals to a 4-4-1 conference record. Lawson Anez, a senior football linebacker, contributed significantly in a recent 28-7 win over Rocori. Anna Konold, a junior cross-country runner, achieved a personal record at the Lucky Lindy Invitational. The Cardinals have upcoming non-conference games and meets, including contests against Cambridge and Sauk Rapids.

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  • •Derek Hyatt leads soccer team with two shutouts and a goal.
  • •Lawson Anez made 12 tackles in football victory over Rocori.
  • •Anna Konold set a personal record in cross-country at 20:33.
  • •Willmar soccer team is 4-4-1 in conference play.
  • •Cardinals have non-conference game scheduled against Cambridge.
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A trio of Cards have earned conference honors this week. Football player Lawson Anez, boys soccer player Derek Hyatt and girls cross-country runner Anna Konold are Central Lakes Conference Performers of the Week. Anez, a senior linebacker, made 12 tackles, including five solos, and had a sack in last Friday's 28-7 victory over the Rocori Spartans in Cold Spring. Hyatt, a senior, ...

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