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Kirk Walton

Kirk Walton is a lifelong resident of Carver County, having lived in both Chanhassen and Chaska (twice each). He is a 1995 Graduate of Chaska High School where he was heavily involved in promoting and participating in CHS athletics and activities. Kirk is a Board member for Chaska Youth Basketball and the Chaska Bash planning committee. He is a technology sales executive for Solution Design Group in Golden Valley, and lives in Chaska with his wife Kate and kids Brady, Allie, and Macie.

ARTICLES:

• Chaska, District 112
  Sports

  Kirk’s Captain Corner – Nick Robinson, Chaska Boys Track and Field

  March 25, 2026
  Kirk Walton

  

  Meet senior Nick Robinson, Chaska Boys Track and Field captain, as part of the first Kirk’s Captain Corner feature of the spring sports season.

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• Chaska, District 112
  Sports

  Chaska Wins Thrilling 2AAAA Final To Earn State Berth

  March 17, 2026
  Kirk Walton

  

  The Chaska Hawks Boys Basketball team reached its first State Tournament in nine years with a thrilling 62-59 win over Prior Lake. Chaska’s first game at State will be Tuesday, March 24.

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• Chaska, District 112
  Sports

  Maetzold, Forrest Spark Hawks to Semifinal Win Over Eden Prairie

  March 12, 2026
  Kirk Walton

  

  Sophomore Chase Maetzold and junior Tyler Forrest helped lead the Hawks to a 60-43 win over Eden Prairie in the Section 2AAAA semifinals. Next up: Prior Lake — and a chance to earn a State Tournament berth.

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• Chanhassen, District 112
  Sports

  ‘A Season Of Firsts’ — Chan Culminates Historic Season With a Trip to State

  March 10, 2026
  Kirk Walton

  

  The Chanhassen Storm girls basketball team captured their first ever Section 2AAA championship with a win over Minnetonka. They will compete in their first State Tournament, beginning tomorrow at 2PM, against Rosemount at Williams Arena.

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• Chaska, District 112
  Sports

  Kirk’s Captain Corner: Evan Atkinson, Chaska Boys Basketball

  March 4, 2026
  Kirk Walton

  

  Meet senior Evan Atkinson, Chaska Boys Basketball captain, as part of the latest Kirk’s Captain Corner feature

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• Chanhassen, District 112
  Sports

  Kirk’s Captain Corner: Kolby Christl, Chanhassen Boys’ Basketball Team

  March 2, 2026
  Kirk Walton

  

  Meet senior Kolby Christl, Chanhassen Boys Basketball captain, as part of the latest Kirk’s Captain Corner feature

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• Chanhassen, Chaska, District 112
  Sports

  Kirk’s Captain Corner: Micah Brecht, Chanhassen-Chaska Boys Swimming and Diving

  February 26, 2026
  Kirk Walton

  

  Meet senior Micah Brecht, Chanhassen-Chaska Boys Swim and Dive captain, as part of the latest Kirk’s Captain Corner feature

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• Chanhassen, Chaska, District 112
  Sports

  Stormhawks Swim and Dive Finish Second in Section 2AA

  February 25, 2026
  Kirk Walton

  

  Senior Micah Brecht captured the Section 2AA 1 Meter Diving title as Chanhassen-Chaska qualifies athletes in nearly every event

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• Chanhassen, District 112
  Sports

  Kirk’s Captain Corner: Grace Seubert, Chanhassen Girls Basketball

  February 24, 2026
  Kirk Walton

  

  Meet senior Grace Seubert, Chanhassen Girls Basketball captain, as part of the latest Kirk’s Captain Corner feature.

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