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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

  One Win From State, Hawks Fall in Section Final

  June 11, 2026
  Kirk Walton

  

  Chaska’s Baseball team won four games in the elimination bracket to force a winner-take-all Section 2AAAA Championship game, only to fall to Prior Lake 10-5.

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• Chanhassen, District 112
  Sports

  Kirk’s Captain Corner – Riley Syverson, Chanhassen Boys Lacrosse

  May 20, 2026
  Kirk Walton

  

  Meet Riley Syverson, Chanhassen Boys Lacrosse captain, as part of the latest Kirk’s Captain Corner feature.

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• Chaska, District 112
  Sports

  Kirk’s Captain Corner: Jenna Campbell, Chaska Girls Golf

  May 15, 2026
  Kirk Walton

  

  Meet Jenna Campbell, Chaska Girls Golf captain, as part of the latest Kirk’s Captain Corner feature

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• Chaska, District 112
  Sports

  Kirk’s Captain Corner – Marshall Fahler, Chaska Boys Lacrosse

  May 6, 2026
  Kirk Walton

  

  Meet senior Marshall Fahler, Chaska Boys Lacrosse captain, as part of the latest Kirk’s Captain Corner feature

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• Chanhassen, District 112
  Sports

  Kirk’s Captain Corner: Zachary Daly, Chanhassen Baseball

  May 3, 2026
  Kirk Walton

  

  See all posts in the Kirk’s Captain Corner series (Kirk’s Captain Corner is a regular feature that will allow Carver County residents to get to know the student-leaders of the various teams in our high schools. Today, we feature senior Captain Zachary Daly of the Chanhassen baseball team.) You played multiple sports growing up, but have settled into baseball as “your sport.” What about the game made it win out over all others? I have always enjoyed playing baseball so much. It became my sport because I liked being able to play outside in the nice weather with my friends.…

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• Chaska, District 112
  Sports

  Kirk’s Captain Corner: Fred Harris, Chaska Boys Track and Field

  April 30, 2026
  Kirk Walton

  

  Meet senior Fred Harris, Chaska Boys Track & Field captain, as part of the latest Kirk’s Captain Corner feature

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• Chaska, District 112
  Sports

  Hawks Shine at Mega Track & Field Meet

  April 29, 2026
  Kirk Walton

  

  The Chaska Hawks track and field teams turned in one of their most complete performances of the spring on Saturday, with the girls claiming the Lakeville North Mega Meet team championship and a host of individual highlights on both sides.

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• Chaska, District 112
  Sports

  Leeper’s Near-No-Hitter Leads Hawks Baseball to 4-0 Start

  April 23, 2026
  Kirk Walton

  

  Chaska sophomore Thomas Leeper retired the first 19 batters he faced and nearly completed a historic no-hitter as the Hawks improved to 4-0 with a 5-2 victory over ranked Eden Prairie on Friday April 17.

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• Chaska, District 112
  Sports

  Kirk’s Captain Corner: Parker Killian, Chaska Baseball

  April 22, 2026
  Kirk Walton

  

  Meet senior Parker Killian, Chaska Baseball captain, as part of the latest Kirk’s Captain Corner feature

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