Author:

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

  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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• Chanhassen, Chaska, District 112
  Sports

  Mr. 200: Michael Gillette’s Journey of Faith, Grit and Victories

  February 20, 2026
  Kirk Walton

  

  Chaska senior Michael Gillette became the second Stormhawks wrestler to reach the 200-win milestone, but his impact extends far beyond the mat.

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• Chaska, District 112
  Sports

  Kirk’s Captain Corner: Sydney Scheetz, Chaska Dance Team

  February 17, 2026
  Kirk Walton

  

  Meet senior Sydney Scheetz, Chaska Dance Team captain, as part of the latest Kirk’s Captain Corner feature

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