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:

• 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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• Chaska, District 112
  Sports

  Kirk’s Captain Corner – Marquis Connell, Chaska Boys Basketball

  February 11, 2026
  Kirk Walton

  

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

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• Chanhassen, Chaska, District 112
  Sports

  Arnold’s 45 Points Lead Storm to Win Over Chaska

  February 10, 2026
  Kirk Walton

  

  Chanhassen junior Kate Arnold scored a career-high 45 points to lead Chanhassen to a victory over Chaska, sweeping the Hawks for the first time in well over a decade.

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• Chanhassen, Chaska, District 112
  Sports

  Hawks Extend Win Streak to 12 with Rivalry Win Over Chan

  February 9, 2026
  Kirk Walton

  

  Chaska exploded in the second half en route to a 79-43 victory over rival Chanhassen on Monday night. Chaska extended its 12-game win streak while snapping Chanhassen’s 6-game win streak.

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• Chaska, District 112
  Sports

  Kirk’s Captain Corner: Clara Capretz, Chaska Dance Team

  February 8, 2026
  Kirk Walton

  

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

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• Chaska
  Sports

  Kirk’s Captain Corner – Bridger Kolesar, Chaska Boys Hockey

  February 5, 2026
  Kirk Walton

  

  Meet senior Bridger Kolesar, Chaska Boys Hockey captain, as part of the latest Kirk’s Captain Corner feature

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• Chaska, District 112
  Sports

  Schneider’s 30 Points Not Enough as Waconia Defeats Hawks

  February 4, 2026
  Kirk Walton

  

  Senior Addi Schneider scored 30 points in a losing effort as the Chaska girls basketball team fell to Waconia 75-64 on Friday night. The 4-15 Hawks host Chanhassen on Monday at 5:30 PM.

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• Chaska, District 112
  Sports

  Hawks Boys Basketball Soar Into First Place With Win Over Waconia

  February 3, 2026
  Kirk Walton

  

  Chaska held off a furious second-half comeback to beat rival Waconia 91-84 on Thursday night, extending their winning streak to 11 games and claiming the top spot in the Metro West Conference standings. Next up: Chanhassen.

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