Raiders On The Record

Elliot Wilcox Rapid Fire Questions

Elliot Wilcox is a 2010 Raider graduate. During high school, he was a member of the swim and dive team where he was a 6 time varsity letter winner and 6 time all-conference recipient. Elliot was also a 6 time state qualifier, in a variety of relays or individual swimming events, and during his senior year, racked up accomplishments such as All-State, All-American, and set the school record in the 50 free. After high school, he attended UND where he won freshman swimmer of the year and still holds top 10 times in multiple events. After two years at UND, Elliot transferred to UW-River Falls where he entered the health and wellness field. Elliot is still very active today, where he trains and competes in triathlons. 

Danny Welch Rapid Fire Questions

Danny Welch is a 1999 Raider graduate. During high school, he was a three sport athlete competing in football, hockey, and baseball. In football, he was a 3 year varsity letter winner, while earning All-Conference and All-State accolades while leading the team to the state tournament during his junior year. In hockey, Danny was a 3 year varsity letter winner, again earning All-Conference and All-State honors, while leading the team to the state tournament during his junior and senior years. In his junior year, the hockey team won the consolation bracket and took 2nd place during his senior year. Danny was also named Metro player of the year and runner up for Minnesota Mr. Hockey during his senior year. In baseball, he was a 3 year varsity letter winner and lead the team to a state title during his senior year. After high school, Danny attended the University of Minnesota where he played hockey as well. During his sophomore year, the Gophers won the National Championship. Danny also played for a UHL team based in Omaha, NE, the LA Kings AHL team, and professionally for a variety of teams throughout Europe. Throughout the interview, Danny talks about the coaches and teammates he had throughout his playing career and credits them for a large amount of the success he had.

EC Atkins- Rapid Fire Questions 

EC Atkins is a junior at Hastings HS and will be a 2024 Raider graduate. During her time at HHS, she has competed in cross country, nordic skiing, and track and field. In cross country, she is currently a four time letter winner. In nordic skiing, she is currently a three time letter winner. EC is a multiple time All-Conference recipient and will be a three time captain by her graduation. Finally, in track in and field she is a two time letter winner, losing a season due to covid. She is a two time All-Conference honorable mention in the 400 and 800. Since EC is only a junior and entering the winter season, her varsity letters and  accomplishments will only increase. Throughout the interview, EC brings a great energy and insight to the world of high school athletics. 

Coach Joe Rabaey- Rapid Fire Questions 

Coach Joe Rabaey is a 2013 Raider graduate. During HS, he competed in Cross Country, Nordic Skiing, and Track and Field. After graduation, he attended St. Johns University where he competed in cross country and track and field. Joe caught the coaching bug early and started coaching at Hastings as a volunteer coach and is now the head cross country coach, head nordic ski coach, and assistant track and field coach. Joe’s passion for sports and the impact that Hastings had on him bursts through in this interview while he has great advice for coaches, parents, and student athletes.

Eric Ellingworth- Rapid Fire Questions

Eric Ellingworth is originally from Redwood Falls, MN and comes from a family of educators with his mom being a long time English  teacher and father, who was the superintendent of the Redwood school distinct for 27 years. During high school, he participated in football, basketball, and track and field, where he was All- state his senior year.. After graduation, he attended Augustana University where he competed in football. Eric taught and coached for one year in Sioux Falls, SD and then 3 years at Hastings High School where he taught Civics and coached varsity football, MS track, and 9th grade girls basketball. Eric then became a football grad assistant for three seasons at the University of Florida before working for the New York Jets. For the last four years, Eric has been a college scout for the Dallas Cowboys, where he currently works. Eric brings a unique perspective from coaching sports at the MS level all the way to being part of the NFL and has great insight into the importance of coaches and mentors in one’s life.