Raiders On The Record

Danny Millner- Rapid Fire Questions

Danny Millner is a senior at HHS and is a 2023 raider graduate. During his time at HHS, he has participated in football, soccer, hockey, and track and field. In football, he has played quarterback for a majority of his time and is a captain this year. Danny was able to play soccer his 10th grade year when Covid pushed football’s start time. In hockey, he has played at the JV and Varsity levels. Finally in track and field, he runs the 800 and 1600m races. Danny talks about how sports creates positive relationships, teaches life lessons, and is fun. He also has great advice for future athletes to believe in themselves, dream big dreams, and never give up.

Aaron Herber Rapid Fire Questions

Aaron Herber is a senior at HHS and is a 2023 Raider graduate. Throughout high school he has participated in numerous sports such as football from 9th-10th grade, Cross Country from 10th-12 grade, Alpine Ski from 7th-12th grade, and baseball from 9th-12th grade. Aaron has been All-conference in Alpine Skiing and a 4 time state qualifier. This year he hopes to qualify again and become all-state. Aaron has great insight into the positive roles coaches can play in an athlete's life. 

Tom Fritze- Rapid Fire Questions

Tom Fritze is a 2002 graduate of Eagan High School. He comes from a long line of coaches and educators and continued that trend by attending St. Thomas University, where he played football and majored in math education. Tom applied for a math position at Hastings HS in 2006 during the first day of the school year and was teaching in the classroom during the second day school. Tom has spent the last 17 years teaching and coaching at Hastings HS. He has recently transitioned into a different position as the Dean of Students and is entering his second year in that role. Tom is the Defensive Coordinator for the high school football team and works hard on instilling the values of integrity, work ethic, and a positive attitude on each of his athletes while infusing fun into everything they do. 

Zack Benning- Rapid Fire Questions

Zack Benning is a 2014 Raider graduate. During his time at Hastings High School, he competed in cross country, hockey, baseball, nordic skiing, and track and field. In cross country, Zach was on JV during his 8th grade year and varsity from 9th-12th grade. He was a 3 year captain, 3 time state qualifier, and took 5th at the state tournament during his senior year. In hockey, Zach play Jr. Gold during his freshman year and JV his 10th grade year. In nordic skiing, Zach was a state qualifier during his 11th and 12th grade year. Zach also participated in baseball during his 9th grade year. Finally, Zach participated in track and field from 10th-12th grade where he was a state qualifier in the 4x800, 1 mile, 2 mile, and 4x400 while also placing at the state tournament with a 5th in the 1 mile, 2nd in the 2 mile, and 7th in the 4x400. Finally Zach set school records in the 4x800, 1 mile, and 2 mile. After high school, Zach attended UW-Madison where he participated in cross country and track and field. Zach has a great interview where he discusses the important role sports can play in someone's life and guide the path that they are on.

Lauren Hubbart- Rapid Fire Questions 

Lauren Hubbart is a senior at Hastings High School and is a 2022 Raider graduate. During her time at Hastings, she has been a three sport athlete playing soccer, hockey, and golf. In soccer, she was a 2 year varsity letter winner, earning All-Section her senior year. In hockey, Lauren was a 3 year varsity letter winner and during her senior year, she was captain, All-Conference, MVP of the team, and scored the most goals. Finally in golf, Lauren was a 6 year varsity letter winner, 3 time team captain, All-Conference honorable mention her junior year, and All-Section her senior year, and qualified for the state tournament during her senior year. Lauren plans to attend Gustavus University and major in nursing.