Raiders On The Record

Erica McKenzie is a 2004 Raider graduate. During her time at HHS she was a two sport athlete, competing in hockey and golf. In hockey, she was a five time letter winner racking up All-State honors and was voted Ms. Hockey during her senior year. In golf, Erica was a six time letter winner, six time state qualifier, and state champion during her senior year. After college, she attended the University of MInnesota where she won the NCAA championship during her freshman year. After college, Erica was on the US National Team until she tore her MCL. Erica currently works for the Minnesota Wild in the ticketing sales and service department. Erica gives a great interview where she goes into great length about high school athletics and the role that playing and representing Hastings had in her life.

Erica McKenzie-Rapid Fire Questions

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Payton Burow is a senior at HHS and will be a 2023 Raider graduate. During his time at HHS, he has participated in football and track and field. In football, he is a three year letter winner, playing at the running back position. During his senior year, he racked up an All-District and Special Teams player of the year awards. In Track and Field, he is a three year varsity letter winner, taking 1st in the conference in the 4x100 during his sophomore year and winning the 4x100 and 4x200 during his junior year. Payton plans to attend Valley City State University next season where he will play football as well. Payton gives a tremendous interview where he ends with great advice for parents, coaches, and student-athletes. 

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Alex Hendrickson is a junior at HHS and will be a 2024 raider graduate. During his time at HHS, he has played hockey and baseball and earned his varsity letter last season in baseball. On the baseball team, he plays 2nd base, shortstop, and pitches. Alex talks about how he lives his favorite saying of “Dreams don’t work unless you do.” Alex gives a great interview where he talks a lot about being a role model for younger athletes. Even though he is only a junior, Alex committed to the University of St. Thomas where he will play baseball.

Alex Hendrickson Rapid Fire Questions

Michael Johnson is a senior at HHS and is a 2023 Raider graduate. During his time at HHS, he has participated in Tennis. Michael lost his 9th grade year due to Covid and since then, has earned three varsity letters while playing doubles, 2nd singles, and now 1st singles. During his senior year, Michael has been a member of the Leadership Council which he attributes a large amount of his success ability in leading younger athletes. Michael gives a great interview about what it means to be a high school athlete and especially how special it is in Hastings. Michael plans to attend St Marys in Winona where he will play tennis.

Michael Johnson Rapid Fire Questions