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đđ Senior Showcase | Anna Miller â27
One last season. One more shot at making memories!
As Anna begins her final season of Edgewood basketball with today's first practice, she reflects on state championship memories, tough losses, leadership and the teammates who made the journey special.
â€ïžđ More than basketball. A Crusader story.
@Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad @lora_stavlor @EdgewoodGVB
College calculus đ§ź. A 10,000-yard swim đââïž. The confidence to try both.
In our Senior Showcase, Sergio Cabada shares how Edgewood teachers đšâđ« and teammates helped him discover he could do more than he imaginedâand why freshmen should take that first step. @EdgewoodHSMad
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College calculus đ§ź. A 10,000-yard swim đââïž. The confidence to try both.
In our Senior Showcase, Sergio Cabada shares how Edgewood teachers đšâđ« and teammates helped him discover he could do more than he imaginedâand why freshmen should take that first step. @EdgewoodHSMad
He came for biology. He found a love for the stage. đ§Źđ
Meet Liam Bradley, whose Edgewood experience has been about exploring both passionsâand finding confidence and community along the way.
â¶ïž Watch his full Senior Stories interview. @EdgewoodHSMad
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An All-in Crusader. Cash Soma was a force on both sides of the ballâand Edgewood had a hard time getting No. 7 off the field. The senior WR/DB caught 27 passes for 427 yards and 7 TDs, added 4 punt returns for 28 yards, and made 51 tackles (32 solo) with 3 tackles for loss and 4 interceptions. Intense competitor. Vocal leader. đđ„ @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad @CoachNorris20 @coachlavoy @CoachKimmes @DrPancake @ItsChip904
Rylan Port brought the big-play juice for Edgewood: 30 catches for 628 yards (20.9 avg) and 3 TDs, plus 4 carries for 41 yards (10.2 avg) and a TD. Longs: 80 receiving, 20 rushing. đ Rylan contributed on special teams and defense, too: 5 kick returns for 147 yards (29.4 avg, long 34); 3 punt returns for 51 (17.0 avg); 53 tackles (30 solo), 4 TFL, 0 sacksâand a 2-point conversion. Complete player! @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad @CoachNorris20 @coachlavoy @CoachKimmes @DrPancake @ItsChip904
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Rylan Port brought the big-play juice for Edgewood: 30 catches for 628 yards (20.9 avg) and 3 TDs, plus 4 carries for 41 yards (10.2 avg) and a TD. Longs: 80 receiving, 20 rushing. đ Rylan contributed on special teams and defense, too: 5 kick returns for 147 yards (29.4 avg, long 34); 3 punt returns for 51 (17.0 avg); 53 tackles (30 solo), 4 TFL, 0 sacksâand a 2-point conversion. Complete player! @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad @CoachNorris20 @coachlavoy @CoachKimmes @DrPancake @ItsChip904
A big-play threat every time he touched the ball, senior WR/DB Ben Morey hauled in 32 passes for 704 yardsâan eye-popping 22 yards per catchâand 10 TDs. He also returned five kickoffs for 114 yards, helping power Edgewood to an 8â3 record and Level 2 of the playoffs. Great work, Ben! đ @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad @CoachNorris20 @CoachKimmes @DrPancake
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A big-play threat every time he touched the ball, senior WR/DB Ben Morey hauled in 32 passes for 704 yardsâan eye-popping 22 yards per catchâand 10 TDs. He also returned five kickoffs for 114 yards, helping power Edgewood to an 8â3 record and Level 2 of the playoffs. Great work, Ben! đ @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad @CoachNorris20 @CoachKimmes @DrPancake
Mission accomplished. Battling back from last yearâs injury, senior RB Hunter Milota spent the season toting the rockâand piling up 1,490 yards, 21 TDs, 7.7 yards per carry and a 77-yard burst, without a single fumble. Hunter powered Edgewood to an 8â3 record and Level 2 of the playoffs. đ @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad @CoachNorris20 @CoachKimmes @DrPancake
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Mission accomplished. Battling back from last yearâs injury, senior RB Hunter Milota spent the season toting the rockâand piling up 1,490 yards, 21 TDs, 7.7 yards per carry and a 77-yard burst, without a single fumble. Hunter powered Edgewood to an 8â3 record and Level 2 of the playoffs. đ @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad @CoachNorris20 @CoachKimmes @DrPancake
Thanks to a season remember for senior QB Jack Lovell, who led Edgewood with 1,977 passing yards and 24 TDs. The Crusaders finished 8â3, won their playoff opener 58â0 and advanced to Level 2. Thank you, Jack, for a terrific season! đ @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad @CoachNorris20 @CoachKimmes @DrPancake
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Thanks to a season remember for senior QB Jack Lovell, who led Edgewood with 1,977 passing yards and 24 TDs. The Crusaders finished 8â3, won their playoff opener 58â0 and advanced to Level 2. Thank you, Jack, for a terrific season! đ @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad @CoachNorris20 @CoachKimmes @DrPancake
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âœïž On to the Regional Final!
The 11-2-3 Edgewood Crusaders rolled to an 8-0 shutout of Prairie du Chien Thursday, advancing to Saturdayâs WIAA Division 3 Regional Final.
The No. 1-seeded Crusaders will face No. 8 Madison Country Day/Abundant Life/St. Ambrose Academy, which advanced with a 3-0 win over Wisconsin Dells.
One win away from the sectionals. Go Crusaders! đ @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad
See the action here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjD8ub4
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He came for biology. He found a love for the stage. đ§Źđ
Meet Liam Bradley, whose Edgewood experience has been about exploring both passionsâand finding confidence and community along the way.
â¶ïž Watch his full Senior Stories interview. @EdgewoodHSMad
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đ A memorable Friday night at historic Breese Stevens Field.
đž Photos from the game: flic.kr/s/aHBqjD815v
Edgewood celebrated 100 years of Crusader football and Senior Night with a convincing 56â21 win over Stoughton.
â Jack Lovell: 199 yards, 3 TDs passing
â Hunter Milota: 130 yards, 2 TDs rushing
â Cash Soma: 88 yards, 1 TD receiving
â Chris Lee: 9 tackles
A great night celebrating Edgewoodâs past, its seniors, and another Crusader victory. @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad @CoachNorris20 @CoachKimmes @DrPancake @ItsChip904
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Here is the playbook from Thursday night's 5 set win over Middleton, it was Senior Night win for the Crusaders! Catch the action on my Flickr account here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjD7W8U
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On Senior Night, Edgewood Girl's Volleyball posted a 5 set win over Middleton. Here, Dani Richter shares her thoughts on her Senior Year, Senior Leadership and her Senior Sisters. @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad
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On Senior Night, Edgewood Girl's Volleyball posted a 5 set win over Middleton. Here, Dani Richter shares her thoughts on her Senior Year, Senior Leadership and her Senior Sisters. @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad
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My 100 anniversary Crusader merch has shipped, get yours before itâs all gone! @CoachNorris20 @Crusaders_FB @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSmad @FB_Crusader
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Meet Meredith Rosemurgy â27.
From her years at Edgewood to representing Wisconsin as Miss Wisconsin Teen, Meredith shares how sheâs grown, what the Edgewood community has meant to her, and the advice sheâd give the next generation of Crusaders.
đ„ Senior Stories | Meredith Rosemurgy @EdgewoodHSMad
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A birthday touchdown is a pretty good way to celebrate. đđ
After Edgewoodâs 46â14 win over Monroe, I sat down with Tyler Klipstine to talk about his 14-yard touchdown catch, how heâs grown as a Crusader, and what the 5â1 team needs to sharpen with three regular season games left. @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad
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After a 3/0 Thursday night sweep of rival McFarland, Caroline Onderak shares her thoughts on the match, the underclassmen, her journey, work yet to do and what Coach Johnson does to support her and the team! @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad
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On Senior Night, Crusader Tennis, who are 12 and 3 in the conference, scored a 7/0 sweep! See the action here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjD5FaL
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Edgewood senior Claire Bircher has grown from a young player into the Crusadersâ No. 1 doubles competitor and a team co-captain.
Claire discusses doubles chemistry, supporting her teammates, her development as a player and leader, and what the Edgewood community has meant to her. đŸ @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad
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Football is the ultimate team game. In Part 2, Hunter Milota explains where the Crusaders still need to improve, recognizes the teammates helping make the offense successful and shares the life lessons he's learned from Coach Jesse Norris. @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad
Part 1. After carrying 29 times for 129 yards Friday night, senior Hunter Milota talks about handling a demanding workload, earning his coachesâ trust, returning from injury, evolving since his first year and the chemistry among Edgewoodâs seniors. @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad @CoachNorris20
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Part 1. After carrying 29 times for 129 yards Friday night, senior Hunter Milota talks about handling a demanding workload, earning his coachesâ trust, returning from injury, evolving since his first year and the chemistry among Edgewoodâs seniors. @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad @CoachNorris20
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đđđđ See the action from Tuesday's Edgewood Volleyball's 3/0 sweep over Stoughton here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjD5d8 The girls were on fire!
Then catch Sofie's thoughts on the season and the team. @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad
Against Stoughton, a 3/0 sweep for Edgewood, Sofie Figaro recorded 11 kills and 0 errors on 16 attempts, a .688 hitting percentage, 1 ace and 6 total blocks. Hear her thoughts on the new season and the team. @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad
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The Crusaders scored a 329 on Odana to win the All City meet by 63 strokes over 2nd place Madison West and by 94 strokes over 3rd place Madison Memorial. The Crusaders were led by Mya Bindl who shot a 73, a 7 stroke PR. See more action here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjD554j
Mya Bindl carded a 73 on Monday to lead Edgewood to the title at the All City Meet. With her teammates, the Crusaders scored a 63 stroke win. Hear her thoughts on the meet and the season here. @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad
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Against Stoughton, a 3/0 sweep for Edgewood, Sofie Figaro recorded 11 kills and 0 errors on 16 attempts, a .688 hitting percentage, 1 ace and 6 total blocks. Hear her thoughts on the new season and the team. @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad
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Mya Bindl carded a 73 on Monday to lead Edgewood to the title at the All City Meet. With her teammates, the Crusaders scored a 63 stroke win. Hear her thoughts on the meet and the season here. @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad
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It was time to dedicate the Field to Coach Martinelli, the boys took the opportunity to give him, and themselves, another win with a 1/nil decision over Sugar River. @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad See more of the action here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjD527A
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Crusader Dance had some help on Friday Night, they just wanted to dance! @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad
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Crusader Students Brought Heat during a Friday night 28/7 Crusader Win over rival McFarland on the Avenue @ historic Breese Stevens Field. @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad @CoachNorris20
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2026-2027 Crusader coaches, all incredibly gifted individuals guiding athletes to success in sport and life. Building on the heritage of 83 State Championships! đ
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@Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad #RollWood #WIAA @lora_stavlor @CoachNorris20
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Welcome to Crusader Football 2026: This is how we play! @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad #WIAA @CoachNorris20
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31 years of teaching, service and welcoming others into the Edgewood family.
Congratulations to John Hylkema on more than three decades of service to Edgewood!
Since arriving in 1995, John has been a constant presence in the classroom, teaching Calculus and generations of Edgewood students while also taking on important responsibilities behind the scenes.
His commitment extends beyond school walls. John and his family have opened their home to numerous Edgewood international students, making them part of their own family and our community.
Thank you, John, for 31 years of sharing your knowledge, generosity and dedication with Edgewood and its students! @EdgewoodHSMad #EdgewoodExtra #EHSCommunity
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âEdgewood is my home, and I canât see myself being anywhere else.â
Congratulations to Rich Newton â92 on 25 years of service to his alma mater!
As a teacher and coach, Rich has influenced generations of Edgewood students and athletesâincluding 25 years as head baseball coach, leading the Crusaders to three state championships in 2004, 2009 and 2024.
Heâs also spent more than two decades coaching both basketball and football, carrying forward the lessons he learned from the Edgewood coaches who once inspired him.
From student-athlete to teacher, championship coach and Edgewood parent, Rich has truly made Edgewood his home.
Congratulations, Rich, on 25 remarkable years! @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad #WIAA
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32 years of teaching, faith and service.
Congratulations to Joan Rundhaug-Witz on an extraordinary 32 years at Edgewood!
Joanâs impact has reached far beyond the Religious Studies classroom. Through Campus Ministry, Edgewood in the Community, service retreats, Habitat for Humanity, food and toy drives, liturgies and prayer services, she has helped generations of students put their faith into action.
For 32 years, Joan has given her time, talent and heart to Edgewood and its students.
Thank you, Joan, for an incredible legacy of service! @EdgewoodHSMad #EdgewoodExtra #EHSCommunity
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Every school has a history. It takes people who care deeply about that history to preserve it.
Congratulations to Michael J. Mentzer â67, Tom Martinelli â67, Sr. Mary Paynter, OP â48, and Lori Walther Venturella â98, the newest members of the Edgewood Fine Arts Hall of Fame.
Through books, journalism, historical research and storytelling, each has helped record and preserve an important part of the Edgewood storyâfrom its football tradition and buildings to the history of the school itself.
Their work ensures that the people, places and experiences that shaped Edgewood will be remembered by generations still to come.
Congratulations to four remarkable storytellers and historians! @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad
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A week 2 interview with Crusader HC Jesse Norris. A lot of footballđ to play. Coach Jesse Norris reflects on Edgewoodâs opener, what he likes about this yearâs Crusaders, where they need to improve, lessons learnedâand what he hopes will define this team by seasonâs end. @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad #RollWood
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Four sports. 10 varsity letters. One extraordinary Edgewood career.
Congratulations to Mackenzie Reese Swenson â11, inducted into the Edgewood Athletic Hall of Fame!
A standout in volleyball, basketball, soccer and softball, Mackenzie was named the 2011 Wisconsin State Journal All-Area Athlete of the Year.
Her remarkable career included state runner-up volleyball, first-team all-state basketball honors and two soccer state championshipsâincluding scoring the game-winning goal with one second remaining in overtime to give Edgewood its first soccer state title.
She continued her success playing Division II basketball at South Carolina-Aiken, scoring more than 1,000 career points.
One of the most complete athletes in Edgewood history. Congratulations, Mackenzie! @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad #WIAA
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A legendary coach. A lasting legacy.
Congratulations to Al Minnaert, inducted into the Edgewood Athletic Hall of Fame!
Across 26 seasons leading Edgewood football, Al coached 270 games, earned 155 victoriesâthe most by a high school football coach in Madison historyâand guided the Crusaders to 21 playoff appearances and three conference championships.
But Alâs greatest legacy may be the people he influenced. More than 25 former players returned to coach alongside him, while others went on to coach at the collegiate level.
For Al, Edgewood football was also familyâwith Sylvia in the stands and Alex, Mario and Sophia all part of the program.
26 seasons. 155 wins. Countless lives influenced.
Congratulations, Coach Minnaert! @Crusaders_ATH
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Congratulations to Ted and Sande Richards, recipients of Edgewoodâs Alumni Appreciation Award.
For more than 60 years, Ted and Sande have made Edgewood part of their familyâs storyâthrough their children, now their granddaughter, and decades of service, generosity and friendship.
From volunteering their time to establishing scholarships that help other families experience an Edgewood education, their commitment has touched generations of Eddies.
Edgewood is a special place because of people like Ted and Sande. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! @EdgewoodHSMad
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Congratulations to Callie Zwettler Meiller â01, recipient of Edgewoodâs Mazzuchelli Award for Service to Christian Education.
As Principal of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School, Callie has devoted her career to educating young people, strengthening Catholic education and expanding opportunities for students.
From IHMâs â10,000 Acts of Kindnessâ to expanding access for students with special needsâand now continuing her own development through Notre Dameâs LEAD ProgramâCallie exemplifies faith, leadership and service in action.
Congratulations, Callie, on this well-deserved honor! @EdgewoodHSMad
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Congratulations to Maggie Felker â69, recipient of Edgewoodâs Dominican Award for Service to Humanity.
Inspired by a lifelong connection to Latin Americaâand following the heartbreaking loss of her son DavidâMaggie and her husband Mike turned grief into purpose, founding Davidâs Educational Opportunity Fund in 2012.
Fourteen years later, their work has helped more than 40 young Ecuadorians pursue higher education and build brighter futures.
A remarkable example of compassion, service and the enduring impact of an Edgewood education. Congratulations, Maggie! @EdgewoodHSMad
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From a calculator that could do square roots to todayâs AI, technology keeps reshaping whatâs possible.
In our final episode, Bob Shannon shares his hope that materials science will spark studentsâ curiosity, creativity and ingenuity. @EdgewoodHSMad
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âLearn by doing.â
In Episode 4, Bob Shannon describes the hands-on heart of materials science: experimenting, designing and building to prepare students for collegeâand for life beyond the classroom. @EdgewoodHSMad
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Science helps us understand matter. Engineering lets us shape it.
In Episode 3, Bob Shannon explains how testing, revising and trying again connect the twoâand open the door to innovation, creativity and better design. @EdgewoodHSMad
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What is materials science?
In Episode 2, Bob Shannon explores how students move from understanding matterâfrom metals to crystal structuresâto imagining, improving and creating materials that can make life better. @EdgewoodHSMad
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New interview series: Bob Shannon on bringing materials science to Edgewood.
In Episode 1, Bob explains how a summer learning experience inspired a new applied science and engineering courseâone connecting chemistry, physics and more.
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Episode 10: In this series finale, 2015 graduate Landry Ndahayo shares his advice for students considering becoming part of the Edgewood family. @Crusaders_ATH
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Episode 9: Cory shares what he knows to be the most entertaining part of an Alumni Reunion game. If youâve been to an Alumni Reunion game you know this, confidence knows no bounds, neither do the good times! @Crusaders_ATH
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Episode 8: Edgewood gave Landry Ndahayo opportunities well beyond the soccer field. đ¶âœ
Landry reflects on his experience in choirâand how exploring different interests at Edgewood helped him grow into the person he is today. @Crusaders_ATH
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Episode 7: After returning to Edgewood as a coach and faculty member, Cory McCullough has seen todayâs student-athletes up close. Hear what impresses him most about the next generation of Crusaders. @Crusaders_Ath
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Episode 6: Landry shares his favorite soccer memory, something every coach loves to hear! @Crusaders_Ath
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Some of the most valuable lessons learned at Edgewood never appear on a scoreboard. Faculty member, alumnus, and former coach Cory McCullough shares what has stayed with him long after graduation. @Crusaders_Ath
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Episode 4: Edgewood is about more than academics and athleticsâitâs about preparing students for life. 2015 graduate Landry Ndahayo reflects on how his Edgewood experience continues to influence him years after graduation. @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad #WIAA
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Episode 3: Cory McCullough on the memories that still feel immediate. Hot summer captainâs practices. Running the hill at Elver. Terrifying tryouts. The thrill of reaching varsity as a freshman. It was an early lesson in the programâs expectationsâand its community. @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad #WIAA
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Episode 2: Landry Ndahayo on âthe soccer guys.â
Soccer shaped Landryâs core high school friendships. The relationships grew far beyond the game, but the program built their foundationâand the âsoccer tableâ still holds a special place in his memory.
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What stays with you after the final whistle?
At the 2026 Crusader Soccer Alumni Reunion, I sat down with Cory McCullough and Landry Ndahayo to talk about competition, community, lasting friendships and the future of the program.
A new interview series starts now. âœ
Episode 1: Cory McCullough on finding community through soccer.
For Cory and his brothers, the program became an outlet beyond the classroomâa place to be creative, push themselves and lead. Those bonds carried him from fifth grade through Edgewood and on to college.
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This is not about buildings. It's about creating places where students can learn, lead, compete, and grow for generations to come. In our final episode, Edgewood President Kevin Rea shares why these projects matterânot just for athletics, but for the future of Edgewood High School.
đ„ Edgewood Athletics Capital Projects | Episode 8: Why It Matters @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad #WIAA
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A legacy isn't built with bricks or turf. It's built through the lives of the students who learn, compete, and grow within those spaces.
Coach Jesse Norris reflects on what he hopes future Crusaders will remember about this investment in their Edgewood experience. @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad #WIAA
đ„ Edgewood Athletics Capital Projects | Episode 7: Building a Legacy
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Every generation leaves something behind for the next.
Edgewood President Kevin Rea shares why these projects are about more than today's studentsâthey're an investment in future Crusaders and a continuation of the stewardship that has shaped Edgewood for generations.
đ„ Edgewood Athletics Capital Projects | Episode 6: Stewardship & Commitment
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One more time with Erik Johnson! What would Erik tell the next generation of Crusaders?
His advice goes far beyond hockey.
đ„ As we conclude this alumni series, hear Erikâs message to every future Edgewood student-athlete. @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad #WIAA
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For Erik Johnson, Edgewood has never been just about one player.
Itâs about family, generations, and leaving something better for those who follow.
đ„ Hear how one familyâs connection helped shape todayâs Edgewood Hockey program. @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad #WIAA
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đ„ Edgewood Athletics Capital Projects | Episode 5: Safety & Performance
Every practice. Every game. Every season.
After more than a decade of constant use, Edgewoodâs field turf has reached the point where replacement is essential. Coach Jesse Norris explains how a modern playing surface will enhance athlete safety while providing the best possible experience for every Crusader.
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The greatest lesson Adam Burish took from Edgewood wasnât about hockey.
It was about giving back.
đ„ Hear why serving the next generation of Crusaders matters so much to him. @Crusaders_ATH @EdgewoodHSMad #WIAA
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