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Athletics

Athletics play an important part of student life at Ridgewater College by providing exciting events for students, fans and boosters. Most practices and competitions are held on the Willmar campus.

Men's Sports
   
Women's Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Golf
Soccer
Wrestling
   
Basketball
Golf
Softball
Volleyball

View the Ridgewater Sports Schedule

Ridgewater College competes in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) and Region 13.

The Warriors and Lady Warriors have won the MCAC All-Sports Award 8 of the last 10 years.

Academic Success
Ridgewater College prides itself on keeping athletes academically on-track. Coaches actively support their athletes and encourage them to succeed in the classroom as well as on the playing field.

Fan Support & Sports Coverage
Varsity sporting events draw fans from the surrounding area including parents, fans, and boosters.

Local media coverage includes: West Central Tribune, KSAX-TV, KWLM, Q102, KDJS, KARP, the student newspaper (Ridgewater Review), and other small town newspapers around the area.

Intramurals
A variety of intramural sports are also offered on the Willmar and Hutchinson Campus. League events differ by campus and may include: touch football, basketball, bowling, volleyball, softball, tennis and golf.

Sport Head Coach
Men's
Baseball

Men's Golf
Women's Golf
Joel Barta
(320) 222-5568

Men's
Basketball
Bob Knutson
(320) 222-5567

Men's
Football
Rob Baumgarn
(320) 222-5566

Men's
Soccer
Edel Fernandez
(320) 222-5986

Women's
Volleyball
Joe Sussenguth
(320) 222-5571

Women's
Softball
Todd Thorstad
(320) 222-5572

Men's
Wrestling
Tom Beyer
(320) 222-5569

Women's
Basketball
Carrie Ogdahl
(320) 222-5570

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