Dassel-Cokato Charger Nation Podcast

DC Charger Football 2025 Review: Holy Family Battle, Prep Bowl Picks & Youth Pipeline

On this episode of the Charger Nation Podcast, host Jason Kasanezky sits down with assistant coach Isaac Nelson and youth coach Ryan Chatterton to recap the 2025 Dassel-Cokato Chargers football season and look ahead to the future of DC football at Bulldog Studios in Facility Enhancement, Inc. Cokato, MN.   The guys break down the heartbreaking section loss to Holy Family, talk through key moments of the game, and highlight standout performances on both sides of the ball – from the versatility of the senior class and a deep running back room averaging over four yards per carry, to a young offensive line finding its groove and a defense that kept attacking. They also dig into the impact of weight-room culture, multi-sport athletes, and how early varsity reps have shaped this senior group. Then they zoom out to the rest of Minnesota high school football: recapping Holy Family vs. Jordan, the Minneapolis North matchup, a wild day at U.S. Bank Stadium with DGF, Waseca, Annandale, and more – plus full Prep Bowl predictions from 9-Man through 6A, including Morehead vs. Edina and Jackson County Central’s title push. Finally, Ryan shares what he’s seeing in the eighth-grade and middle school pipeline, why 7-on-7 and offseason work matter, and how the next wave of Chargers is already grinding in the weight room, wrestling room, and gym. If you’re a DC Chargers fan, parent, player, or just love Minnesota high school football, this episode is packed with insight on culture, player development, and what’s coming next in Dassel-Cokato. Cover Photo Credit: Brad Salmen Dassel-Cokato Enterprise

Dassel-Cokato Boys Basketball Preview w/ Captain Judsen Whittaker

The 2025–26 Dassel-Cokato Chargers boys basketball team enters the new season with renewed energy, strong team culture, and a rising senior core led by captain Judsen Whittaker. Known for his relentless work ethic, defensive versatility, and leadership both on and off the court, Whittaker is poised to play a major role in the Chargers’ push up the Wright County Conference standings. After gaining valuable varsity experience and finishing last season with strong momentum, Judsen returns as the emotional and strategic anchor of a roster filled with hard-working juniors, emerging talent, and a more physical lineup than years past. From offseason captain’s practices to developing younger players like Alec Anderson and Kaleb Kramer, Whittaker is helping shape a gritty, high-effort identity for DC basketball. Fans can expect a faster pace, tighter defense, improved rebounding, and a deeper, more competitive rotation. With key conference matchups against GSL, Annandale, Litchfield, Hutchinson, and Howard Lake, the Chargers are aiming to turn close losses into signature wins and make a serious statement this winter. This season preview highlights Judsen’s journey, the team’s goals, projected standouts, rivalries, and what Charger Nation can expect from a program focused on culture, accountability, and playing with high energy every night.

Girls Volleyball 2025 Season Recap - Seniors Addi Anderson & Kali Berggren

In this special Charger Nation episode, Jason sits down with two senior All-Stars from the Dassel-Cokato volleyball team — Addi Anderson and Kali Berggren — to recap an incredible 21–8 season and highlight the leadership, work ethic, and grit that powered the Chargers in 2025. Addi, the new school record-holder with 1,343 career assists, joins the 1000 Stat Club and shares what it takes to run an offense with precision and toughness. Kali, the Defensive Player of the Year with 1,077 career digs, gives fans an inside look at the mentality required to keep impossible plays alive and anchor a back row. Together, they talk team chemistry, favorite moments from the season, senior leadership, Academic All-State honors, and what they hope to leave behind for the next generation of DC volleyball players. If you love Charger sports, strong culture, and hearing from athletes who play with heart — this episode is a must-listen.

Youth Football & Dassel-Cokato High School Playoffs w/ Nelson & Chatterton

Host Jason Kasanezky of Charger Nation sits down with Assistant Coach Isaac Nelson and Dassel-Cokato Youth Coach Ryan Chatterton for a deep dive into the future of Dassel-Cokato football. The conversation highlights how DC’s strong youth programs continue to build a deep and talented pipeline for the high school program. Coach Nelson recaps the Chargers’ Round 1 playoff win over Glencoe-Silver Lake, shares key takeaways from that matchup, and looks ahead to the upcoming battle with Holy Family. Meanwhile, Coach Chatterton offers insights from his college football career along with what he sees on the youth side — giving fans a look at the next generation of Chargers coming through the ranks. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at the people and passion driving Dassel-Cokato football forward!

Dassel-Cokato Charger Football: Weeks 1-7 Recap & Playoff Picture | with Coach Isaac Nelson

Welcome to Charger Nation! In this episode we sit down with Isaac Nelson the Assistant Coach of the Dassel-Cokato Charger Football Team. Isaac and Jason take a deep dive into weeks 1-7 but also then look ahead to the playoffs and explain the playoff determinations. They cap off their conversations discussing the red-hot Dassel-Cokato Volleyball team and Issac breaks some exciting news. Minnesota Section 2AAA Standings Link: https://www.minnesota-scores.net/boys-sports/football/section-standings/2025-2026/138 [https://www.minnesota-scores.net/boys-sports/football/section-standings/2025-2026/138] Powered by: Bulldog Studios (Facility Enhancement Inc.) https://www.facilityenhancement.com/ [https://www.facilityenhancement.com/]   Game results * August 28: @ Rockford - Win, 28-7 * September 5: vs. Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted (HLWW) - Loss, 14-28 * September 12: @ Jordan - Win, 38-20 * September 19: vs. New London-Spicer - Loss, 14-20 * September 26: @ Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta (MACA) - Win, 42-28 * October 3: vs. Montevideo - Win, 58-0 * October 10: vs. Holy Family Catholic - Win, 42-35 * October 15: @ Litchfield  * October 21: Potential Round 1 Playoff Game (Seeds 2-7) * October 25: Potential Playoff Game or Round 2   Players 1 Hunter Sejdel LB 12 2 Chase Luthens DB 12 3 Zachary Aho DB 12 4 Brody Berggren QB 10 5 Ryan Asplin QB 11 6 Michael Khondoker DL 12 7 Damien Kasanezky DL 12 8 Sullivan Decker DB 11 9 Alec Khondoker DL 11 10 Jackson Aho RB 11 11 Keeran Niska LB 12 12 Deon Oshin DB 10 14 Preston Kotila DL 11 15 Kaleb Kraemer DB 11 16 Zachary Sullivan DB 12 17 Michael Douglas DB 11 18 Brandon Mackedanz DB 11 19 Parker Haataja LB 12 20 Eduardo Flores RB 10 21 Roger Kihega RB 11 22 Orrin Goldsberry DB 12 23 Noah Popelka RB 10 24 Alec Anderson DB 10 25 Breck Pettit DL 10 26 Jackson Nyquist RB 10 27 Sullivan Scherping LB 12 28 Owen Pokornowski DL 12 29 Isaac Salmen RB 12 30 Stuart Borg DB 10 32 Thomas Aho DB 11 33 David Sesnit TE 12 35 Caiden Franklin LB 12 36 Joe Ogaard DB 10 37 Grady Bekkala LB 10 38 Ettore Colavito DB 11 39 Zacarias Pennala DB 11 41 Elijah Torola DL 11 42 Bryce Aho DL 10 44 Burleigh Hale DL 11 45 Cam Enerson TE 10 46 Anthony Alvarez Villafuerte DB 10 47 Joaquin Martinez-Alvarez DL 11 48 Manny Hernandez RB 10 49 Gabriel Dukowitz DB 10 50 Cameron Ring OL 12 51 Gabriel Dunbar-McGuyer OL 12 52 Kai Forsman OL 11 53 Jayden Winkelman DL 11 54 Knox Lundeen OL 10 56 Liam Salami OL 10 57 Micah Mendoza OL 10 58 Bryson Salmela OL 11 59 Johnny Berggren OL 12 60 Eli Duering OL 10 61 Noah Caballero OL 12 62 Oscar Halonen OL 11 64 Austin Nordberg OL 11 65 Mason Corbin OL 9 66 Noah Turpin LB 12 70 Calvin Spurzem OL 10 72 Aiden Bliss DL 10 73 Mason Linder OL 12 74 Gus Moe OL 10 76 Jackson Jorgensen DL 11 77 Livia Fouquette OL 11 78 Aiden Bourque DL 10 82 Calvin Rannow TE 11 84 Lincoln Scherping TE 11 88 Vincent Tupa TE 12   Coaches * Head Coach: Ryan Weinandt * Assistant Coaches: Isaac Nelson, Patrick Schutte, Doug Asquith, Mick Yanke, Matt Wente, Kyle Dahlin, Brock Weeko, Todd Goudy