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Mark

@mcolson23

Retired Sales Guy. Proud husband to Katie and Dad to Andrew and Ashton

 Minnesota, USA
Joined September 2016
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The Minnesota Comets would like to recognize the following 36 players playing at the next level! Also a handful of guys playing at the Junior College level! Congratulations guys and best of luck this year! #C4L
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⭐️ Save the Date ⭐️ Former Albany basketball standout Ashton Olson @Ashton_Olson26 will be returning to the area as Saint Mary's University takes on Saint John's University! 📅 Saturday, February 6, 2027 ⏰ 1:00p 📍 Saint John's University 🎟️ tickets.csbsju.edu/event/sju… Let's pack the stands and show them what Purple Pride is all about! 👏 🐺 #OnceAHuskyAlwaysAHusky 💜 #PurplePride
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Once a Husky, ALWAYS a Husky! 🐺 🏀 🏈 ⚾️ 🔥 We couldn’t be more excited to watch our basketball alumni take over the collegiate fields/courts this year! 💯💪 #PurplePride @Tysen_Gerads @Andrew_olson11 @hunter__hamann @benhylla @ElliottBurnett5 @meyerethan23 @Samhondl @EzekialAustin00 @Ashton_Olson26 @Braeden_Justin
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THANK YOU to everyone that attended this past Saturday's 9th annual Albany 3-on-3 tournament! 🏀 It was a great day of youth basketball. Thanks to all the players, parents, spectators, referees, and volunteers who made this event a huge success. We'll see you next year! 🤝
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𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧 ‼️ We’ve got your schedule all laid out for you. Don’t miss a basket, catch @SMUMN_Hoops all season! #PROTECTTHENEST | #d3hoops
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JV crew battled and got better today @BreakdownUSA Delano! With special guest coach, future @SMUMN_Hoops player @Ashton_Olson26 👏
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Meet this year's @StCloudLive Super 6 boys basketball team, which features players from Holdingford, @gosartellsabres @SartellHoops, @TechTigerBB, @MNApolloHoops, @AlbanyBoysBball @AHSHuskies and @BoysHoopsCHS. stcloudlive.com/sports/prep/…
Meet the 2025-26 St. Cloud LIVE Super Six boys basketball team

Meet the 2025-26 St. Cloud LIVE Super Six boys basketball team

Squad includes standout players from Albany, Sartell, St. Cloud Apollo, St. Cloud Cathedral, St. Cloud Tech and Holdingford.

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Congratulations to @Ashton_Olson26 for being named to the @PrepHoops Class AA All-State Team 👏#PurplePride Ashton will be continuing his basketball career at @SMUMN_Hoops ⭐️
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"The Class AA All State Team" We give you our All State team from Class AA basketball highlighted by the state champion Minnehaha Redhawks! @NorthstarHoops prephoops.com/2026/04/the-cl…
The Class AA All State Team - Prep Hoops

The Class AA All State Team - Prep Hoops

Minnesota boys basketball coverage featuring Jack Burke (Rosemount), Marcus Marshall, Dawson Hofer (Holdingford) and 25 more players. Prep Hoops, Apr 9, 2026.

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Congrats to @Ashton_Olson26 for being named the @PrepHoops Section 6AA Player of the Year! ⭐️
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"Section by Section: The Section Players of the Year" We give you the section players of the year in every section in the state of Minnesota. Deserving talent in all corners of the state. @NorthstarHoops prephoops.com/2026/03/sectio…
Section by Section: The Players of the Year - Prep Hoops

Section by Section: The Players of the Year - Prep Hoops

Minnesota boys basketball section players of the year, led by Class AAAA Player of the Year Christian Wiggins of Wayzata.

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Congratulations to the 2026 @TruStoneFCU Class AA Boys Basketball All-Tournament Team!
Roman Voss, Jackson County Central Ashton Olson, Albany Gus McKenna, Pequot Lakes Samuel Afagwu, Pequot Lakes Luke Roschen, Goodhue Alex Loos, Goodhue Owen Roschen, Goodhue Ayden Green, Minnehaha Academy Kellen Troup, Minnehaha Academy Carter Cupito, Minnehaha Academy

ALT Roman Voss, Jackson County Central Ashton Olson, Albany Gus McKenna, Pequot Lakes Samuel Afagwu, Pequot Lakes Luke Roschen, Goodhue Alex Loos, Goodhue Owen Roschen, Goodhue Ayden Green, Minnehaha Academy Kellen Troup, Minnehaha Academy Carter Cupito, Minnehaha Academy

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Class AA All Tournament Team Roman Voss of JCC Samuel Afagwu of Pequot Lakes Gus McKenna of Pequot Lakes Ashton Olson of Albany Luke Roschen of Goodhue Alex Loos of Goodhue Owen Roschen of Goodhue Ayden Green of Minnehaha Academy Kellen Troup of Minnehaha Carter Cupito of Minnehaha
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Class of 2026 THANK YOU SENIORS!
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Congratulations @Ashton_Olson26!
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Congratulations to the 2026 @TruStoneFCU Class AA Boys Basketball All-Tournament Team!
Roman Voss, Jackson County Central Ashton Olson, Albany Gus McKenna, Pequot Lakes Samuel Afagwu, Pequot Lakes Luke Roschen, Goodhue Alex Loos, Goodhue Owen Roschen, Goodhue Ayden Green, Minnehaha Academy Kellen Troup, Minnehaha Academy Carter Cupito, Minnehaha Academy

ALT Roman Voss, Jackson County Central Ashton Olson, Albany Gus McKenna, Pequot Lakes Samuel Afagwu, Pequot Lakes Luke Roschen, Goodhue Alex Loos, Goodhue Owen Roschen, Goodhue Ayden Green, Minnehaha Academy Kellen Troup, Minnehaha Academy Carter Cupito, Minnehaha Academy

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2026 Class AA Fourth Place Hold your heads high boys, it was an amazing, memorable season! #PurplePride
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GAMEDAY 🐺🏀 Albany Huskies (25-7) vs. Pequot Lakes Patriots (29-2) 🕑 2:00p 📍 Concordia-St. Paul Gangelhoff Center ⭐️ Class AA Third Place 🎟️ gofan.co/event/5712969?schoo… 📺 nspn.tv/MSHSL/GameStream/308… 📻 mykasm.com/
Class AAAA, AAA, AA, A Consolation Final/3rd Place - Basketball - Mar 28, 2026

Class AAAA, AAA, AA, A Consolation Final/3rd Place - Basketball - Mar 28, 2026

CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE – This ticket is a revocable license, subject to termination with denial of admission at management’s discretion upon refund of the purchase price, and subject to revocation...

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My gamer from @AlbanyBoysBball @AHSHuskies' 76-74 loss to Goodhue in the Class 2A state tournament semifinals on Friday night at The Barn. stcloudlive.com/sports/prep/…
Albany gets 3 off at buzzer, but can't overcome slow 2nd half in state semifinal loss to Goodhue

Albany gets 3 off at buzzer, but can't overcome slow 2nd half in state semifinal loss to Goodhue

Wildcats' 18-3 run at end of first half into second proves difference in Class 2A state semifinal win over Huskies on Friday, March 27, at Williams Arena.

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Albany senior Ashton Olson starting show that St. Mary's is getting a steal
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Goodhue 76 Albany 74 final G. Luke Roschen 23pt/5rb (8-18fg, 4 3s), Alex Loos 21pt (7-11fg), Cody Ryan 8pt/6rb, Owen Roschen 16pts/4ast (7-13fg) A. Ashton Olson 16pts/4rb/4ast (7-14fg), Jaxson Austin 17pts/7rb (6-13fg), Braeden Justin 17pts/4rb/3ast (6-15fg)
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Halftime: @AlbanyBoysBball 38, Goodhue 35. Ashton Olson has 11 points for the Huskies, who are trying to upend the top seed in Class 2A. Fifth-seeded Albany is the defending Class 2A state champ.
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GAMEDAY 🐺 🏀 Albany Huskies (25-6) vs. Goodhue Wildcats (29-1) 🕕 6:00p 📍 Williams Arena ⭐️ Class AA State Semifinal 🎟️ shorturl.at/7xUgH 📺 kstp.com/45tv/prep45/ 📻 mykasm.com ℹ️ shorturl.at/gG9I2 (Spectator Guide) 📕 mshsl.org/programs
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