Family trees rooted in Minneota sports
A sampling of the more recent Hennen and Buysse kin connections.
The Hennens: Senior Isaac is the football team's leading rusher and receiver. Cousin Jacob and Thomas are teammates, too. Isaac's older brother Garrett holds the team record for rushing yards in a season in 2015. Garrett and cousin Kyle's team won the 2015 state title. Cousin Cole was a key member of the 2014 state championship team.
Side out: Two other cousins, Abby and Morgan, played for Minneota's volleyball team, which finished as the Class 1A runner-up earlier this month.
The Buysses: Brant is a senior receiver/defensive back. Cousin Shawn is a junior linebacker. Brant's older brother Beau was on the 2009 state championship team. Brother Austin made it to the state final in 2013, brother Brock was on the 2014 state champion team, and cousin Leo was on the 2015 championship team.
Crossing patterns: A contingent of Buysse uncles played on Minneota championship teams from 1986 through 1988. Even the two families themselves are linked: Brant Buysse's mom, Rhonda, is a Hennen.
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