David La Vaque
Reporter | Prep Sports
Phone: 612-673-7574
E-mail: dlavaque@startribune.com
David La Vaque covers high school sports with an emphasis in the North and East suburbs.
Recent content from David La Vaque
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Class 2A: Waterville-Elysian-Morristown 21, Eden Valley-Watkins 20
Reid Roemhildt figured Waterville-Elysian-Morristown coach Jon Bakken would call for a two-point conversion in overtime.
Nov 22, 2009 -
Class 3A: New London-Spicer 34, Kasson-Mantorville 14
Told he and the defense allowed just 1 yard in the first half, New London-Spicer defensive end Justin Zylstra flashed a smile to fit his 6-6 frame.
Nov 22, 2009 -
Guard delays ACL surgery till after state
While several of his teammates wildly celebrated a 49-26 victory over Blooming Prairie on Saturday with skips, leaps and jumps, Minneota senior Mike Hammer had a different approach.
Nov 21, 2009 -
Play still surprises Mounds View coach
Mounds View football coach Jim Galvin was dumbfounded as his Mustangs scored a touchdown with 8 seconds remaining on a 42-yard touchdown pass to beat Lakeville North 21-17 in Friday's Class 5A state tournament quarterfinals.
Nov 17, 2009 -
Ahn trying to break into top eight now
Centennial senior Ashley Ahn knows there are not many swimmers who can say they have qualified for a state meet in four events for five consecutive years.
Nov 17, 2009 -
Potent combo leads Anoka-Hennepin in adapted soccer
Tyler Kurkowski and Zach Theroux spark Anoka-Hennepin.
Nov 17, 2009 -
Volleyball notes: Coach, daughter celebrate championship
Marshall volleyball coach Dan Westby has presided over all three of the program's Class 2A state championships, but Saturday's victory meant the most.
Nov 15, 2009 -
2A volleyball: Top-seeded Marshall stands ground at net
Going right at Delano's strength gave the Tigers another 2A trophy.
Nov 14, 2009 -
4A quarterfinals: St. Thomas Academy 20, Mahtomedi 15
Trailing 15-6 to open the fourth quarter, St. Thomas Academy got a momentum change when it needed one.
Nov 13, 2009 -
Making noise now at Centennial
Underrated Centennial quietly snuck up on teams to reach state.
Nov 11, 2009
