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Reporter | High school sports

Phone: 612-673-7574

David La Vaque has covered high school sports with an emphasis on the North Metro suburbs since 2004.
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St. Thomas Academy wants to move up in glory

The powerful Cadets figure to skate one last time for the small-school title before joining Class 2A next year.

Updated: February 26, 2013, - 06:19 AM

Blake senior Cameranesi draws raves, top honor

The future Gopher's coach called her a "consummate leader," and her team's goalie noted her focus and "hunger."

Updated: February 24, 2013, - 11:25 PM

No OTs needed: Minnetonka wins 2A championship

Minnetonka took the ice about 18 hours after winning its semifinal game over Lakeville North in a record six overtimes, and won the title with a 3-1 victory over Hill-Murray.

Updated: February 24, 2013, - 06:55 AM

'Tonka closes with big kick

Scoring first on Hill-Murray sparked the Skippers, who somehow had ample energy to finish its 2A three-peat after playing into a sixth OT hours earlier.

Updated: February 24, 2013, - 12:26 AM

Semifinal notes: Warroad star says repeat trips to Xcel remain fun

The Marvin name in Warroad is widely known for the window and door company, but this time of year it's associated with girls' hockey more than anything else.

Updated: February 23, 2013, - 12:07 PM

In 6 OTs, Minnetonka earns its way back to 2A girls' hockey title game

Minnetonka outlasted Lakeville North for a 4-3 victory in six overtimes in the Class 2A state tournament semifinal.

Updated: February 23, 2013, - 08:56 AM

Don't drop the puck -- Minnetonka hasn't finished with 'the touches' yet

Minnetonka almost never made it to the locker room Thursday evening. The Skippers' pregame rituals took abnormally long to complete, and they must be completed.

Updated: February 22, 2013, - 12:04 AM

Class 1A notes: Young New Ulm team fed up with early losses

On Wednesday, the Eagles were overwhelmed by No. 1-seed Warroad 9-0, extending a streak of five consecutive tournament berths with a first-round loss.

Updated: February 20, 2013, - 11:27 PM