Cassidy Hettesheimer
Sports reporter
Hettesheimer joined the Minnesota Star Tribune as a preps reporter after her summer 2024 internship in the sports department. From Georgia, she graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Georgia before heading north. She previously covered global sports as an intern at CNN and reported for The Associated Press at the 2023 Women's World Cup. When she's not out reporting, she's running, playing soccer or watching women's sports.
Latest from Cassidy Hettesheimer
The talent in Minnesota girls hockey runs deep. Meet 18 players you should know, if you already didn't
We're more than halfway through the 2025-26 season, so here's a list of players, from seniors to freshmen, that have turned heads as the season heads into its back stretch.
January 13, 2026
Top 25: With top players away for Women's World Championship, who steps up?
Nine girls hockey players from the state are in Nova Scotia for the U18 IIHF Women’s World Championship this week, representing Team USA through Jan. 18.
January 13, 2026
Top 25: Hopkins dominates state title rematch, Orono cements top of 3A status
Class 4A’s top contenders begin their toughest stretch of games and are scheduled to face off against each other in the coming weeks
January 9, 2026
St. Michael-Albertville wrestling represents Minnesota well at big MatBoss tournament
STMA is Strib Varsity/Taco Bell Team of the Week for winning MatBoss Minnesota Christmas Tournament.
January 8, 2026
Athletic events postponed due to district-wide school cancellations in Minneapolis
A wrestling meet and hockey games are among those postponed due to the closure of the school district on Thursday, Jan. 8, and Friday, Jan. 9.
January 8, 2026
Follow along as Maddyn Greenway and Tori Oehrlein near state's girls hoops scoring record
The two senior basketball stars could both surpass 5,000 career points in January, and break the existing girls record of 5,060.
January 6, 2026
Strib Varsity Athletes of the Week: Seven produce the credentials
A wrestler, a swimmer, a hockey player, basketball players and a cross-country runner are the latest honorees.
January 6, 2026
Top 25: Holiday tournament champions are the new No. 1 in state rankings
Centennial/Spring Lake Park emerged from the holiday break as champions of a stacked Walser Invitational, with a field featuring four of the state’s top five squads.
January 6, 2026
Lynx star Collier expected to miss 4-6 months after ankle surgery
The Lynx star will not be able to play for her Unrivaled team this season and might be out at the start of the 2026 WNBA season.
January 2, 2026
Before they become Badgers and Gophers, future rivals want historic championship
Holy Family Catholic girls hockey trio Maddy Kimbrel, Kayla Swartout and Katya Sander will soon split into college rivals. Until then, they hope to lead the Fire to a memorable finish.
December 28, 2025
Sister trio has shot at basketball state title and Olympic qualification
Amisha, Arshia and Ashna Ramlall are leading Rosemount's girls basketball team. Next summer, they will play in FIBA’s Central American championships for Guyana.
December 22, 2025
Top 25: Teams in the top 10, especially Orono, look solid in latest rankings
Orono senior Mya Moore, a Creighton recruit, scored a combined 44 points in wins over Lakeville North (73-48) and Delano (79-46).
December 19, 2025
