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
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 26, 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
Top 25: Big rivalry highlights tough matchup between two of state's top teams
Inside Minnetonka's Pagel Activity Center on Saturday, Edina and Minnetonka wrote another chapter in their storied rivalry.
December 16, 2025
Top 25: Smallest of the 60 schools in Class 4A is ready for the challenge
As December wins add up, so does Monticello's confidence and experience against tougher teams.
December 12, 2025
Top 25: There’s a new No. 1 after reigning state champs go down in OT
One team exited the top 10 while another entered, but the newest No. 1 position is a first for a relatively young program.
December 9, 2025
Top 25: Undefeated teams leap into rankings after Thanksgiving tourneys
The top 10 shifted somewhat, with Maple Grove and Eastview rising in the statewide, all-classification ranking.
December 5, 2025
Girls hockey top 25: No. 1 vs. No. 2 is this week, potentially shaking up the rankings
After defeating Edina in a rematch of last year's Class 2A state championship, Hill-Murray will travel to face No. 2-ranked Holy Family on Saturday.
December 2, 2025
Breakdown Tip-Off’s Minnesota Top 25 matchups shake up rankings
Defending Class 4A champion Hopkins retained the top spot, but other teams moved around based on early-season impressions.
November 26, 2025
Top 25: One team is making itself especially obvious
Undefeated Bemidji is on the rise, arriving in the first 10 this week. A chance to prove itself further is just ahead.
November 25, 2025
Three things to know about the Lynx’s No. 2 pick in the 2026 WNBA draft
Having the second choice is ideal for Cheryl Reeve and the Lynx, but they must first fill out a roster that’s in flux with many of their players free agents.
November 25, 2025
Meet the Strib Varsity All-Prep Bowl team
It's a list of 14 standouts — two from each class — who stood out in the high school football championship games at U.S. Bank Stadium.
November 23, 2025
