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
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
Recap: Edina puts a flashy finish on Prep Bowl's first day
The Hornets defeated Moorhead behind 320 rushing yards and six TDs by Chase Bjorgaard. Jackson County Central is the Class 2A champ, Orono won Class 4A, and Minneota took Class 1A for the fourth year in a row.
November 22, 2025
Orono survives Kasson-Mantorville rally, takes Class 4A championship
The Spartans led by three touchdowns at halftime but didn’t score again, so the defense secured their first title.
November 22, 2025
Best vs. best: The most intriguing one-on-one matchups happening at the Prep Bowl
Receiver vs. defensive back. Defensive lineman vs. offensive line. This week, many of Minnesota’s best high school football players will go head-to-head.
November 20, 2025
Preseason Minnesota Top 25 starts with a pair of champions
Hopkins, reigning in Class 4A, and Providence Academy, 2A’s winner four years in a row, begin the list.
November 20, 2025
Introducing Strib Varsity’s 2025-26 girls basketball Dream Team
Two threats to break Minnesota’s scoring record, Maddyn Greenway and Tori Oehrlein, form a starting point for a list of 15 standouts.
November 20, 2025
Top 25: Top-five matchups provide early tests for favorites
Defending state champions Hill-Murray and Dodge County saw success while Holy Family proved itself against Edina.
November 18, 2025
Recap: Prep Bowl matchups are set. Here's who made it and how.
Chanhassen rallied to avenge a loss to Elk River and advance to the Class 5A Prep Bowl. Waseca and Annandale moved on in 3A, and the 1A matchup will be Minneota vs. Breckenridge.
November 16, 2025
