Olivia Hicks
Strib Varsity Reporter
Olivia Hicks joined the Minnesota Star Tribune in 2025 after covering Formula 1 and auto racing everywhere from Monaco to Chile for the past two years. She has contributed to NPR, The Guardian, The Independent, Texas Monthly and regional newspapers and magazines. Hicks grew up in Iowa and graduated from Western Washington University and the Columbia University Journalism School Publishing Course at Oxford University.
Latest from Olivia Hicks
In Minnesota, hockey is more than a sport. It's a lifestyle. And we're exploring it all
Strib Varsity's launch of Hockey Across Minnesota will bring more insight into the culture of youth and high school hockey, but also college and pro levels.
December 4, 2025
Meet Monticello’s Adalynn Biegler, Strib Varsity's All-Minnesota Girls Swimmer of the Year
Biegler brought Monticello its first state title while also breaking her own state record in the 200 freestyle.
November 25, 2025
Recap: Set of seven Prep Bowl champions is complete
Spring Lake Park, Annandale and Hills-Beaver Creek on Saturday joined Edina, Jackson County Central, Orono and Minneota as winners of football state titles.
November 23, 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
Annandale’s persistence pays off with the Class 3A state championship
The Cardinals, regular attendees at state, won their first title by defeating Waseca 17-7. Colton Purcell tied a Prep Bowl record with three interceptions.
November 22, 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
Minneota relishes another Prep Bowl title and a 46-game winning streak
With a 49-14 victory over Breckenridge, Minneota won the Class 1A championship for the fourth year in a row.
November 21, 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
Moorhead players choose high school over juniors to help defend boys hockey title
Zac Zimmerman’s return to Moorhead ice for Monday practice marked the final of three players who decided to play in one last high school hockey season.
November 17, 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
Big-class titles go to a back-to-back winner and a perennial power building on a record
Lakeville South repeated as the Class 4A champion, and Marshall won 3A for its 10th title.
November 9, 2025
Recap: Day of championships produces three repeat winners and a familiar one
Lakeville South in Class 4A, Hawley in 2A and Mayer Lutheran in 1A went back-to-back. Marshall won 3A for its 10th title.
November 9, 2025
