Jim Paulsen
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SportsJim Paulsen is a high school sports reporter for the Star Tribune.
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Watch List: Here are the top high school softball players to see in Minnesota this season
Among the players who will stand out this season is Randolph's Carter Raymond, the 2024 Star Tribune Metro Player of the Year and reigning Gatorade Minnesota Player of the Year.
April 1, 2025
High school softball: Here are 10 teams to watch this season
Mankato East appears capable of winning its third consecutive title in Class 3A
April 1, 2025
High school football: Coaching changes at Holy Family, Coon Rapids and Osseo
Holy Family recently announced it hired Connor Wilkie as its new head football coach. The Fire finished the 20204 season 8-3.
March 31, 2025
Meet Charli Raymond of Simley High, the first All-Minnesota Girls Wrestler of the Year
A fourth state title this year has Raymond, a sophomore, on pace to become the most successful girls wrestler in Minnesota high school wrestling history.
March 27, 2025
Meet St. Michael-Albertville’s Landon Robideau, the All-Minnesota Boys Wrestler of the Year
Robideau set Minnesota high school records for consecutive victories and career takedowns while winning his fourth consecutive state title.
March 27, 2025
Meet Ava Bruegger of New Prague: All-Minnesota Gymnast of the Year
The senior won the Class 2A all-around championship despite a condition in her left ear that affects balance.
March 26, 2025
Wayzata storms to victory over Cretin-Derham Hall, takes Class 4A boys basketball title
The Trojans limited Notre Dame-bound center Tommy Ahneman and cruised to the title.
March 23, 2025
Boys basketball live blog: Scores and updates from boys basketball championship games
Earlier Saturday, Alexandria defeated Mankato East 73-64 in the 3A final, Dawson-Boyd beat Cherry 81-74 in 1A, and Albany overcame Waseca 70-63 in 2A.
March 22, 2025
Meet St. Michael-Albertville’s Landon Robideau, the All-Minnesota Boys Wrestler of the Year
Robideau set Minnesota high school records for consecutive victories and career takedowns while winning his fourth consecutive state title.
March 27, 2025
Meet Ava Bruegger of New Prague: All-Minnesota Gymnast of the Year
The senior won the Class 2A all-around championship despite a condition in her left ear that affects balance.
March 26, 2025
Wayzata storms to victory over Cretin-Derham Hall, takes Class 4A boys basketball title
The Trojans limited Notre Dame-bound center Tommy Ahneman and cruised to the title.
March 23, 2025
Boys basketball live blog: Scores and updates from boys basketball championship games
Earlier Saturday, Alexandria defeated Mankato East 73-64 in the 3A final, Dawson-Boyd beat Cherry 81-74 in 1A, and Albany overcame Waseca 70-63 in 2A.
March 22, 2025