Metro Players of the Year show off special toughness, choices and skills

April 28, 2021 at 2:40PM
Bennett Tabor of Simley, Anna Mielke of Watertown-Mayer and Charlie Crosby of Breck School, (Star Tribune photos/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

One ended his high school career with 85 wins in a row and a fist to the face. One didn't take the path that most in her sport follow, putting her school team ahead of individual competition. One set a state record and had four first-place finishes at his state tournament.

Those are the stories behind the Star Tribune's Metro Players of the Year in wrestling, gymnastics and swimming.

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