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High Schools
Prep Athletes of the Week: Edina’s Meyer Swinney spends a football Friday ‘making plays all over the place’
Wide receiver Meyer Swinney made eight catches for 197 yards and four touchdowns in Edina’s victory over Eden Prairie.
September 9, 2024
West Metro
For Sauk Centre volleyball coach Jim Klaphake and Lakeview setter Aubreigh Rausch, endurance and grit beget career milestones
Sauk Centre’s Jim Klaphake added the 500th coaching victory to his list of achievements, and Aubreigh Rausch contributed her 1,000th assist to the Lakeview program.
September 7, 2024
High Schools
Prep Athletes of the Week: Norah Hushagen stays ahead of the pack for Forest Lake girls cross country
A Forest Lake senior who won a state title by a half-minute last season, Norah Hushagen took the St. Olaf Showcase by nine seconds, showing her strength in an early-season challenge.
September 6, 2024
High Schools
Northfield‘s final-seconds win over Faribault and Andover’s rally past Mankato West spice the high school football weekend
The bounce went Northfield’s way on a low snap that was handled by quarterback Seth Thompson. Andover won on two fourth-quarter touchdowns by Wyatt Myers.
September 7, 2024
High Schools
Lakeville North storms back in high school football victory over Rosemount
Lakeville North trailed by two touchdowns before scoring twice in the final two minutes of the first half. Also Friday, Robbinsdale Armstrong won in a rout and Blaine knocked off defending Class 6A champ Centennial.
September 7, 2024
High Schools
Daniel Jackson, Alexandria kicker committed to the Gophers, adds to his legend; Becker coach Dwight Lundeen wins his 400th
Daniel Jackson kicked a 54-yard field goal Thursday, a mark exceeded only twice in Minnesota history. Dwight Lundeen made his milestone win memorable on Becker alumni night.
August 31, 2024
High Schools
Moments that mattered: St. Thomas Academy tops Andover on TD with 12 seconds left in clash of 5A high school football powers
St. Thomas Academy scored twice in the final 1:10, wiping out Andover’s lead.
August 31, 2024
High Schools
Visitation girls swimming team, winner of 10 state titles in a row, faces challenge in pursuit of No. 11
Orono and Monticello both have more returning firepower than does perennial Class 1A champion Visitation. In Class 2A, Edina and Minnetonka stand out again.
August 29, 2024
High Schools
Lakeville North storms back in high school football victory over Rosemount
Lakeville North trailed by two touchdowns before scoring twice in the final two minutes of the first half. Also Friday, Robbinsdale Armstrong won in a rout and Blaine knocked off defending Class 6A champ Centennial.
September 7, 2024
High Schools
Daniel Jackson, Alexandria kicker committed to the Gophers, adds to his legend; Becker coach Dwight Lundeen wins his 400th
Daniel Jackson kicked a 54-yard field goal Thursday, a mark exceeded only twice in Minnesota history. Dwight Lundeen made his milestone win memorable on Becker alumni night.
August 31, 2024
High Schools
Moments that mattered: St. Thomas Academy tops Andover on TD with 12 seconds left in clash of 5A high school football powers
St. Thomas Academy scored twice in the final 1:10, wiping out Andover’s lead.
August 31, 2024
High Schools
Visitation girls swimming team, winner of 10 state titles in a row, faces challenge in pursuit of No. 11
Orono and Monticello both have more returning firepower than does perennial Class 1A champion Visitation. In Class 2A, Edina and Minnetonka stand out again.
August 29, 2024