Left high and dry by shutdowns, Lakeville's Smith keeps positive
Lakeville North senior and two-time world champion Regan Smith just got back in the water Monday, after coronavirus-related shutdowns closed her pool for more than two months.
High Schools
Our favorite games: A football miracle and a basketball war
You think the 'Minneapolis Miracle' was the most amazing ending to a football game ever played in Minnesota? Judge that ending against this one.
Gophers
Ex-Hopkins star El-Amin leading protest tonight at Ball State
The son of former Minneapolis North and UConn star Khalid El-Amin has become a leading activist on the Indiana school's campus.
A look at the top achievers in gymnastics and wrestling during the 2019-20 season. The list is updated every week.
High Schools
Ex-Moorhead football coach Gotta dies at 93
Jim Gotta, an Ironwood, Mich., native, had a 161-44-3 record in 26 seasons as a prep coach.
Gophers
Former U basketball player named coach at Benilde-St. Margaret's
Damian Johnson -- who played for the Gophers from 2006-10 -- coached at North St. Paul for three seasons, going 57-25, including 18-9 this season.
Coronavirus
High school league could be looking at million-dollar deficit
Some high school sports might not be played in 2020-21, which means no state tournaments and no ticket revenue. Others might be played before limited crowds due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sports
Talking Preps Podcast
Star Tribune prep reporters David La Vaque and James Paulsen are bringing all you Minnesota high school sports enthusiasts another way to stay connected to the action.
High Schools
Scoggins: Young people need mentors like North's coach McKenzie
The legendary North High boys' basketball coach keeps replaying the video of George Floyd in his mind. "That could've been me. That could've been my son. That could've been any of my players."
High Schools
Sports mailbag: Will there be prep sports? Strib too easy on the Twins?
After 10 weeks of reporters and columnists answering questions from readers, the sports editing team took a turn this week in our weekly mailbag.
Inspired
When a brain tumor cut short his hockey dream, Cretin-Derham Hall student took up golf
Jack Traxler sees a lot of parallels between golf and his recovery.
A look at the top athletes in the metro area from recent high school sporting events.
Coronavirus
High school league sets summer plans despite hazy fall outlook
The Minnesota State High School League will allow coaches to start working with athletes on June 15, the first concrete step toward possibly resuming competition later this year.
Golf
Minnesota PGA offers prep seniors one last 18-hole tournament
A pay-to-play senior golf "showcase'' will be held June 9-10 at Bunker Hills for top prep players whose season was canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic.
High Schools
Prep sports eligibility rules get fresh heat from government, parents
The Minnesota State High School League is exploring revisions of two contentious league bylaws that help determine student-athlete eligibility.
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High Schools
Scores, news updates, more on our high school Live Blog
Our 24/7 Live Blog has photos, updates, scores and more from around Minnesota. Check it out for the latest.
High Schools
Ex-Armstrong volleyball coach Erickson dead from COVID-19
He led his program to five consecutive Class 2A championships in the 1980s.
High Schools
It's no fun and no play, a 'devastating' turn for many teens in the city
Schools, parks and clubs are havens for many young people in the Twin Cities. For much of the past two months, they have been shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus
Walz allows youth activities in small groups, but USA Cup canceled
Certain youth and recreational activities can go on with "guidance'' and with groups under 10 people but without games as Gov. Tim Walz announced Phase 2 of his Stay Safe MN plan on reopening the state.
Watch and listen to high school sports from around the metro area and around Minnesota. Here are the web sites that get you to the games.
High Schools
What's in a name? Best school nickname bracket is on
Can anyone knock off the Awesome Blossoms? Or will the Spuds prevail? Or maybe the Edgerton Flying Dutchmen will spring another upset in the state high school league's top nickname tournament.
High Schools
Minnesota prep coaches shift to distance learning
Virtual clinics have replaced in-person sessions and social media ties have spawned more sharing of tips.
High Schools
Eden Prairie's Flom named national Coach of the Year in boys' basketball
ESPN ranked Eden Prairie No. 10 in its final national poll.
Puck Drop
Breaking the ice: One game started it all for girls' high school hockey
South St. Paul defeated Holy Angels 8-0, but the significance of that night in 1994 goes much deeper than the final score.
Coronavirus
Minnesota youth soccer associations pitch plan for return of play
The five-step plan, over time, would take the sport from where it is now back to practice and, at some point, games and tournaments.
High Schools
'We cannot take chances': American Legion baseball canceled for 2020
There were 357 teams signed up for this year, making Minnesota the largest state in the nation for American Legion baseball. Minnesota had run a Legion tournament every year since 1926.
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