Maxwell Woods (3) played running back, cornerback and kick returner for Class 5A champ Chanhassen.

Who's Minnesota's Player of the Year? Find him here, with 55 All-Staters

The All-State football first team starts with an offensive backfield that has no players from Class 6A, the largest schools.

All in one place: The 137 Star Tribune All-Metro athletes of fall

December 7
Fans of Chanhassen, home of football Metro Player of the Year Maxwell Woods, cheered during the Class 5A football final.
Meet Twin Cities standouts who rose to prominence in football, volleyball, soccer, cross country, girls swimming and diving and girls tennis.

A high school diving champion from the city makes more than a ripple

December 7
Minneapolis Washburn diver Madeline Kohel became the first diver from a Minneapolis school to win the state title since 1976.
Washburn's Madeline Kohel, the first diver from Minneapolis since 1976 to win a state title, is the Metro Girls Swimmer/Diver of the Year.

Tennis champion became a winner even on the only day she ever lost

December 7
From her one high school loss, Metro Girls Player of the Year Isabelle Einess of Breck learned to deal with anxiety. Then she went on a 47-match winning streak and won two state titles.

All you need to know: She slipped, she fell, she still won by a lot.

December 7
Norah Hushagen of Forest Lake, who didn't stop when she tumbled on the way to the state title, is the Metro Girls Cross-Country Runner of the Year.

Starring as himself, the Metro Boys Cross-Country Runner of the Year

December 7
Five victories and a state title this fall made Robert Mechura of Roseville an award-winner — and provided content for his YouTube venture.

Prep Athletes of the Week: 'Absurd' half of basketball starts season

December 4
Hastings' Owen Bernatz scored 32 points in the first half of a victory over Blake.
High Schools
December 8

Friday's prep sports results

Scores and results from around the metro.
High Schools
December 7

Thursday's prep results

Here's what happened in Minnesota high school sports on Thursday.
High Schools
December 6

Wednesday's prep results

Here's what happened in Minnesota high school sports on Wednesday.
High Schools
December 6
Talking Preps podcast talks books, holiday gift ideas for sports fans

Talking Preps podcast talks books, holiday gift ideas for sports fans

Minnesota authors Troy Urdahl and Reed Larson join the podcast to talk about their new books with Star Tribune reporter David LaVaque.
High Schools
December 6
As a sophomore, Mason West led Edina to the Class 6A championship game.

Eight young QBs, including Edina's, already getting attention from colleges

Edina's Mason West nearly won a state championship, and several other sophomores are standouts. There's also a ninth-grader with family history at the position.
High Schools
December 6
Jackson Fowlkes is one of three Park Center players who rank among the top 20 in the state.

Park Center reigns in first boys basketball Metro Top 10

The Pirates snagged that spot on the strength of three players who rank among Minnesota's top 20.
High Schools
December 6
The boys basketball Dream Team, clockwise from top left: Jayden Moore of Hopkins, Jackson McAndrew of Wayzata, Casmir Chavis of Park Center, Isaiah Jo

Boys basketball Dream Team and 15 more. Most have a big call to make.

Four of the top five have made college plans. The fifth is a sophomore. So he has plenty of time. The best of the rest includes a majority of players still pondering their college choice.
High Schools
December 5

Tuesday's prep sports results

Scores and results from around the metro.
Colleges
December 5
From left to right, Will DeBerg, Marcus Alipate and Riley Miller have made efforts to help build the Tonga men’s national team.

How a trio from St. Thomas turned around Tonga's national hoops team

Basketball Across Minnesota: Three with St. Thomas ties have taken their skills international, helping to build Tonga's basketball prowess.
High Schools
December 5
Sophomore Lanelle Wright is a key figure on a Minnetonka team that begins the season first in the Metro Top 10.

Minnetonka lands atop first girls basketball Metro Top 10 of the season

Skippers coach Brian Cosgriff is near the record for state titles and has a loaded team,
High Schools
December 5
The Dream Team, clockwise from top left: Tori McKinney of Minnetonka, Aaliyah Crump of Minnetonka, Alivia McGill of Hopkins, Olivia Olson of Benilde-S

20 names to know: Girls Metro Dream Team and 15 others to watch

The Star Tribune's girls basketball Metro Dream team includes a future Gopher and 12 of the players on the list have already committed to Division I schools.
High Schools
December 4

Monday's prep sports results

Scores and results from around the metro and state rankings in girls and boys wrestling.
High Schools
December 4
The shot clock showed prominently when Wayzata and Maple Grove played Nov. 28, and as a new feature it will be prominent all season.

The shot clock is about to sound. Will it change high school basketball?

Even fast-paced teams will adjust strategy, and schools have had to install clocks and find and train operators.
High Schools
December 4
A new injury to Olivia Olson (left) and one from last winter to Kendall McGee have diminished the early season for Benilde-St. Margaret’s.

Injuries to Division I basketball recruits hold back Benilde-St. Margaret's girls

Olivia Olson suffered a broken left hand, and Kendall McGee is recovering from a knee injury.
High Schools
December 2

Saturday's prep sports results

Scores and results from around the metro.
Sports
December 2
University of Minnesota James “Jim” Carter in action vs. Wisconsin on Nov. 25, 1967. The Gophers beat the Badgers 21-14 in this, the season’s fi

Reusse: Gophers, South St. Paul legend Carter left behind legacy rich in friendship

Old teammates recount fond memories of the hockey and football star after his passing in late November.
High Schools
December 1

Friday's prep sports results

Scores and results from around the metro.
High Schools
December 1
Students and fans cheer for the Bloomington Jefferson Jaguars after their win against the Robbinsdale Cooper Hawks at the Bloomington Jefferson Footba

Bloomington high school stadium renovations on hold over noise concerns

Bloomington Public Schools had hoped to renovate and reopen stadiums at Kennedy and Jefferson high schools by fall 2024, but will now need more time.
High Schools
November 30
Lindzi Avar and her Minnetonka teammates are aiming for a better conclusion this season.

Girls hockey: Three teams grab attention in pursuit of state tournament

Find out about a big-class power, some small-class strength and a marriage with hockey built in.
High Schools
November 30

Thursday's prep results

Here's what happened in Minnesota high school sports on Thursday.

Minnesota High School Prep Sports

Coverage of high school sports in the Twin Cities and around Minnesota, from the regular season through the tournaments, with discussion forums and stats.