DeLaSalle point guard Whitlock adds another honor: Mr. Basketball
Whitlock averaged 26.7 points per game in a season that ended, again, with the Islanders as Class 3A state runner-up.
McKenna Melville, from NCAA All-America to Eagan volleyball coach
She's excited to replace her mother, Hall of Famer Kathy Gillen, as leader of the program.
Magnificent 11: Meet the best winter sports athletes in the metro area
International travel, solid sportsmanship, leadership and a flair for drama were among the trait shown by these Star Tribune's Metro Athletes of the Year. Meet them and read their stories.
Prep Athletes of the Week: Totino-Grace's Chatman goes out on top
Senior point guard Taison Chatman was at his best in the Class 3A boys basketball state championship game.
Social media's toxic trolling is different kind of March Madness
Never have there been more outside voices that not only scrutinize every move players make on the court, but impact their emotional well-being away from it.
Finland, Alaska, state races make Drevlow Metro Girls Nordic Skier of the Year
Sydney Drevlow of Hopkins missed the high school state meet and raced, successfully, for the United States instead. That was part of a winter schedule that took her well beyond the state's borders.
Photo finish among friends boosted Brattebo to Metro Boys Nordic Skier of Year
Benon Brattebo of Eden Prairie separated himself with a stretch at the finish line for the state championship and capped a race that started with the three top finishers making a pact based on friendship.
High Schools
NFL-led coalition calls for cardiac emergency plan for young Minnesota athletes
Pro league group recommended more defibrillators and CPR training for high school sports.
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Calm walk to downhill fury makes Voigt Metro Girls Alpine Skier of Year
A freshman, Taylor Voigt won a state championship for herself and helped her Hill-Murray team win one. Among her goals this season were "to help my team and to have more fun than we were having in the past."
High Schools
With help from family, West Lutheran's Nelson is Metro Boys Alpine Skier of the Year
Part of a successful skiing family, Josh Nelson has something his brothers don't: A state championship that capped his career at the small private school in Plymouth.
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No distractions, hard work made Kelley the Metro Gymnast of the Year
Reagan Kelley dealt with a new stressor — alone time — as the senior repeated as Class 1A all-around champ for Watertown-Mayer/Mound Westonka.
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Gophers-bound McEnelly is Star Tribune Metro Wrestler of the Year
For his fourth state title, Waconia senior Max McEnelly won a match that drew the attention of the wrestling world — and against a rival he could meet again in college.
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Four wins at state help make Luke Logue Metro Swimmer of the Year
A three-peat in one event, a breakthrough in another and parts in two winning relays added up to the honor for Logue, who will be swimming in college for Notre Dame.
High Schools
Elk River's quarterback flips commitment to U from Iowa State
Cade Osterman, a state champion as Elk River's quarterback and the 2022 Mr. Football, is expected to play wide receiver for Minnesota.
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Hopkins star McGill picks Florida, will play for ex-Minnesota standout
Florida coach Kelly Rae Finley, the former Breck star, made the trek back to Minnesota for the girls state tournament. It paid off. Liv McGill is state's No. 2-ranked player in the 2024 class.
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Four classes, four takes: One last look at the boys state tournament
You'll find a senior loved in 4A, legacies in stages in 3A, a challenge faced in 2A, history made in 1A. That's in addition to the overtime games that added drama.
Gophers
On his way to Gophers, Asuma looks to build on state tourney run
Isaac Asuma didn't get to finish the season the way he had hoped for with a Class 1A championship, but the 6-foot-3 junior guard's second state tournament appearance was still memorable
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Scoggins: State tournament was showcase for Minnesota point guards
Basketball fans who love and appreciate high-level point guard play were treated to some excellent performances during the state tournament. One coach called it a "historic run of talent."
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Fight during basketball title game at Target Center draws large police response
A fight in a Target Center concourse during the 4A boys championship game between Wayzata and Park Center on Saturday night saw streets and skyways closed for a short time
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Wayzata yanks Class 4A boys basketball title from Park Center
The Trojans won in overtime, with guard Jackson McAndrew scoring 13 of their final 14 points.
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Scoggins: For Albany's Tysen Gerads, it's all in the family of champions
Tysen Gerads led the Huskies boys team to its first state title Saturday. His sister, Kylan, helped the Albany girls win one two years ago. And their mother, Shanna, was an assistant coach on a state champion.
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Totino-Grace holds off DeLaSalle for Class 3A boys basketball title
The Eagles, propelled by Ohio State-bound guard Taison Chatman, repeated as champions.
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Albany tops Minnehaha Academy for first boys basketball state title
Several of the Huskies skipped football season to prepare, and it paid off.
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Russell-Tyler-Ruthton turns back New Life Academy, wins Class 1A title
New Life Academy made up all but three points of a 16-point halftime deficit.
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Live: State boys basketball. Time for title games at Target Center
All our stories during the tournament are here, as well as how to watch and follow the games on TV and the web. Championship games start at 11 a.m.
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Encore: 3A, 4A title games rematches of 2022 finals — with new faces
Will defending champions repeat? Or will there be revenge for last season's games? The questions will be answered Saturday at Target Center.
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It's championship Saturday at the boys basketball state tournament. Watch and follow here
Champions will be crowned in all four classes at Target Center. Tap the headline for links to watch the games, to follow on social media and to get other info to keep up with all four classes.
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