High Schools
Woodbury's David Alston, Nebraska a perfect fit despite coaching change
The Royals' 6-5, 225-pound linebacker had 13½ sacks the past two seasons.
Gophers
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Super Preps: Knee injuries aside, Sapp still intriguing recruit for Gophers
Three knee injuries and three mostly lost seasons didn't scare away the Gophers and other schools from recruiting Benny Sapp III, the son of a former Vikings cornerback.
High Schools
Meet six more members of the Star Tribune Super Preps football class
Leading Minnesota's college prospects from the high school class of 2018 are four players headed for the Gophers and two expected to play at Nebraska and BYU.
High Schools
Tuesday's prep sports roundup: North Branch beats Pine City boys' hockey in OT
Cody Moline scored 1 minute, 48 seconds into overtime
High Schools
With second-half rally, Park Center upsets No. 7 Maple Grove
Leading scorer Adalia McKenzie helps the Pirates get a road win against the Crimson.
High Schools
Super Preps Class of '19: Five names you'll hear about next recruiting season
Meet staff writer Jim Paulsen's early list of high school juniors showing what it takes to be top recruiting gets a year from now.
High Schools
Prep athletes of the week: Team title is the goal for Stanford-bound Anoka wrestler
Eischens, who hasn't lost a match since his sophomore season, won the 152-pound bracket at the high-quality Minnesota Christmas Tournament in Rochester. What he really wants this season, however, is a state team championship.
High Schools
Top boys' basketball games: Eden Prairie, Lakeville North square off after a chaotic week in Class 4A
Dec. 21: The Eagles will look to prove they belong in the top tier of Class 4A against a talented Panthers team.
High Schools
Top boys' hockey games: Centennial, Duluth East collide in 2A duel of unbeaten teams
Dec. 19: The Cougars have won five straight against the Greyhounds, who are looking to reverse their fortunes.
High Schools
Top girls' hockey games: Warroad tangles with Thief River Falls for Class 1A dominance
Dec. 19: The Warriors and Prowlers, ranked No. 1 and 2 in Class 1A, meet in what could be a section final preview.
High Schools
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Emily Covert: Star Tribune Metro Girls' Cross-Country Runner of the Year
The Minneapolis Washburn junior became the first female from a Minneapolis Public School to win individual honors at the state cross-country meet.
High Schools
Wayzata's Khalid Hussein is the Star Tribune Metro Boys' Cross-Country Runner of the Year
The senior, coming off a lingering injury, became the fourth Trojans’ runner to win a state meet individual title.
High Schools
Edina's Nicole Copeland is Star Tribune Metro Girls' Tennis Player of the Year
In October the junior finished undefeated and became the 10th Hornet player since 1979 to win a state singles championship.
High Schools
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Kelli McCarthy of Edina is the Star Tribune Metro Girls' Swimmer of the Year
The Edina senior won three gold medals, giving her eight over the past three seasons, in the Class 2A girls’ swimming state meet in November.
High Schools
Deadlocked after two periods, Edina avoids upset against Wayzata
Emily Oden tallied a pair of goals and an assist to help the Hornets edge the Trojans.
Local
Western Minn. school evacuates basketball game after 'terroristic threats,' police say
The person believed to have made the threats is under arrest, police say.
High Schools
2017: North athletic director Leo Lewis under investigation, placed on leave
Lewis was put on leave Wednesday, according to school district spokesperson Dirk Tedmon, who said government statutes prevent him from saying more about the investigation
High Schools
Friday's prep sports roundup: Apple Valley wins on Tre Jones free throws
Tre Jones made two free throws with 13.2 seconds remaining to lift host Apple Valley
High Schools
Thursday's prep sports roundup: Elk River nips Eden Prairie boys' hockey in OT
Griffin Young beat Andrew Dietrich with a wrist shot 6 minutes, 52 seconds into overtime to give Class 2A, No. 11 Elk River a 5-4 victory over No. 9 Eden Prairie on the first day of the Edina Holiday Classic.
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