High Schools
Former Anoka wrestler Eischens: 'Disbelief, shock' at Stanford dropping program
Coming off a 21-9 record and an NCAA tournament qualification last season, upcoming redshirt sophomore Tyler Eischens must eventually decide if he'll remain at Stanford after wrestling is eliminated.
Gophers
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AAU basketball stars weigh risk/reward of recruiting exposure in COVID-19 era
D1 Minnesota and others are filled with college prospects once again, as games finally resume. But it looks markedly different with restrictions surrounding the coronavirus.
Golf
Simley's Isabella McCauley wins second tournament in two weeks
Isabella McCauley shot a closing 3-under 69 to beat Kathryn VanArragon by two shots after the final round of the 45th Minnesota Girls' Junior PGA Championship at Rush Creek
High Schools
Stewartville senior Tschetter headed for Michigan
Will Tschetter, a 6-8 forward who also was recruited by the Gophers, had his stock rise quickly after averaging 33 points and 11 rebounds as a junior.
High Schools
Totino-Grace tackle Alt chooses Notre Dame for 2021
Joe Alt's father, John, played at Iowa and for the Kansas City Chiefs after attending Columbia Heights.
Gophers
College, prep football in spring is unpopular option, but may be heading that way
Pandemic may drive the switch, even while tradition -- and school coffers -- absorb a big hit.
High Schools
Football coach determined to keep driving change at Minneapolis North
Charles Adams III, a Northsider since birth and a Minneapolis police officer, will do anything to serve a community he loves.
High Schools
Saints to host 32-team tournament for seniors who didn't have a season
It will begin July 20 at CHS Field, home of the Saints. Area baseball coaches will put together teams of 12 to 16 players.
High Schools
And the winner of Minnesota's best high school nickname contest is ...
Started as a way to fill the void in the spring's lack of high school sports, the Minnesota State High School League's nickname challenge gave its followers a shining month of fun.
Golf
Isabella McCauley defeats younger sister for Junior State Championship
Isabella and Reese McCauley, who play golf at Simley High School, entered the final day tied atop the leaderboard after spending entire days together practicing.
High Schools
Cornelius Gilleylen to coach North St. Paul boys' basketball
Gilleylen, who was an Eden Prairie assistant, will replace Damian Johnson, a former Gophers guard who left North St. Paul to lead the program at Benilde-St. Margaret's.
Gophers
Minnehaha's Holmgren has U among finalists as his game and fame grows
The 7-foot Minnehaha Academy senior, who is rated the nation's top boys' basketball prospect in the upcoming senior class, has Minnesota among seven colleges that he's considering.
High Schools
Former Fairmont football star Tom Mahoney Jr. dies at 67
A Martin County commissioner, Mahoney's father was the winningest football coach in Minnesota history when he retired and his son is the current football coach and activities director at Fairmont.
High Schools
'Lucky and blessed' former Osseo prep standout DJ Hebert survives a stray Uptown bullet
Football and basketball standout DJ Hebert recovering after getting shot and wounded in Uptown last weekend.
Gophers
With NHL draft delayed, Gophers recruit Ratzlaff eyes football border battle
Rosemount's Jake Ratzlaff committed to Gophers hockey early, but he is also considering football. "He enjoys both and he's pretty good at both," said Chris McAlpine, a family adviser through Octagon Hockey
High Schools
Seeking diversity, prep athletic directors group looking to make changes
Minneapolis Schools Athletic Director Antony Fisher is leading an initiative to give more minorities and women a chance to hold leadership positions in Minnesota's organization of school athletic and activities directors.
High Schools
Stillwater point guard Pratt verbally commits to Nebraska Omaha
Alexis Pratt was part of a Ponies team this season that reached the Class 4A semifinals.
High Schools
Trail of big victories leads unbeaten Eden Prairie boys' basketball team to top honor
The Eagles, with a core of players who started playing together and impressing as fourth-graders, are the Star Tribune All-Metro Boys' Team of the Year.
High Schools
Reusse: Four-man Gibbon track team gave metro powers a run for 1954 title
Dr. Edgar Taggatz "keeps the Wildcats spirit alive," one of the key figures says.
High Schools
First title for Andover girls' hockey caps a game and team worth remembering
For bringing home a championship in the program's first title-game appearance, the Huskies are the Star Tribune All-Metro Girls' Team of the Year.
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