Recent content from Jim Paulsen
Focusing on bringing football film into frame
High schoolers will learn how to properly record coaching film at a free training session hosted by the Football Film Federation on Sunday.
'I always wanted this job.' Football coach hits peak with promotion.
After being an assistant coach for 19 years, Adam Spurrell is getting the chance to lead one of the metro area's traditional football powers at Maple Grove.
West metro football power finds new head coach on current staff
Maple Grove made Adam Spurrell, a member of its staff for 19 years, the Crimson's third head coach in the school's nearly 30-year history.
Who are our 25 metro softball stars (and one bonus pick, too)?
The Gophers have commitments from two of the standouts, and most of the others have already made their college choices, too.
Pitchers make the difference atop the softball Metro Top 10
In a sport in which one can be plenty, No. 1 Forest Lake has two starters who stand out.
First sanctioned boys volleyball season is set for Spring 2025
Teams begin play as a fully sanctioned MSHSL sport on March 17, 2025, with the state tournament scheduled for June 9-13.
Gold's glimmer, over and over: Meet the Metro Gymnast of the Year
St. Michael-Albertville's Jackie Bergeron wanted a state championship, and winning on any apparatus would do. She nearly won on all of them.
The Metro Wrestler of the Year: 50 wins. No losses. Will that do?
Mounds View 215-pounder Quin Morgan, son of Gophers national champion Marty Morgan, won a Class 3A individual title amid the Mustangs' best season in history.
High school sports and NIL: Bigger things are ahead for younger stars
Name, image and likeness deals are already expanding beyond college sports. Some top metro boys basketball players are aligned with a barbershop. The top girls hockey player touts a fitness center. Another high school standout represents a chain of chicken restaurants.
Transfers make major impact at boys basketball tourney — and people noticed
All four state champions — two public schools and two privates —benefited from players who transferred. That and more from the weekend.