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Kevin Bertels has led the Star Tribune’s high school sports coverage since fall 2021. Before that, he spent 23 years as the newspaper’s night Sports section coordinator, placing him in charge of the Sports copy desk.

Bertels is a native Kansan and now a determined Minnesotan, living in Oak Grove, where he raised three sons with his wife. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a journalism degree. Kevin dabbles in fishing, canoe camping, golfing and gambling, and he was way too involved in youth sports until his youngest son went to college.


Holy Family hires boys hockey coach from program on the rise

Zack Friedli, who was associate head coach as Chanhassen reached the Class 2A final, will take over the Fire.


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.


Who made state in boys basketball? The list of 32 is complete.

The brackets and seeds will be revealed Saturday, and the quarterfinals will begin Wednesday.


Finalists revealed for state's top senior defenseman honor

The list is a who's who of the best senior blueliners from across the state.


Minnesota boys hockey state tournament 2023-24: The schedule and more

The legendary event begins Wednesday and continues through Saturday at Xcel Energy Center. Find TV and ticket details and links to the brackets here.


Cretin-Derham Hall puts Randolph's pursuit of coaching record on hold

The Raiders advanced to the boys hockey state tournament and stopped the St. Thomas Academy coach from setting the Minnesota record for victories.


Randolph can set record for coaching wins in section final tonight

St. Thomas Academy coach Mike Randolph will break Lorne Grosso's state record with his 708th win if the Cadets top Cretin-Derham Hall on Friday in a section final.


High school football coach retires after leading program for 36 years

Dean Aurich, with a record of 256-114 and a state title from 2021, is stepping down at Mayer Lutheran.


Police: Shakopee hockey player suffered fatal injuries after driver of her car didn't stop at sign

High school senior Mikayla McCarvel, who was riding with three other 17-year-olds, suffered a brain injury and died Tuesday, her father said.


Small class' biggest rivals will spice up the boys hockey weekend

No. 1 Hermantown will take on No. 2 Warroad on Saturday. St. Thomas Academy surged in the Class 2A rankings, then lost.