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Boys Team Coach of the Year led a rise from the ashes

Joe Hyser, whose Minneapolis South team lost eight transfers a season prior, coached the 2023-34 Tigers to state for the first time in his long tenure.


She'll stop you. You won't stop her. Meet the Female Athlete of the Year

Olivia Olson of Benilde-St. Margaret's got national attention, and a state title, with her basketball skills, and she played goalie on a soccer champion,


Two baseball state champions are known, two are awaited

Springfield won a fast-paced Class 1A final, and Rockford was just as quick in Class 2A. The 3A and 4A title games will be played Saturday at Target Field.


High school baseball state championship games now will be held over two days at Target Field

The two smaller classes are scheduled to play Friday, and the bigger classes will play Saturday — weather permitting.


Metro Player of the Year in girls golf savors her team's gleam most

Amelia Morton of Maple Grove finished second among Class 3A individuals and led Maple Grove to its second team championship in a row.


Prep Athletes of the Week: A pitcher who hits? A hitter who pitches? Yes.

Tyler Guerin of Mounds View hit a grand slam in the baseball state quarterfinals and won on the mound in the semifinals.


Metro ace holds undefeated top seed in check in 4A state baseball semifinal

Despite the nerves, Mounds View ace Tyler Guerin was dominant vs. undefeated Wayzata.


Farmington power shut down in state baseball Class 4A quarterfinal

Forest Lake's senior ace holds second-rated squad to one run in upset.


Owatonna's Jirele ekes out Class 3A girls golf championship

Amelia Morton, who finished second behind Carmen Jirele, won her second consecutive team title with Maple Grove.


Finding his groove pushes Edina golfer to 3A boys title

Feeling low after his Hornets missed the team tournament, Torger Ohe raises his play for individual title.