Ava Lindsay, the Star Tribune Metro Player of the Year, stands out even on a team with nine players committed to Division I teams.

— Carlos Gonzalez, Star Tribune

Introducing the girls hockey Metro Player of the Year: Ava Lindsay of Minnetonka

February 20, 2023 - 4:46 PM

Lindsay lives by a family credo that insists she does nothing lightly yet she manages to lead with a soft touch.

Introducing the boys hockey Metro Player of the Year: Wayzata goalie Will Ingemann

Wayzata goalie Will Ingemann, the Star Tribune’s Metro Player of the Year in boys hockey, stopped 92% of shots faced over three seasons as a varsity starter.

— Jeff Wheeler, Star Tribune

March 06, 2023 - 5:43 PM

Ingemann is the first goaltender to win the award, which goes back to 1985.

Introducing the girls basketball Metro Player of the Year: Tessa Johnson of St. Michael-Albertville

Tessa Johnson of St. Michael-Albertville is averaging 23.6 points per game this season, with a high of 51.

— Richard Tsong-Taatarii, Star Tribune

March 13, 2023 - 7:39 PM

Johnson's admirers come in a wide range, but youth players in her community are especially prominent.

Introducing the boys basketball Metro Player of the Year: Nasir Whitlock of DeLaSalle

Nasir Whitlock of DeLaSalle takes a 27.7-point scoring average into the Class 3A state tournament.

— Richard Tsong-Taatarii, Star Tribune

March 21, 2023 - 7:08 AM

A senior, he puts up big numbers: 27.7 points per game, 52 in a single game, and check out that 3.87 GPA.

Meet the Star Tribune's 2022-23 Metro Boys Alpine Skier of the Year: Josh Nelson of West Lutheran

Alpine skier Josh Nelson gave West Lutheran, student population 133, a state champion in February.

— Alex Kormann, Star Tribune

March 28, 2023 - 5:37 PM

Part of a successful skiing family, Nelson has something his brothers don't: A state championship.

Meet the Star Tribune's 2022-23 Boys Swimmer of the Year: Luke Logue of Eden Prairie

At the state meet, Eden Prairie senior Luke Logue won two races, swam legs on two winning relays and led his team to the Class 2A championship.

— Aaron Lavinsky, Star Tribune

March 27, 2023 - 5:50 PM

A three-peat in one event, a breakthrough in another and parts in two winning relays added up.

Meet the Star Tribune's 2022-23 Metro Boys Nordic Skier of the Year: Benon Brattebo of Eden Prairie

Benon Brattebo of Eden Prairie, the Metro Boys Nordic Skier of the Year, embraced Blaine’s Ben Lewis after Brattebo beat Lewis by a boot for the state championship.

— Alex Kormann, Star Tribune

March 28, 2023 - 6:03 PM

Brattebo separated himself with a stretch at the finish line for the state championship.