high schools
Neal: In ugly Orono hockey brawl, it's the kids who lost — again
High school leaders everywhere: If you need another reminder to sharpen your communication protocols, here it is. Kids lose when parents and coaches battle.
Scoggins: Black hockey players see new path to college, step forward for players of color
HBCU Tennessee State's development of Division I programs is particularly meaningful in Minnesota.
All-Metro Sports Awards: Here are the 2023 winners
The Star Tribune recognized the best of metro area high school athletes with its sixth annual All-Metro Sports Awards. Here are the 2023 winners, who were honored Wednesday night at Target Center.
Champion for Minneapolis Public Schools retiring after 40-year career
Dave Wicker has spent four decades as a teacher, coach and athletic director. He talks about the changes he's seen in the district over his career.
Anderson: Pumping gas, landing bass. Two Minnesota teen anglers make history
Zach Piescher and Cole Semler of Cambridge-Isanti can stake claim to being the best high school bass anglers in the United States. It was a weird journey.
Standout edge rusher from Rogers chooses Oklahoma over Gophers
Wyatt Gilmore, a four-star recruit, also had offers from Oregon, Wisconsin and Iowa. He is considered the No. 2 prospect in the state by one scouting service.
Gallery: All-Metro Sports Awards show at Target Center
The Star Tribune's sixth annual All-Metro Sports Awards banquet celebrated outstanding student-athletes and those who support them at Target Center on Wednesday.
Athletes, coaches, teams and moments: All-Metro Sports Awards
Here's one more look at the 10 featured winners, who were feted Wednesday at Target Center.
Stillwater, wielding its perennial power, is the All-Metro Sports Awards Synchronized Swimming Team of the Year
Stillwater won its 21st state championship and hasn't placed lower than second in the 49-year history of the state meet,
Maple Grove, for reviving the success of its past, is the All-Metro Sports Awards Dance Team of the Year
The Crimson hadn't won a state title since 2015, until they ended Eastview's streak in 2023.
Burnsville/Farmington/Lakeville, for sweeping a division's state titles, is the Adapted Sports Team of the Year
The Blazing Cats won the CI division's soccer, floor hockey and softball championships.
New London-Spicer's Hail Mary with a twist wins state title — and Metro Play of the Year
The moment that made the football team a state champion also made it a viral sensation. "It comes up for sure every week, if not a few times a week," says coach Chad Gustafson
Turning softball destiny into reality makes Rosemount girls Metro Team of the Year
The Irish appeared loaded and allowed for no other consideration, going 26-0 and outscoring state tournament opponents by 25 runs in winning the Class 4A title.
For taking down giants of 1A hockey, Mahtomedi takes away boys Metro Team of Year honor
A Hermantown-Warroad rematch in the Class 1A boys hockey state tournament championship game was expected to conclude the 2022-23 season. Nobody told the Mahtomedi Zephyrs, though.
You beat Hopkins? That's good reason to win girls Metro Coach of the Year, too
Kent Hamre's St. Michael-Albertville teams had gone 1-23 against Hopkins over 18 years, until the Knights defeated the Royals for the Class 4A state title.
Winless start to state title, Wayzata basketball coach is boys Metro Coach of the Year
Bryan Schnettler pushed his athletes "to be playing our best in March," and the Trojans were, defeating powerful Park Center for the Class 4A title.
Three-sport St. Paul star wins Student First honor
Challenging himself in the classroom and in athletics has taught Rob Htoo, who played for the Harding/Humboldt cooperative and is headed to St. Olaf, to manage time and priorities. His GPA and college choice says he succeeded.
Battling to stay on the field brings Courage award to Maple Grove QB
Jacob Kilzer played through injuries to both shoulders, each now repaired by surgery. The decision to play came with a rigorous plan for therapy — and helped Maple Grove win the Class 6A football title.
Paul Ehrhard, Hall of Fame high school wrestling coach at Albert Lea, has died
Ehrhard, who was 89, coached three teams and 15 individuals to state championships.
Wrestling champ, running back is All-Metro Sports Awards Female Athlete of the Year
Ella Pagel of Northfield is prominent nationally for her success as a wrestler, but her most thrilling moment in high school sports didn't take place on the mat.