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St. Paul football co-op finds growth in standings, participation
The beginning of fall practice for Harding-Humboldt revealed 60 players and enthusiasm to go with that hefty roster.
Wayzata girls' volleyball team supports push for boys in the sport
The Trojans' Swenson twins, Olivia and Stella, call the sport 'one big family' and support the effort to get MSHSL sanctioning for boys' teams.
Five seniors with four years of varsity time lead Rosemount girls' soccer
A painful loss last year might be motivation enough, but the Irish also are driven by the feeling of time running out for a special group.
U men's hockey gets another big commitment from five-star recruit
Brodie Ziemer is the fourth player and third five-star recruit since Aug. 1 to pick Minnesota. He played youth hockey in the Chaska-Chanhassen program.
Prior Lake students to be disciplined for racist messages
The district retained a handwriting expert from a forensics firm who compared the messages to the students' handwriting.
Minnetonka forward Moore commits to Gophers men's hockey team
Javon Moore joins Beckett Hendrickson and John Whipple as players with Minnetonka ties to pledge to coach Bob Motzko's program since Aug. 1.
Two Minnesota Legion teams win in Central Plains Regional
St. Michael defeated Sioux Falls, S.D., 5-3 and Mankato beat West Fargo 8-5 in losers' bracket games on the third day of the double-elimination American Legion baseball tournament in Rapid City, S.D.
Prep Bowl will move to December because of Vikings conflict
The Prep Bowl, in which all seven classes of high school football crown champions, has been moved because the Vikings are playing at U.S. Bank Stadium on Thanksgiving.
Scoggins: Retirement? Not really. McKenzie plans to change focus to coaching coaches
Larry McKenzie's impact has long been felt by the athletes he led. Next he'll strive to help the men and women who do the work he did.
How do high school athletes watch sports? Let's hear from them
We asked several of the top high school athletes how they consume sports. Their answers were as interesting as they were varied.
DeLaSalle picks longtime assistant Anderson for boys' basketball job
It's Todd Anderson's 25th year with the team, winner of seven state championships since 2012.
'Today is a blessing.' McKenzie's message took time to grow on his players
For men who played for Larry McKenzie, who retired as boys' basketball head coach at North High this week after one of the most successful coaching careers in Minnesota history, the lessons of their teenage years remain.
All-Metro Sports Awards: Meet the 12 winners for 2022
Athletes, coaches and teams were honored during the Star Tribune's fifth annual All-Metro Sports Awards on Wednesday night at Allianz Field. Tap here to see the winners.
Gallery: Star Tribune All-Metro Sports Awards
The Star Tribune All-Metro Sports Awards gala was held Wednesday night at Allianz Field.
Cordes' clutch halfcourt shot is All-Metro Play of the Year
Kate Cordes' buzzer-beater splashed in for Shakopee against Eden Prairie and decided the section championship.
Hangartner's gymnastics empire makes him an All-Metro Coach of the Year
The Watertown-Mayer/Mound Westonka gymnastics program led by Steve Hangartner last lost a dual meet in 2012 despite difficult schedules.
James Ware, for his title touch, is an All-Metro Coach of the Year
The Park Center boys' basketball team went 31-1 and won the Class 4A title, a pinnacle it had never reached.
Orono's Maule, laden with state titles, is the All-Metro Boys' Athlete of the Year
Matias Maule was captain of three championship teams in soccer, table tennis and tennis and also was a doubles champ.
Edina's Dahlien, a champion who endured hard times, is the All-Metro Female Athlete of the Year
Maddie Dahlien, an Edina standout in soccer and track and field, didn't win everything she tried this time around, but she's a winner.
Lakeville South, with a football attitude and its first football state title, is the All-Metro Boys' Team of the Year
The Cougars went 13-0 and won the Class 6A championship, thriving behind physical play and mental strength.