high schools
Paige Bueckers: Class of 2020 can overcome what we lost, write a better script
Paige Bueckers, a graduating senior at Hopkins and America's best girls' basketball player, has kept her focus on the future amid the coronavirus pandemic. As the Star Tribune salutes the Class of 2020 today, we share Paige's story and her motivation.
Left high and dry by shutdowns, Lakeville's Smith keeps positive
Lakeville North senior and two-time world champion Regan Smith just got back in the water Monday, after coronavirus-related shutdowns closed her pool for more than two months.
Our favorite games: A football miracle and a basketball war
You think the 'Minneapolis Miracle' was the most amazing ending to a football game ever played in Minnesota? Judge that ending against this one.
Ex-Hopkins star El-Amin leading protest tonight at Ball State
The son of former Minneapolis North and UConn star Khalid El-Amin has become a leading activist on the Indiana school's campus.
Ex-Moorhead football coach Gotta dies at 93
Jim Gotta, an Ironwood, Mich., native, had a 161-44-3 record in 26 seasons as a prep coach.
Former U basketball player named coach at Benilde-St. Margaret's
Damian Johnson -- who played for the Gophers from 2006-10 -- coached at North St. Paul for three seasons, going 57-25, including 18-9 this season.
High school league could be looking at million-dollar deficit
Some high school sports might not be played in 2020-21, which means no state tournaments and no ticket revenue. Others might be played before limited crowds due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scoggins: Young people need mentors like North's coach McKenzie
The legendary North High boys' basketball coach keeps replaying the video of George Floyd in his mind. "That could've been me. That could've been my son. That could've been any of my players."
Sports mailbag: Will there be prep sports? Strib too easy on the Twins?
After 10 weeks of reporters and columnists answering questions from readers, the sports editing team took a turn this week in our weekly mailbag.
When a brain tumor cut short his hockey dream, Cretin-Derham Hall student took up golf
Jack Traxler sees a lot of parallels between golf and his recovery.
High school league sets summer plans despite hazy fall outlook
The Minnesota State High School League will allow coaches to start working with athletes on June 15, the first concrete step toward possibly resuming competition later this year.
Minnesota PGA offers prep seniors one last 18-hole tournament
A pay-to-play senior golf "showcase'' will be held June 9-10 at Bunker Hills for top prep players whose season was canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prep sports eligibility rules get fresh heat from government, parents
The Minnesota State High School League is exploring revisions of two contentious league bylaws that help determine student-athlete eligibility.
Ex-Armstrong volleyball coach Erickson dead from COVID-19
He led his program to five consecutive Class 2A championships in the 1980s.
It's no fun and no play, a 'devastating' turn for many teens in the city
Schools, parks and clubs are havens for many young people in the Twin Cities. For much of the past two months, they have been shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Walz allows youth activities in small groups, but USA Cup canceled
Certain youth and recreational activities can go on with "guidance'' and with groups under 10 people but without games as Gov. Tim Walz announced Phase 2 of his Stay Safe MN plan on reopening the state.
What's in a name? Best school nickname bracket is on
Can anyone knock off the Awesome Blossoms? Or will the Spuds prevail? Or maybe the Edgerton Flying Dutchmen will spring another upset in the state high school league's top nickname tournament.
Minnesota prep coaches shift to distance learning
Virtual clinics have replaced in-person sessions and social media ties have spawned more sharing of tips.
Eden Prairie's Flom named national Coach of the Year in boys' basketball
ESPN ranked Eden Prairie No. 10 in its final national poll.
Breaking the ice: One game started it all for girls' high school hockey
South St. Paul defeated Holy Angels 8-0, but the significance of that night in 1994 goes much deeper than the final score.