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Wisconsin nabs another one: East Ridge's Ben Carlson commits to the Badgers
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 09/18/2019, 3:45pm CDT
Ben Carlson, a 6-9 power forward, announced on Twitter his intent to play college basketball for Wisconsin one day after Eastview star Steven Crowl did the same thing.
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Wisconsin nabs another one: East Ridge's Ben Carlson commits to the Badgers
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 09/18/2019, 3:45pm CDT
Ben Carlson, a 6-9 power forward, announced on Twitter his intent to play college basketball for Wisconsin one day after Eastview star Steven Crowl did the same thing.
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MN High School Hubs 2018-19 Photo of the Year winner
By SportsEngine 06/27/2019, 1:00pm CDT
See which picture was voted as the best from our coverage this year.
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Minnesota basketball coaches ready to seed 4A tournaments, add shot clocks
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 05/30/2019, 6:03pm CDT
Both ideas are expected to be considered at the June 3 meeting of the Minnesota State High School League
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Wisconsin nabs another one: East Ridge's Ben Carlson commits to the Badgers
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 09/18/2019, 3:45pm CDT
Ben Carlson, a 6-9 power forward, announced on Twitter his intent to play college basketball for Wisconsin one day after Eastview star Steven Crowl did the same thing.
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MN High School Hubs 2018-19 Photo of the Year winner
By SportsEngine 06/27/2019, 1:00pm CDT
See which picture was voted as the best from our coverage this year.
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Minnesota basketball coaches ready to seed 4A tournaments, add shot clocks
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 05/30/2019, 6:03pm CDT
Both ideas are expected to be considered at the June 3 meeting of the Minnesota State High School League
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Matt McCollister leaves Brooklyn Center to coach South St. Paul
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 05/13/2019, 9:15pm CDT
A desire to spend more time with his family prompted the change.
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Bryce Tesdahl leaving East Ridge, to take over as Minnetonka boys' basketball coach
By Ron Haggstrom, Star Tribune 05/02/2019, 11:59pm CDT
He coached the Raptors to a fourth-place finish in March in their first state tournament appearance and has led teams to 20 or more wins in his last four seasons.
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Matthew Hurt picks Duke, cites Tre Jones staying as ‘ice-breaker’
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 04/19/2019, 6:45pm CDT
One of the nation’s top basketball recruits, the 6-9 star from Rochester John Marshall will join the former Apple Valley star next fall playing at a premier program under coach Mike Krzyzewski.
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Matthew Hurt named Mr. Basketball
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 03/27/2019, 12:30pm CDT
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MN Boys' Basketball Hub Photo of the Year announced
By SportsEngine 03/27/2019, 12:00pm CDT
Choose your favorite picture from this season's coverage.
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Eleven players, four coaches inducted into Minnesota High School Basketball Hall of Fame
By Jack Warrick, Special to the Star Tribune 03/26/2019, 9:13pm CDT
State’s prep basketball Hall of Fame adds 11 players, four coaches.
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Girls' Hockey

Gabby Krause (18) scored the eventual game winning goal in the first period. The Huskies defeated the Hornets 1-0 Thursday night. Photo by Gary Mukai SportsEngine

Andover edges reigning Class 2A champion Edina to claim season opener
By Luke Hanlon, SportsEngine 11/07/2019, 12:00pm CST
Huskies junior forward Gabby Krause netted the game-winning goal from close range late in the first period.
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Fall state tournaments can only mean one thing: Let's play girls' hockey
By David La Vaque, Star Tribune 11/06/2019, 7:46pm CST
The earliest-starting of the high school winter sports seasons drops the puck Thursday night at 16 games, one of them a Class 2A matchup between Andover and three-time state champion Edina.
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2019-20 Minnesota high school girls' hockey schedules released
By Ryan Williamson, SportsEngine 10/28/2019, 12:30pm CDT
The season kicks off on Nov. 7 with a matchup featuring top teams in both classes.
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Boys' Hockey

McClanahan of "Miracle on Ice" fame takes interim Blake hockey job
By DAVID LA VAQUE, Star Tribune 08/13/2019, 4:30pm CDT
The member of the 1980 U.S. Olympic gold-medal team replaces Greg May, who was named director of operations for the University of Minnesota men’s hockey team.
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MN High School Hubs 2018-19 Photo of the Year winner
By SportsEngine 06/27/2019, 1:00pm CDT
See which picture was voted as the best from our coverage this year.
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Minnesotans taken in the 2019 NHL Draft
By John Kelsey, SportsEngine 06/24/2019, 2:45pm CDT
Twelve players from the State of Hockey were selected by pro clubs, including former Minnetonka forward Bobby Brink.
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Girls' Basketball

Whalen, Gophers build recruiting bridges to Minnesota recruits
By RON HAGGSTROM, Star Tribuner 11/12/2019, 6:45am CST
The recruitment of Farmington star Sophie Hart exemplifies how Whalen and the Gophers are trying to win over the state's best players and coaches after the relationship became strained under previous coaches.
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MN High School Hubs 2018-19 Photo of the Year winner
By SportsEngine 06/27/2019, 1:00pm CDT
See which picture was voted as the best from our coverage this year.
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2019 all-state selections announced
By SportsEngine 04/04/2019, 10:15am CDT
See who was honored from each of the four classes.
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Wrestling

Apple Valley's Sebas Swiggum unbreakable off the mat, too
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 02/25/2019, 5:38pm CST
Adopted from an orphanage, he’s worked to overcome a learning disability to achieve a 4.0 GPA. After pursuing a state title this week, he’s headed to Minnesota to wrestle and pursue a career as a surgeon.
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2019 metro wrestling honor roll - FINAL
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 02/11/2019, 4:30pm CST
Updated through Sunday, Feb. 10
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Injury, international disappointment weigh on Minnesota’s top prep wrestler
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 12/11/2018, 6:15pm CST
Daniel Greg Kerkvliet is 'hoping to right a wrong' in his final season of high school competition.
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Skiing

Boys' Alpine skiing preview: Skiers, teams to watch
By Star Tribune 12/11/2018, 4:45pm CST
An early-in-the-year look at who's set to stand out in 2018-19.
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Girls' Alpine skiing preview: Skiers, teams to watch
By Star Tribune 12/11/2018, 4:30pm CST
An early-in-the-year look at who's set to stand out in 2018-19.
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Boys' Nordic skiing: Teams, skiers to watch
By Star Tribune 12/11/2018, 4:00pm CST
An early-in-the-year preview of who's set to stand out in 2018-19.
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Gymnastics

Norwegian talent bolsters defending gymnastics state champ Stillwater
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 02/21/2019, 3:42pm CST
Ida Bjoerklund, spending a year studying in the U.S., has brought her elite-level skill and training to the Ponies, seeking another Class 2A team title on Friday.
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2019 metro gymnastics honor roll - FINAL
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 02/11/2019, 5:00pm CST
Through Sunday, Feb. 10
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Gymnastics preview: Athletes and teams to watch, story lines for 2018-19
By Star Tribune 12/11/2018, 3:15pm CST
An early-in-the-year look at who's set to stand out this season.
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Swimming & Diving

Edina diver Megan Phillip selects Gophers
By Ronald Haggstrom 10/01/2019, 5:45pm CDT
She picked Minnesota over five other top schools.
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Wisconsin nabs another one: East Ridge's Ben Carlson commits to the Badgers
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 09/18/2019, 3:45pm CDT
Ben Carlson, a 6-9 power forward, announced on Twitter his intent to play college basketball for Wisconsin one day after Eastview star Steven Crowl did the same thing.
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Edina state champion Megan Phillip excels with family diving genes
By Ron Haggstrom, Star Tribune 09/16/2019, 3:24pm CDT
The senior, whose parents and two older brothers are divers, has her sights set on becoming the second diver in Minnesota history to win four state titles.
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