By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune12/10/2019, 2:45pm CST
Nelson was head coach at Blaine and later Minnetonka, leading each program for 18 seasons and making a combined six championship game appearances. Now, he says, it’s time to spend more time with his wife.
High school sports writers David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen each recalled highlights from games and moments they came across during their coverage of games since late August.
By David La Vaque, Star Tribune11/28/2019, 8:00pm CST
Chaska (11-1) has posted five shutouts this season and reached its first state tournament championship game since 1974. The same playing style worked for St. Thomas Academy (11-1), author of six victories by shutout.
Champlin Park and Wayzata faced four common opponents, whose coaches -- along with the Star Tribune's Jim Paulsen and David La Vaque -- assess their chances and predict the outcome.
Star Tribune prep writers David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen weigh in with their predictions for the Nine-Man through Class 5A championship games Friday and Saturday at U.S. Bank Stadium.
The 6A matchup is the right one, Jalen Suggs continues to dazzle, and a rematchup in 5A between two teams that played each other in the last game of the regular season.
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune12/20/2023, 11:00am CST
With tousled hair and sleepy grins, a low-key signing ceremony started the school day at Rogers High School, even though one of the players wasn’t part of the scene.