By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune11/16/2018, 10:30pm CST
The Panthers, trailing 7-0 after one quarter, asserted physical control to put away the upstart Cougars with a 35-13 victory and earn a Class 6A Prep Bowl berth against perennial power Eden Prairie.
By DAVID LA VAQUE, Star Tribune11/16/2018, 7:15pm CST
Quarterback Drey Dirksen ran for three touchdowns, then threw for four more in the Cardinals' 62-20 victory over the Governors, making their first state tournament appearance since 1981.
In the latest Talking Preps podcast, staff writers David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen ruminate about a memorable championship Saturday of volleyball, football semifinal match-ups at U.S. Bank Stadium and the start of two anniversary seasons of hockey.
By HEATHER RULE, Special to the Star Tribune10/26/2018, 4:58pm CDT
Emotions of joy poured out after Arlina Shen, playing on her 16th birthday, won the individual title in two sets in a match that included a 35-shot rally.
By HEATHER RULE, Special to the Star Tribune10/25/2018, 5:46pm CDT
After not playing well at state last year, Zoe Adkins defeated two seeded opponents in the individual preliminaries on Thursday. Her challenge on Friday will be much larger, however.
By Joel Rippel, Star Tribune11/16/2018, 9:44pm CST
The Hornets won six events: two relays, two victories from Claudia Chang, one from Lily Gremmels and a third consecutive diving title from Megan Phillip.
By Joel Rippel, Star Tribune11/16/2018, 5:37pm CST
For the second consecutive year, the Mendota Heights school claimed the state championship without winning any events but the Blazers earned points in all 12.
By Joel Rippel, Star Tribune11/15/2018, 11:20pm CST
Visitation, which has won five consecutive 1A state titles, qualified 14 individuals and all three relay teams for Friday’s championship finals while Edina and Minnetonka shined in 2A.
In the latest Talking Preps podcast, Jim Paulsen and David La Vaque recap a 55-yard goal seen 'round the world and look ahead to three days of volleyball and football state tournaments.
