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Mayer Lutheran dominates New York Mills 41-6 in Class 1A semifinals
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 11/20/2021, 1:45pm CST
The Crusaders scored two touchdowns in the first five minutes and rolled from there.
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Minnetonka, Edina fill head coaching vacancies
By Star Tribune 02/11/2020, 12:53pm CST
The Skippers elevated assistant coach Mark Esch to lead the team while the Hornets hired former Armstrong assistant Jason Potts.
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Jaice Miller, seeking to keep playing quarterback, commits to U of Sioux Falls
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 02/04/2020, 3:11pm CST
The Champlin Park senior, who passed up Division I offers, is expected to sign a letter of intent Wednesday as the NCAA regular signing period opens.
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Longtime Minnesota prep football coach Dave Nelson announces retirement
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 12/10/2019, 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.
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Jalen Suggs wins Mr. Football
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 12/08/2019, 4:45pm CST
The two-sport star was honored Sunday by the Minnesota Football Coaches Association.
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Minnesota All-Star game set for Saturday
By James Paulsen 12/06/2019, 4:15pm CST
Ninety-three players are expected to take part at U.S. Bank Stadium in the 47th All-Star game featuring top seniors from across the state.
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By the numbers or not, 2019 prep football season was a winner for Strib scribes
By Star Tribune 11/30/2019, 7:09pm CST
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.
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Wayzata offensive line delivers another 'sexy' performance
By David La Vaque, Star Tribune 11/29/2019, 11:30pm CST
The five big guys up front cleared the way for running back Christian Vasser, who said, “I trust them with my life.”
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Physical rematch expected when Chaska, St. Thomas Academy go face-to-face in 5A Prep Bowl
By David La Vaque, Star Tribune 11/28/2019, 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.
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Prep Bowl XXXVIII: Staff predictions
By Star Tribune 11/28/2019, 7:30pm CST
Star Tribune prep writers David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen weigh in with their predictions for the championship games this weekend at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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Champlin Park's road to 6A Prep Bowl overcame doubts, roster holes to build confidence
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 11/28/2019, 7:20pm CST
The Rebels rebuilt their roster and self-confidence, a combination that has led to Friday night's Prep Bowl matchup with Wayzata.
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'The best we saw': Coaches give the inside scoop on Class 6A Prep Bowl finalists
By Star Tribune 11/28/2019, 7:15pm CST
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.
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Prep Bowl XXXVIII: Staff predictions
By Star Tribune 11/28/2019, 6:32pm CST
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.
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Semifinal swirl: Star Tribune writer Jim Paulsen's 10 football tourney takeaways
By Star Tribune 11/18/2019, 4:57pm CST
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.
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Last of Prep Bowl semifinal picks offers chance to be bold, awesome and more
By Star Tribune 11/15/2019, 3:19pm CST
The games will determine Prep Bowl finalists in Class 1A and 3A, along with who will play Chaska in the Class 5A game.
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Minnesota Top 20 comes with an explanation
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 09/04/2024, 9:45am CDT
The assignment is to produce a state ranking that crosses classes. Complicating that — or making it more intriguing? — is that it is very difficult for smaller schools to keep up in the numbers game.
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Eden Prairie-Edina clash pits the prognosticators
By DAVID LA VAQUE and JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 09/06/2024, 9:15am CDT
David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen have missed on a single prediction this season, but only one can be right about this week's big Class 6A game.
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A kicker and a coach add to their legends
By RON HAGGSTROM, Star Tribune 08/31/2024, 1:15pm CDT
Alexandria's Daniel Jackson kicked a 54-yard field goal Thursday, a mark exceeded only twice in Minnesota history. Becker's Dwight Lundeen gained his 400th victory on alumni night.
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Video: Thursday and Friday night highlights
By NSPN.tv 08/30/2024, 10:45pm CDT
Watch some of the best plays from NSPN.tv's coverage of the first week of high school football.
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In first game as Camden High School, Patriots defeat Richfield
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 08/30/2024, 6:30pm CDT
A new era began with a 24-2 victory.
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