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.
By JOEL RIPPEL, Star Tribune12/02/2019, 3:30pm CST
Also recognized: Dain Dainja (Park Center basketball), Ali Granovsky (Roseville hockey), Jade Hill (Minneapolis South basketball), Jenna Johnson (Wayzata basketball), Charlie Strobel (Hill-Murray hockey), and Christian Vasser (Wayzata football).
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.