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After slow start, Mahtomedi offense heats up to take down rival Simley
By Blaze Fugina, SportsEngine 01/21/2020, 2:00pm CST
The Zephyrs' JD Metz and Adam Johnson each scored a goal to put away the Spartans.
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After slow start, Mahtomedi offense heats up to take down rival Simley
By Blaze Fugina, SportsEngine 01/21/2020, 2:00pm CST
The Zephyrs' JD Metz and Adam Johnson each scored a goal to put away the Spartans.
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Top games: Handicapping the Battle of Lakeville seems an impossible task this go-round
By Loren Nelson, SportsEngine 01/20/2020, 1:30pm CST
Jan. 25: Lakeville's South and North squads seemingly have an equal dispersion of talent heading into their second matchup of the season with each other.
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MN Hockey Hub fans: Vote now for the top performer from Jan. 13-18
By Kassondra Burtis, SportsEngine 01/20/2020, 1:15pm CST
We select the athletes with some of last week's most impressive performances. You decide which player had the best outing.
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After slow start, Mahtomedi offense heats up to take down rival Simley
By Blaze Fugina, SportsEngine 01/21/2020, 2:00pm CST
The Zephyrs' JD Metz and Adam Johnson each scored a goal to put away the Spartans.
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Top games: Handicapping the Battle of Lakeville seems an impossible task this go-round
By Loren Nelson, SportsEngine 01/20/2020, 1:30pm CST
Jan. 25: Lakeville's South and North squads seemingly have an equal dispersion of talent heading into their second matchup of the season with each other.
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MN Hockey Hub fans: Vote now for the top performer from Jan. 13-18
By Kassondra Burtis, SportsEngine 01/20/2020, 1:15pm CST
We select the athletes with some of last week's most impressive performances. You decide which player had the best outing.
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Minneapolis, Warroad take stage for 'unreal' Hockey Day Minnesota
By David La Vaque, Star Tribune 01/18/2020, 5:23pm CST
Warroad, ranked No 3 in Class 1A, beat host Minneapolis 5-1. But participants saw beyond the scoreboard.
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Miller’s deflection in third period lifts Blake over Blaine
By Loren Nelson, SportsEngine 01/18/2020, 9:30am CST
With Joe Miller's goal, the Bears defeated the Bengals in their afternoon Hockey Day Minnesota matchup in Minneapolis.
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Warroad overpowers Minneapolis in Hockey Day Minnesota showdown
By Loren Nelson, SportsEngine 01/18/2020, 8:30am CST
Owen Meeker netted a pair of goals for the Warriors, who recorded their 16th win of the season.
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Rule changes make recruiting prep hockey stars a different animal
By DAVID LA VAQUE, Star Tribune 01/13/2020, 9:30pm CST
Hockey recruiting differs in many respects from other prep sports, and the window is now tighter on rules such as ones that made Rosemount defenseman Jake Ratzlaff a Gophers recruit before ninth grade.
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Top games: Red-hot Blake, Blaine in midst of TV-worthy seasons
By Loren Nelson, SportsEngine 01/13/2020, 3:00pm CST
Jan. 18: The Bears' Joe Miller and the Bengals' Carsen Richels figure to get plenty of Hockey Day Minnesota air time in their Parade Stadium showdown.
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And the winner is...MN Hockey Hub Top Performer revealed
By Kassondra Burtis, SportsEngine 01/13/2020, 2:30pm CST
See who fans voted as the top performer from Jan. 6-11.
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Third time's a charm: Eden Prairie finally sinks Minnetonka
By Heather Rule, SportsEngine 01/21/2020, 2:00pm CST
It took three tries but the Eagles, powered by goals from Grace Kuipers and Anna Brown, defeated their Lake Conference rivals for the first time this season.
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Top games: Tradition-rich South St. Paul faces Hutchinson in playoff primer
By Loren Nelson, SportsEngine 01/20/2020, 1:30pm CST
Jan. 25: The Packers and Tigers are each having the type of season that foreshadows deep playoff runs.
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MN Girls' Hockey Hub fans: Vote now for the top performer from Jan. 13-18
By Kassondra Burtis, SportsEngine 01/20/2020, 1:15pm CST
We select the athletes with some of last week's most impressive performances. You decide which player had the best outing.
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Boys' Basketball

Top games: Robbinsdale Armstrong, Spring Lake Park battle for conference advantage
By Mark Hvidsten, SportsEngine 01/20/2020, 1:30pm CST
Jan. 24: The Falcons look to take a step ahead of the Panthers in Northwest Suburban Conference West Division play.
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MN Basketball Hub fans: Vote now for the Top Performer from Jan. 13-18
By Ryan Williamson, SportsEngine 01/20/2020, 1:15pm CST
We select the athletes with some of last week's most impressive performances. You decide which player had the best outing.
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And the winner is...MN Basketball Hub Top Performer revealed
By Ryan Williamson, SportsEngine 01/13/2020, 4:00pm CST
See who the fans voted as the top performer from Jan. 6-11.
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Girls' Basketball

Hopkins holds off Lake Conference foe Wayzata to keep perfect season intact
By Ben Grundhauser, SportsEngine 01/21/2020, 2:00pm CST
The trio of Paige Bueckers, Maya Nnaji and Alayna Contreras helped the Royals defeat the Trojans to secure their 48th straight win.
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Top games: Dominant and unblemished Hopkins takes on upset-minded Wayzata
By Blaze Fugina, SportsEngine 01/20/2020, 1:30pm CST
Jan. 21: The Royals' 47-game winning streak is at stake against the rival Trojans, who have lost just once this season.
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MN Girls Basketball Hub fans: Vote now for the top performer from Jan. 13-18
By Ryan Williamson, SportsEngine 01/20/2020, 1:15pm CST
We select the athletes with some of last week's most impressive performances. You decide which player had the best outing.
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Wrestling

2020 metro wrestling honor roll

By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 01/20/2020, 4:00pm CST

Updated through Sunday, Jan. 19.

Shakopee wrestler Ben Lunn leads metro Athletes of the Week for Dec. 30-Jan. 4

By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 01/06/2020, 3:00pm CST

Also recognized: Nadia Abid (Maple Grove gymnastics), Mallory Brake (Hastings basketball), Adelaide Burton (Blake hockey), Adrik Kraftson (Stillwater Nordic skiing), Jordan Parent (Forest Lake Nordic skiing) and Simeon Sharp (St. Paul Harding basketball).

Big prep wrestling stars gone, new crop set to shine

By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 12/16/2019, 2:00pm CST

Defending 3A champ Shakopee is ranked No. 1 but the state’s best team might be residing in Class 2A this winter. Plus other story lines for the season.

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Skiing

Forest Lake Nordic ski teams hooked on a family feeling
By Ron Haggstrom, Star Tribune 01/20/2020, 1:28pm CST
Eight sets of siblings — 17 skiers in all — help anchor the speedy Ranger boys’ and girls’ teams, among the favorites to bring home state championships next month.
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Metro-area girls' Alpine skiers to watch, top teams
By Star Tribune 12/11/2019, 1:15pm CST
An early-in-the-year look at who's set to stand out between now and the state meet in February.
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Boys' Alpine skiers, teams to watch this season
By Star Tribune 12/11/2019, 1:00pm CST
An early look across the metro area at who is likely to stand out in competition this season.
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Gymnastics

2020 metro gymnastics honor roll
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 01/20/2020, 4:00pm CST
Top individual scores through Saturday, Jan. 18.
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Top metro teams, 20 athletes to watch, new state meet home
By Star Tribune 12/11/2019, 3:57pm CST
Jim Paulsen’s early-season top 10 teams and 20 gymnasts of note, plus Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul will host the state meet once again.
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Three-time all-around champion Chaney Neu recovering from knee surgery
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 12/11/2019, 3:04pm CST
Her coach at Champlin Park isn’t counting on her return this season as she focuses on rehab from an injury suffered last spring.
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Swimming & Diving

Abby Kapeller, Star Tribune metro girls' swimmer of the year
By RON HAGGSTROM, Star Tribune 12/16/2019, 2:33pm CST
The Minnetonka junior won two individual events at the state meet in November and swam on two winning relay teams.
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Boys' swimming and diving story lines: 2A holds room for surprise
By Star Tribune 12/11/2019, 1:10pm CST
Top athletesd to watch and three story lines for the 2019-20 season.
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Edina wins fourth straight state title in girls' swimming and diving
By HEATHER RULE, Special to the Star Tribune 11/16/2019, 11:48pm CST
The Hornets broke a school mark by winning their fourth consecutive team championship.
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Updated through Sunday, Jan. 19.

Also recognized: Nadia Abid (Maple Grove gymnastics), Mallory Brake (Hastings basketball), Adelaide Burton (Blake hockey), Adrik Kraftson (Stillwater Nordic skiing), Jordan Parent (Forest Lake Nordic skiing) and Simeon Sharp (St. Paul Harding basketball).

Defending 3A champ Shakopee is ranked No. 1 but the state’s best team might be residing in Class 2A this winter. Plus other story lines for the season.

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