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Brian Cosgriff, architect of Hopkins’ girls’ basketball rise, to take over at Minnetonka
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 04/19/2022, 11:45am CDT
The coach who led the Royals to seven state championships in 21 seasons is taking on another prominent program.
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Brian Cosgriff, architect of Hopkins’ girls’ basketball rise, to take over at Minnetonka
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 04/19/2022, 11:45am CDT
The coach who led the Royals to seven state championships in 21 seasons is taking on another prominent program.
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The Minnesota High School Basketball Hall of Fame grows 15 inductees deeper
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 04/07/2022, 7:45pm CDT
Ziggy Kauls, for 45 years a successful coach, and Tayler Hill, a big-time girls’ scorer still deep in the basketball biz, were among inductees in the 2022 class.
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All-State teams revealed
By SportsEngine staff 04/07/2022, 12:15pm CDT
See who finished on the All-State and Honorable Mention teams for each class.
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Brian Cosgriff, architect of Hopkins’ girls’ basketball rise, to take over at Minnetonka
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 04/19/2022, 11:45am CDT
The coach who led the Royals to seven state championships in 21 seasons is taking on another prominent program.
Read More 1 Comment

The Minnesota High School Basketball Hall of Fame grows 15 inductees deeper
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 04/07/2022, 7:45pm CDT
Ziggy Kauls, for 45 years a successful coach, and Tayler Hill, a big-time girls’ scorer still deep in the basketball biz, were among inductees in the 2022 class.
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All-State teams revealed
By SportsEngine staff 04/07/2022, 12:15pm CDT
See who finished on the All-State and Honorable Mention teams for each class.
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2021-22 Minnesota Gatorade Players of the Year
By Jack Butler, SportsEngine 04/07/2022, 11:30am CDT
See who won in football, basketball and volleyball.
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Meet the newest members of the Minnesota High School Basketball Hall of Fame
By RON HAGGSTROM, Star Tribune 04/05/2022, 9:15am CDT
From Barry Wohler to Vicki Davis and Tayler Hill, here are the 15 members who will be honored Thursday, when the class is inducted.
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All-Tournament teams revealed
By SportsEngine staff 03/31/2022, 11:15am CDT
See who finished each Class's tournament on the all-tournament teams.
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A year after sour semifinal loss, Hopkins tastes sweet victory in 4A title game
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 03/19/2022, 10:00pm CDT
It’s the eighth state title for Hopkins, which won it all in 2019. All have come since 2003.
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Totino-Grace upsets defending champion Becker in Class 3A final
By DAVID LA VAQUE, Star Tribune 03/19/2022, 7:45pm CDT
The Bulldogs had their 19-game winning streak snapped.
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Providence Academy edges Fergus Falls for 2A championship
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 03/19/2022, 3:45pm CDT
Maria Counts had 19 points, including two big free throws with 17.8 seconds left
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Edina's Vivian Jungels is named Ms. Hockey
By DAVID LA VAQUE, Star Tribune 02/27/2022, 6:30pm CST
The senior played on two Class 2A championship teams and had 177 career points — the most by a Hornets defenseman.
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Andover pounces in the final two minutes, becomes an undefeated state champion
By DAVID LA VAQUE, Star Tribune 02/27/2022, 5:30pm CST
The Huskies scored with 1:40 left, defeating Minnetonka and winning their second title in three years.
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Notes: History repeats itself when Sara Kaiser strikes again for Andover vs. Minnetonka
By DAVID LA VAQUE, Star Tribune, and HEATHER RULE, Special to the Star Tribune 02/26/2022, 5:30pm CST
The senior scored the winner in the third period against the Skippers in a holiday tournament and repeated the feat in the title game.
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Boys' Hockey

Longtime boys’ hockey coach Mike Randolph takes over St. Thomas Academy program
By DAVID LA VAQUE, Star Tribune 05/03/2022, 12:00pm CDT
After a 32-year stay and two state championships at Duluth East, he is taking on a new challenge. “It’s humbling,” he said.
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Coach Trent Eigner and St. Thomas Academy part ways
By DAVID LA VAQUE, Star Tribune 04/05/2022, 1:30pm CDT
Eigner is out after three seasons. Cadets assistant Mike Randolph likely will apply to become head coach.
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Roseau’s Max Strand named Mr. Hockey in Minnesota
By David La Vaque, Star Tribune 03/13/2022, 11:15pm CDT
The senior forward led the Rams with 36 goals and 78 points.
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Boys' Basketball

The Minnesota High School Basketball Hall of Fame grows 15 inductees deeper
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 04/07/2022, 7:30pm CDT
Ziggy Kauls, for 45 years a successful coach, and Tayler Hill, a big-time girls’ scorer still deep in the basketball biz, were among inductees in the 2022 class.
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Barry Wohler, early ’80s tournament hero, entering High School Basketball Hall of Fame
By RON HAGGSTROM, Star Tribune 04/04/2022, 3:00pm CDT
The Bird Island-Lake Lillian standout is among 15 who will be honored Thursday, when the third class is inducted.
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Park Center's Braeden Carrington named Mr. Basketball
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 03/29/2022, 5:15pm CDT
Carrington, who has signed with the Gophers, led the Pirates to their first Class 4A state title on Saturday.
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Wrestling

Meet the Metro Wrestler of the Year: Hunter Lyden of Stillwater
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 04/13/2022, 2:00pm CDT
He concluded an undefeated season with his third individual state championship.
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Bennett Berge competes in the 2022 Wrestling State Meet

Bennett Berge named 2022 Mr. Wrestling
By Jim Paulsen 03/21/2022, 2:30pm CDT
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Girls: Simley's Charli Raymond gets it started, becoming the first girls' state champion
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 03/05/2022, 11:30pm CST
Edison's Nari Miller cries in triumph; Stillwater's Audrey Rogotzke keeps her end of the deal.
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Skiing

Meet the Metro Girls’ Nordic Skier of the Year: Sydney Drevlow of Hopkins
By DAVID LA VAQUE, Star Tribune 04/14/2022, 2:15pm CDT
A freshman, she positioned herself to be the one chased after she excelled as a chaser at the state championships.
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Meet the Metro Boys’ Nordic Skier of the Year: Minneapolis Southwest’s Cooper Camp
By RON HAGGSTROM, Star Tribune 04/14/2022, 2:00pm CDT
At his best, he won the individual pursuit state championship, and his teammates landed a title, too.
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Meet the Metro Girls’ Alpine Skier of the Year: Grace Torgeson of Minnehaha Academy
By DAVID LA VAQUE, Star Tribune 04/14/2022, 2:00pm CDT
A timely lesson and three years of improvement led to a second-place finish at the state meet.
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Gymnastics

Meet the Metro Gymnast of the Year: Reagan Kelley of Watertown-Mayer/Mound Westonka
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 04/13/2022, 2:00pm CDT
A junior, she led the Royals to the Class 1A team title and was the individual all-around champion.
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Teammates Reagan Kelley and Anna Mielke seize the top two spots in Class 1A
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 02/19/2022, 10:30pm CST
The Watertown-Mayer/Mount Westonka gymnasts added individual success to the team championship.
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An energizing start vaults St. Cloud’s Taylar Schaefer to the Class 2A all-around title
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 02/19/2022, 1:30pm CST
Energy she sacrificed in Friday’s team meet was rebuilt by a big score on vault. Ava Bruegger of New Prague finished second and Hannah Maccarone of Eagan third.
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Swimming & Diving

Visitation advances 17 swimmers, three relay teams to girls’ state meet finals
By JOEL RIPPEL, Star Tribune 11/19/2021, 10:45pm CST
Delano junior Emma Kern set a state meet record in the 100 backstroke.
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Familiar names dot girls' state swimming and diving meet
By JOEL RIPPEL, Star Tribune 11/17/2021, 7:45pm CST
Minnetonka in Class 2A and Visitation in Class 1A are favored but those teams have plenty of company.
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A look at the girls' swimming and diving season
By RON HAGGSTROM, Star Tribune 09/07/2021, 7:15pm CDT
Minnetonka aims for stability amid tough competition in the Lake.
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