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Paige Bueckers adds Miss Minnesota Basketball to senior season honors
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 03/17/2020, 7:58pm CDT
The UConn-bound Hopkins star was named Minnesota’s top high school girls’ basketball senior.
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Nurjei Weems of DeLaSalle leads the Star Tribune's Metro Athletes of the Week
By JIM PAULSEN 03/16/2020, 4:30pm CDT
Also recognized: Peyton Blandin (Farmingon basketball), Lamar Grayson (Richfield basketball) and Gabe Myren (Spring Lake Park basketball).
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First time at state for injury-tested Farmington ends without getting a final shot
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 03/14/2020, 8:05pm CDT
DeLaSalle girls’ and boys’ basketball teams also saw their seasons end abruptly.
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After thrill of back-to-back wins, Henning basketball gets a double dose of heartbreak
By Ron Haggstrom, Star Tribune 03/14/2020, 8:03pm CDT
Neither of Henning’s basketball teams got the chance to win a state title.
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Minnesota high school sports abruptly canceled, 'devastating' those involved
By JIM PAULSEN and DAVID LA VAQUE, Star Tribune 03/13/2020, 6:00pm CDT
The MSHSL call to pull the plug on the finals hit abruptly and sank in slowly.
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Thursday notebook: Disappointment, resignation after virus concerns reshape tourney's final days
By STAFF REPORTS 03/12/2020, 10:48pm CDT
Stillwater's coach feels the sting but deals with, Hopkins anticipates scrimmage-like atmosphere. Plus a rematch in 3A, tournament-tested veterans, and playing up to get better.
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Sophie Hart leads Farmington to a 4A title game shot
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 03/12/2020, 10:00pm CDT
The highly recruited 6-4 Hart was a force in a 78-59 victory over St. Michael-Albertville, scoring 21 points, grabbing 16 rebounds and handing out eight assists.
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Hopkins moves within one win of back-to-back undefeated seasons
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 03/12/2020, 7:45pm CDT
The defending Class 4A champions forced 15 turnovers in the first 10 minutes against Stillwater and cruised to a 66-40 victory.
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Big first half propels Becker over Waconia, win streak reaches 24
By JOEL RIPPEL, Star Tribune 03/12/2020, 7:30pm CDT
The Bulldogs always responded when the Wildcats tried to rally en route to a 96-75 victory.
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After back-and-forth first half, DeLaSalle wins in a runaway
By DAVID LA VAQUE, Star Tribune 03/12/2020, 7:15pm CDT
The defending Class 3A champions relied on a swarming defense and strong perimeter in a 74-52 victory over Simley.
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Megan Weber's three-point barrage helps Henning get past Fillmore Central
By RON HAGGSTROM, Star Tribune 03/12/2020, 7:00pm CDT
Eighteen of her 29 points came on six three-pointers to key the Hornets to a 69-56 victory.
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Taya Hakamaki's 34 points powers Cromwell-Wright past Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa
By RON HAGGSTROM, Star Tribune 03/12/2020, 3:30pm CDT
“You can tell she is the heart of the team,” the opposing coach marveled after the Cardinals' 67-58 victory.
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With Kylie Pittmann 'feeling it,' Waterville-Elysian-Morristown moves on
By RON HAGGSTROM, Star Tribune 03/12/2020, 3:00pm CDT
The Buccaneers, fueled by three consecutive three-pointers from their junior guard, defeated Heritage Christian 58-46 to reach the 1A semifinals.
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Minneota battles through 'organized chaos' to handily defeat Red Lake
By RON HAGGSTROM, Star Tribune 03/12/2020, 1:15pm CDT
The defending Class 1A champion Vikings fought through a rough stretch in the first half en route to a 57-37 victory.
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Wednesday tourney notebook: Postponed Stillwater-Hopkins rematch finally gets its day
By STAFF REPORTS 03/11/2020, 10:17pm CDT
The opponents in Thursday’s first Class 4A semifinal were supposed to meet in January. Plus coronavirus concern, a Simley streak and a record set.
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Forty players selected to the 2019-20 all-state teams
By Paul Patane, SportsEngine 03/16/2020, 3:15pm CDT
Ten players from each class were chosen to their respective all-state team, while the honorable mention lists go quite a bit deeper.
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Paige Bueckers adds Miss Minnesota Basketball to senior season honors
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 03/17/2020, 7:58pm CDT
The UConn-bound Hopkins star was named Minnesota’s top high school girls’ basketball senior.
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Meet the 2020 Star Tribune girls' basketball All-Metro team
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 03/09/2020, 5:45pm CDT
Scroll down to see who made the second and third teams as well.
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MN Girls' Basketball Hub Photo of the Year chosen
By SportsEngine 03/13/2020, 8:30pm CDT
View which image was chosen the best from our 2019-2020 season of coverage.
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Hopkins too much for Wayzata, again
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 03/05/2020, 7:30pm CST
The Royals won their 60th consecutive game, claiming their third victory this season against the Trojans, in star guard Paige Bueckers' final home game.
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