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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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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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Star Tribune Athletes of the Week

Wayzata goaltender Garret Bonello leads Metro Athletes of the Week for Jan. 20-25
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 01/27/2020, 1:00pm CST
Also recognized: Evan Bock (Chaska/Chanhassen swimming), Hailey Hansen (Blaine hockey), Mia Huberty (Big Lake basketball), Cole Johnson (St. Paul Highland Park Nordic skiing), Miah Monahan (Glencoe-Silver Lake basketball) and Annika Lee (Park Center gymnastics).
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Edina goalie Uma Corniea leads Metro Athletes of the Week for Jan. 6-11
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 01/13/2020, 11:45am CST
Also recognized: Adam Berghult (Edina Alpine skiing), Adam Flammang (St. Michael-Albertville hockey), Ryan Samuelson (Jordan basketball), Ally Qualley (Breck hockey), Cordelia Sherwood (Orono Alpine skiing), and Matthew Willert (Buffalo basketball).
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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).
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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.
Read More

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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Metro-area boys' Nordic skiers, teams to watch this season
By Star Tribune 12/11/2019, 12:57pm CST
An early look at who's set to stand out between now and the state meet in February.
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Girls' Nordic skiers to watch, top teams
By Star Tribune 12/11/2019, 12:48pm CST
An early-in-the-year look at metro-area top performers who are expected to stand out between now and the state meet in February.
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Kaarl Damberg, Star Tribune Metro Boys' Alpine Skier of the Year
By RON HAGGSTROM, Star Tribune 04/01/2019, 4:50pm CDT
“This definitely ranks at the top for me,” the senior said of finally winning a state title. “Everything fell right into place.”
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Peter Moore, Star Tribune Metro Boys' Nordic Skier of the Year
By JACK WARRICK, Special to the Star Tribune 04/01/2019, 4:49pm CDT
The only skier from his school at the state meet, Moore flourished in snowy conditions to win a state title.
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Mara McCollor, Star Tribune Metro Girls' Nordic Skier of the Year
By JACK WARRICK, Special to the Star Tribune 04/01/2019, 4:42pm CDT
The Wayzata senior took the honor for the second consecutive year.
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Peyton Servais, Star Tribune Metro Girls' Alpine Skier of the Year
By RON HAGGSTROM, Star Tribune 04/01/2019, 4:11pm CDT
The Lakeville North sophomore put together what she called her "best two runs of the season'' to win the state meet.
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Girls' Hockey

Top games: Stillwater, Forest Lake battle for Suburban East Conference supremacy
By Loren Nelson, SportsEngine 01/27/2020, 1:15pm CST
Feb. 1: The Ponies hope to validate their return to power with a regular-season sweep of the Rangers.
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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
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Boys' Hockey

Top games: White Bear Lake, Cretin-Derham Hall clash in Suburban East Conference tilt
By Loren Nelson, SportsEngine 01/27/2020, 1:15pm CST
Jan. 28: The Bears, who have seemed dominant at times, can atone for some surprising losses with a victory over the streaking Raiders.
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Wayzata goaltender Garret Bonello leads Metro Athletes of the Week for Jan. 20-25
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 01/27/2020, 1:00pm CST
Also recognized: Evan Bock (Chaska/Chanhassen swimming), Hailey Hansen (Blaine hockey), Mia Huberty (Big Lake basketball), Cole Johnson (St. Paul Highland Park Nordic skiing), Miah Monahan (Glencoe-Silver Lake basketball) and Annika Lee (Park Center gymnastics).
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Mortenson's overtime goal lifts Wayzata past Minnetonka
By Josh Dungan, SportsEngine 01/25/2020, 5:00pm CST
The Skippers scored two third-period goals, but a late penalty in regulation gave the Trojans momentum.
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Girls' Basketball

Top games: Becker aims to build towards a repeat trip to state in duel with Big Lake
By Blaze Fugina, SportsEngine 01/27/2020, 1:15pm CST
Jan. 28: After falling in the Class 3A state championship game, the Bulldogs are back as a state-ranked program hoping to continue rolling against the Hornets.
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Mahtomedi overcomes 14-point deficit in second half to slip past Hastings
By Dominic Davis, SportsEngine 01/24/2020, 5:00pm CST
The Zephyrs struck late, led by a three-pointer from Julia Salmen with about a minute remaining on the clock, to pull out the victory.
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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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Boys' Basketball

Top games: Lake City, Stewartville square off in showcase of outstate scorers
By Mark Hvidsten, SportsEngine 01/27/2020, 1:15pm CST
Jan. 28: The Hiawatha Valley League foes are both led by elite scoring talent.
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Eden Prairie defeats Park Center in Jack Link's Hall of Fame Class 4A showdown
By John Wagner, SportsEngine 01/25/2020, 9:30am CST
The top-ranked Eagles led by as many as 29 points in the first half and cruised throughout.
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East Ridge overcomes first-half deficit to defeat Rochester Mayo
By John Wagner, SportsEngine 01/25/2020, 9:00am CST
Trailing 32-19 at halftime, Raptors sophomore Kendall Blue scored 21 of his game-high 25 points in the second half.
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Wrestling

2020 metro wrestling honor roll
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 01/27/2020, 2:45pm CST
Updated through Sunday, Jan. 26.
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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).
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Apple Valley's Sebas Swiggum unbreakable off the mat, too
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 02/25/2019, 5:38pm CST
Adopted from an orphanage, he’s worked to overcome a learning disability to achieve a 4.0 GPA. After pursuing a state title this week, he’s headed to Minnesota to wrestle and pursue a career as a surgeon.
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Gymnastics

2020 metro gymnastics honor roll
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 01/27/2020, 4:00pm CST
Top individual scores through Saturday, Jan. 25.
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Norwegian talent bolsters defending gymnastics state champ Stillwater
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 02/21/2019, 3:42pm CST
Ida Bjoerklund, spending a year studying in the U.S., has brought her elite-level skill and training to the Ponies, seeking another Class 2A team title on Friday.
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2019 metro gymnastics honor roll - FINAL
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 02/11/2019, 5:00pm CST
Through Sunday, Feb. 10
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Swimming & Diving

Minnetonka, Breck/Blake win True Team state meet titles
By Star Tribune 01/27/2020, 11:45am CST
The meet was held Saturday at the University of Minnesota.
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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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