Strib staff writer David La Vaque and editor Paul Klauda take up section matchups in girls' hockey and wrestling pitting the two top-ranked teams, not to mention other state titles being won this week.
Jim Paulsen and David La Vaque talk about an unusual football signing class, a jersey retired in St. Paul, three-point sharpshooters, the timing of the ski season and a wrestling match like no other.
In the latest Talking Preps podcast, staff writers David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen ruminate about a memorable championship Saturday of volleyball, football semifinal match-ups at U.S. Bank Stadium and the start of two anniversary seasons of hockey.
In the latest Talking Preps podcast, staff writers David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen ruminate about a memorable championship Saturday of volleyball, football semifinal match-ups at U.S. Bank Stadium and the start of two anniversary seasons of hockey.
By David La Vaque, Star Tribune11/08/2018, 5:08pm CST
The showcase game in St. Paul, reminiscent of a series played about 30 years ago, is expected to help players boost their profiles before pro and college scouts.
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune08/07/2018, 1:00pm CDT
From 1929 to 1939, the Meadowlarks played 94 games of six-on-six basketball and never lost. Usually, it wasn't close. Opponents 'were afraid to play us,' said Beulah Ankeny, 99.
In the latest Talking Preps, the Star Tribune's David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen hold court on the recent rejection of a basketball shot clock -- remember that wacky Hopkins-Shakopee game? -- and preview state softball and track and field competition.
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune09/11/2018, 2:45pm CDT
Matt McCollister just wanted to do a little something, perhaps conduct a basketball clinic or two in Africa. What happened was beyond anything he could have imagined.
In the latest Talking Preps, the Star Tribune's David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen hold court on the recent rejection of a basketball shot clock -- remember that wacky Hopkins-Shakopee game? -- and preview state softball and track and field competition.
By Joel Rippel, Star Tribune11/16/2018, 9:44pm CST
The Hornets won six events: two relays, two victories from Claudia Chang, one from Lily Gremmels and a third consecutive diving title from Megan Phillip.
By Joel Rippel, Star Tribune11/16/2018, 5:37pm CST
For the second consecutive year, the Mendota Heights school claimed the state championship without winning any events but the Blazers earned points in all 12.
By Joel Rippel, Star Tribune11/15/2018, 11:20pm CST
Visitation, which has won five consecutive 1A state titles, qualified 14 individuals and all three relay teams for Friday’s championship finals while Edina and Minnetonka shined in 2A.
