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Dakota United in CI and Minneapolis South in PI win adapted soccer state titles
Dakota United stopped Burnsville/Farmington/Lakeville's run of three championships. Minneapolis South overcame Rochester.
Owatonna risks it all in overtime, defeats Cretin-Derham Hall with two-point conversion
The Huskies remained undefeated with the Class 5A playoff victory. Elk River, Chanhassen and Dassel-Cokato also won state tournament games.
Anoka surges past Lakeville North on fourth-quarter touchdown pass
Peyton Podany hit Afy Ibekwe for the winning points inside the final four minutes, after the Tornadoes defense kept the game close.
Minnetonka rolls against Blaine, wins a trip to U.S. Bank Stadium for the Class 6A football semifinals
Becker, Totino-Grace remained undefeated with Class 4A victories.
Boys Soccer: Sondag's overtime goal sends Eagan to 3A title game against Maple Grove
Eagan became the first team to beat undefeated and top-seeded Minneapolis Washburn this year, defeating the Millers 1-0 in the semifinals. Maple Grove beat Andover, 3-1, to complete the matchup for Friday's state championship.
Girls soccer: East Ridge, Southwest Christian advance to state
East Ridge's Jada Francis deflects a bouncing ball past White Bear Lake's goalkeeper with just over a minute remaining in the match for the game-winning goal.
Minnetonka pulls off a three-touchdown rally against top-ranked Edina
The Skippers, No. 5 in Class 6A, trailed by 21 points early in the second half before scoring four rushing TDs against the No. 1 Hornets.
Soccer success explained: A diverse student body, a hot spot and two coaches' approaches
Holy Angels' boys and girls teams both appear high in the rankings, and their leaders described the reasons for the success.
Holy Angels, No. 1 in Class 2A girls soccer, adds to a fast start
The Stars scored nine goals in a victory over St. Anthony and still haven't given up a goal this season.
Cooper turns fumble recoveries into victory
Touchdowns scored on short fields after turnovers gave the Hawks the advantage they needed against Park Center.
Two final baseball champions conclude the prep sports year
East Ridge scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh against Mounds View in Class 4A, and Totino-Grace defeated Mahtomedi behind Tommy Heifort's pitching in Class 3A.
Metro ace holds undefeated top seed in check in 4A state baseball semifinal
Despite the nerves, Mounds View ace Tyler Guerin was dominant vs. undefeated Wayzata.
Baseball teams spend the weekend pounding the path to state
New Prague and Minnetonka stayed strong in section winners brackets, and Orono tested its survival skills in the elimination bracket.
Breck endures a comeback and secures the Class 2A championship
Lake City trailed by double digits but made it a game with a second-half surge.
Totino-Grace's 3A dominance leads to the opt-up question
Totino-Grace played a schedule almost entirely from 4A. Also Saturday, Cherry completed a rise from 0-22 to a state title, and Breck's Miles Newton channeled his dad.
It's all right here! Wednesday's boys basketball tournament news, notes.
Eagan pulled off the biggest surprise of the quarterfinals, dropping Class 4A second seed Park Center. Tap here for game results and more from the first day of play.
We call this fun: State boys basketball opens with a 12-game day
A Wayzata sophomore spiced an early 4A quarterfinal with his passing. The 3A teams also got going before lunch, and 2A schools will take over the night.
Benilde-St. Margaret's dominates 2nd half, repeats at 3A titlist
The Red Knights made a 15-point run early in the second half and sprinted away from DeLaSalle, holding the Islanders scoreless for over six minutes while building a commanding lead.
Girls basketball reaches the peak: Among the best, who's better?
Moments of March: It's a high-powered day at state. The four championship games Saturday all involve the top two seeds, and three teams will play for consecutive titles.
Metro boys basketball team with 22 losses one win away from state
After pulling off upsets in the first two rounds and winning only four games during the regular season, Eastview will take on top section seed Eagan on Thursday in the final.
Big day for a first-time tournament team -- despite the final score
Moments of March: Roosevelt fans showed up in numbers for the Teddies' first state tournament game. Plus this from a coach with a unique angle: 'Caitlin [Clark] is good, but I still think Paige [Bueckers] is better.'
Girls basketball state quarterfinals: Wednesday's news and notes
The day began with top seeds Hopkins and Benilde-St. Margaret's rolling, and it wound down with Providence Academy's Maddyn Greenway scoring 49 points. Tap here for stories, tournament details and more from Minneapolis.
See it happen: Youth will have its day this week in girls basketball.
Led by leading scorers Maddyn Greenway and Tori Oehrlein, sophomores and younger will be prominent at state. Here's who they are and when and where to see them.
Friday's boys basketball: Eastview in section final with 6-22 record
The Lightning defeated Apple Valley in the semifinals and will play Eagan for a spot in the state tournament.
Qualifiers for girls basketball state tournament come with a tale or two
Hopkins is back again, as are all of the top section seeds in Class 4A. Coaches Wendy Kohler and Mike Dreier carry special marks to state, and Jim Lien's there for the first time in his 45 years of coaching.
Weekend hockey surprises mean unexpected team will make state
Sixth-seeded Buffalo and fourth-seeded Elk River will play Wednesday for a berth in the Class 2A boys bracket.
Weekend wrapup: Girls hockey upset is a surprise in more ways than one
Rosemount's winning goal against top section seed Lakeville North came from an unlikely source.
