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Star Tribune Talking Preps spring podcast: Episode 8
By Star Tribune 06/02/2017, 9:00pm CDT
Discussions include golfer Kaylee Gossen's stand-up actions after a scoring error and the spring state tourneys.
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Hopkins defeats Edina for Class 4A, Section 6 title
By Luke Hanlon, SportsEngine 06/02/2017, 5:45am CDT
The Royals' MaKenzie Merritt struck out 10 batters and pitched a scoreless game until the sixth inning.
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Anoka rallies to defeat Forest Lake and take Class 4A, Section 7 crown
By Peter Odney, SportsEngine 06/01/2017, 2:00pm CDT
Amber Elliott struck out 11 and LeeAnna Nevin went 3-for-3 with two RBI to send the Tornadoes to state.
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Park of Cottage Grove spoils Eagan onslaught to clinch section championship
By Luke Hanlon, SportsEngine 06/01/2017, 8:45am CDT
The Wildcats routed the Wolfpack in Game 1, forcing a second matchup, which the Wolfpack won to claim Class 4A, Section 3.
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Chanhassen takes care of business against Prior Lake, hoists section title
By Maddie DeBilzan, SportsEngine 06/01/2017, 8:45am CDT
The top-ranked Storm won the Class 4A, Section 2 championship after defeating the Lakers 5-2.
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St. Agnes bats pummel Concordia to set up section championship
By Mark Hvidsten, SportsEngine 05/31/2017, 8:15pm CDT
The Aggies jumped out to an early 4-0 lead in the first inning, then cruised to an 11-5 victory over the Beacons.
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Kimball plates a run late to claim Class 1A, Section 4 title
By Mark Hvidsten, SportsEngine 05/31/2017, 5:45am CDT
The Cubs advance to the state tournament after defeating Mayer Lutheran 1-0.
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Star Tribune Talking Preps spring podcast: Episode 7
By Star Tribune 05/26/2017, 12:45pm CDT
Topics include a report on the rise of Minnesota as a basketball state and a football coach running for high office.
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New Prague gets back on track by dismantling Orono
By Trevor Squire, SportsEngine 05/16/2017, 6:30am CDT
The Trojans plated six runs in the fourth inning, and five runs in the fifth, sealing the 13-3 win over the Spartans.
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Jefferson strikes early to knock off Kennedy in battle for Bloomington
By Peter Odney, SportsEngine 05/15/2017, 6:30am CDT
With the 3-0 victory over the Eagles, the Jaguars have won 11 of their last 12 games.
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Woodbury powers past Stillwater with three homers, extends winning streak
By Nick Gerhardt, SportsEngine 05/10/2017, 7:00am CDT
The Royals extended their winning streak to 12 games after defeating the Ponies 7-0.
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Live Streams - Week of May 8
By Deandra Lunemann 05/09/2017, 5:30pm CDT
See which games are live streamed this week in Minnesota athletics!
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Star Tribune Talking Preps spring podcast: Episode 4
By Star Tribune 05/04/2017, 8:15pm CDT
Jim Paulsen and David La Vaque discuss Sam Carlson's chances to be first-round MLB pick.
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Ahlstrom pitches Prior Lake past South Suburban foe Farmington in Class 4A clash
By Pete Winslow, SportsEngine 05/03/2017, 7:15am CDT
Kailey Ahlstrom struck out 11 to help the Lakers extend their winning streak to 10 games.
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Live Streams - Week of May 1
By Deandra Lunemann 05/02/2017, 9:00am CDT
See which games are live streamed this week in Minnesota athletics!
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Minnesota Top 25, Week 4: The Star Tribune’s statewide high school softball ranking
By Jim Paulsen, the Minnesota Star Tribune 04/29/2025, 7:15pm CDT
Eight teams make their first appearance in the Top 25 this week, including Minnetonka, which if off to a 10-0 start.
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Minnetonka pitcher Emily Campion had to reopen recruiting after Cleveland State discontinued softball program
By Jim Paulsen, the Minnesota Star Tribune 04/30/2025, 12:45pm CDT
Campion found herself awash in support when her first college choice vanished, and now she’s set to attend Sacred Heart.
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The All-Metro teams: A list of 23 standouts
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 06/03/2024, 7:45am CDT
One of the first-teamers, Cameron Chard of Belle Plaine, hit 10 home runs this season and is committed to the Gophers. And because this is softball, 10 of the picks are pitchers.
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Minnesota Top 25, Week 3: The Star Tribune’s statewide high school softball ranking
By Jim Paulsen, the Minnesota Star Tribune 04/22/2025, 8:15pm CDT
Mankato East or Forest Lake. Which team deserves the title of the No. 1 softball team in Minnesota?
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Lifted by a legendary pitcher and her eighth-grade daughter, Rogers arrives at state
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 06/04/2024, 9:30am CDT
The Royals reached the tournament boosted by the pitching of AnnaBelle Waldoch and the teachings of former Gophers standout Angie (Recknor) Waldoch.
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