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Introducing the softball Metro Player of the Year: Jessa Snippes of Rosemount
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 06/05/2023, 7:15am CDT
She’s a nearly unhittable pitcher and practically unstoppable hitter, skills she will take to the Gophers.
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Meet the Star Tribune's All-Metro softball first, second and third teams
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 06/05/2023, 7:00am CDT
The first team includes three from powerful Rosemount, eight headed to NCAA Division I and three future Gophers.
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Early guesses match early returns: Rosemount’s No. 1 in the Metro Top 10
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 04/25/2023, 8:00am CDT
The Irish are 7-0 and, led by Paige Zender’s five homers, averaging more than a dozen runs per game.
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Softball 2023: 16 prominent pitchers, a dozen hitters, 10 teams and five takes
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 04/19/2023, 5:15pm CDT
The discussion begins with Rosemount and Jessa Snippes, a Gophers recruit who stands out on the mound and at bat.
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2022 MN Softball Hub Photo of the Year revealed
By Jack Butler, SportsEngine 06/21/2022, 8:00am CDT
View the winning photo and see each of the finalists.
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All-Tournament teams revealed for 2022
By Jack Butler, SportsEngine 06/17/2022, 5:15pm CDT
Click to see who made the all-tournament teams.
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All-state teams unveiled for 2022 season
By Jack Butler, SportsEngine 06/17/2022, 4:45pm CDT
See who made the all-state teams for the 2022 season.
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Forest Lake goes from zero to victory with a late surge to the Class 4A softball title
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 06/10/2022, 6:00pm CDT
Mankato West won the 3A championship, Chatfield won in 2A and Nicollet took 1A.
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Meet the softball All-Metro squads for 2022
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 06/06/2022, 2:30pm CDT
The list starts with 12 of the Twin Cities’ best players on the first team.
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It all adds up: Chanhassen’s Sydney Schwartz is the Star Tribune Metro Softball Player of the Year
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 06/06/2022, 2:30pm CDT
The future University of Minnesota player is an ace on the rubber, a threat at the plate and a dancer with no shame.
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Class 4A, Section 3 championship: No. 2 seed East Ridge defeats No. 1 seed Rosemount
By Cheryl Myers, SportsEngine 06/03/2022, 9:15pm CDT
The Irish pushed the Raptors to a second game, but the Raptors prevailed to defeat the defending Class 4A state champion.
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Chanhassen outlasts Shakopee 11-10 for Class 4A, Section 2 title
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 06/02/2022, 9:30pm CDT
The Storm used a four-run rally in the bottom of the seventh and final inning to pull out the victory. Plus other section results.
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The softball field becomes a postseason proving ground for St. Anthony
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 05/23/2022, 3:45pm CDT
The Huskies are regular state tournament participants but have been thwarted in their pursuit of a championship.
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National Guard duties are priority for Farmington captain Elizabeth Johnson
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 05/18/2022, 12:15pm CDT
Elizabeth Johnson is a senior first baseman for Farmington and also a graduate of basic training — she's a high school student with a plan for her future.
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And the winner is...MN Softball Hub Top Performer revealed
By Kassondra Burtis, SportsEngine 05/17/2022, 10:15am CDT
See who fans voted as the top performer from May 9-14.
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All-state teams unveiled for 2023
By Ben Grundhauser, SportEngine 06/23/2023, 10:00am CDT
See who made the all-state teams for the 2023 season.
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State softball all-tournament teams announced
By Sport Ngin 06/14/2016, 1:00pm CDT
Several Star Tribune all-metro team selections received all-tournament honors.
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MN high school softball: High school softball title games moving to Twin Cities
By Jim Paulsen, the Minnesota Star Tribune 12/06/2024, 11:00am CST
The softball coaches association had cited gender equity in pushing for the move from North Mankato.
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Star Tribune Talking Preps spring podcast: Episode 6
By Star Tribune 05/18/2017, 5:45pm CDT
David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen discuss recently approved prep sports changes, including pitching arm care.
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Meet the 2018 Star Tribune softball All-Metro first team
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 06/08/2018, 1:30pm CDT
Scroll down to see who made the second and third teams as well.
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