Loneliness of socially distanced running makes cross-country athletes own best fans
The COVID-19 pandemic has split team training into pods. Even at the starting line, runners take off in waves governed in size by health department guidelines.
High Schools
Hockey season proposals await approval amid talk of later starts for boys, girls
The Minnesota Hockey Coaches Association proposed two scenarios for boys' hockey, the more ambitious of which features 24 games and full section and state tournaments. The girls' season could be delayed by up to six weeks.
High Schools
Mike Grant to leave Eden Prairie activities director post Jan. 1
Grant, 63, will remain as the school's football coach. His teams have won 11 state championships since he took that job in 1992.
Our high school sports staff takes you behind the scenes on the latest news and looks at the issues facing athletes, coaches and teams.
High Schools
Watch: Minnesota's return of fall prep sports on StribSports Live
Join us for s special StribSports Live as Michael Rand hosts a discussion about Monday's decision to start up high school football and volleyball in Minnesota.
High Schools
Minneapolis prep soccer teams blend sides to avoid blowouts
The trend started in Minneapolis recently when Henry and Southwest decided to play a blended scrimmage instead of a game in which a lopsided outcome would have been certain.
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Vargas goal lifts Hill-Murray girls to triumph over rival Mahtomedi
Ariadna Vargas' second-half tally secured the Pioneers their fourth consecutive victory.
Sports
Talking Preps Podcast
Star Tribune prep reporters David La Vaque and James Paulsen are bringing all you Minnesota high school sports enthusiasts another way to stay connected to the action.
Podcast: After Monday's big news, what happens now in prep sports?
In the latest Talking Preps, the Star Tribune's David La Vaque and Paul Klauda sort through unfinished business after this week's decision to restart football and volleyball, including what the rest of the fall and winter will be like.
High Schools
St. Paul Central boys triumph over St. Paul Como Park to remain unbeaten
Thomas Bump scored a pair of second-half goals to lift the Minutemen to victory.
A look at the top athletes in the metro area from recent high school sporting events.
Golf
Souhan: Prep football on way back, Kirk Cousins on way down
A lot of news to catch up on, including the very quick and sudden end to the Vikings season and the belated start of high school football.
High Schools
'Did you see that?' Prep athletes excited to get fall season back
The decision to resume football and volleyball this fall, albeit with shortened seasons and most likely without state tournaments, generated plenty of excitement across Minnesota.
Coronavirus
Minnesota prep football, volleyball approved for fall
The highly anticipated outcome drew more than 400 listeners to the league's virtual board meeting, where they heard impassioned dialogue about the risks involved.
Watch and listen to high school sports from around the metro area and around Minnesota. Here are the web sites that get you to the games.
High Schools
Work remains for MSHSL after vote to restore fall football and volleyball
The next board meeting comes on Oct. 1.
Coronavirus
Sports cause outbreaks. Restart them anyway? Answer expected today
On Monday the Minnesota State High School League is poised to decide whether thousands of football and volleyball players can resume playing.
High Schools
To play or wait: What's at stake for Monday meeting on restarting football, volleyball
The Minnesota State High School League's board of directors will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. Monday to revisit, and possibly reverse, its Aug. 4 decision to shift the football and volleyball seasons to spring.
A look at the top achievers in gymnastics and wrestling during the 2019-20 season. The list is updated every week.
High Schools
Minnesota prep football, volleyball leagues rush in to fill metro area void
Passing leagues normally held during the summer have sprouted up along with club volleyball leagues in the absence of traditional high school seasons.
High Schools
St. Thomas Academy boys stretch winning streak to five with defeat of Mahtomedi
Matthew Zander and Will Guttery scored goals for the Cadets.
High Schools
Susee's two goals propel Shakopee boys triumph over Eastview
The Sabers rolled past their South Suburban Conference foe with a three-goal outburst in the first half, which included two goals from Zachary Susee.
High Schools
Scores, news updates, more on our high school Live Blog
Our 24/7 Live Blog has photos, updates, scores and more from around Minnesota. Check it out for the latest.
Coronavirus
Restarting Minnesota prep football, volleyball seasons full of challenges
The Minnesota State High School League called a special meeting for Monday that could reverse its decision six weeks ago to postpone both sports until March.
Podcast: Will fall prep football, volleyball get the OK on Monday?
The Star Tribune's David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen dissect a surprising turn of events and give predictions with the Minnesota State High School League set to reconsider a postponement decision it made on Aug. 4.
Coronavirus
Fall football, volleyball may happen in Minnesota after all
The Minnesota State High School League is poised to schedule a highly unusual meeting to take up whether to reverse itself and start the football and volleyball seasons this fall.
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