Cassidy Hettesheimer
Sports reporter
Hettesheimer joined the Minnesota Star Tribune as a preps reporter after her summer 2024 internship in the sports department. From Georgia, she graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Georgia before heading north. She previously covered global sports as an intern at CNN and reported for The Associated Press at the 2023 Women's World Cup. When she's not out reporting, she's running, playing soccer or watching women's sports.
Latest from Cassidy Hettesheimer
10 who can: These talents could lift their girls basketball teams to state
In the toughest sections, there are top players poised to make a big difference. We're featuring 10 today:
February 24, 2026
Previews, predictions: Go deep on girls hoops section tournaments
Section tournament preview: breaking down the big showdowns and making predictions for the state tournament field.
February 23, 2026
Hill-Murray survives late comeback to claim Class 2A title
The Pioneers led Centennial/Spring Lake Park 4-0 in the third period. The Cougars scored three straight goals but ran out of time, giving Hill-Murray the 4-3 victory.
February 22, 2026
Showstoppers: The players who stood out on high school hockey’s biggest stage
Meet six players who left their marks on the Class 1A and Class 2A girls hockey state tournaments.
February 22, 2026
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Recap: How Hill-Murray and Breck won state championships
In the Class 1A final, Breck won its first state title in six years, topping top-seeded Warroad 4-1. Hill-Murray won its second straight 2A title, beating Centennial/Spring Lake Park 4-3.
February 21, 2026
Hill-Murray, Centennial/Spring Lake Park to meet for girls hockey 2A title
Centennial/Spring Lake Park and Hill-Murray will square off for the Class 2A title after winning their semifinals Friday at Grand Casino Arena.
February 21, 2026
Follow along as Maddyn Greenway and Tori Oehrlein vie for state's all-time hoops scoring record
Oehrlein surpassed the girls career points record of 5,060 on Jan. 20 and broke Minnesota's all-time record (girls or boys) record of 5,119 on Jan. 29. Greenway has surpassed 5,000 points.
February 21, 2026
Girls hockey state tournament teams revel in connections to U.S. Olympians
Schools like Breck, Warroad and Dodge County can count alumni, siblings and neighbors among those playing hockey, and winning medals, at the Milan Cortina Games.
February 21, 2026
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Top 25: Heading into playoffs, reigning 4A champ is back on top
Here's how Minnesota's best teams rank with section tournaments underway across the state.
February 20, 2026
Edina, Hill-Murray, Centennial/SLP and Holy Family win 2A openers
The girls state hockey tournament semifinal pairings are set after Thursday's games at Grand Casino Arena.
February 20, 2026
Former Gopher resigns from girls hockey coaching position
Ryan Kraft guided Moorhead's girls hockey program to state tournament appearances in 2023 and 2025.
February 19, 2026
Fast and crafty, Hill-Murray's "green line" is arguably the best in the tourney
Juniors Emily Pohl, Jaycee Chatleain and Elliana Engelhardt are a high-performing line for the defending Class 2A state champions.
February 18, 2026
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