David La Vaque
Reporter
High school sportsLa Vaque previously spent 18 months covering high school sports at the Woodbury Bulletin. La Vaque has written frequently about Minnesota State High School League news, football, hockey, lacrosse and track and field. A native of St. Paul, La Vaque lives in Woodbury. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Communication Studies, Rhetoric and Applied Business. La Vaque is researching a book on the history of the Minnesota state high school hockey tournament. In his free time, he enjoys running and biking and listening to music.
Latest from David La Vaque
High Schools
Boys hockey: Eden Prairie rockets into top 10 in Star Tribune's Top 25 rankings
An undefeated St. Thomas Academy team remains the No. 1-ranked team in Minnesota per David La Vaque. No other teams fell or improved by more than a few spots in this week's rankings.
December 18, 2024
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Girls hockey: Centennial/Spring Lake Park remains No. 1 in Star Tribune's Top 25 rankings
Maple Grove jumps from No. 14 last week into the top 10 via a respectable one-goal loss to top-ranked Centennial/Spring Lake Park.
December 18, 2024
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Boys Hockey: New coach has St. Thomas Academy at No. 1 in Star Tribune's Minnesota Top 25
Also, Rosemount enters the Top 25 rankings at No. 10 with a fast start this season at 7-0.
December 12, 2024
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Girls Hockey: Centennial/Spring Lake Park takes over No. 1 spot in Star Tribune's Top 25 rankings
Dodge County, a Class 1A team loaded with returning talent, moves into the top five.
December 12, 2024
High Schools
All-Minnesota Boys Cross-Country Runner of the Year: Roseville’s Robert Mechura
The two-time state champion hasn’t lost a Minnesota high school race in more than two years as he heads to North Carolina for college.
December 11, 2024
High Schools
Forest Lake’s Hushagen doubles up: She’s again the Star Tribune's Girls Cross-Country Runner of the Year
Others suggested she would slow down, but she never did, repeating as the Class 3A individual champion
December 11, 2024
High Schools
Watch Moorhead and Maple Grove girls hockey teams in a Twin Cities vs. greater Minnesota matchup
A stream of the game, pitting a pair of state tournament contenders, will be available at startribune.com at 7 p.m. Friday.
December 5, 2024
High Schools
Meet the Dream Team: The best boys hockey players in Minnesota
The Minnesota Star Tribune’s David La Vaque produced his annual list, reaching beyond the Twin Cities for the players this time and including their college plans.
December 3, 2024
High Schools
All-Minnesota Boys Cross-Country Runner of the Year: Roseville’s Robert Mechura
The two-time state champion hasn’t lost a Minnesota high school race in more than two years as he heads to North Carolina for college.
December 11, 2024
High Schools
Forest Lake’s Hushagen doubles up: She’s again the Star Tribune's Girls Cross-Country Runner of the Year
Others suggested she would slow down, but she never did, repeating as the Class 3A individual champion
December 11, 2024
High Schools
Watch Moorhead and Maple Grove girls hockey teams in a Twin Cities vs. greater Minnesota matchup
A stream of the game, pitting a pair of state tournament contenders, will be available at startribune.com at 7 p.m. Friday.
December 5, 2024
High Schools
Meet the Dream Team: The best boys hockey players in Minnesota
The Minnesota Star Tribune’s David La Vaque produced his annual list, reaching beyond the Twin Cities for the players this time and including their college plans.
December 3, 2024