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
Prep Athletes of the Week: St. Paul Harding multisport star helps Knights boys basketball reach state tournament
Also, Hopkins sophomore Erma Walker plays a part in girls basketball state history.
March 18, 2025
Randolph resigns from coaching Northern Lakes hockey
Mike Randolph, who owns the most career victories as a Minnesota high school boys hockey coach with 727, led the team to the Class 1A quarterfinals this season.
March 11, 2025
Moorhead's Mason Kraft named Minnesota's Mr. Hockey
White Bear Lake’s Leo Gabriel wins the Frank Brimsek Award, which goes to the top senior goalie in Minnesota.
March 9, 2025
Moorhead wins its first boys hockey state championship, outracing Stillwater in Class 2A final
The Spuds' Mason Kraft equaled John Mayasich with four first-period goals, but the Ponies made it close by the end.
March 9, 2025
Presenting the boys hockey state tournament champions: Moorhead in Class 2A and East Grand Forks in 1A
Moorhead won its first title, outracing Stillwater 7-6 on four goals in the first period by Mason Kraft. East Grand Forks triumphed after bringing a .500 record to state.
March 9, 2025
Moorhead and Stillwater advance to Class 2A boys hockey championship game
The Spuds pulled off a 4-3 victory over Edina on a goal with 58.1 seconds left. The Ponies won on goaltender Cal Conway’s second shutout of the tournament.
March 8, 2025
Boys hockey state tournament: Saturday’s championship matchups are set
It’ll be Moorhead vs. Stillwater in Class 2A and St. Cloud Cathedral vs. East Grand Forks in Class 1A.
March 8, 2025
Boys hockey state tournament: The Class 2A semifinal matchups are set
Edina, after an overtime victory over Rogers, will play Moorhead in one Friday game, and Stillwater will take on St. Thomas Academy in the other.
March 7, 2025
Presenting the boys hockey state tournament champions: Moorhead in Class 2A and East Grand Forks in 1A
Moorhead won its first title, outracing Stillwater 7-6 on four goals in the first period by Mason Kraft. East Grand Forks triumphed after bringing a .500 record to state.
March 9, 2025
Moorhead and Stillwater advance to Class 2A boys hockey championship game
The Spuds pulled off a 4-3 victory over Edina on a goal with 58.1 seconds left. The Ponies won on goaltender Cal Conway’s second shutout of the tournament.
March 8, 2025
Boys hockey state tournament: Saturday’s championship matchups are set
It’ll be Moorhead vs. Stillwater in Class 2A and St. Cloud Cathedral vs. East Grand Forks in Class 1A.
March 8, 2025
Boys hockey state tournament: The Class 2A semifinal matchups are set
Edina, after an overtime victory over Rogers, will play Moorhead in one Friday game, and Stillwater will take on St. Thomas Academy in the other.
March 7, 2025