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
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Dassel-Cokato 300-pounder lives a lineman’s dream: He’s a fullback now
Coaches rescued Lars Salmen from a lifetime on the offensive line. “He even caught a touchdown pass this season,” his dad said. “He loves it.”
November 16, 2024
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Springfield, Minneota will meet again in Class 1A Prep Bowl
A 7-yard rushing touchdown by Springfield running back Gavin Vanderwerf with 1:49 left in the game sealed a win over Mahnomen/Waubun. Minneota rolled over Parkers Prairie 45-0.
November 16, 2024
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Kimball Area savors a trip to state three decades in the making
“Wouldn’t it be cool to get to this spot?” coach Clay Anderson had asked from the U.S. Bank Stadium stands in 2023. The 2024 answer from senior Owen Mortenson: “It was just huge for us.”
November 16, 2024
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Football prognosticators ponder five final semifinals
Saturday’s games will set all the pairings for next week’s Prep Bowl.
November 16, 2024
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Elk River drops defending champ Chanhassen in Class 5A semifinal
The Elks completed a set: They ended the Storm's season with a loss and began it that way.
November 15, 2024
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Minnetonka rolls past Anoka and into the Class 6A football Prep Bowl
Quarterback Caleb Francois rushed for 283 yards and scored five touchdowns, overcoming the three-touchdown passing of Anoka’s Peyton Podany.
November 15, 2024
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Five more semifinals present a handful of challenge for football prognosticators
The indoor portion of the prep postseason continues at U.S. Bank Stadium with games spread over four classes, closing with the Class 6A clash of Shakopee and Maple Grove.
November 15, 2024
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Best vs. Best: Most intriguing individual matchups at the high school football state semis
Many of Minnesota’s best high school football players will go head-to-head this week in the state semifinals.
November 14, 2024
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Elk River drops defending champ Chanhassen in Class 5A semifinal
The Elks completed a set: They ended the Storm's season with a loss and began it that way.
November 15, 2024
High Schools
Minnetonka rolls past Anoka and into the Class 6A football Prep Bowl
Quarterback Caleb Francois rushed for 283 yards and scored five touchdowns, overcoming the three-touchdown passing of Anoka’s Peyton Podany.
November 15, 2024
High Schools
Five more semifinals present a handful of challenge for football prognosticators
The indoor portion of the prep postseason continues at U.S. Bank Stadium with games spread over four classes, closing with the Class 6A clash of Shakopee and Maple Grove.
November 15, 2024
High Schools
Best vs. Best: Most intriguing individual matchups at the high school football state semis
Many of Minnesota’s best high school football players will go head-to-head this week in the state semifinals.
November 14, 2024