An indomitable spirit -- and practicing against a competitive teammate -- helped make the Eagles senior into an all-around player and the state’s career leading scorer.
The senior has size, intelligence and finishing skills, but an ability to adapt his game to help the Storm continue winning is what secured Grindberg the honor.
After Mounds View defeated Totino-Grace for a berth in this week's state baseball tournament, the winning pitcher stopped to console his childhood friend before joining his team's celebration.
Coverage of high school sports in the Twin Cities and around Minnesota, from the regular season through the tournaments, with discussion forums and stats.