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March 7
The puck took flight in front of Mahtomedi forward Tommy Lewin, left, during the final game of Wednesday's Class 1A quarterfinals.

Minnesota boys hockey state tournament: Class 1A quarterfinals roundup

There were three one-sided games and a thriller in the nightcap of Class 1A. Tap here for all of our coverage from the X.
High Schools
March 7
The Chanhassen boys hockey team got a sendoff from the school band (and an fire truck escort) as it headed to St. Paul for the state tournament.

A bus filled with hockey dreams heads to state for the first time

The band played and a fire truck escorted the Chanhassen Storm out of town for the school's first-ever appearance in the Minnesota boys hockey tournament.
High Schools
March 7
Lou Nanne, our main hockey man since the 1960s.

Reusse: Last call for Lou Nanne at this year's state hockey tournament

Nanne is providing TV commentary for the last time at the 2A boys hockey tournament. But that doesn't mean he's slowing down at age 83.
Duluth
March 7
Bobby Sansone, flanked by other Orono supporters, celebrates a first-period goal against Mahtomedi on Wednesday. That was before matters deteriorated

Behind the scenes at the boys hockey state tournament

Sights and sounds from the Xcel Energy Center include Warroad honoring Henry Boucha and a player tip on how you can use pickles to keep the energy up in overtime.
High Schools
March 7

Wednesday's prep results

Scores and results from around the metro area and beyond.
High Schools
March 6
Clockwise from top left: Nolan Roed of White Bear Lake, Carson Pilgrim of Warroad, Gavin Uhlenkamp of Chanhassen and Jackson Nevers of Edina are Mr. H

Why so many high school hockey stars this season? Coaches explain.

One indication of the strength of this year's class is the number of nominations for the state's Mr. Hockey award. Coaches cited three major reasons why this was an excellent year.
High Schools
March 6
New Ulm boy’s hockey players look out at the ice before taking on Warroad in a Class A boy’s hockey quarterfinal game at Xcel Energy Arena.

Talking Preps podcast: Breaking down the boys hockey state tournament

Andover boys hockey coach Mark Manney dishes on this week's Class 1 A and 2A state tournament fields.
High Schools
March 6
Chanhassen goaltender Kam Hendrickson will be on a hot spot Thursday morning, when his team plays at state for the first time.

The state tourney goalie with a challenge — and a sister he can't let down

Kam Hendrickson, Chanhassen's star goaltender, heads to the state hockey tournament with the enthusiastic support of his sister Gabriella. And with the intent of spreading awareness about Down syndrome.
Sports
March 6
Jackson Nevers of Edina and Caden Lee of Chanhassen are big parts of Class 2A tournament teams.

Eight teams, four games: Where it all begins in Class 2A boys hockey

Know the big scorers, meet the goaltender and learn the facts for each of Thursday's state quarterfinalists.
High Schools
March 5

Tuesday's prep results

Here's what happened in Minnesota high school sports on Tuesday.
High Schools
March 5
Chanhassen's Owen Buesgens (3) is one of six finalists for the Reed Larson Award, giving to the state's top senior defenseman.

Finalists revealed for state's top senior defenseman honor

The list is a who's who of the best senior blueliners from across the state.
High Schools
March 5
Cretin-Derham Hall's Nate Chorlton (4) was already in the team's mix during the 2023 state tournament.

Ten young hockey players not to miss at the boys hockey tournament

Here are nine sophomores and a ninth-grader who should be around for the next couple of years.
High Schools
March 5
Chace Whatley and Totino-Grace remained No. 2 in the final boys basketball Metro Top 10 rankings despite losing at East Ridge last week.

Little surprise in the final boys basketball Metro Top 10

Losses by rankings mainstays Totino-Grace and Shakopee caused minor changes to the order, with the Sabers being the only team to slip.
High Schools
March 5
Murray Marvin-Cordes (22) of Warroad and Gene Wegleitner (18) and Charlie Brandt (30) of Mahtomedi will be involved at state on Wednesday.

Headed for a Hermantown-Warroad rematch? 1A boys hockey matchups.

No. 2 Warroad was the only Class 1A school to beat No. 1 Hermantown during the regular season. Will fans get a rematch at the X in the title game on Saturday?
High Schools
March 5
Taven James of Warroad, left, and Joey Mugaas of Orono will be key figures when the Class 1A quarterfinals begin Wednesday.

Same teams, new stories: Four takes on the Class 1A hockey field

Defending champ Mahtomedi and Orono are back from the metro, Warroad and Hermantown from the north. Only New Ulm is fresh this season.
High Schools
March 5
Matt Lombardi, shown during the 2022 Class 6A semifinals, went 102-37 in 14 years at Maple Grove.

Maple Grove football coach leaving, takes job at another metro school

Matt Lombardi went 102-37 leading the Crimson and his team won a state 6A title. He said he's leaving Maple Grove because "a lot of little things that added up."
High Schools
March 4

Monday's prep sports results

Section play in boys and girls basketball from around the state highlights Monday's prep sports action in Minnesota.
High Schools
March 4
Minnetonka forward Hagen Burrows, the Star Tribune’s Metro Player of the Year in boys hockey, photographed on the backyard rink of Tom Schoolmeester

'The Professor' is in: Meet the boys hockey Metro Player of the Year

Minnetonka's Hagen Burrows, known for his hockey acumen (not to mention that 4.1 GPA), stood out on a team loaded with standouts.
High Schools
March 4
Andrew Colgan led Breck/Blake to a swimming state championship Saturday.

Prep Athletes of the Week: From heart procedure to state title

Andrew Colgan was fresh off medical care when the school year began. On Saturday he led Breck/Blake's swimming juggernaut to the Class 1A title and a state record.
High Schools
March 4
It's common to see wrestlers and their supporters share moments at the high school wrestling state championships.

A reporter pins down five gripping memories from state wrestling

Jim Paulsen saw more than competition when he spent most of three days at an event he recommends all sports fans see someday.

Minnesota High School Prep Sports

Coverage of high school sports in the Twin Cities and around Minnesota, from the regular season through the tournaments, with discussion forums and stats.