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Honored prep wrestling coach to speak out on ouster from East Ridge
By David La Vaque, Star Tribune 05/20/2019, 5:00pm CDT
Accused of insubordination and a possible recruiting violation, Matt Everson did not have his coaching contract renewed. He contends allegations against him are either untrue or spun to suit the school district’s narrative.
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Honored prep wrestling coach to speak out on ouster from East Ridge
By David La Vaque, Star Tribune 05/20/2019, 5:00pm CDT
Accused of insubordination and a possible recruiting violation, Matt Everson did not have his coaching contract renewed. He contends allegations against him are either untrue or spun to suit the school district’s narrative.
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Jake Svihel, Star Tribune Metro Wrestler of the Year
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 04/01/2019, 4:13pm CDT
The Totino-Grace senior finished the season 57-0, a state record for individual victories in a season, to win a state title after three runner-up finishes.
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Opportunity seized as Apple Valley's Sebas Swiggum claims 138-pound wrestling crown
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 03/02/2019, 10:49pm CST
The Eagles senior saw an opening and used it to win his first individual state championship. Plus other news and notes from Class 3A.
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Honored prep wrestling coach to speak out on ouster from East Ridge
By David La Vaque, Star Tribune 05/20/2019, 5:00pm CDT
Accused of insubordination and a possible recruiting violation, Matt Everson did not have his coaching contract renewed. He contends allegations against him are either untrue or spun to suit the school district’s narrative.
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Jake Svihel, Star Tribune Metro Wrestler of the Year
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 04/01/2019, 4:13pm CDT
The Totino-Grace senior finished the season 57-0, a state record for individual victories in a season, to win a state title after three runner-up finishes.
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Opportunity seized as Apple Valley's Sebas Swiggum claims 138-pound wrestling crown
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 03/02/2019, 10:49pm CST
The Eagles senior saw an opening and used it to win his first individual state championship. Plus other news and notes from Class 3A.
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Totino-Grace wrestler Jake Svihel finally wins state title as a senior
By Jack Warrick and Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune staff writers 03/02/2019, 10:45pm CST
The Eagles senior, competing at 126 pounds, was a three-time state runner up before Saturday afternoon. Plus other news and notes from Class 2A and 1A.
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For a few seconds, pain takes a back seat for Stillwater's Reid Ballantyne
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 03/02/2019, 10:10pm CST
The injured Ponies star would neither sit out nor settle, winning his third individual title.
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3A individual prelims: Hastings' Wilson satisfied despite short run at state
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 03/01/2019, 10:24pm CST
Lynden Wilson was as pleased as possible after his first-round loss to Shakopee’s Tyler Jones at 126 pounds in Class 3A. That's because Wilson spent the three previous seasons battling various stages of Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
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2A/1A individual prelims: Totino-Grace senior Svihel aims for one position higher
By Jack Warrick and Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune staff writers 03/01/2019, 10:16pm CST
Hel moved up to 126 pounds this year, and so did the wrestler who defeated him last season, Byron’s Mitchel Petersen. Plus a roundup of other action and top wrestlers who advanced.
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Redemption: Shakopee defeats Stillwater to win first Class 3A wrestling title
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 02/28/2019, 10:55pm CST
The Sabers overcame high expectations and bad memories to stop Stillwater, and claim the Class 3A team crown
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Simley makes its return to state meet a successful one
By Jack Warrick, Special to the Star Tribune 02/28/2019, 10:51pm CST
Simley defeated Marshall 60-7 to win the Class 2A state championship at Xcel Energy Center, taking its first title since 2015 and 12th overall.
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Girls' Hockey

Williamson father-daughter duo selected as Wayzata hockey coaches
By By David La Vaque 05/17/2019, 11:00am CDT
Taylor Williamson, a former Ms. Hockey recipient, and her dad, Dean, share the duties behind the bench.
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Minnetonka names former Gopher captain Tracy Cassano as next coach
By Star Tribune 04/30/2019, 5:45pm CDT
She has coached for 16 years, including the last five as head coach at Burnsville.
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Minnetonka girls' hockey coach Johnson steps down
By DAVID LA VAQUE, Star Tribune 03/15/2019, 3:45pm CDT
Eric Johnson led the Skippers for 14 seasons and oversaw three Class 2A state championship teams.
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Boys' Hockey

Ted Cheesebrough named new Henry Sibley boys' hockey coach
By David La Vaque 05/15/2019, 9:15am CDT
Cheesebrough most recently served as a Centennial assistant coach, helping the Cougars to three Class 2A state tournament appearances.
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Trent Eigner named St. Thomas Academy head coach
By David La Vaque, Star Tribune 05/08/2019, 9:15am CDT
Eigner led Lakeville North to an undefeated 2014-15 season and the Class 2A state title.
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2019 all-state teams unveiled
By Ricky Campbell, SportsEngine 03/19/2019, 8:30pm CDT
See which players made the first, second and third teams
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Girls' Basketball

2019 all-state selections announced
By SportsEngine 04/04/2019, 10:15am CDT
See who was honored from each of the four classes.
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Eleven players, four coaches inducted into Minnesota High School Basketball Hall of Fame
By Jack Warrick, Special to the Star Tribune 03/26/2019, 9:13pm CDT
State’s prep basketball Hall of Fame adds 11 players, four coaches.
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Minnesota High School Basketball Hall of Fame Class of '19
By Star Tribune 03/26/2019, 9:11pm CDT
Here are the 2019 inductees to the Minnesota High School Basketball Hall of Fame:
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Boys' Basketball

Minnesota basketball coaches ready to seed 4A tournaments, add shot clocks
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 05/30/2019, 6:03pm CDT
Both ideas are expected to be considered at the June 3 meeting of the Minnesota State High School League
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Matt McCollister leaves Brooklyn Center to coach South St. Paul
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 05/13/2019, 9:15pm CDT
A desire to spend more time with his family prompted the change.
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Bryce Tesdahl leaving East Ridge, to take over as Minnetonka boys' basketball coach
By Ron Haggstrom, Star Tribune 05/02/2019, 11:59pm CDT
He coached the Raptors to a fourth-place finish in March in their first state tournament appearance and has led teams to 20 or more wins in his last four seasons.
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Skiing

Boys' Alpine skiing preview: Skiers, teams to watch
By Star Tribune 12/11/2018, 4:45pm CST
An early-in-the-year look at who's set to stand out in 2018-19.
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Girls' Alpine skiing preview: Skiers, teams to watch
By Star Tribune 12/11/2018, 4:30pm CST
An early-in-the-year look at who's set to stand out in 2018-19.
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Boys' Nordic skiing: Teams, skiers to watch
By Star Tribune 12/11/2018, 4:00pm CST
An early-in-the-year preview of who's set to stand out in 2018-19.
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Gymnastics

Norwegian talent bolsters defending gymnastics state champ Stillwater
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 02/21/2019, 3:42pm CST
Ida Bjoerklund, spending a year studying in the U.S., has brought her elite-level skill and training to the Ponies, seeking another Class 2A team title on Friday.
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2019 metro gymnastics honor roll - FINAL
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 02/11/2019, 5:00pm CST
Through Sunday, Feb. 10
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Gymnastics preview: Athletes and teams to watch, story lines for 2018-19
By Star Tribune 12/11/2018, 3:15pm CST
An early-in-the-year look at who's set to stand out this season.
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Swimming & Diving

Hayden Zheng, Star Tribune Metro Boys' Swimmer of the Year
By JACK WARRICK, Special to the Star Tribune 04/01/2019, 4:44pm CDT
The sophomore, already a defending champion in the 100-yard breaststroke, set a state record in winning the title again.
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Peter Larson, with four gold medals, leads Edina to swimming state title
By HEATHER RULE, Special to the Star Tribune 03/02/2019, 10:44pm CST
The Hornets won events — all freestyle races — and scored points in all but two events to earn 268 total points Saturday to win the Class 2A championship.
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Breck/Blake wins third consecutive 1A boys' swimming championship
By HEATHER RULE, Special to the Star Tribune 03/02/2019, 5:28pm CST
The team got points in every event, with three individual victories and a sweep of all three relays.
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