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Friends and family remember Teigan Martin, football player killed in car crash
MAYER, Minn. — Teigan Martin was a standout player on a standout team for Mayer Lutheran High School. He landed on a Division I football scholarship at Liberty then South Florida. Last week, he died in a car accident while back home in Minnesota. And that's got his family and his friends processing the unthinkable and leaning on faith and each other.On a day of reflection at Mayer Lutheran High School is a group of young men who were part of the state championship football team in 2021. It's a talented group, but there is someone missing: Teigan Martin. On Saturday, his teammates...
Wayzata’s Riley Leatherman Wins 2024 Minnesota Mr. Baseball Award
The top senior baseball player in the state was awarded earlier this week with Wayzata’s righthanded pitcher Riley Leatherman winning the 2024 Mr. Minnesota Baseball honor. This spring, Leatherman was a perfect 7-0 in games he started and had a 1.54 ERA. He helped lead the Trojans to a perfect regular season record along with being Lake Conference and Section 6AAAA champions.
Minnesota Twin Stars Program Provides Women’s Soccer Players An Opportunity to Develop in Offseason
The Minnesota Twin Stars Football Club is a local soccer program bases in the Maple Grove/Brooklyn Park area that includes not just a men’s program, but also a women’s club as well. The Twin Stars are made up of local soccer players that range from post-college to high...
Maple Grove’s ‘Gambian Goliath’ Prepares for Paris Olympics
To achieve any level of success, it requires hard work. It’s something Alasan Ann knows all too well. He’s currently training to compete on the world’s biggest stage. “Yeah we’re just excited. Excited to see what we can do,” said Ann, who’s also known as the “Gambian Goliath.”
Maple Grove Legion Post 172 goes on 3-game winning streak
The Maple Grove Senior Legion Post 172 is having a great summer. After losing two of three games, they responded by winning three in a row and are 8-3 before the July 4 break. On June 24, Maple Grove beat Park Center 8-1. A day later, they handled Becker 10-0 and on June 27, hung on to beat Champlin Legion 2-1. The winning streak ended with a 5-3 loss to Wayzata a day after the victory over Champlin. ...
Baseball 365 Town Ball Game
Check out Eden Prairie’s new Town Ball team, Baseball 365, now playing at Round Lake Stadium!. July 1st, 2024, First pitch @ 7:30 PM, Andover Aces @ Baseball 365. July 2, 2024, First pitch @ 7:30 PM, Crystal Cowboys @ Baseball 365. July 8th, 2024, First pitch @ 7:30...
Brewers CRVL winning streak snapped by Waconia
GAYLORD – The Glencoe Brewers fell to the Gaylord Islanders in a non-league tune up game on Wednesday, June 26. The Brewers took a brief early lead in the top of the second inning. With runners on first and third Oray Tangen (wait that’s me!) hit an RBI fielders choice to center field scoring Dylen Terlinden, and giving the Brewers a 1-0 lead.
Eden Prairie Unveils Exciting Summer Sports Programs for All Ages
Eden Prairie's summer is set up to be an active one with a slate of sports programs for all ages. To encourage physical activity and community engagement, the city's Parks and Recreation department is offering an array of classes that range from T-ball to tennis and even a "Ninja Warrior Fitness" course for the youngest athletes, as per the City of Eden Prairie, MN. These programs are open for registration, giving families a chance to plan a sporty and fun-filled summer.
Monarchs strong in first third of the 2024 season
Rain throughout the month of June has limited action for the Minnetonka Monarchs amateur baseball team. “We’re 11-3 now,” manager Adam Goethke said after a 3-0 win over the Victoria Vics June 26 at Victoria’s Poppitz Field. “I would rather be 21-3.” The cancellation of games due to rain has a silver lining for the Monarchs, who are able to have their starting pitchers go deeper into games. Staff ace...
Plato Blue Jays pick up two big CRVL wins
WATERTOWN – There are times when you just have to dig deep and see what happens. That’s exactly what Plato’s Reece Schwirtz did for his team, and it worked out pretty well. Coming off short rest and going against one of the best teams in the league,...
Back-to-back shutout wins for Osseo Legion baseball
After a tough stretch for the Osseo Legion Post 172 baseball team, they got themselves back on track with consecutive shutout wins. On June 25 they took down Andover 11-0 on the road. A day later, they took down Armstrong 9-0 at home. The run production is a sign that the Osseo bats are starting to come around. Their previous game-high run total was five during a 5-4 win over Monticello in the first game of the season. Osseo had combined to score seven runs...
Eden Prairie is No. 1 in Legion rankings, Hopkins improves
Eden Prairie’s American Legion baseball team has taken over the top spot in Scheels’ Statewide Legion poll. The way the Eagles did that is easy to understand. In two recent games, they beat last week’s No. 1 Wayzata 5-4 and last week’s No. 2 Tri-City Red 6-5. “The thing that impresses me most about our guys is the way they respond when they’re trailing in a game,” EP head coach...
Morton goes wire-to-wire for 1st state victory at Minnesota State Junior Girls’ Championship
By Nick Hunter Contributing Writer Posting three consecutive rounds below par, recent Maple Grove High School graduate and incoming University of St. Thomas freshman Amelia Morton cruised to her first state championship on June 27, carding a final-round 70 at Victory Links Golf Course to win the 79th Minnesota State Junior Girls’ Championship. Morton’s eight-stroke...
Lake Minnetonka Sailing School’s Adaptive Program Sets Sail
A sailor in Lake Minnetonka Sailing School’s (LMSS) adaptive sailing program loves pulling lines. Another prefers steering. One participant, who is only 10 years old, insists that she’s ready to dock the boat. Others are content to smile, ride the wind and sing. “They’re just giddy,” says Clare Leeper, director of recreational sailing and administration for LMSS. “They raise their arms and cheer. It’s amazing.”
Thimsen earns Third Team CSC Academic All-American® honors
AUSTIN, Texas - The 2024 CSC Academic All-America® baseball teams were released on Tuesday and Concordia-St. Paul's Nick Thimsen was awarded with a third-team selection. Thimsen becomes the second Golden Bear all-time to make an Academic All-American® team. The senior adds to his many honors including being named...
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