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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...
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.”
AMATEUR BASEBALL: Bats come alive for Cologne in bounce-back win over Norwood
COLOGNE – A day after the offense struggled to get anything going, the Cologne Hollanders were able to wake the bats up at the right time. Hosting the Norwood Indians, the offense came to life in a big way for the Hollanders as they got back into the win column with an impressive 14-4 win in seven innings over the Indians June 30.
Two Minnesotans named to the US Paralympic swimming team
Two Minnesotans, Mallory Weggemann and Summer Schmit, earned a spot on the U.S. Paralympic swimming team after qualifying in Minneapolis. Weggemann earned her fourth Olympic berth after she earned five Paralympic medals, three of which were gold. Schmit, a junior at the University of Minnesota, completed the trials at her home pool and earned a trip to her second Paralympic games.
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. ...
Caddyswag needs to get healthy for Edina Monday softball playoffs
This has been somewhat of a patchwork season for the Caddyswag Radio men’s rec softball team in Edina’s Monday Doubleheader League. Injuries and family commitments have prevented Caddyswag from putting a consistent lineup on the field, however, the perennial contenders haven’t lost their hope of winning a playoff championship this summer. Caddyswag stood 8-7 overall after splitting a pair of games last week at Van Valkenburg Park. Following a 15-8...
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.
Edina's Haerter is elite endurance athlete
An endurance athlete seldom takes a day off from training, and Edina senior to be Jace Haerter is happy to hear anyone describe him that ways. He competes year-round in three sports - cross country, Nordic skiing and track - and it’s easy to see how that keeps him in tip-top shape. Haerter doesn’t just compete, he competes well. He has already made two state meet trips in each of...
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...
Two senior captains led Edina fastpitch to state
Senior captains Mara Willette and Adriana Weigle helped the Edina High fastpitch softball team to sixth place in the state in Class AAAA this spring by teaching younger players the values of the program. Willette shared pitching duties with sophomores Ella Meyer and Sylvia VanNorman. Weigle was the starting right fielder. “It’s such a huge deal anytime you make it to the state tournament,” Willette said following a 7-0 loss...
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,...
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...
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...
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 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...
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