High School Sports

DL Trey Bixby of Eden Prairie signed with the Gophers on Wednesday morning at a ceremony at the high school.

Eden Prairie's Trey Bixby signs with Gophers

Class of 2022 Columbia Heights TE Spencer Alvarez officially signed his letter of intent to play college football for the Gophers. Standing at 6-foot-7 and 248 pounds, Alvarez also excels in basketball and baseball.

Columbia Heights TE Spencer Alvarez officially signs with Gophers

The Minnehaha Academy boys basketball comes into the season ranked No. 1 in Class 2A. Even after the departure of superstar Chet Holmgren, the team still has two stars in senior Prince Aligbe and sophomore Mercy Miller.

Minnehaha boys basketball looks to life after Chet Holmgren

Rosemount boys hoops too much for Bloomington Jefferson

The Rosemount Irish boys basketball team defeated the Bloomington Jefferson Jaguars 59-56 on Wednesday evening at Jefferson High School.

TRIA Prep Salute, Dec. 8: Eden Prairie's Nia Holloway

Every Wednesday at 6:50 p.m., we recognize a high school athlete or team with our TRIA Prep Salute. This week's honoree is Eden Prairie senior and future Gopher Nia Holloway.

Eden Prairie's Nia Holloway earns our TRIA Prep Salute for Wednesday, Dec. 8. Holloway will play for the Gophers next year.

Benilde-St. Margaret's boys hockey ready to get back to state tourney

The Benilde-St. Margaret's Red Knights boys hockey team is ranked No. 4 in Class 2A. After three games this season, they sit at 2-1. KSTP Sports stopped by a recent practice.

The Benilde-St. Margaret's Red Knights boys hockey team is ranked No. 4 in Class 2A. After three games into this season, they sit at 2-1.

Park Center boys basketball focused on deep playoff run

The Park Center Pirates boys basketball team is one of the best in the state, featuring senior guard Braeden Carrington, who is a Gopher signee. KSTP Sports stopped by one of their practices to talk to them about the pressure of having high expectations.

Park Center boys basketball is one of the best teams in the state, featuring senior guard Braeden Carrington, who is a Gopher commit. KSTP Sports stopped by one of their practices to talk to them about the pressure of having high expectations.

Park boys hoops too much for St. Paul Central

The Park of Cottage Grove Wolfpack boys basketball team defeated the St. Paul Central Minutemen 60-40 on Friday evening at Central High School.

Eden Prairie girls hoops use huge second half to soar past Maple Grove

The Eden Prairie Eagles girls basketball team defeated the Maple Grove Crimson 76-61 on Thursday evening at Maple Grove High School.

MSHSL votes to add 35-second shot clock to varsity basketball

The Minnesota State High School League board unanimously voted Thursday to add a 35-second shot clock for boys and girls varsity basketball. The change will go into effect for the 2032-24 season.

TRIA Prep Salute, Dec. 1: Woodbury's Joey Gerlach

Every Wednesday at 6:50 p.m., we recognize a high school athlete or team with our TRIA Prep Salute. This week's honoree is the most recent commitment to the Gophers football program.

Woodbury senior LB Joey Gerlach committed to the Gophers this week.

Benilde-St. Margaret's last minute goals lifts them past Hill-Murray

The Benilde-St. Margaret's Red Knights defeated the Hill-Murray Pioneers 5-3 on Tuesday evening at Aldrich Arena.

Prep Bowl: Mankato West tops Mahtomedi 24-10 in Class 5A championship game

Mankato West finished the 2021 season with a perfect 13-0 record after beating Mahtomedi 24-10 in the Class 5A state championship game Saturday at U.S. Bank Stadium.

The Mankato West football poses with their state championship trophy Saturday at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Prep Bowl: Dassel-Cokato finishes perfect season with 28-21 win in Class 3A title game

Dassel-Cokato controlled the clock by rushing for 312 yards in a 28-21 win over Plainview-Elgin-Millville in the Class 3A championship game Saturday at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Dassel-Cokato rushes the field after a 28-21 win at the Prep Bowl.

Prep Bowl: LeRoy-Ostrander beats Fertile-Beltrami to claim 9-Man state title

Senior quarterback Chase Johnson finished with a Prep Bowl record 412 total yards as LeRoy-Ostrander beat Fertile-Beltrami 58-8 in the 9-Man state championship game Saturday at U.S. Bank Stadium.

LeRoy-Ostrander celebrates on the field after their 58-8 victory in the 9-Man state championship game at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Prep Bowl: Lakeville South rallies to beat Maple Grove 13-7 in Class 6A state title game

Lakeville South quarterback Camden Dean scored on touchdown runs of 28 and 52 yards in the second half as the Cougars defeated Maple Grove 13-7 in the Class 6A state championship game Friday night at U.S. Bank Stadium.

The Lakeville South football team celebrates after their 13-7 win at the Prep Bowl Friday night at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Prep Bowl: Hutchinson runs past Kasson-Mantorville for 6th state title

Hutchinson ran for 423 yards in a 42-14 win over Kasson-Mantorville in the Class 4A state championship game Friday night at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Hutchinson celebrates their Prep Bowl victory at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Chaska tops St. Thomas Academy in high school hockey opener

Chaska's Sam Scheetz scored a power-play goal in the third period to give the Hawks a 4-3 win over St. Thomas Academy in the season opener.

St. Thomas Academy faced Chaska in the season opener in boys high school hockey at Bloomington Ice Garden.

Prep Bowl: Chatfield beats West Central/Ashby to claim Class 2A state title

The Chatfield Gophers defeated West Central/Ashby 14-13 on Friday at U.S. Bank Stadium to claim the Class 2A state football championship.

Members of the Chatfield high school football team pose with the Class 2A state championship trophy at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Prep Bowl: Mayer Lutheran tops Minneota 20-14 in Class 1A championship

Mayer Lutheran limited Minneota to a season-low scoring output and made key defensive stops in the late-going to record a 20-14 victory in the Class A championship game on Friday, Nov. 26 at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Mayer Lutheran celebrates their Class 1A state championship at the Prep Bowl.

Judge upholds suspension of Chatfield QB for state title game

The ruling means the southeastern Minnesota team's quarterback won't be able to play in the state championship game.

Mahtomedi returns to Prep Bowl for first time since unthinkable defeat in '07

Players on this year's Mahtomedi football team were likely just learning to walk when it happened, but they are about be part of their program's first appearance at the Prep Bowl since an unthinkable, remarkable, last-second play nobody who saw will ever forget.