Minnesota State High School League

Nothing builds interest in a sport like a good old-fashioned rivalry. As the new kids on the block in terms of high school sports, lacrosse has enjoyed an extended honeymoon marked by rapid growth, both at the youth levels and in the high school ranks....

Highland Park senior Gao Lee doesn't know whether she will be able to defend her singles championship in this week's state badminton tournament. Scots activities director Nancy Galligan said Monday that Lee plans to test her injured left knee before the...

Twelve high school seniors have been selected as finalists for the prestigious St. Paul Downtown Lions Club award. The award, presented since 1943, honors excellence by amateur athletes. From 1943 through 1984, a single winner was selected. In 1985, St....

A giant is coming to the halls of Kennedy Elementary on Friday. He is 6-foot-6 and over 300 pounds. His name is Ra'Shede Hageman and -- no surprise here -- he plays football. Last fall he started all 13 games on the defensive line for the Gophers....

Somebody forgot to tell St. Francis High School senior Magdalyn Ewen that with success comes recognition. She would rather go about her business without any fuss. But that's not possible when you are the best in the country at what you do. Ewen, a...