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Wayzata girls volleyball splits during section play

A cohesive group of seniors led the Wayzata High girls volleyball team to second place in the Lake Conference standings this season. The Trojans lost only to champion Maple Grove in Lake play, finishing with a 6-1 record. Overall, Wayzata was 21-9. In Section 5AAAA Tournament matches, the Trojans opened impressively in a 25-18, 25-19, 25-22 victory over Spring Lake Park. Then in the semifinals, they ran into Maple Grove and suffered elimination 25-16, 25-22, 25-23. Good overall height and athletic ability made this year’s senior class another good one for Wayzata head coach Scott Jackson, who was assisted by Bri Schwartz and Karlie Hauer. The three senior captains – 6-2 setter Kayla Nawrocki, 6-foot outside hitter Ellie Osowski and 5-11 outside hitter Kristin Vogt – supplied experience and leadership on the court. Other seniors on the team are Tessa Adamson, Lillian Cheney, Lexi Forbes, Karis McMaster, Ekua Osei and Violet Quinn. Varsity players from the junior class are Nora Flies, MaKenzie Kaesviharn, Samera Kola-Lawal, Lucy Moore and Shannon Spong. Sophomore Naomi Chauvin completes the varsity roster. The Trojans have a mix of grades on this season’s JV roster with juniors Trinity Curry, Ava Donnay, Avery Dwyer, Mia Eddleman and

Wayzata, MN · 1d

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Penn State Opponents: Minnesota Falls to UCLA, Will Come to Happy Valley Unranked

Penn State football’s last hope at getting a ranked win in Year 1 of the Matt Campbell era is now gone. Had Minnesota beat UCLA Saturday in Minneapolis, the Gophers well could have come to Penn State next week in the top 25. Instead, No. 8 UCLA stayed undefeated,...

State College, PA · 2d
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Golden Gophers Beat Bearcats 63-61

The Minnesota Golden Gophers beat the Cincinnati Bearcats 63-61 at Fifth Third Arena. The post Golden Gophers Beat Bearcats 63-61 appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Minneapolis, MN · 7h

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Social media reacts to the UCLA Bruins defeating Minnesota on the road

The No. 8 UCLA Bruins defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers 34-20 at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday and social media was ripe with reactions. The Bruins secured their ninth win of the season with an explosive fourth quarter propelling them ahead of the Golden Gophers and stopping any chance of an upset. UCLA has just three games remaining of the regular season and have their eyes set on a College Football Playoff appearance. Here was what social media thought of the Bruins performance against the Golden Gophers. UCLA starting off hot First play perfect play action call from Dean Kennedy. First 3rd down a BOMB #UCLA — Gavin Carlson (@GavinCarlson_) November 7, 2026 Very strong praise for LB1 Omosigho is the greatest UCLA player ever — rivaldo (@rivaldoms) November 7, 2026 Streak over Minn kicker killed his 26 FG streak. I’ve seen enough. UCLA by 50. — rivaldo (@rivaldoms) November 7, 2026 Woke up ready to run UCLA: Also not sleepy. Ty Dieffenbach showing off some wheels. — Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) November 7, 2026 Wayne Knight returns to the endzone TOUCHDOWN YOU KNOW WHO UCLA 10 Minnesota 0 pic.twitter.com/pnThLmD6Vn — Barstool UCLA (@StoolWestwood) November 7, 2026 Another

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

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Three Tonka girls named All-State in soccer

When the Minnesota High School Girls Soccer Coaches’ Association announced its All-State selections for 2026, Minnetonka head coach Jeff Hopkins was thrilled to see three of his players on the list. Coach Hopkins knew there was a possibility of that happening. The Skippers had one of the best records in school history with a final mark of 14-3-2 and they earned a berth in the State Class AAA Tournament. In all respects, it was a successful season, with a great defensive effort at the heart of that success. “We had 14 shutouts this season,” coach Hopkins noted. One of the All-State selections, senior goalie Lillian Jones, had a lot to do with that. “LJ and AJ Thorpe shared the goalkeeping,” coach Hopkins said. “For her varsity career, LJ had 33 shutouts, which is an incredible number. She made huge, defining saves to help us get to state. We have been blessed with a lot of great keepers at Minnetonka. Lizzy Crist is the record holder with 38 career shutouts.” Jones’ goals-against average was 0.53 this season. Thorpe, who had fewer minutes than Jones, posted a goals-against average of 0.21. Jones was named first-team All-State in her senior season. Minnetonka’s other

Minnetonka, MN · 1d

Sun Post

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Rebels stun Crimson to prevail in sweeping section championship

Champlin Park girls volleyball became the 2026 Section 5AAAA champion last week, securing a ticket to the state tournament after shocking the No. 1 seed Maple Grove with a sweeping 3-0 victory at St. Michael-Albertville High School, a result that left many expectations around the section tossed to the wind. The Rebels have had a strong season, winning their third-straight Northwest Suburban Conference title on Oct. 13 with a win over Rogers. The championship is decided annually in a one-off game between the winners of the two divisions the conference is split into in girls volleyball. The upset victory and pathway to state was led by two seniors who were there the last time Champlin Park won the section championship in 2024. Middle hitter Lucy Howe and outside hitter Rylee Inman have grown from notable underclassmen to senior leaders since then, playing a major role in last week's win over Maple Grove. They are, notably, two of just four seniors rostered for varsity this season. Howe told the Sun Post that it was exciting to prove doubters wrong, while also noting she hopes to use her past experience to help the team next week. “I'm so excited and I know

Champlin, MN · 17h

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State boys cross country meet is almost a dead heat

At first glance Saturday morning in the State Class AAA Boys Cross Country Meet at Majestic Oaks Golf Course in Ham Lake, it looked as if Wayzata and Minneapolis Washburn were tied for the championship with 127 points. That’s what the scoreboard said, so everyone connected to the two team were scrambling to see how the tie would be broken. Then came the bad news: A runner from Brainerd had edged Wayzata’s Blake Knutson by three-tenths of a second for 41st place. The discovery left Washburn at 127 points and moved Wayzata’s points to 128. “It would have been nice if we had won,” Wayzata head coach Mark Popp said. “But it is what it is. There are a lot of good runners here, and they all mixed it up. It was harder than ever to make All-State [top 25 in the race].” Wayzata’s pack ran together, which has been the formula for success all season. Rosemount and Maple Grove went out faster than the Trojans did on Saturday. “I thought Rosemount would be tough to catch, but we did catch them,” coach Popp said. Leading the way for Wayzata were juniors Charlie Williams and Thomas Berndt, the 13th and

Wayzata, MN · 1d

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Three Wayzata girls land All-State soccer berths

Three Wayzata High girls were named to the Minnesota Soccer Coaches’ Association All-State team recently. First-team honors went to junior defender Lila Hawkinson, a third-year varsity player. Named second-team All-State were junior goalkeeper Fiona Kinahan and junior midfielder Ellen Welliver. “Lila Hawkinson is the best defender in the state in my opinion,” Wayzata head coach Tony Peszneker said. “She has great leg strength. Lila plays on a club team where she is surrounded by other All-State players. This year she took a step forward with her leadership.” Kinahan was injured for half of the season, but played in enough matches to gain All-State consideration. “Fiona is a fierce competitor with sure hands,” coach Peszneker said. “When she was unable to play, we had two other goalkeepers, Chloe Sullivan and Kemper Steenson, step in and do a good job. With all three of them coming back, the team should have no problem in goal next season.” Welliver’s play in the midfield was a definite plus for the Trojans. “She is a capable player, all-around,” coach Peszneker noted. “Ellen played mainly outside defense as a sophomore. This year we moved her into the midfield. Part of what makes her an effective player

Wayzata, MN · 1d

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Brackets set for this week's Minnesota state volleyball tournament

The 2026 volleyball tournament will be held at Grand Casino Arena Wednesday through Saturday.

St Paul, MN · 17h

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Column | Three takeaways from Iowa volleyball’s loss to No. 19 Minnesota

Iowa volleyball fell in Sunday’s contest against No. 19 Minnesota, 3-0, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes in straight sets, 25-19, 25-16, and 25-16. Here are three instant takeaways. Attack errors prove costly. Errors have the potential to make or break a team’s...

Iowa City, IA · 1d

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Lake girls CC teams dominate the State AAA Meet

Perennial state contender Evie Malec, Minnetonka’s senior girls cross country captain, climbed to the top of the mountain in the State Class AAA Meet Saturday, Nov. 7, at Majestic Oaks Golf Course in Ham Lake. Malec sped to the state championship with a 5K time of 17 minutes, 33 seconds. Her performance led a Lake Conference rush that produced eight of the top 15 individual finishers. Lyla Drayna, the Edina sophomore, was second at state in 17:42.6. Fourth place went to Minnetonka ninth-grader Isla Griggs in 18:02.9 and sixth was another Lake ninth-grader, St. Michael-Albertville’s Makenzie Myran in 18:05.2. Rounding out the list of top-15 runners from Lake schools are Edina junior Eva Jain eighth, Hopkins senior Morgan Waechter ninth, Wayzata sophomore Faith Sundet 13th and Eden Prairie sophomore Winona Nelson 15th. The race for individual honors mirrored the chase for the team championship. Blaine broke through to take the title with 65 points. Second with 97 was Wayzata and third and fourth were Edina and Minnetonka, both with 119 points. St. Michael-Albertville took home fifth place with 126. Between cross country, track and Nordic skiing, Malec probably holds the Minnetonka school record for state medals won. What stands out

Minnetonka, MN · 1d

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Camden, Southwest, Highland Park complete football season

The state football playoffs are upon us. The 2026 seasons for all Minneapolis City and St. Paul City conference teams are over. However, this column will focus on three teams that experienced success. Southwest and Camden finished their seasons as co-champions in the Minneapolis City Conference while Highland Park captured...

Minneapolis, MN · 1d

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COLUMN: Shocking results leave only 1 West District team alive

Two months ago, I would have envisioned Moorhead, Eden Prairie and Minnetonka all advancing to the final eight of the State Class 6A football playoffs. In fact, in my personal rankings, I had Moorhead No. 1 in the state and Eden Prairie No. 2. Teams from the West District were wiping out the competition in district cross-over games against teams from the South, East and North. Last week brought “Black Friday” to the West District. They almost lost the house, but Minnetonka did survive by rallying from a 21-0 deficit to win 26-21 at Blaine. As the results rolled in that night, fans checked and double-checked before accepting the results. Moorhead was stunned 19-14 by Prior Lake. The result wasn’t a mistake in reporting. Prior to the game, Moorhead lost All-State receiver David Mack to an injury. Two other key offensive players suffered injuries and suddenly the vaunted Spuds’ passing attack was in disarray. What could have been a long bus ride back home for Prior Lake was more like a frat party as the Lakers celebrated the biggest upset of the playoffs so far. Eden Prairie and Centennial are similar teams, but on “Black Friday” in Eden Prairie, it

Eden Prairie, MN · 1d

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Cincinnati braves for tough task vs. Minnesota

Cincinnati first-year coach Jerrod Calhoun likes what he sees from his team, however he knows the Bearcats need to step it up with the schedule getting tougher. That starts Monday when the Bearcats (2-0) host Minnesota (2-0). Cincinnati is coming off an 81-64 win over Green Bay Thursday. "Sometimes it is the process over the outcome," Calhoun said. "We missed 10 threes in the first half at one point, and I thought most of them were really good looks. You have to have the ability as a college basketball player to adjust. We have to do a better job of getting them to understand that. If you can't make 3s, then get to the rim. This group is still learning. We are making progress." Calhoun has a chance to record his 300th coaching win on Monday. He has collected wins at Fairmont State (124), Youngstown State (118), Utah State (55) and Cincinnati (two). Myles Colvin led the Bearcats against the Phoenix with 31 points, seven rebounds and two blocks. Amani Lyles scored 14 points and MJ Collins Jr. and Eric Mahaffey each added 11. "A lot of guys stepped up in this game," Calhoun said. "It is early season, so

Cincinnati, OH · 20h

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UCLA Wins Nine Straight to Preserve Perfect 2026 Football Record

UCLA’s remarkable football season reached another milestone in Minneapolis on November 7, 2026. The Bruins defeated Minnesota 34-20, extending their winning streak to nine games and maintaining a perfect 9-0 record. First-year head coach Bob Chesney has transformed a program that entered the season with modest expectations into a serious contender in the Big Ten and College Football Playoff race. The victory was far from straightforward. Minnesota matched UCLA through the first half and remained competitive deep into the fourth quarter. Two spectacular touchdown passes eventually broke the deadlock, turning a closely contested road game into another historic result for the unbeaten Bruins.

Los Angeles, CA · 18h

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Win a Free Week at the 2027 Minnesota Wind Chill Ultimate Academy!

The Minnesota Wind Chill Ultimate Academy is back for 2027, and we’re kicking things off by giving away one free week of camp!. The Academy runs June 27 – July 2, 2027, at Macalester College in St. Paul, MN. For six days, players ages 13–18 train with Wind Chill and other elite FMP and MMP coaches.

St Paul, MN · 1d

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Upper Deck Golf experience returns to U.S. Bank Stadium in 2027

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A 9-hole golf course is coming back to U.S. Bank Stadium for two days in February 2027. According to U.S. Bank Stadium and Upper Deck Golf, the event will turn the stadium into an indoor golf experience on Feb. 12-13, 2027. Players will hit from the upper deck to custom greens on the field below, and organizers said the round starts and ends in a clubhouse festival atmosphere with music, cold drinks, food and golf challenges.

Minneapolis, MN · 1d

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Badgers, Spartans Pitch Ranked Shutouts

In its first week as the top-ranked team in the country, Wisconsin grabbed five out of six possible points in a tough series in Minneapolis. Meanwhile, Michigan State’s challenging non-conference schedule continued with a split at home against Boston University. Badgers Notch Five-Point Weekend. Top-ranked Wisconsin rode two goals...

Madison, WI · 19h