Rosemount and Benilde-St. Margaret’s won championships at the Minnesota girls basketball state tournament at Williams Arena.
Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald
Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald is a contributing columnist at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
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Millsaps College represents in NCAA tournament
Bethel University defeated Millsaps College 81–73 in the first round of the NCAA Division III women’s basketball tournament.
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South wins Twin City Title
Minneapolis South defeated St. Paul Central 80–77 to win the TC Championship, securing its first Twin City title since 1962.
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I didn’t want to go, but I’m glad I did
The Ronnie Henderson legacy includes unforgettable on-court brilliance, Hall of Fame honors, and decades of mentorship that shaped Minnesota basketball.
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Making Super Bowl and Black history
Black Super Bowl firsts highlight groundbreaking moments by quarterbacks, coaches, and executives in NFL history.
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North defeats Como Park in girls basketball
Minneapolis North defeated St. Paul Como Park 65 to 62 in a thrilling rematch of last year’s Twin Cities girls basketball championship.
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First-ever MLK Classic at St. Paul Johnson
St. Paul Johnson hosted the first-ever MLK Classic, featuring boys basketball games honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Washburn, St. Agnes, Central win
This week’s Fab Five photos feature prep basketball victories by Minneapolis Washburn, St. Agnes, and St. Paul Central in matchups across the Twin Cities.
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Three reach 1,000 point career mark
Twin Cities high school basketball players Lamont Michaels, Trey Parker, and Ma’Lon McCoy reached the 1,000-point career mark this season.
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Former and current metro area players representing
Minnesota basketball came full circle this week as former Twin Cities prep stars faced the Timberwolves at Target Center, while four high school players continued to make their mark across the metro. From NBA matchups to prep gyms, the state’s basketball pipeline remains strong.
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It’s happening for White
Minnesota basketball highlights feature college athletes, rising high school players, and a veteran coach honored for decades of leadership.
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Governors defeat Cougars in Class 3A matchup
This week’s Fab Five photos feature St. Paul Johnson boys basketball as the Governors defeat defending Class 3A state champion Mankato East 73–67 in a nonconference matchup.
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The Big Stage in boys basketball
This week’s Fab Five photos feature boys basketball players from the Big Stage Classic at Hopkins High School, showcasing standout performances from top local talent.
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Former metro areas star contributing
Fab Five photos This week’s Fab Five photos feature several former metro-area girls’ basketball players who have developed into some of the nation’s top collegiate athletes. University of Minnesota senior guard Amaya Battle (Hopkins), University of Wisconsin senior guard Ronnie Porter, Middle Tennessee State senior guard Alayna Contreras (Hopkins), University of South Carolina junior guard […]
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Hopkins starts season with win
Since taking the helm in 2020, Coach Tara Starks has kept Hopkins among the nation’s best, collecting two Class 4A state titles and building a powerhouse roster. The Royals opened their season with a 78 to 74 win over Providence Academy, led by balanced scoring from Jaliyah Diggs, Ava Cupito, Mariahna Davis, Langia Durant and Emma Walker. Hopkins looks every bit like a contender again.
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The man who hired me
Wallace “Jack” Jackman is definitely someone who will be missed. Jackman, who recently passed away at the age of 81, had a profound impact on my journey as a photo journalist. It was the summer of 1996 and I was looking for a place to write a sports column and photograph Black high school student […]
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North defeats Pine Island in state playoffs
This week’s Fab Five photos feature the Minneapolis North Polars football team’s 50-21 victory over Pine Island in the Class 3A state quarterfinals at Totino Grace High School Saturday afternoon November 8, 2025. The defense and blocking of linemen Anthony Palmer, Malachi Tolliver, Jaylen Peterson, Adonis Baker and Musa Abdus-Sahid allowed quarterback Logan Lachermeier to […]
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Two City teams make it to state
Two City teams make it to state North, Washburn qualify for playoffs It’s hard to remember any time when two football teams from the Minneapolis City Conference have qualified for the state playoffs in the same year. After last Friday evening, that concept will be etched in the memory of fans, alumni, and former student […]
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Players contribute to good season for the WNBA Lynx
Fab Four Photos This week’s Fab Four photos feature the WNBA Minnesota Lynx, who finished with a 34-10 record and a top seed in the playoffs before losing to the Phoenix Mercury. The players include Napheesa Collier, who had a season worthy of MVP consideration; Kayla McBride, who hit clutch shot after clutch shot; Courtney […]
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Tommies victorious in Division I matchup
The Tommies rolled to a 55-17 win over Valparaiso behind quarterback Amari Powell’s three-touchdown performance and strong contributions from Cobb-Butler, Todd, Juette, and Sneed.