South opened its season with authority, blowing past Cooper 91 to 41 behind an aggressive defense, fast paced offense, and standout performances from Jamair Wright and Laviance Gales. The Tigers looked deeper and more disciplined than last season, making an early statement in the Minneapolis City Conference.
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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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Outstanding girls basketball coach could hoop too
Starks has led the Royal to four consecutive Class 4A championship games with runner-up finishes in 2023 and 2024, and titles 2022 and 2025.
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City Conference races get interesting
The City Conference boys basketball races in St. Paul and Minneapolis got interesting last week.
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All looking good: South’s Tigers, homegrown NBA player, former girls star’s sons
Minneapolis South’s boys basketball team is off to an 8-1 start led by senior backcourt duo Poet Davis and Jumarion Weh, while Jalen Suggs is making his own in the NBA and Clemson’s Chase and Dilon Hunter have connections to a former girls basketball star.
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North, Henry, top seeds in section playoffs
The North Polars, led by Charles Adams, and the Patrick Henry Patriots, with Mark Heiser at the helm, have earned top seeds in their respective sections.
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Dream Classic honors those who keep MLK’s spirit alive
‘Every year we honor someone who has basically lived Dr. King’s dream, while making sure they are taking care of the next generation.’
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Prep columnist McDonald honored
Last month, MSR Prep columnist Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald was honored for his decades-long work in covering local high school sports.
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Minneapolis City Conference race heating up
Don’t look now, but the Minneapolis City Conference girls’ basketball race has become competitive.
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City Conference games prove competitive
Two boys’ basketball games played respectively in the St. Paul City and Minneapolis City Conferences could be an indication of things to come in terms of competitiveness.