Referees are responsible for significant moments of decision-making and enforcing rules in sporting games. However, high school sports in Minnesota are facing a growing challenge—a shortage of qualified...

Girls lacrosse had their first captains practice Nov. 4. These practices continue throughout the winter, leading up to the actual season, which starts in the spring. Practices are mixed with building up...

With the fall sports season wrapping up, so are many senior high school athletes' final seasons. Senior night is a tradition where all the parents walk their kids onto the field and get introduced before...

Coaches are intertwined with high school sports—they have unique jobs balancing athletes' sports lives with school lives, something club sports don't have to worry as much about. In high school sports,...

Heading into their bye week, the Minnesota Vikings had started their season off strong with a record of 5-0. After two close games that didn't go in their favor, they now hold a record of 5-2, making them...

The boy’s hockey team hosted a fundraiser at Applebee’s Oct. 26. The fundraiser was named “Pancakes for Pucks,” and the team does it annually to raise money for the upcoming season. The fundraiser...

Park ended their 2024 season by losing 15-49 to Armstrong High School Oct. 26. This game against Armstrong was the last game of many Park football athlete’s careers—there were thanks given out...

Following an emphatic and emotional 4-1 win against St. Louis SC, Minnesota United is heading into the playoffs with some newfound energy. United, also referred to as the Loons, was able to celebrate Franco...

What has gone well in your high school career? Recently, these last two or three years I've been putting in a lot of work and getting a lot better than I ever thought I would be. Staying consistent with...

What motivated you to start playing football? I have loved football since I was a kid. I have always watched it and supported the Vikings. At first, I just wanted to try (football) out, but I have really...

The Orioles went head-to-head with Cretin-Derham Hall at the University of St. Thomas stadium on Oct. 10. Park boys’ football kept the score close during the first half being down 15-7, but they ended...

Who inspired you to play football? I would say my parents inspired me the most. They put me in when I was young, and I have loved it ever since. I would watch the Vikings games with them, and Odell Beckham...