Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports

Competition brings out the best in the Tigers, who are making their fourth consecutive state tournament appearance.

Marshall is vying for state titles in volleyball and girls hoops behind Reese Drake and coach Dan Westby. But Benilde-St. Margaret's could be standing in the way again.

Monday was a relatively quiet start to free agency for the Vikings, but two players they lost were quietly important last season.

The Gophers were only 11-21-3 in the regular season, but the group still believes it can make a run.

The Twins righthander, who had tryouts as an outfielder, discusses his first years in pro baseball and his journey to reach the big leagues.

The Kentucky-bound senior point guard will graduate with state records in career points and assists - and, she hopes, a fifth Class 2A state title.

Strib Varsity selected the state's top 25 girls basketball players from the 2025-26 season across all four classifications based on statistics and impact on teams.

The Vikings also saw free agent receiver Jalen Nailor and punter Ryan Wright agree to deals with other teams after they each spent four seasons in Minnesota.

Rodriguez, a highly rated Twins prospect, hit .421 through 19 at-bats in spring training games.

Strib Varsity's Cassidy Hettesheimer sizes up each class and picks a winner.