This is the fourth in a series of 2009 basketball previews for the metro area conferences. In this preview, a look at the ...issota Conference with Shakopee head coach Bruce Kugath. He provides insights on this season's Shakopee team, some thoughts on conference realignment's impact on the ...issota and a look at what to watch for in the league this season]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:56:00 G...T Football, especially in the trenches, is largely a game of size and strength. Size and strength at all levels can be an equalizer, but in high school it can be a game changer. If an offensive or defensive lineman is simply bigger, stronger or more athletic especially at the high school level success often comes easy]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:54:00 G...T Tonight is all about undefeated number one Caledonia against undefeated and ranked Southland. Last year the game was decided by a field goal and it could be close again tonight. ...r. ...uch will be a Crosby-Ironton versus Pine City this evening]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:49:00 G...T This is the third preview in the 2009 basketball preview series for the metro area conferences. In this preview, a look at the Lake Conference with new Apple Valley head coach Zach Goring. He provides insights on this season's Apple Valley team, his thoughts on conference realignment and the Lake Conference this season]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:55:00 G...T ...itchell Keenan leads the Glencoe-Silver lake Panthers in individual defense statistics. Twenty six of his thiry seven tackles are solo takedowns. GSL is on a huge run with six wins and no losses. They are not afraid to play up a class and that early season preparation is one explanation for the frequent trips to the finals.]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:02:00 G...T St. Paul Como Park Senior Jon Carr established the tone early in the Cougars win over St. Paul Harding last week at Griffin Stadium in St. Paul. Carr is only five foot eight and one hundred and seventy pounds but he can fly. He got loose with the help of his offensive line last week and made a diving touchdown to put the first of many points on the board for Como Par]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:26:00 G...T The top six teams in the ...N Preps poll are all playing cupcakes in the next couple days so week seven is short of that big time match-up. LaCrescent and Holy Family do have challenges on their hands and Foley vs. Albany is Game of the Week]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:21:00 G...T The staff of the ...innesota Golden Gophers is continuing their search for future lead guards. They have already brought in three 2012 players for unofficial visits at that position including Hopkins point Siyani Chambers]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:48:00 G...T This is the second preview in the 2009 basketball preview series for the metro area conferences. In this preview, a look at the Classic Suburban Conference with Henry Sibley head coach Tom Dasovich. He provides insights on this season's Henry Sibley team, some surprises and a look at what to watch for in the Classic Suburban this seaso]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:38:00 G...T The top class AAAA game of week seven is Sartell facing Sauk Rapids-Rice in a big Central Lakes Conference battle. In addition, Hutchinson faces Shakopee and a non-conference tilt puts St. ...ichael-Albertville against Benilde-St. ...argaret's]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:21:00 G...T Aaron Lueders is a key contributor for the Glencoe-Silver Lake Panthers. At this point in the season Aaron is second in rushing and third in receiving and is ranked fifth in defense although his primary role is on the "O" side of the ball. GSL is now six and zero and has held their opponents scoreless in their first four games.]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:12:00 G...T We have a huge week of class AAAAA football games. Number two Eden Prairie takes on top five Hopkins, ...ounds View travels to Cretin-Derham Hall, Buffalo and Cambridge do battle, and finally in the NW Suburban Blaine faces Andover]]> ...on, 12 Oct 2009 20:55:00 G...T This is the first of a series of 2009 basketball previews for the metro area conferences. In this preview, a look at the Classic Lake Conference with Robbinsdale Armstrong head coach Greg ...iller. He provides insights on this season's Armstrong team, some candid thoughts on conference realignment and a look at what to watch for in the Classic Lake this season]]> ...on, 12 Oct 2009 18:00:00 G...T Another quality evening of games at the ...BA fall league on Saturday. De La Salle, Champlin Park, ...innehaha, Henry Sibley and Duluth East all playing quality games during the evening session. Close games, physical play and fun head to head battles highlighted the day]]> ...on, 12 Oct 2009 07:41:00 G...T Last Friday I took in a pair of games. I went to ...inneapolis Roosevelt and was then off to Roseville. But trying to explain things from both games I constantly was battling the Roseville/Roosevelt similar name problem confusing everyone]]> ...on, 12 Oct 2009 05:42:00 G...T St. Paul Como Park Head Coach Kirby Scull is very pleased with the progress of this team this season. They have won a couple of close games to move into a three way tie for top of the conference honors with their win over Harding this past Friday]]> ...on, 12 Oct 2009 00:32:00 G...T Shortly after the Wayzata Trojans defeated Lakeville North 35-7 to run their record to 6-0, I was able to talk with two of the pillars of the Trojan defense. The Trojans - and especially the first team defense - is on an unbelievable run. They have yet to give up a single point on the defensive side of the ball. That trend continued Friday night with North's only score coming on a fourth quarter blocked punt. Linebacker A.J. Tarpley and defensive end Tobi Okuyemi had this to say following the teams sixth consecutive victory]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:53:00 G...T John Sherman has been a fixture in the ...innesota basketball scene for many years. John is a journalist by profession who had dedicated his free time to the development of many players over the years. His ...innesota ...agic basketball program offers league play nearly all year round and John is the Head Coach of the ...innesota Transitions program during the varsity season. He is a busy man]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:16:00 G...T It was another great night for high school football in ...innesota. With both Cretin-Derham Hall and Stillwater ranked number #2 and # 4 respectively in the ...innesotaPreps.com 5A rankings, a good game between the battle of the unbeatens was expected. Perennial power CDH had not been seriously tested yet this year, while Stillwater had recent wins over tough ...ound Views and solid Woodbury team]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:01:00 G...T ...ost of you know about the run the Wayzata Trojan defense has been on this season. Through five games the first team defense had yet to have given up a single point. The only points scored on the Trojans have been on special teams or against the second or third string. They have not just done it against second tier teams either they have done it to Tonka, Eastview and Hopkins, three top ten level teams in AAAAA]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2009 08:28:00 G...T