For those that don't know, I am currently in Columbia, Missouri at the University of Missouri for a nine days taking part in the Missouri Urban Journalism Workshop, which is run through the Dow Jones News Fund. I am one of 18 high school journalists in attendance at the workshop with students from Tennessee to Nebraska to Florida … Continue reading Missouri Urban Journalism Workshop: Day One–WORKshop
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The search begins
All good things must come to an end, and sadly, the end is coming into view. Before I know it, I’ll be a 2016 graduate of Lakeville North High School, which means my days as a Panther beat reporter are numbered. While I still have a little less than a year left as a Lakeville … Continue reading The search begins
Jack Sadek drafted by the Minnesota Wild
Following his freshman year of high school, Jack Sadek watched his cousin, Brady Skjei, get drafted into the NHL by the New York Rangers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where the 2012 draft was held. Now three years later, it’s Sadek’s turn. With the 204 overall pick of the 2015 NHL Draft, the Minnesota Wild selected Sadek … Continue reading Jack Sadek drafted by the Minnesota Wild
Lakeville North defenseman Brent Hauck commits to Army West Point
When Brent Hauck found a book titled "Duty, Honor, Country" in his room in fifth grade, he had no idea this book would not only provide an interesting read but would also give his life direction at an early age. The book gave Hauck a glimpse of the Army and his love for West Point … Continue reading Lakeville North defenseman Brent Hauck commits to Army West Point
Hockey Insider: Wild, Bruins among teams showing interest in Sadek
After he turned heads throughout Lakeville North's 31-0 boys' hockey state championship season in 2015, Jack Sadek has done the same leading up to the NHL Draft scheduled for Friday and Saturday this week. According to a source close to the situation, the Minnesota Wild, Boston Bruins and Nashville Predators are among teams showing interest in Sadek, … Continue reading Hockey Insider: Wild, Bruins among teams showing interest in Sadek
Basebal Insider: Interest in Lakeville North pitcher Billy Riach increasing as state tournament approaches
Lakeville North junior pitcher Billy Riach has played a key role in the Panthers' path to a third consecutive state appearance and college scouts are taking notice. A source with knowledge of the situation tells me that the right handed pitcher has received significant interest from Minnesota State and Winona State, both Division-II schools. Scouts from each … Continue reading Basebal Insider: Interest in Lakeville North pitcher Billy Riach increasing as state tournament approaches
NAHL’s Minnesota Magicians tender Lakeville North goaltender Ryan Edquist
The Minnesota Magicians of the North American Hockey League tendered Lakeville North goaltender Ryan Edquist on Monday afternoon, the day before the 2015 NAHL draft. The Magicians now hold the rights to Edquist if he decides to head to the NAHL next season. But, if he decides to play somewhere else in 2015-2016, the tender … Continue reading NAHL’s Minnesota Magicians tender Lakeville North goaltender Ryan Edquist
Nick’s Notebook: State lacrosse quarterfinal holds different significance for Lakeville North in 2015
The Lakeville North boys' lacrosse team took the lacrosse world by surprise in 2014. The Panthers won Section One for the first time in the program's history with only two seniors on the roster with the team having little idea what the young talent would develop into. No matter what happened in the state tournament, … Continue reading Nick’s Notebook: State lacrosse quarterfinal holds different significance for Lakeville North in 2015
Lakeville North forward Connor Flack commits to Winona State
With just under two weeks left of high school, Lakeville North's Connor Flack disclosed his next destination on Thursday. The 6 foot-3 forward announced via Twitter his decision to play basketball for Winona State University next year. Excited to announce my commitment to further my education and basketball career at Winona State University #GoWarriors 🏀 — … Continue reading Lakeville North forward Connor Flack commits to Winona State
Hockey Insider: Poehling and Enebak expected back next season
The Lincoln Stars of the United States Hockey League (USHL) drafted Lakeville North sophomores Ryan Poehling and Henry Enebak Monday and Tuesday, respectively. The USHL is considered the top junior ice hockey league in the United States and is often a spring-board to playing at the college level. So would the two skaters really pass … Continue reading Hockey Insider: Poehling and Enebak expected back next season
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