It’s tourney time. With the state boys’ hockey tournament Thursday through Saturday at the Xcel Energy Center, No. 1 seed Lakeville North (28-0) will face the random draw Hill-Murray Pioneers (21-7) in the quarterfinals. The matchup Thursday at 6 pm between the Panthers and Pioneers won’t be the first time these two teams will have … Continue reading Strong fundamentals vital for a Lakeville North victory in boys’ state hockey quarterfinals
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State tournament return not out of the question for Lakeville North boys’ basketball
It's no secret the 2014-2015 Lakeville North boys' basketball team isn't the same team that won the Class 4A state championship in 2014. JP Macura, the team's leading scorer and a Mr. Basketball Finalist, is now off at Xavier playing for the Musketeers a year after leading Lakeville North to a state championship. Not to … Continue reading State tournament return not out of the question for Lakeville North boys’ basketball
Lakeville North’s Taylor Flaherty and Abby Cooper named All-State
While the Lakeville North Panthers girls' hockey team didn't make it to the state tournament in 2015, two seniors on the team received state recognition, Sunday. Defenseman Taylor Flaherty and goaltender Abby Cooper were both named to the Class 2A All-State Girls' Hockey Team, selected by the Minnesota Girls Hockey Coaches Association. Flaherty, a five … Continue reading Lakeville North’s Taylor Flaherty and Abby Cooper named All-State
Seven Lakeville North football players set to sign Wednesday
This Wednesday, High School athletes across the nation will sign letters of intent, featuring football and soccer players. Of those thousands of athletes signing will be seven of the eleven defensive starters from the 2014 Lakeville North football team. Linebacker Connor Melz will be one of the first players to sign after he announced his decision … Continue reading Seven Lakeville North football players set to sign Wednesday
Lakeville North LB Connor Melz commits to Southwest Minnesota State
Lakeville North will now officially have seven football players sign National Letters of Intent Wednesday. Linebacker Connor Melz was the final player on the State semifinal football team to announce his decision, which he did via his Twitter account, Sunday afternoon. Extremely proud and excited to announce that I will continue my football career and … Continue reading Lakeville North LB Connor Melz commits to Southwest Minnesota State
Ryan Poehling first period hat trick key in 8-2 victory over Lakeville South
On occasion, a hockey player will score three or more goals in a game. But a hat trick in one period is usually out of the question, except for sophomore Ryan Poehling that is. For the youngest of the well-known Poehling brothers, the formula was simple. "The hard work brought the hat trick," Poehling said. Ryan … Continue reading Ryan Poehling first period hat trick key in 8-2 victory over Lakeville South
Lakeville North girls hockey asserts itself as a contender
When the Lakeville North girls hockey team opened up the season with two straight losses, their chances at returning to the state tournament appeared bleak. Without some of their best players from 2013-2014 in seniors Dani Sadek, Alexis Joyce, Maddie McGlade and Heidi Winiecki, a state tournament appearance was considered a best case scenario. But … Continue reading Lakeville North girls hockey asserts itself as a contender
Goaltender Ryan Edquist sets Lakeville North single-season shutout record
Freshman goaltender Jake Oettinger made the decision last spring to leave Lakeville North to play for the USA National Team Development Program. But the Panthers didn't have a vacant net for long. Junior Ryan Edquist made the decision shortly after to leave Shattuck-St. Mary's and join the Lakeville North boys hockey team and he has … Continue reading Goaltender Ryan Edquist sets Lakeville North single-season shutout record
LB Dakota Toedter commits to Northern State
With National Signing day just over a week away, another Lakeville North defender has committed to play collegiate football. Senior linebacker Dakota Toedter announced via his Twitter account that he had chosen the Northern State Wolfpack. Proud to announce my commitment to play football at Northern State University. Thanks to everyone who supported me along … Continue reading LB Dakota Toedter commits to Northern State
Lakeville North DB Stuart Hamann commits to SCSU
While Lakeville North senior safety Stuart Hamann had numerous picks through the duration of the 2014 season, his pick on January 18 was his most important. Hamann announced via his Twitter account that he had picked St. Cloud State for where he would continue his football career and his education. For Hamann, the decision to … Continue reading Lakeville North DB Stuart Hamann commits to SCSU
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