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John's Journal: No Surprises For Cherry Boys Basketball

One thing is certain about the boys basketball team from Cherry High School: The Tigers aren’t going to sneak up on anyone this season. Last year, Cherry made headlines by advancing to the Class A state tournament for the first time in a quarter century.
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John's Journal: Paying Tribute At The Prep Bowl

“It's everything. It’s just so emotional. I'm just so happy. I run the weight room and I wake up with these guys every day and I wouldn't have it any other way. It's been a journey and they finally got here.”
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John’s Journal: The Year Springfield Didn’t Play A “Home” Game

Watching the football team from Springfield High School play in the Class A state semifinals, as well as this weekend’s Prep Bowl, brought back memories. I have attended one Springfield home football game, but it was not played on the Tigers’ home field, which had been the victim of severe flooring.
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John’s Journal: The Sky’s The Limit For Tackle Cancer

Tackle Cancer began 10 years ago, and by the time all the participating high schools and colleges in Minnesota send in the funds they have collected this fall, the 2022 total will exceed $400,000. In the decade that Tackle Cancer has existed, nearly $3 million has been raised to fight cancer.
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John's Journal: Marshall Makes History With Eighth State Title

Marshall made volleyball history by winning their eighth state title, more than any school in state history. Teams that have won seven crowns are Bethlehem Academy, Chaska, Eagan, Robbinsdale Armstrong and Tracy-Milroy (Balaton).
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John’s Journal: The Mabel-Canton Family Is Back At State

Lonnie Morken was in his first decade as a volleyball coach back in 2000 and 2001 when he brought his Mabel-Canton team to the state tournament at the then-new Xcel Energy Center in downtown St. Paul. Now, 21 years later, the Cougars are back.