State tournament highlights

Mar. 20 |   Wow! What a state tournament. So much that could be written, but only so much space to fill — two three-peats, a historic moment for a coach, another coach leaving the game, and some outstanding prep careers coming to a close. Here are some...

Todd Joseph Mitchell July 23, 1962 ­— January 29, 2013

Jan. 30 | Todd Joseph Mitchell was  born on July 23, 1962, in Minneapolis, MN to Joseph and Kathleen Mitchell. Todd Mitchell passed away while surrounded by loved ones on January 29, 2013. Todd was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Mitchell, and sister,...

Prep Scene: Faced with a tough choice, I opted for history

Jan. 9 |   Last Thursday evening, I had a choice to make. The top-rated team in Class 3A boys’ basketball, DeLaSalle, was scheduled to play Park Center, the No. 1-ranked team in Class 4A. Across the metro, a girls’ basketball matchup was scheduled...