JoeChristensen

Strib Varsity Enterprise Reporter. Former MLB and college football beat writer. Baltimore Sun, Riverside PE alum.

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Sydney Borchert had another dominant pitching performance, leading St. Francis to its first softball state championship https://t.co/Ru0EtJXd8T

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Recruiting Across Minnesota: @ClarenceJr35 and @Nehemiah_Ombati, two of Minnesota’s top football prospects, gained national respect and recruiting exposure in 5-on-5 linemen showcases @StribVarsity @TMobusa @SaberFootball16 @CDH_Football https://t.co/BkkHEDQL7k

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Extraordinary story here from @ohicksstrib One of the many key quotes: “When rinks come up for sale, nobody is hoping Black Bear buys them.”

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High school and youth hockey are prime targets for investors like Murry Gunty, the newsmaker CEO who told Strib Varsity his Black Bear company won't disrupt Minnesota hockey. https://t.co/KfTHjsQeck

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Another excellent, newsy Minnesota high school recruiting column here from @Marcus_R_Fuller

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Recruiting Across Minnesota: Wilson, the state’s No. 1-rated player in next year’s senior class, continues to attract top college coaches. https://t.co/2s07TVPApr

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For this story, I was surprised to learn there are betting lines for high school football games in football hotbeds like Texas and California. Wagering on the MN boys state hockey tourney is mostly underground, but it's a situation worth watching. Here's why: https://t.co/fkCsGlrr9H

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Is betting on high school sports a ‘when’ or an ‘if’? Story: https://t.co/fncHf06U8Y

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Recruiting Across Minnesota: College coaches are more selective with high school recruits, resulting in a decline of D-I signees from MN. https://t.co/QdHivLqCrl

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Just in: High school hockey in Minnesota could suffer unless a proposal from hockey leaders convinces NCAA to change eligibility plans. https://t.co/2b175n0XFs

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ICYMI, @Marcus_R_Fuller is off to a great start with his Recruiting Across Minnesota column. This one introduces you to the No. 3 ranked volleyball recruit in the nation, a phenom for Eagan.
https://t.co/1VdDjrPxw9

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Would college rule change damage Minnesota high school hockey? https://t.co/yy64aRTViy

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Hundreds of teams at the AAU, club and high school level will compete in marquee events at various venues this weekend. https://t.co/fyGVuaUVgY

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@Marcus_R_Fuller catches you up on the latest #MSHSL coaching news:

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Jacob Sand replaces ex-Gopher Damian Johnson at BSM; Jerome Williams will lead Polars hoops. https://t.co/EkmBB4KCCF

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Minneapolis Public Schools has an athletics opening after parting ways with longtime director https://t.co/5yn8Q9DrQP

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Nominations are open for the All-Minnesota Sports Awards! You can nominate a student, coach, leader or special person who contributes to high school sports.
https://t.co/cPT31PefNI

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A bill passed in 1995 is still quietly ensuring Minnesota ice rinks remain public. https://t.co/FjkyBhzdHI

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With Mental Health Awareness Month coming in May, here's a look at how Minnesota families can help teen athletes manage stress and anxiety driven by sports. Story: https://t.co/qi0tb3cdTK

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@DaveMasonBOL Hey Dave, can I get a follow? I'm working on a story for the Minnesota Star Tribune and could use your insight.

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Lakeville South names Brent Cullaton as boys hockey coach, pending school board approval, to replace Josh Storm. Story: https://t.co/z921JNk1ER

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Stop by over the noon hour and submit your questions about our MSHSL transfer story: https://t.co/cZ9H9QYoDy

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Next in our transfer series: Here's what it's like to sit out for a full year of varsity competition after transferring under MSHL rules. @StribVarsity @https://varsity.startribune.com/minnesota-transfer-athlete-discusses-ineligibility-mshsl-rules/601598963