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Below is Heather's prep sports coverage from the 2015-16 school year, including section and state tournaments, as a freelancer with the Star Tribune.
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Stillwater 23, Champlin Park 0: Muffed punt try gets Stillwater rolling to shutout
​Oct. 17, 2015
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The second-quarter play led to the Ponies' first touchdown en route to a 23-0 victory over the Rebels.
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Moses' two goals lead Park Center by Mounds View: Park Center defeats Mounds View 3-1, back to state for first time since 2004
​Oct. 21, 2015

Senior forward Sam Moses scored twice as the Pirates defeated the Mustangs in the section final.
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Mahtomedi wins overtime thriller: Mahtomedi girls' soccer scores late in OT to beat St. Peter
​Oct. 28, 2015
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Senior forward Michelle Austin scored the game-winner.
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Orono 6, Dover-Eyota 0: Class 1A girls' quarterfinal: Orono shuts out Dover-Eyota
Oct. 28, 2015
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Senior Lily McKown's hat trick and two goals from senior Claire Bash led the Spartans to a 6-0 victory.
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Two Blake players reach 1A semis
Oct. 30, 2015

The top four singles seeds in both classes advanced to state semifinals. 
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Adding to her collection: Blake junior Rickeman adds 1A singles title to impressive list
​Oct. 31, 2015

Blake's Libby Rickeman beat her teammate for her latest championship. ​
South St. Paul holds on for spot in Prep Bowl: Class 4A football: South St. Paul outlasts Rocori 19-14
​Nov. 8, 2015
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The Packers got off to a quick start to take the lead, then lost it before rallying and holding on.
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Class 3A: Jackson County Central 30, Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton 14
Nov. 8, 2015 

The Huskies capitalized on turnovers and got strong performances from their running backs in a 30-14 victory.
Eagan makes final third time in row: Class 3A volleyball: Eagan returns to finals, Prior Lake makes it for first time
​Nov. 14, 2015
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The Wildcats defeated Champlin Park in four sets that included numerous ties. The Lakers defeated Roseville in three sets.
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Two convincing wins put away title​
​June 11, 2016

Shakopee's Jackson Allen beat Wayzata's Nicholas Beaty to finish unbeaten. 
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Defending 3A champ takes share of lead 
June 15, 2016 

New Prague's Taylor Ledwein had a rough start before finding her groove.​
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'Tonka boys take over
June 16, 2016 

The Skippers were eager to get back on the course and dominated once they did.