Connect October 2022
Posted: Thursday, October 27, 2022 - 10:30 PM
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October 2022 | Issue 31
A compilation of news from The Minnesota State High School League this month.
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Spotlight on Officiating: Q and A with Jason Nickleby
In the October installment of the League's Spotlight on Officiating Series, Connect catches up with Jason Nickleby for a Q and A.
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Jason Nickleby, Coordinator of Officiating Services
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Paul Giel
In this edition of the MSHSL History Capsule, remember Paul Giel, the three-sport standout from Winona, Minn.
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Winona's Paul Giel
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Road to the Prep Bowl
On Dec. 2 and 3, the Minnesota State High School League celebrates the 40th edition of the Prep Bowl. Join the League as we take a daily journey through four decades of football state championships leading up to this season’s festive seven-game event. The League is certain you will enjoy this opportunity to look back and recall the incredible moments during the Prep Bowl Era.
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Minnesota State High School League Board of Directors
October 6, 2022 Meeting
Read the Meeting Synopsis Here
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Rothsay football team honored 50 years after historic state title run
Compliments of WDAY-TV
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Tim Leighton, MSHSL Commnications Coordinator
Staff Reflection: Tim Leighton
League Staff member Tim Leighton provides a reflection on the work behind-the-scenes of the League's Board of Directors.
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This month in John's Journal:
- Surgeries, Screws Can’t Stop Thief River Falls Tennis
- Remembering Rochester Lourdes Coach Myron Glass
- Oh Baby, What A Season For St. Charles Girls Soccer
- Officials Return To The Game They Love
- One Step At A Time, One Foot In Front Of The Other
- Minnesota’s First Family Of Cross-Country
- Football Means Tradition At Moose Lake-Willow River
- Honoring The Pioneers Of Title IX At Win-E-Mac
- Catching Up With Old Friends At Moose Lake-Willow River
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