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JJ Fredericks, a 2023 graduate of Shakopee High School, recently served as the batboy at the annual Minnesota All-Star Baseball game.

David Roddy, a 2019 graduate of Breck School and forward for the Memphis Grizzlies, completed his rookie season with an appearance in the first round of the NBA Western Conference playoff series. 

McKenna Melville, a 2017 graduate of Eagan High School, is returning to her alma mater as the head volleyball coach starting in the fall of 2023.

Arik Cannon, a 2000 graduate of Forest Lake High School, recently brought a taste of professional wrestling to his alma mater. He did a benefit show in late April and donated the proceeds to Rangers Helping Rangers.

When Emma Bates crossed the finish line at Monday's Boston Marathon, she became the first American woman — and Minnesota native — to complete the 2023 race.

Two Minnesota high school basketball teams recently enjoyed a reunion 50 years in the making.

Ed Homan Homan officiated wrestling for 43 years, then spent seven years as an officiating observer for the MSHSL.

Nick Wagner graduated from Ada-Borup (Minn.) High School in 2013 and photographed the Super Bowl for the Kansas City Star this year.

While the Champlin Park/Coon Rapids Bluebirds took on Roseville/Mahtomedi on the ice, they were unified in a common goal off the ice: raising awareness for mental health issues among youth athletes.

Brothers Austin and Brady Kiecker aim for returns to the state tournament and sister Ava hopes to join them this year.

Mike Pope, a retired Navy veteran and “Ely’s best volunteer,” is also a a two-sport official and a volunteer Santa.

Troy Hendricks, who served as the activities director at Bemidji High School from 1999-2003, and returned for a second stint in 2010, is retiring this month.