Winning a state championship is every athlete’s goal. The sweat, hours upon hours of practice, and constant traveling prove it all worth it when your team finally gets to sport that championship trophy. Minnetonka Girls’ Basketball Team epitomizes this goal, as they just won the girls’ basketball state championship earlier this Spring.

Swimming is by far one of the most popular sports at the Olympics. With Rio still fresh in mind, almost every single American is familiar with the names Katie Ledecky and Michael Phelps. Minnetonka’s own Girls’ Swim & Dive coach David Plummer even won his own gold and bronze medals competing in Brazil. But what many students may or may not know is that one of their very own peers swam at trials, but sadly didn’t make the final cut. Corey Lau, class of 2017, shared some details about his experiences with swimming and competing in Omaha.

The Chicago Cubs won the 2016 World Series on November 2nd, marking the first time in 108 years. It was a huge victory for the Cubs, who had previously held the longest title drought among any major American sports franchise. Their opponents, the Cleveland Indians, also had a long drought, last winning the championship in 1948. Either way, it would have been a historic finish.

The Washington Redskins currently have one of the best defenses in the franchise's history. Yet, the primary reason they are in the spotlight is not because of their play, it is due to their name. "Redskin"...

In professional sports, you have to have your head in the game one hundred percent of the time. Every moment of playtime is competitive, and your opponents are always working to bring you down. So, upon exiting the sports world, a logical next step is politics.

It's the beginning of the school year, and sometimes it can be a little difficult to readjust to the academic lifestyle. Here are some tips and advice for staying focused and healthy as we move into November. ...