Chip Scoggins

Fatigue is in play, as are emotions after a dramatic loss in Game 3. Alanna Smith's injury complicates matters, but the Lynx have proven all season they're a team you can't count out — do so at your own risk.

De’Marion Brown isn’t just new to Gustavus, he’s new to 11-player football. He’s showing early signs that adjusting isn’t much of an issue.

Football Across Minnesota: Owen Guertin used his love of sports to recover from a major surgery. Also this week: In Wadena, they're remembering one of their best. The Vikings have issues, while Gophers have a win streak.

Few teams passed less than the Gophers over P.J. Fleck's first seven seasons with the Gophers, but senior quarterback Max Brosmer has given them a new identity.

A senior at Maple Grove, Gannon Farrens played Friday for a boys soccer state title. On Saturday he’ll run in the cross-country state meet. Thanks go to his mom and his coaches.

Football Across Minnesota: Macalester players have learned to manage a unique schedule.

What makes Darius Taylor such an effective running back for the Gophers? Many things, but especially his vision and ability to find creases.

Maple Grove defensive back Brayden Dozier had two interceptions Thursday, one year after getting picked on by Edina in a playoff loss.

One of the most exciting players coming to Minneapolis for Semifinal Week is Cam Hungerholt, the do-it-all star of LeRoy-Ostrander. He can run, throw, tackle, score … and ace that quiz on Monday morning.

Harrison Smith is a pilot (though he sold his plane), a welder, a 1-handicap golfer, a puncher and a punching bag. He’s a lover of muscle cars, a musician and an operator of heavy machinery. And he’s a Hall of Famer in waiting.