Madeline Warren

Mayo and Lourdes will both be under first-year head coaches, Century carries on after graduating some star seniors, JM will be led by upperclassmen while Schaeffer Academy has mix of experience and newbies.

Here is a look at some of the top boys basketball players in the area to keep tabs on this winter

Century/John Marshall girls hockey will host a mental health awareness night benefiting Sophie's Squad during a game against Mayo on Dec. 5.

John Marshall junior Julia Ogren is a three-time all-state swimmer who will join the Cardinals' swim and dive team in late 2026.

Boys swimming and diving season is officially underway. Here are some athletes to keep an eye on, including returning state qualifiers.

Century looks to defend its conference title and return to state while John Marshall and Mayo work to improve with a mix of returners and newcomers.

Former southeastern Minnesota volleyball star Erin Lamb missed two months of her senior volleyball season due to injury, but now has a chance to win a national championship with Kentucky.

Ricky Wengert, a point guard for Century's boys basketball team, is one of the Panthers' few returners from last season. The senior has taken on a bigger leadership role this winter.

Rochester Century sophomore Silas Wagstaff went to state for diving the last two seasons. Outside of the pool, he is a talented musician who hopes to pursue music in college.

The senior guard/forward, who is committed to Northwestern College in Iowa, has scored over 100 points so far this season and is closing in on the K-M school record.