Pat Ruff

A hamstring that she tore one week ago didn't stop Stewartville freshman Avery Nelson from winning a state title Saturday.

Mayo junior Taylor Kurtz didn't participate in track and field last season due to a knee injury. On Satuday, she showed that she is back and a champion.

Regan Reker, who will be a senior this fall at Kansas State University, has developed into one of the top rowers in the country.

Mayo will send four members of its girls track team to New Balance Nationals in Philadelphia, while the Winona Cotter boys team will send five.

Former Lake City star Nate Heise spent his final year of college basketball playing for Iowa State University. Heise relished the opportunity and relished watching his sister, Taylor, win a hockey gold medal.

Double state champion Taylor Kurtz of Mayo is the headliner in girls track and field honor squad.

Do-everything athlete Pierce Petersohn of Triton leads the way in track and field honor squad.

Tej Bhagra, who just graduated from Mayo High School, is ranked as the No. 19 best player in the country for his age group. But his interests go far beyond tennis.

The Minnesota State High School League made Jared Butson one of 24 officials who were honored in their sport.

Rochester Century, A's and Rochester Royals coach has invited his brothers and dad to be a part of things.