Fall wrap-up gives way to winter season
As I write this posting, July 19, 2009 was a long time ago. Since then we launched our new preps web site, SportsPrepZone, which has been successful in attracting readers to the new venture. But that isn’t the reason for this new-updated posting. As we look ahead to what should be a very exciting winter to follow the local teams, here is a few thoughts from the fall season.
I’m preparing to head out to what will be a rather comfortable evening of friday night lights at Blaine High School tonight where the top seeded Bengals face No. 2 seed Centennial for the Section 7AAAAA crown. The game is a rematch from mid-September where Centennial handed Blaine its lone loss of the season 34-25. One of the match-ups I’m looking forward to seeing is how Cougars quarterback Chris Anderson deals with Blaine’s front four, led by Di-Jonn Star.
Andover and Meadow Creek also conclude section play Nov. 6 in different section finals. Andover faces Forest Lake at North Branch while Meadow Creek faces Heritage Academy at Minnehaha Academy Saturday afternoon. Northwest Suburban Conference girls swimming championships will conclude Saturday, ahead of next week’s section meets.
It’s been a busy fall following a number of state tournament participants, including Andover’s doubles tennis team, Blaine boy’s soccer team, Andover boy’s cross country team, plus numerous individual runners from our area. Stay tuned for the remaining state tournaments – football, volleyball and swimming. I have a feeling the north metro will be represented well in each tournament.
