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Communications Specialist, Eastern Carver County Schools. Former journalist. Softball director. Dad. These tweets are my own and do not represent ECCS.

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Eric Kraushar
7 years
Final play
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3 years
ALL GOOD THINGS MUST COME TO AN END Well folks, after 16+ years as a community sports journalist, I am moving on from the business on Jan. 28, 2022. The last decade with @chaskaherald & @ChanhassenNews is something I will always treasure. Thank you to all!
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Eight years ago, I watched Jim Thome hit home run No. 600 from a Green Mill in Eagan. The entire bar area stopped to watch the at-bat. There were high-fives all around @Twins
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Chaska. State champions for the first time in school history. 10-7 over St. Thomas Academy
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Last tweet before bed. Thomas Burnett's gravestone is in the same section as two of my relatives at Fort Snelling. Every year I visit his site. This man, and many, many others, were heroes 20 years ago. The bravery shown that day by so many is something we must not forget
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The Fan has been informed @KFANRosen has entered the transfer portal after that last segment with @CommonManKFAN @BMileskiKFAN
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I leave you with this. Look for a story by the time you wake up :) 70 minutes, 33 seconds of hockey against each other. And Minnetonka and Holy Family Catholic come together, they hug, they congratulate, they respect. That's what it's all about. #mshsl @HFhockey @TonkaBoysPuck
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Jan. 28, 2022: I bid farewell at the Chaska Herald & Chanhassen Villager. June 27, 2022: I say I'm coming back to a place I call "home." A place where my heart never left. I am incredibly excited to announce that I am the new communications specialist for @ISD112 . More to come
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10 months
Chanhassen 37, Mankato West 36 The Storm are headed to the state tournament for the first time in school history Chanhassen erases 36-22 deficit in the fourth quarter
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IN GOOD HANDS WITH CADE A Division-I caliber linebacker, @chanstormfb 's Cade Plath realizes there's a lot more opportunity than football at Chanhassen H.S. So he's thrown himself into it all & come away a better person. If you read 1 thing today, read THIS
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Joe Molenaar, Herb Brooks award winner. This kid has so much heart. Well deserved captain
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You can't put a price tag on this! @TerreKemble @chanstormAD @laufendh
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Oh my Zach Hoffmann. Thoughts @BowlShakopee Chanhassen up 4-2 in 5th
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78-win streak, #1 team in the country, about to go down
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Clowns over at Major League Baseball can't figure out how to split billions of dollars. Meanwhile town team baseball players are traveling around the state, across borders, just to play nine innings wherever they can.
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3 years
Wait for the end! Raise the banner @HawksGirlsBBall
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5 years
Section 2AAA Semifinal (8) Chaska 3, (4) Eden Prairie 2 Final game 15-11 Hawks go into Shakopee, Eden Prairie, places they never win, and win
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NOTE: In coming weeks -- I am furloughed April 27-May 3 -- I will be featuring seniors from area high schools. Telling their story despite there being no games or matches. I'm going to do my best to make the final month of the school year memorable still for these athletes!
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SAY IT AIN'T SO Spring sport and activity season officially called off for 2020 as @MSHSL Board of Directors follows guidelines of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
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CLASS C STATE CHAMPIONSHIP @jordanbrewers 4, @HutchHuskies 2 Garrett Anderson complete game, 7 hitter for Jordan
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Chaska 67, Hopkins 62
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97 yard touchdown catch 52 yard field goal Have a day, Nic Snuggerud Chaska 17, Coon Rapids 0
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A STORYBOOK FINISH Leslie Swiggum walked off the Target Center State Dance floor one last time, her 44th year with @WayzataDance , a champion (2x in 2019, 13x overall), to the chant of "Swig! Swig!" @WayzataTrojans @MSHSLjohn
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Section 2 Boys Lacrosse (4) Chanhassen 6, (1) Minnetonka 5
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7 years
How about a walk-off grand slam @GIHamNor2017 ? Chanhassen 10, Sauk Rapids 7 final. Gunnar McCarthy
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7 years
Here is the winner for Breck in Section 5AA semifinal @tchoopsczar
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6 years
Section 2-5A champions @ChaskaHawks 17-14
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Chaska 45, Rosemount 43 First state championship for @HawksGirlsBBall
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3 years
The champs are home
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2 years
The @DumontSaints dream continues! A tag out at home plate to preserve a 3-2 win over Stark to advance to Sunday's state quarterfinals @fdm2022 @MinnBaseball @DundasDukes
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6 years
What a night for Cole Nicholson. 51 points. 26 field goals. 5-6FTs
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4 years
Here's your shocker for the day ... they said no. Cost to MSHSL: none Work for MSHSL: none Like any organization/league, remember the heads work for you. Member schools, it is your league. End personal rant.
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Soccer coaches from both boys’ and girls’ teams in Class 1A and 2A presented a six-day state tournament plan running Oct. 26-31 that would produce the traditional four state champions. The #mshsl reply came Tuesday morning: No can do.
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Here was the winning @HawksGirlsBBall basket from @KayleeVanEps
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6 years
Boys Basketball final Chaska 82, Robbinsdale Cooper 69 Cole Nicholson school-record 51 points
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Izzy Lahl, senior on the Chaska girls tennis team, leads a post-game prayer with players and students #ReallyCool
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Congrats to Jon Summer, activities director at @ChaskaHawks , as he was named Region 2AA Activity Administrator of the Year. Jon has been AD in @ISD112 since 2013. Jon is an incredible supporter of all things CHS. Even if it means 5 o'clock FB stadium wake-up calls with KARE-11!
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Congrats to Coach Nelson and the @chanstormfb on their 21-14 win over #1 Mankato West! Lightning and rain delay and all! The Storm will be #1 in state for the first time in program history this week!
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5 years
Back-to-back Class B State Champions, the Chanhassen Red Birds
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4 years
Dick Ungar, an educator in District 112 for 27 years, 34 years total, announced he is retiring at conclusion of 2019-20 school year. He is currently the Chan H.S. principal. ECCS roles: parent, teacher, coach, admin. dean, athletic director, assistant principal, and principal
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2012: Mankato West 28, Chanhassen 21 OT 2016: Mankato West 35, Chanhassen 14 2022: Mankato West 23, Chanhassen 21 2023: Chanhassen 37, Mankato West 36 * @chanstormfb makes history, winning its first section championship in about as good of a football game as you could ask for
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VIDEO: The final out in @HutchHuskies ' @3_1st_Names8 perfect game tonight in the @MinnBaseball Class C Third Round state game versus Sleepy Eye. 27 up, 27 down. Incredible! Believed to be first perfect game in Minnesota State Amateur Baseball history @HLeaderSports
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3 years
Prior Lake to state
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Chaska head coach Tara Seifert cuts down the remaining strands
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4 years
GETTING JUGGY WITH IT! @chanstormfb celebrates a 25-20 win over Chaska tonight. The first win over the Hawks since 2016
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Serving 3,000 meals per week to @ISD112 students is a big job for staff at Clover Ridge and Carver elementary schools. Former @chanstormAD star and current Detroit @Lions center @KNARFWONGAR gave a helping hand Wednesday after donating $3,000
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AWAITING THE CALL @chanstormfb alumni Frank Ragnow ( @KNARFWONGAR ) looks to be a top-40 pick in the April 26-28 NFL Draft. Recent pro day results has him hoping for a first-round phone call #mshsl @RazorbackFB @chanstormAD
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CHASKA 28, CHANHASSEN 7
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3 years
While today is my last day, on paper, I will have stories in the Chaska Herald and Chanhassen Villager over the next month. Make sure to check out the Chaska Hawks Broadcast Network tonight during halftime for a presentation my good friend @rypaulmn put together
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3 years
Welcome to the 2,000-point club, @malloryheyer ! @GopherWBB @Lindsay_13 Mallory Heyer with a transition 3-pointer to reach the milestone. Joins University of Michigan alumni Courtney Boylan as 2,000-point scorers for @HawksGirlsBBall
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5 years
Merry Christmas eve to all! I hope you all enjoy this holiday season with the ones you love!
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HE EMBODIES HERB True love for hockey. Commitment and loyalty. Courage. Strong competitive drive. Strong hockey skills. Strong leadership. Characteristics that defined @TonkaBoysPuck captain @jmolenaar10 @TonkaSkippers @FollowThePuck @thauserkstp #MSHSL
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Game winning goal for Ben Reddan @HFhockey @HolyFamilyFire
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5 months
Today is a sad day. Newspapers that I poured so much of myself into, the @hutchleader and @chaskaherald / @ChanhassenNews will be no more later this month. These papers were staples of the community, and the readers they served. The newspaper was community.
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6 years
Devastated to hear the news of the passing of 13-year-old Jenna Paschke this morning. 8th grader in District 112. The Paschkes/Kilbers are wonderful people that I have gotten to know these last 7 years. My condolences to the family, and her @ChanGSwimDive team. More to come
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3 years
Those that have asked, after working seasonally at UPS as a delivery driver this peak season, I was hired on full-time. Last week was training. This week is my first days on a route in the truck. Excited for the opportunities ahead; & the ability to better support my family!
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Eric Kraushar
3 years
ALL GOOD THINGS MUST COME TO AN END Well folks, after 16+ years as a community sports journalist, I am moving on from the business on Jan. 28, 2022. The last decade with @chaskaherald & @ChanhassenNews is something I will always treasure. Thank you to all!
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QUOTE OF THE NIGHT "It was hard for me going through the line seeing (Mike) Koster, (Blaine Warnert). Those guys are what high school hockey is all about. They came back for that game. They came back for their team. ... We play this game 10 times, it's 5-5." EP Coach Lee Smith
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NO ONE EXPECTED THIS There was Minnetonka, Chaska, Eden Prairie ... how did we forget about @HFhockey ? The Fire reach their third consecutive section title game, dethroning defending champion Minnetonka in OT @HolyFamilyFire @FollowThePuck
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8 years
Please keep the @chanstormfb program, Frank, Jack and Maddie in your hearts and prayers today.
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Huge thanks to Bloomington Jefferson and Chanhassen for this special moment, not only for Wesley, but also his team. Way to go Storm and Jaguars!
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Storm Athletics
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Wesley Parker the team manager with a TD run after the half was over to celebrate all his success throughout the years! Thanks Wesley we are amazed by your energy and attitude you bring everyday to our school and our team! ⁦ @chanstormfb
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Chaska folks, those last 14 games were some of the most thrilling volleyball set I've witnessed in years. Hats off to @Chaska_vb for an incredible run. A five-game volleyball match, nothing beats it.
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McKay Hardy suits up for last game in senior year for @chaskalacrosse . Was lost for season during football (ACL). Captain. Classy @HFBoysLax to help honor him!
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3 years
Talked with @TonkaBoysPuck coach Tom Stretar this morning from Moorhead. Said Jack Rausch came away with a clean cut. No tendon damage. Needed stitches. Great to hear. Tip of the cap to captain Nick Baer for his quick thinking!
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Section 2AA Boys Hockey Semifinal #2 (4) Chaska 4, (1) Prior Lake 1 Welcome to the finals Chaska Hawks. Wednesday 8pm at Mariucci
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Chaska wins the Jug for the 8th time in 11 years
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Brandon Arnold no-doubter. Wow. Nick Smith double before. @chanredbirds lead 4-3 in the eighth
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7 years
Chaska senior Micah Roane holds up the Jug following the Hawks' 14-0 win at Chanhassen Sept. 15 ... story up soon
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Final: Chaska 14, Chanhassen 0
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6 years
Thanks to @CadePlath for making Connor's day (4 years old) at @ChanStormBase practice! Moments like this I realize how truly cool my job is. Jacob (23 months) would agree. Kid was smiles the whole time!
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Victoria native Frank Ragnow has been named to his first Pro Bowl. The Chanhassen HS product has yet to give up a sack ALL SEASON
@LionsPR
Detroit Lions PR
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. @Lions OL @KNARFWONGAR has been named to his 1st Pro Bowl. He is the 4th center in franchise history to be named to a Pro Bowl, joining: - Kevin Glover (1995-97) - Ed Flanagan (1969-71; 1973) - LaVern Torgeson (1954) #OnePride
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The expression on @kalio_8 's face following @toritollefson 's diving catch @wegotsoftballz
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Section 2-4A Girls Basketball (1) Chaska 61, (2) Minnetonka 43 Hawks (15-0) to state for the first time since 2010
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At home in Arkansas - Frank Ragnow ( @KNARFWONGAR ) on loss of father, choice to remain in school, drives his passion:
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Congrats to @tschlepe on career win #300 . A three-run walk-off seventh inning for Shakopee 5-4 over
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How about this for class? Holy Family Catholic senior Lucy Hertel fouls out. Not only do Fire fans rise to their feet, so do Providence Academy fans. No one better to cheer for than Hertel, who lost her junior year to knee injury, but came back strong, as a player and leader
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Chaska 24, Chanhassen 21 INT
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Chanhassen junior Jack Dahlgren became the school's first boys state swimming champion with a state-record 48.28 (previous record in 2009)
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One last @ChaskaHawks rouser
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Biggest @ChanStudents I have seen in my four years at Villager http://t.co/5gq34D37Qd
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When r the @Timberwolves making the @delort26 announcer hire? Season right around the corner. Chaska/Tonka will need time to find new voice
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Final Chaska 44, Waconia 30 #3 Hawks are 6-0 for first time since 2013 At Bloomington Jefferson next Friday
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Class 5A State Football Semifinal #1 Chaska 34, Coon Rapids 14 First Prep Bowl appearance for the Hawks. Circle the date, Saturday, Nov. 30 at 4pm
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SECTION 2AA BOYS SOCCER (5) Chanhassen 0, (1) Edina 0 PKs: Storm 5-4. Cavin Allen winner
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CONTINUING DOWN THE COMEBACK TRAIL Three years removed from Tommy John surgery, former @ChanStormBase pitcher Jordan Bonk is stronger and smarter on the mound. He has a 5-0 record for @ReiverBaseball . Great to catch up with Jordan this week
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National Signing Day Chanhassen H.S. Sophie Macy, Swim: Washington State Abby Gronzholz, Swim: MSU Mankato Kate Robbins, Dive: South Dakota Madison Ellman, VB: Arizona Evan Bock, Swim: Wisconsin Reese Hodgins, Swim: Missouri State Kaylyn Cater, GLax: Grand Valley State
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Chanhassen's game-winning touchdown drives over their last four games came at: :34 vs Mankato West 1:20 vs Mahtomedi :00 (OT) vs Andover :00 (OT) vs St. Thomas Academy Second state football title in five years for District 112 (Chaska 2019). Both over STA in Prep Bowl
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7 years
Completely out of focus, but need to throw a shoutout to @ephoops 's Owen Chose. That's a beyond class hug. Good job young man and good luck!
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6 years
The section champion shimmy ...
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. @tonka_lax will remember its brother, Archer Amorosi, in a 6:30pm contest vs Lakeville North at Minnetonka H.S. on Wednesday, July 18. "We invite friends and anyone from the school, community, and beyond, to join us as Archer’s teammates play this game in remembrance of him."
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Chaska/Chanhassen State Champions 200 and 400 Freestyle Relays
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THE YEAR OF THE SKIPPER BOYS @TonkaFB 2nd place in Class 6A @TonkaBoysPuck 1st place in Class 2A @TonkMenAquatics 1st place in Class 2A @TonkaAlpine 1st place @TonkaWrestling 3rd straight section title @TonkaBaseball_1 and @tonka_lax - state qualifiers
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Eric Kraushar
5 years
Well, another amateur baseball season is in the books. Today I was reminded of my 15 years covering these games. From Bird Island & Sacred Heart to Hutchinson to Chaska & Chanhassen, and surrounding areas, it never disappoints. It's brotherhood. It's community. It's baseball.
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CLASS B STATE CHAMPIONSHIP @chanredbirds 9, Dundas 2 Red Birds win five straight this weekend, go 7-1 at state for second consecutive state title. 10 runs allowed in 78 state innings from staff. 15 shutout from Logan Spitzack @mbastate19 @MinnBaseball
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Eric Kraushar
3 years
ESPN ranks Minnesota state champion Chaska as the sixth-ranked team in the country in its final 2020-21 poll
@ESPN_WomenHoop
ESPN Women's Hoops
3 years
We rank the top 25 high school girls' basketball programs for the 2020-21 season.
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10 months
Well, that was fun! Congrats to Coach Cullen Nelson and the Storm. That win was for so many Storm alumni and coaches! Thanks for following!
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5 years
The school scoring record belongs to @callinh14 1,258 points. Only a sophomore @chanstormAD @chanprincipal @mnbuckets
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Career point #2 ,000 for Myles Hanson @mnbuckets @tchoopsczar
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