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Chris Carr

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I'm cheering for the kids. Mine. Yours. All of them. Director of Strib Varsity, Star Tribune.

 Minneapolis, MN
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Joined September 2010
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So very grateful to my friends and former colleagues at the Star Tribune.
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Sportswriter John Millea reflects on a thrilling journey that led to “Prepville, MN” in an article that also includes a special offer for Strib Varsity readers. varsity.startribune.com/book…
Book captures more than 40 tales from the Minnesota high school sports beat

Book captures more than 40 tales from the Minnesota high school sports beat

Sportswriter John Millea reflects on a thrilling journey that led to “Prepville, MN” in an article that also includes a special offer for Strib Varsity readers.

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Chip Scoggins@chipscogginsNov 3
One brother leads all NCAA divisions of football in passing. The other one is closing in on Minnesota’s prep career passing record. I spent a day in Moorhead with the Feeney family to learn about the dynamic quarterback duo of Trey and Jett in this Football Across Minnesota.
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At home with the Feeneys, Minnesota’s new first family of football varsity.startribune.com/at-h…
At home with the Feeneys, Minnesota’s new first family of football

At home with the Feeneys, Minnesota’s new first family of football

Football Across Minnesota: Jett Feeney at Moorhead is doing what his older brother Trey is doing at St. John’s: setting records, stacking wins and making the Feeney name known.

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Sportswriter John Millea reflects on a thrilling journey that led to “Prepville, MN” in an article that also includes a special offer for Strib Varsity readers. varsity.startribune.com/book…
Book captures more than 40 tales from the Minnesota high school sports beat

Book captures more than 40 tales from the Minnesota high school sports beat

Sportswriter John Millea reflects on a thrilling journey that led to “Prepville, MN” in an article that also includes a special offer for Strib Varsity readers.

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Here’s that read you need this morning. Thanks, @chipscoggins + @CarlosGphoto. #stribvarsity varsity.startribune.com/for-…
For model behavior in sports, we’re all chasing Betsy Malecha

For model behavior in sports, we’re all chasing Betsy Malecha

Scoggins: This last-place finisher is a champion student-athlete.

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Pulling gems today from the @StarTribune photo archive to celebrate forever-young @RandBall hittin' 5-oh.
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A couple more weeks for current students to apply! Reach out if you've got any questions:
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The Minnesota Star-Tribune is taking applications for a sports reporting summer 2027 internship. Apply by Nov. 13. linkedin.com/jobs/view/44729…
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The Class 6A football state tournament bracket will be revealed on Strib Varsity on Saturday, Oct. 24 🏈 Join Randy Shaver as he unveils the bracket, checks in on the live reaction from teams and talks with coaches about the playoffs. Watch Saturday at 10 a.m. ➡️ bit.ly/4z0gEUt
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Taking in a St. Paul Johnson game tonight, on what would have been David La Vaque’s 51st birthday. He was a proud Governor. Perfect evening for football! – at St Paul, MN
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📺 Streaming today on Strib Varsity: bit.ly/4nGBh2f 🏈 Two Rivers vs. St. Thomas Academy 🏈 Hastings vs. Burnsville 🏈 Monticello vs. Elk River 🏈 Cretin-Derham Hall vs. Mahtomedi 🏈 Buffalo vs. Spring Lake Park
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Every two years, the MSHSL approves changes to class and section alignment for high schools, a process going now. Here's what you need to know: varsity.startribune.com/mshs…

Changing classes and competition: Process for schools begins now

Every two years, the MSHSL’s board approves changes to class and section alignment for high schools. Moorhead, Monticello, Apple Valley and Coon Rapids are among the schools affected by this process...

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The No. 1 ranked junior football player in Minnesota plays in a town of 686 people with no stoplight. He has more than a dozen DI offers. When he’s not on field, he’s likely taking care of his chickens and bottle calves. Meet Brodie Metzger in this Football Across Minnesota.
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Phone is ringing, but top recruit is busy farming varsity.startribune.com/hill…
Phone is ringing, but top recruit is busy farming

Phone is ringing, but top recruit is busy farming

Football Across Minnesota: Brodie Metzger, a bright star in a small town in the state's far southwest corner, is staying grounded by working hard in a loving community.

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Big defensive win for Alexandria on Friday night! They defeated 2025 Class 5A state runners-up Chanhassen 9-7 to open their season.
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📺LIVE: Strib Varsity Live with Randy Shave returns with scores, highlights and interviews from across Minnesota on the first night of the high school football season. Watch: bit.ly/4AaryIq
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Good read from @Marcus_R_Fuller here on @Treday_03, the No. 1 ranked Minnesota QB in the Class of 2028. He's also the No. 3 ranked basketball player in that class. Hopkins opens tonight at defending champ Edina.
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Hopkins two-sport standout Tre Moore is a rising recruit on the football field and hardcourt @StribVarsity @Treday_03 @HopkinsFootball @MNFootballHub varsity.startribune.com/hopk…
Football or basketball? Or both? One of Minnesota's top athletes faces tough decisions

Football or basketball? Or both? One of Minnesota's top athletes faces tough decisions

Recruiting Across Minnesota: Inside the recruitment of Hopkins' Tre Moore, the No. 1-rated junior quarterback and top-ranked junior point guard in the state.

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Streaming today on Strib Varsity 📺 Watch: bit.ly/4nGBh2f 🏈 Cherry vs. Mountain Iron-Buhl 🏈 @RosemountMNFB vs. @CentCougsFB 🏈 @WayzataTrojans vs. @AndoverHuskies 🏈 @OronoSpartans vs. @BeckerFootball
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Check out my new feature on the @rshaver11 x @StribVarsity “Varsity Insiders” podcast as Randy, @RyanBurnsMN, and I take a look “Inside Minnesota high school football’s recruiting boom.” Season starts today! @PrepRedzoneMN couldn’t be more excited. youtu.be/UtocHaCqJ7o?is=OTWv…
Inside Minnesota high school football’s recruiting boom | Varsity...

Inside Minnesota high school football’s recruiting boom | Varsity...

Minnesota high school football may be entering its strongest stretc...

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‼️Coaches: The fall sports season is underway... Make sure you're all set on your sports hub.
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George Pelawa was one of the best high school athletes Minnesota has produced. He died 40 years ago today. My long form feature on his life, death, legacy and the older brother who carries grief.
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Joe drove. George died. A painful 40 years for the surviving Pelawa brother. varsity.startribune.com/geor…
Joe drove. George died. A painful 40 years for the surviving Pelawa brother.

Joe drove. George died. A painful 40 years for the surviving Pelawa brother.

George Pelawa was the best athlete in Minnesota. He died by his brother's side in a wreck 40 summers ago that forever changed all involved.

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Episode 2 of “Insiders” features Minnesota’s top recruits in the classes of 2027 and 2028, @SaberFootball16 Blake Betton and @HBC_Football Brodie Metzger. The two players discussed recruiting, NIL and playing for their dads. youtube.com/watch?v=AlOdvGqu…
Minnesota’s No. 1 football prospects talk NIL, recruiting | Varsity Insiders With Randy Shaver

Minnesota’s No. 1 football prospects talk NIL, recruiting | Varsity Insiders With Randy Shaver

What does it take to become Minnesota’s top-ranked high school foot...

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Every Minnesotan deserves a Strib Varsity sports card. Come get your custom card made at the State Fair. varsity.startribune.com/stri…
You deserve a Strib Varsity sports card. Here's how to get one.

You deserve a Strib Varsity sports card. Here's how to get one.

Every Minnesotan deserves a Strib Varsity sports card. Come get your custom card made at the State Fair.

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