Articles by Mike Cook

High school football: Late touchdown, 2-point conversion lifts Two Rivers past Hastings

The Altavilla twins made sure they’ll get another high school game together. Cole Altavilla caught a 34-yard touchdown pass from Drew Altavilla with 1:57 left in the fourth quarter, Johnny Laugerman caught the 2-point conversion, and Two Rivers won 15-14 at Hastings on Saturday afternoon in a Class 5A, Section 3 football semifinal. “A lot […]

Boys soccer: Maple Grove beats Eagan in two overtimes in Class 3A quarterfinal

Emmaus Olson was the guy Maple Grove wanted to connect with off a corner kick. The senior midfielder made the decision look good, coming through a goal with 2:12 left in the second overtime that pushed the Crimson past Eagan 2-1 in a Class 3A state quarterfinal Thursday at Shakopee West Middle School. “He is […]