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Chicago Bears Walter Payton (34) backs into the end zone and looks back at Detroit Lions Dick Jauron (26) in the fourth quarter of Thanksgiving Day game, Thursday, Nov. 24, 1977 in the Pontiac Silverdome. Chicago defeated the lions, 31-14. (AP Photo)

The History of Thanksgiving Football

Connor Van Hulzen, Assistant Sports Editor November 24, 2016

Gathering together as a family or with friends and sitting down to eat a meal on the fourth Thursday of every November is a time-honored tradition in American households. Also commonplace? Watching football...

Nora Bengtson, Aika Gram, Claudia Dougan Amber Quinones (alternate), and Vivien Duong

AV Girls Swim Team Makes a Splash at State

Liz Bolsoni, Sports Writer November 22, 2016

Senior Vivien Duong, sophomore Anika Gram, and freshmen Claudia Dougan and Nora Bengtson all swam at state for the first time on November 16.  Throughout the year, these swimmers put in hours of hard...

Team celebrating after tying goal.

Eagles Come Back Against the Raptors

Daniel Dessalew, Sports Writer November 21, 2016

This past Thursday the Apple Valley girls hockey team finished on top, defeating East Ridge 3-2, in a redemption game after last year’s six-overtime loss. “This game was the first test of the...

Senior Lexi Kocken skates along the boards.

Girls Hockey Enjoys Great Win vs. Burnsville

Jack Rosenthal, Sports Editor November 17, 2016

The Apple Valley girls hockey team played a great game against Burnsville on Tuesday, coming out on top in a solid 4-1 win. In spite of their victory, the girls struggled in the first period. The team...

Senior quarterback Noah Sanders after the final play.

A Heartbreaker Ends the Eagles’ Season

Connor Van Hulzen, Assistant Sports Editor November 16, 2016
The Eagles’ season was cut just short of their preseason goal of going to U.S. Bank Stadium on two very unfortunate plays. Now, rather than preparing for more games, the Eagles are only left to wonder, “What if?”
Players look on during the captains' practice.

Back and Better Than Ever

Josie Segar and Kealey Jensen November 11, 2016

Last year the Apple Valley boys hockey team ended with a record of 9-10-1, which is close to winning half of their games.  This year, they've set their sights even higher. The men’s hockey team...

2016-17 Apple Valley Girls Hockey Team

Back On The Ice

Daniel Dessalew, Sports Writer November 8, 2016

As the 2016-17 season approaches, the Apple Valley girls’ hockey team is ready for the puck drop, with new goals and more experience. After finishing eighth place in the South Suburban Conference...

Apple Valley has seen recent success versus Eastview on the gridiron after years of tough losses.

Late Score Propels Eagles to State Tournament

Brady LaBahn, Sports Writer November 7, 2016

After a back-and-forth game between Apple Valley and Park of Cottage Grove on Friday night, senior quarterback Noah Sanders ran for a one-yard touchdown with 49 seconds left to give the Eagles a 42-35...

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, center, celebrates with teammates after Game 7 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 19, 2016. The Cavaliers won 93-89. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Believeland

Jack Rosenthal, Sports Editor November 4, 2016

“Cleveland against the world!” That was the message Lebron James sent out during the Cleveland Cavaliers ring ceremony before their season opener against the New York Knicks. Last June, the Cavaliers...

Noah Sanders and the Eagles offense move down the field in the fourth quarter.

Eagles Find Success in Their First Playoff Game

Braxsten Bell, Sports Writer November 2, 2016

The Apple Valley Eagles came out ahead in their first playoff game on Saturday against the Hastings Raiders, a gratifying 28-21 victory. On a mist-soaked evening, the Eagles eventually took control...

Around 20,000 fans came to watch the US Women's National Team play Switzerland at the US Bank Stadium.

Equal Pay For Equal Play

Kealey Jensen and Megan Duff November 1, 2016

In the newly built U.S. Bank stadium, an astonishing 5-1 win over Switzerland in a friendly match was the highlight of many Minnesotans’ weekend, especially young aspiring girl soccer players. In terms...

Noah Sanders lines up under center getting ready to lead the offense.

Eagles Finish Victorious Over Wildcats

Connor Van Hulzen, Assistant Sports Editor October 20, 2016
The Eagles football team closed out their regular season with a win over Eagan, finishing the season with a 5-3 record. The win will help propel them into the playoffs, where they’ve received the number 1 seed.
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