Sports

New chapter, fresh perspective: Eden Prairie girls soccer under coach Oconitrillo

Jeremy Peyer • October 9, 2024

Eden Prairie girls varsity soccer coach Jorge Oconitrillo speaks to his athletes before their match earlier this season against his former team, Holy Family Catholic High School. Photos by Jeremy Peyer The...

Eagles rally to top Bloomington Jefferson in four sets

Rick Olson • October 7, 2024

Eden Prairie High School girls’ volleyball rallies to beat Bloomington Jefferson in four sets, improving to 10-11 on the season.

Eagles knock off unbeaten Minnetonka in overtime thriller

Steve Mulholland • October 7, 2024

Eden Prairie celebrates its overtime victory over No. 3 Minnetonka on Friday. Photo by Rick Olson A roar emanating from Aerie Stadium in Eden Prairie was loud enough to echo across the southwest metro,...

EPHS Performance Team hosts Fall Showcase Oct. 5

Juliana Allen • October 2, 2024

Eden Prairie High School hosts its annual Fall Showcase featuring performance teams from across the metro on Saturday, Oct. 5

Homecoming hopes dashed for Eagles in loss to Wayzata

Steve Mulholland • September 30, 2024

Eden Prairie’s 27-21 homecoming loss to Wayzata featured standout plays and lessons learned in a hard-fought battle.

Eagles fall to undefeated Shakopee

Steve Mulholland • September 23, 2024

Shakopee's dominant run game overwhelms Eden Prairie, as the Eagles fall 28-7 in a key Friday night matchup.

Sawalich wins race series a second time

EPLN Staff Reports • September 20, 2024

Eden Prairie native William Sawalich repeated his 2023 win of the ARCA Menards Series East auto racing championship with another victory this week.

Eagles fly past Prior Lake and land on winning track

Steve Mulholland • September 15, 2024

Eden Prairie rebounds with a 40-13 victory over Prior Lake, showcasing a dominant rushing game and key defensive moments in their home opener.

Family fun at EPXC Metro Invite ‘Under the Lights’ on Sept. 14

Juliana Allen • September 11, 2024

Eden Prairie’s only home cross-country meet takes place Saturday, featuring 30 teams, evening races under the lights, and family fun.

Miscues plague Eagles in battle with high-powered Edina

Steve Mulholland • September 9, 2024

Eden Prairie's hopes for revenge were dashed as Edina capitalized on mistakes, cruising to a 35-14 victory Friday.

Eagles leave no doubt in rout at Buffalo

Steve Mulholland • September 2, 2024

After a dominant 40-6 victory over Buffalo, the Eagles prepare for a highly anticipated rematch against Edina this Friday.

EP girls swim and dive hosts first meet

EPLN Staff Reports • August 31, 2024

The girls competed against Edina in a home opener at the Eden Prairie Community Center.