Sports

EPHS grad and U.S. Army veteran Melissa Stockwell competing in fourth Paralympics on Sep. 1

Juliana Allen • August 29, 2024

Melissa Stockwell, an Eden Prairie native, competes in her fourth Paralympic Games, representing the U.S. in triathlon at Paris 2024.

Eagles eager to start new season

Steve Mulholland • August 28, 2024

Following a tough state semifinal loss to Edina, Eden Prairie's Eagles enter the 2024 season determined to reclaim their dominance.

Sports update: Eagles boys and girls soccer teams win home openers

Rick Olson • August 24, 2024

In the early season, Eden Prairie’s boys and girls soccer teams remain undefeated after securing wins against Shakopee on Saturday.

EPHS football players challenge The Waters in indoor sports

Rick Olson • August 17, 2024

Rainy weather forced the Eagles' annual visit to the senior living facility indoors, but didn't stop the friendly competitions.

Young racer Sawalich delivers on home turf, drives closer to NASCAR dream

Ben Kopnick • August 16, 2024

The EP native returned to Elko Speedway for a photo finish win before heading to NASCAR Xfinity Series races this fall.

EP swimmer wowed by Olympic trials, happy with her performance

Jim Bayer • July 25, 2024

Caroline Larsen competed in the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, striving for personal bests against elite swimmers like Regan Smith and Katie Ledecky.

Eagles set for new girls volleyball leadership

EPLN Staff Reports • July 18, 2024

Stephanie Chapek and Arika Stottler have been appointed co-head coaches for Eden Prairie High School's girls' volleyball team.

Local senior league baseball star gets call to the hall

EPLN Staff Reports • July 16, 2024

Carlos Ubiera, a longtime Eden Prairie baseball star, will be inducted into the MSMABA Hall of Fame on August 9.

A new pitch is coming to Eden Prairie

Mike Wilkinson • July 1, 2024

Eden Prairie embraces cricket, with local youth showing growing interest. The June 13 Community Cricket Night showcased the sport’s rising popularity.

Town Ball comes to Eden Prairie

Steve Mulholland • June 24, 2024

Ryan and Nate Cousins transformed their passion for baseball into founding Eden Prairie's first Town Ball team, Baseball 365.

EP Color Guard youth summer camp July 8-11, new cadet guard this fall

Juliana Allen • June 21, 2024

Eden Prairie High School's Color Guard expands with a summer camp for grades 3-7 and a new cadet guard program launching this fall.

EP falls to Benilde-St. Margaret’s in state semifinals

Rick Olson • June 13, 2024

Despite a strong start and late rally, Eden Prairie fell to Benilde-St. Margaret's 11-7 in the state lacrosse semifinals.