Sports

Dominating Eagles race by Anoka in season opener

Steve Mulholland • September 1, 2025

Eden Prairie dominated Anoka 49-21 in its football opener, but faces top-ranked Maple Grove and other tough opponents in coming weeks.

Defending ARCA West winner Sawalich to race at Portland

EPLN Staff Reports • August 29, 2025

Eden Prairie native William Sawalich will drive on Saturday in the Pacific Automation 147, an ARCA Menards Series West event he won in 2024.

Eden Prairie girls golf program welcomes new head coach

EPLN Staff Reports • August 25, 2025

Eden Prairie High School names Colin Schild, former JV coach and math teacher, as its new head coach for girls golf.

Eagles keeping busy in preparation for upcoming season

Steve Mulholland • August 25, 2025

Eden Prairie football prepares for a tough 2025 season, with captains and coach Mike Grant focused on growth and early challenges.

Eden Prairie soccer falls 2-1 in tight battle with Shakopee

Rick Olson • August 24, 2025

Eden Prairie soccer dropped another close 2-1 match, with Julia Ziesel scoring before Shakopee rallied for the win.

After 19 seasons, Ryan Ward closes chapter with Eden Prairie lacrosse

Stuart Sudak • August 21, 2025

Ryan Ward steps down after 19 seasons as Eden Prairie boys lacrosse coach, leaving 238 wins and two state championships.

Eden Prairie football team keeps tradition alive at The Waters

Rick Olson • August 16, 2025

Eden Prairie High School football team visits The Waters senior living community, continuing a 16-year tradition of games, food, and connection.

Hockey teams tee up record support

Rick Olson • August 12, 2025

Eden Prairie High School boys and girls hockey teams set records at annual golf fundraiser, boosting support for the upcoming season.

Eden Prairie names new head wrestling coach

EPLN Staff Reports • August 1, 2025

Ben Tinkham has been named Eden Prairie High School’s head wrestling coach, succeeding Marcus Levesseur after three seasons in the role.

Eden Prairie Special Olympian finds joy, success in swimming

Ben Kopnick • July 25, 2025

Eden Prairie swimmer Brandon Leu finds purpose and medals through Special Olympics, daily practice, and the healing power of water.

Summer golf event tees up support for Eden Prairie hockey

Rick Olson • July 18, 2025

Eden Prairie hockey teams host Aug. 11 fundraiser. Boys team debuts new coaches; girls program remains independent amid co-op talks.

Blake Cashman runs football camp on old stomping grounds

Rick Olson • July 14, 2025

Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman returns to Eden Prairie High to lead youth football camp on the field where he starred.