Sports

Experience powers strong start for Eden Prairie girls basketball

Jeremy Peyer • December 5, 2024

Eden Prairie girls basketball starts 3-1, fueled by last season’s section final loss, led by top players Schlagel and Ehrman.

Eagles boys hockey dominates Chaska 7-1 in season opener

Rick Olson • November 30, 2024

Eden Prairie boys’ hockey opens the season with a decisive 7-1 victory over Chaska, led by senior captains Kleis and Hall.

EPHS freshman basketball team raises funds at local grocery stores

EPLN Staff Reports • November 30, 2024

Eden Prairie freshman boys basketball team raised funds by bagging groceries at local stores, supporting coaches, team needs, and scholarships.

EPHS student-athletes sign college commitments under new NCAA rules

Juliana Allen • November 29, 2024

Seven EPHS seniors signed athletic aid agreements under new NCAA rules, committing to colleges with more flexibility than before.

Eden Prairie’s Chad Flynn a smashing success in pro pickleball

Ben Kopnick • November 26, 2024

Eden Prairie’s Chad Flynn, a top pickleball player, shares his journey from tennis to winning national titles and tournaments.

No injuries as Prairie Dome tears, partially deflates

Jim Bayer • November 19, 2024

Eden Prairie High School's Prairie Dome partially deflated Tuesday night due to damage from an unknown cause.

Eden Prairie girls’ hockey earns first wins of season on road trip north

Rick Olson • November 17, 2024

Eden Prairie girls’ hockey secured their first wins of the season with victories over Grand Rapids/Greenway and Hibbing-Chisholm on a northern road trip.

Eagles’ football season ends on cold night in Maple Grove

Steve Mulholland • November 4, 2024

Eden Prairie’s football season ends with a 34-0 loss to Maple Grove, as the Eagles look ahead to 2025.

EP teen to make second NASCAR start

EPLN Staff Reports • November 1, 2024

William Sawalich, 18, will race on Saturday, Nov. 2 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Martinsville, Virginia.

Déjà vu? Eagles trounce Woodbury for second time in as many weeks to advance in section playoffs

Steve Mulholland • October 28, 2024

Eden Prairie Eagles advance after 42-15 victory over Woodbury, led by strong running game and family reunion surprise on sidelines.

Eagles win their third straight ahead of section playoffs

Steve Mulholland • October 21, 2024

Eden Prairie defeated Woodbury 42-13 in their regular-season finale, gaining momentum with a three-game win streak before playoffs.

Mechanical issues not a problem for fine-tuned Eagles in win at Rochester Mayo

Steve Mulholland • October 14, 2024

Eden Prairie Eagles overcome bus mishaps to defeat Rochester Mayo, 46-7, with a dominating performance on both offense and defense.