EP 100: Keeping it 100 Discussing the Prep Bowl & High School Hockey with the Star Tribune's David La Vaque

27/11/2023 54 min Temporada 1 Episodio 100
EP 100: Keeping it 100 Discussing the Prep Bowl & High School Hockey with the Star Tribune's David La Vaque

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David La Vaque, a prep sportswriter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, makes a record sixth appearance on the 100th episode after appearing as the first-ever guest back in the Fall of 2021! The guys come off their Thanksgiving food coma to first recap an exciting slate of Prep Bowl Championships from the weekend, starting with Centennial grabbing their first-ever title in school history as they captured the Class 6A crown! Starting at (11:57), they recap Chanhassen's storybook season, going to overtime for a second consecutive week in a matchup of premier running backs in the State. Finally at (21:19), they discuss Class 4A and down, including Hutchinson's annual Minneapolis invasion of black & gold, a record-breaking performance from Minneota in the Class A title, and a controversial refereeing decision in the 9-man title game. To close the show, La Vaque, one of the definitive auhorities on high school hockey and the co-author of "Tourney Time: Stories from the Minnesota Boys Hockey State Tournament" discusses preaseason favorites in the prep landscape on the ice (27:41). Discussed is Minnetonka's embarassment of riches committed to the Division 1 level, challengers to the Skippers in Class AA, and standout results from Thanksgiving tournament action. They also discuss some girls hockey preseason favorites at (44:54) to close the show.

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