David La Vaque
Reporter
High school sportsLa Vaque previously spent 18 months covering high school sports at the Woodbury Bulletin. La Vaque has written frequently about Minnesota State High School League news, football, hockey, lacrosse and track and field. A native of St. Paul, La Vaque lives in Woodbury. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Communication Studies, Rhetoric and Applied Business. La Vaque is researching a book on the history of the Minnesota state high school hockey tournament. In his free time, he enjoys running and biking and listening to music.
Latest from David La Vaque
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Lakeville North remains unbeaten with win over Eagan
The Wildcats used an inspired performance and seemed poised to earn their first victory at North since 2006, but the Panthers regrouped Friday night in a 36-33 victory.
September 28, 2024
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High school football predictions for Week 5 zero in on undefeated teams
St. Thomas Academy at Armstrong matchup splits predictions for Star Tribune reporters Jim Paulsen and David La Vaque.
September 27, 2024
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Midseason Report: The most surprising high school football teams and players
Star Tribune sportswriters share which teams and players have had the most unexpected and surprising season so far.
September 27, 2024
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Meet six puck chasers in Minnesota pondering college commitments
For Minnesota talent, playing for a college program right after high school isn’t always the path taken. Most players stay in a juniors program until they age out at 20, or sooner, and then attend college.
September 24, 2024
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Roseville’s Mechura wins 38th annual Roy Griak Invitational
His winning time of 15 minutes and 35 seconds put him ahead of Minnetonka’s Sean Fries by 17.4 seconds in the boys championship division race.
September 21, 2024
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Holy Family, strong from the start, overwhelms St. Agnes in high school football
Holy Family scored three touchdowns in the first quarter, two by Griffin Murray, and ran its 2024 record to 4-0.
September 21, 2024
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A Thursday game, a Duluth matchup and a Twin Cities clash entice football prognosticators
The Star Tribune’s David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen have both missed only twice in a dozen tries at predicting high school football winners this season.
September 19, 2024
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Predictions hit a high-level Thursday, a rivalry game, a greater Minnesota clash
The Minnesota Star Tribune reporters who try to pick winners are analyzing a Class 6A game Thursday and another Friday, and they’re headed northwest for a third.
September 12, 2024
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Roseville’s Mechura wins 38th annual Roy Griak Invitational
His winning time of 15 minutes and 35 seconds put him ahead of Minnetonka’s Sean Fries by 17.4 seconds in the boys championship division race.
September 21, 2024
High Schools
Holy Family, strong from the start, overwhelms St. Agnes in high school football
Holy Family scored three touchdowns in the first quarter, two by Griffin Murray, and ran its 2024 record to 4-0.
September 21, 2024
High Schools
A Thursday game, a Duluth matchup and a Twin Cities clash entice football prognosticators
The Star Tribune’s David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen have both missed only twice in a dozen tries at predicting high school football winners this season.
September 19, 2024
High Schools
Predictions hit a high-level Thursday, a rivalry game, a greater Minnesota clash
The Minnesota Star Tribune reporters who try to pick winners are analyzing a Class 6A game Thursday and another Friday, and they’re headed northwest for a third.
September 12, 2024