"Winning isn't everything. It's the only thing." This quote, often attributed to Vince Lombardi, has fallen on deaf ears among two high school girls basketball teams.
Following the departure of Rick Adelman from the head coaching role for the Minnesota Timberwolves at the end of the 2013-2014 season, the team has found difficulty in filling the vacancy.
The 2014 March tournament season continues with Minnesota and Wisconsin Girls State Tournaments kicking off this week. The Northland has two representatives in Minneapolis and one in Green Bay as action kicks off this week.
As the Superior Spartans prepare for their second straight trip to the WIAA Girls Basketball Tournament, senior forward Jessica Lindstrom is collection statewide accolades for her stellar performances on the court.
The Esko and Annandale boys basketball teams met this afternoon at Target Center in Minneapolis, with the Eskimos playing for a chance to earn their first ever state basketball championship.
On a day when many were following the hockey action in St. Paul that included a game between Duluth East and Eagan, several local boys basketball teams competed for a chance to represent the area at Target Center next week.