Facing top teams with a young roster, Eden Prairie High’s girls basketball, led by juniors, enters the sections tournament with an impressive 18-8 record.
Author: Jeremy Peyer
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In an intense overtime clash, Eden Prairie High School’s boys basketball team triumphed 96-93 over Brainerd, snapping a three-game losing streak and improving to 6-7.
The win improves Eden Prairie’s record to 6-1. They’ll look to build on their momentum when they host Minneapolis Roosevelt at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
The Eden Prairie High School boys basketball team, under the leadership of first-year head coach Alexander Culver, soared to a convincing victory, defeating Prior Lake 82-71 on Tuesday.
The Eden Prairie High School boys basketball team suffered an 82-77 away loss to Benilde-St. Margaret’s on Thursday, Dec. 7, bringing their season record to 0-2. Eagles sophomore guard Nolen Anderson led the team in scoring with 20 points, supported by senior forward Parker Fahning with 16 points and junior guard Max Lorenson with 11 points. Sophomore guard Hamze Yusuf and freshman forward Ty Schlagel each added 8 points. The Eagles are now focusing on their next game, where they will host Prior Lake at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12.
On a chilly Oct. 7, the Eden Prairie High School’s performance team hosted its eighth annual Fall Showcase. The showcase featured teams from Edina, Blaine, Minnetonka, Holy Family, and Delano high schools. The Eden Prairie Performance Team (EPPT) is an elite group of dancers who provide entertainment at school events. The showcase stands as a highlight of the fall season, offering teams an opportunity to display their talent and dedication. “Though the 2023 fall showcase had a smaller group of teams than usual, it was a very successful day. We appreciate everyone that participated as well as attended the eighth…
The Eden Prairie girls tennis team defeated the Shakopee Sabers 6-1 on Monday at the Round Lake tennis courts. The Eagles went 3-1 in singles matches, with Lakshanya Selvakumar, Mya Maras, and Ziwei “Weiwei” Chen all winning in straight sets. Rhea Sastri was the lone winner for the Sabers in singles, defeating Sahana Murthy in straight sets. EP also swept the doubles matches, with Maya Varikuti/Elzeda “Zadie” Walvatne, Sravika Vadrevu/Addison Premo, and Tessa Plourde/Celia Skubic all winning in straight sets. Upcoming matches include Mahtomedi on Wednesday, Sept. 6, and Roseville on Friday, Sept. 8, both at home.
Eden Prairie firefighters welcomed residents to Neighborhood Night at the Fire Station, a special event held at all four city fire stations on Thursday. The goal was to bring families to their neighborhood fire stations to meet the firefighters, tour the facilities, and see what the inside of a fire truck looks like. Children practiced spraying water with fire hoses, tried on bulky gear, and posed for photos in the front seats of the big red trucks, while adults asked firefighters questions about their roles in protecting the city. The behind-the-scenes look offered locals, young and old, a chance to…
Staring Lake Park came alive this past Sunday during the opening festivities of the city’s annual PeopleFest! A Community Celebration of Culture. This week-long event aims to showcase the diverse traditions and talents found within the Eden Prairie community through interactive activities, exhibits, and performances. The opening party featured a lineup of performance groups representing cultures from around the world. It included Makam Baklava, who entertained with their blend of Turkish, Bulgarian, and Balkan music; Larry Yazzie from Native Pride Arts, who performed Native American dances; graceful South Indian dances presented by the Taraangini School of Dance; and West African…