Athletics Articles

How Minnehaha athletes prepare for games

Minnehaha athlete's game preparation Preparing for a game is a huge part of the sport you play. Some athletes listen to a pregame playlist, others eat a certain meal before big games, and some wear the same socks every game. For Molly DiNardo, a freshman, cross...

Does it make sense to combine sports with school?

A European perspective on the American combination of athletics and academics In many cultures, sports are kept separate, in clubs. Are there any advantages to having school teams -- or is it a distraction? Exchange student Karolina Cizmarova reflects on her...

Blockbuster hoops set for January

Boys' basketball team plans huge event in January In early January 2020, Minnehaha Academy will be hosting basketball games in which some of the best teams in the country will be playing against each other, including Minnehaha's own boys' team.  This tournament will...

Running the State

Is this the best era in Minnehaha sports history? "Larry Suggs personally came into my office when he was in 5th grade and Larry said that Jalen and several of his friends who were good athletes are looking at coming to Minnehaha," said athletic director Josh Thurow....