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Young sports journalist with experience in reporting, editing, photography and the occasional page design. Currently serve as the sports editor at the Crookston Times in Minnesota, where I am essentially a one-man sports department covering area high school sports and college sports at the University of Minnesota Crookston. Also contribute to Maize N Brew, affiliated with SBNation, covering Michigan sports and recruiting. Have freelanced for outlets including the Detroit Free Press, Baltimore S…

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The Crookston chapter of the life of Chet Brewer, one of baseball's unsung greats

The Crookston chapter of the life of Chet Brewer, one of baseball's unsung greats

Feature on Chet Brewer, who pitched in Negro League baseball for 30 years, including one summer in Crookston …

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Katherine Geist's silver lining

Katherine Geist's silver lining

Feature on Crookston High School runner Katherine Geist's star-crossed high school career, and what's next fo…

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After senior season cut short, Paige Pitlick getting 'ready for life'

After senior season cut short, Paige Pitlick getting 'ready for life'

Feature on Minnesota Crookston softball player Paige Pitlick's attempts to move on after her career was ended…

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'Just give me the opportunity': How Harrison Cleary seized his chance at Minnesota Crookston

'Just give me the opportunity': How Harrison Cleary seized his chance at Minnesota Crookston

Feature on Minnesota Crookston men's basketball player Harrison Cleary's journey from undersized, under-recru…

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Learning how to run: Inside the first season of cross country at Minnesota Crookston

Learning how to run: Inside the first season of cross country at Minnesota Crookston

Feature on the first season of Minnesota Crookston cross country.

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Against all odds, Dan Weisse found a way to win in Crookston - and he might not be done

Against all odds, Dan Weisse found a way to win in Crookston - and he might not be done

Feature on Minnesota Crookston men's basketball coach Dan Weisse and the relationships that guided him during…

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MBA, CPA named among top ranked high schools in Tennessee

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By Jacob Shames Verified
| Yahoo Sports Verified
Which high schools in the Nashville area are the best for athletes? In May, the USA Today Network listed the top 25 schools in the state of Tennessee for athletics, based on a Niche study which factored in number of state championships, number of sports offered, student participation, feedback from students and parents and data from the U.S. Department of Education. Seven Nashville area athletic programs made the list.
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MBA, CPA named among top ranked high schools in Tennessee

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By Jacob Shames Verified
| The Tennessean Verified
Which high schools in the Nashville area are the best for athletes?
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MBA, CPA named among top ranked high schools in Tennessee

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| Columbia Daily Herald Verified
Which high schools in the Nashville area are the best for athletes?
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