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Children between ages of 10 and 15 are invited to fish in the Scott County Sheriff's Department Fishing Derby being held on June 11. (Submitted by Scott County Sheriff's Dept.)

Registrations open for annual fishing derby hosted by Sheriff’s Department

Staff report
May 6, 2025

The Scott County Sheriff's Department will host its annual Fishing Derby for children on Wednesday, June 11,  on Cedar Lake in New Prague. This is the 26th year the event has been hosted, providing local children with the opportunity to fish with law...

Members of the Prior Lake speech team celebrate placing as finalists in the MSHSL Class AA state tournament this April. Courtesy photo / Prior Lake High School via Facebook

Laker roundup: Speech sends 2 to nationals

Robb Jeffries
April 30, 2025

The Prior Lake spring varsity sports and extracurriculars season is in full swing. Below is an update on how some of the Lakers teams have performed recently.  Speech Two members of the speech team will be advancing to the national tournament after...

Adalyn Shepard succumbed to leukemia shortly after she was diagnosed last year. (Submitted photo)

Softball teams to host ‘Strike Out Cancer’ event May 5

Staff report
April 29, 2025

Prior Lake High School Softball teams will host a "Strike Out Cancer" play night at Ponds Park on Monday, May 5. The event will honor Adalyn Shepard and her family members. Adalyn passed away last summer after being diagnosed with leukemia. Festivities...

Ben Snider struck out six Eastview batters and picked up the win for Prior Lake.

Laker baseball team now 5-2 following three wins in row

Randy Geister
April 23, 2025

The Prior Lake Laker Varsity Baseball team is on a three-game winning streak and now has a 5-2 win loss record in play. The Lakers met Eastview April 16, with senior captain Jaeger Solis getting Prior Lake on the board quickly with a solo home run...

Long-time Laker Girls Swim and Dive Coach Katie Haycraft was recently inducted into the MSHSCA Hall of Fame. (Submitted photo)

PLSAS coach inducted into MSHSCA Hall of Fame

Staff reports
April 23, 2025

Prior Lake High School Girls Swim and Dive Coach Katie Haycraft was recently inducted into the Minnesota Swimming and Diving Coaches Association (MSHSCA) Hall of Fame. The honor recognizes her contributions and dedication to the sport of swimming,...

Former Laker basketball star on team UConn

Former Laker basketball star on team UConn

Laurie Hartmann
April 16, 2025

Former Prior Lake High School basketball coach Mike Gidley had his eye on a spunky second-grader who would be on the floor shooting hoops just for fun during breaks in a game. He knew then that McKenna Hofschild had what it took to be a fantastic hoopster...

Prior Lake's Dallas Handevidt and Lukas Aidas rally in an early season doubles match this spring. Courtesy photo / PL Boys Tennis

Laker roundup: Boys tennis off to hot start

Robb Jeffries
April 16, 2025

Spring sports are off and running for the Lakers. If you have any interest in covering a team or teams for the News Compass, please reach editor Robb Jeffries at editor@plnewscompass.org. Here is a quick look at how some of Prior Lake's finest athletes...

Laker roundup: Boys tennis bests Burnsville

Robb Jeffries
April 8, 2025

Editor's note: Spring varsity sports for the Lakers are now underway. If you're interested in writing about one or more of Prior Lake's teams, please reach editor Robb Jeffries at editor@plnewscompass.org. Boys tennis The top singles and doubles players...

Layla Vennink. Courtesy photo / Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools

PL’s Vennink named Athena Award winner

Robb Jeffries
March 25, 2025

A Prior Lake track athlete has been named this year’s recipient of the Athena Award. Layla Vennink has been bestowed the honor, according to a release from Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools. The award is given to outstanding female student-athletes...

Spring season preview: Boys volleyball

Robb Jeffries
March 24, 2025

Before the spring sports calendar is in full swing, the News Compass is checking in with the coaches of Prior Lake varsity sports to get a preview of the competition ahead. Coach responses are lightly edited for clarity. Below is a look at the boys volleyball...

Youth soccer registration is now open for the spring/summer 2025 season. Submitted photo

Spring youth soccer registration now open

Staff report
March 19, 2025

Registration is now open for the Prior Lake Soccer Club's spring youth recreational program. For players in grades 4-8, six of the seven season games will take place on Fridays in May and early June, with the final round of games on Saturday, June...

Braxton Helmers celebrates after finishing the anchor leg of Prior Lake's 2025 state championship-winning race in the 200 medley relay. Courtesy photo / Shawn Beaudette

PL ends season in pool with third at state

Shawn Beaudette
March 11, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS — The Prior Lake boys swim team went medal hunting at the state swimming and diving championships this past weekend, and they did not disappoint. While Edina and Minnetonka took the top spots in the Class AA meet at the University of...

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