Philip Nelson won't be shy. The Mankato West standout is now a University of Minnesota student and expects to compete for the starting quarterback job against senior MarQueis Gray. According to the Pioneer Press, Rivers will either win the job or become a red-shirt freshman.

Apple Valley sophomore point guard Tyus Jones was named the Minnesota Associated Press boys basketball Player of the Year on Tuesday. Joining Jones on the AP All-State team: Siyani Chambers of Hopkins, Joey King of Eastview, Tyler Vaughan of Braham and Johnny Woodard of Duluth East.

Trey Heid has been named Star Tribune Metro Player of the Year. The Lakeville North senior QB finished with over 2,000 yards passing and 20-rushing touchdowns. The Panthers season came to end against Cretin-Derham Hall in the state tournament quarterfinals.

Prep Bowl XXX is going to be exciting. The teams are set and it won't get much better than the Class AAAAA final between Wayzata and Eden Prairie. Check out our results and recaps for every state football semifinal game.

Minnesota native Tom Lehman was named 2011 Senior Player of the Year by the Golf Writers Association of America on Thursday. Lehman had 12 top-ten finishes -- including three wins -- to lead the Champions Tour money list.

The Minnesota Twins announced their minor league players of the year on Thursday. Infielder Brian Dozier was named player of the year while right-hander Liam Hendriks was named pitcher of the year.