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Chaska Girls Lacrosse Season Off to a Winning Start
Chaska’s girls lacrosse team earned a decisive 19–6 win over New Prague, overcoming an early 2–0 deficit with a dominant first quarter and balanced scoring throughout the game. Claire Dittberner led the Hawks with five goals and three assists, while strong defense and 13 saves from goalie Kamryn Remick limited New Prague to just two second-half goals. The victory highlighted the team’s depth, development, and momentum as they look ahead to their next game.
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Storm Spotters are National Weather Service’s Eyes and Ears
As spring brings an increased risk of severe weather, the National Weather Service relies on trained volunteers in its SKYWARN® program to report dangerous conditions and improve warning accuracy. Free training, offered by groups like Metro Skywarn, equips community members to help keep their areas safe during severe weather events.
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Hawks and Storm Meet in Softball, Hawks Face St. Louis Park
Chaska and Chanhassen battled through four scoreless innings before Chanhassen capitalized on key opportunities to secure a 4–0 win in their first meeting of the season. Chaska followed with a 5–2 loss to St. Louis Park, despite early offensive efforts, and will look ahead to upcoming games against Waconia and a rematch with other conference foes.
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CoCoRaHS in Need of Additional Volunteers Across Minnesota
April is Severe Weather Awareness Month, and the National Weather Service is seeking more people to join CoCoRaHS, a volunteer network where participants measure and report daily precipitation from their homes to improve weather data coverage.
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Chaska Boys Lacrosse Takes on Eden Prairie in Early Season Game
Chaska’s boys lacrosse team opened the season 2–0 with wins over Providence Academy and Hopkins before falling 11–2 to Eden Prairie on a cold afternoon with missed opportunities. Despite the loss, Head Coach Orcutt emphasized effort and learning, as the Hawks look ahead to their next home game against Benilde-St. Margaret’s.
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StormHawks Boys Volleyball Starts Season
The StormHawks boys’ volleyball team opened their home season with a competitive four-set loss to Rosemont after earning a straight-sets win over Lakeville North earlier in the week. They continued to show strong effort in a five-set road match at Minnetonka and will look to build momentum in their next home game against Benilde-St. Margaret’s on April 21.
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Chaska Boy Tennis Opens Season Against Southwest Christian
Chaska High School’s boy’s tennis team opened its season with a 6–1 loss to Southwest Christian, with junior Connor Fouks earning the Hawks’ lone win. Despite the result, head coach Zach Williams is encouraged by the team’s effort and development as they prepare to challenge conference opponents.
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Boys Basketball State Champs Celebrate Their Win at CHS
Chaska Hawks celebrated their state championship with a late-night pep rally at CHS, where the community, students, staff, and family gathered to welcome the team as they were escorted in by police and fire personnel. The event featured remarks from school leaders, Coach Hayes, and players reflecting on the team’s turnaround from a 3–4 start to a 25-game winning streak and expressing pride in bringing the title home to Chaska.
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Chaska Wins State Boys Basketball Championship
Chaska capped a remarkable turnaround from a 3–4 start with a 25-game winning streak, defeating Apple Valley 63–55 to win the 2026 Class 4A state title in boys basketball—the program’s first since 2004. The Hawks used balanced scoring, strong defense, and rebounding to control much of the game, then held off a late surge led by Apple Valley. Clutch free-throw shooting from Kalin Jochum in the final minutes sealed the victory and completed Chaska’s championship run.
