It happens every year at this time. The summer heat loosens its grip, the air feels just a bit lighter, and before you can take that first bite of a Pronto Pup at the Minnesota State Fair, you realize it’s here: Football season. To prepare themselves for Friday nights this fall, the Eden Prairie Eagles spent last Saturday morning as hosts to what might be Minnesota’s largest scrimmage, the annual Football Jamboree at Eden Prairie High School. “We’ve been doing this for 30 years now,” said Eagles’ head coach Mike Grant. “It’s different teams over the years.” This year, Eden…
Author: Steve Mulholland
The Eden Prairie boys’ soccer team opened their 2022 season at home – and “on the road” – with a 2-2 tie against Chanhassen on Thursday. The game was moved to Central Middle School as improvements are being made to the stadium at the high school, making for an unconventional start to the season. “We are fortunate to have the facilities we do and we’re lucky this is the same size as the varsity field,” said co-head coach Rob St. Clair. “This is everyone’s first game and we’re just excited to get the season started.” And the season started quickly…