David La Vaque
Reporter
High school sportsLa Vaque previously spent 18 months covering high school sports at the Woodbury Bulletin. La Vaque has written frequently about Minnesota State High School League news, football, hockey, lacrosse and track and field. A native of St. Paul, La Vaque lives in Woodbury. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Communication Studies, Rhetoric and Applied Business. La Vaque is researching a book on the history of the Minnesota state high school hockey tournament. In his free time, he enjoys running and biking and listening to music.
Latest from David La Vaque
High Schools
Mankato West, scoring in bursts, powers past Northfield in high school football
Mankato West got touchdowns of 20, 40 and 60 yards from Trevor Sheldrup in a victory over Northfield.
August 31, 2024
High Schools
On high school football season’s second day, prognosticators already at odds
Reporters David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen predicted three Friday results, and they came to one where they separated.
August 30, 2024
High Schools
Lakeville North keeps Stillwater under control, wins high school football opener
The game was touted as a matchup of quarterbacks Riley Grossman of Lakeville North and Nick Kinsey of Stillwater, but the Ponies languished on offense.
August 30, 2024
High Schools
High school football reporters return to their annual competition: Who can predict the most winners?
Jim Paulsen and David La Vaque aren’t just guessing, and they’ll share their expertise on gamedays as the season goes on.
August 29, 2024
High Schools
Charles Langama returns to finish what he began on Maple Grove football team
Running back Charles Langama — his friends call him Chuck — went out with an ankle injury at crunch time last season. He’s recovered and back for another run with a highly regarded team.
August 29, 2024
High Schools
St. Anthony rolls to Zero Week victory over Breck in the first game of the high school football season
St. Anthony quarterback Dylan Held ran for the initial touchdown of 2024 and then produced two more TDs with fellow captain Lincoln Urdahl, just in the first half.
August 24, 2024
High Schools
Forest Lake, fueled by Gophers recruit Howie Johnson, joins all of Minnesota in beginning fall sports practice
Defensive lineman Howie Johnson, three stars’ worth of Division I prospect, said he expects more recruiting attention but will stand by his commitment to the Gophers.
August 12, 2024
Golf
Paige Hillman wins weather-shortened Minnesota Women’s State Open
Hudson, Wis., native Paige Hillman edged two-time champion Betsy Kelly by one stroke at Edinburgh USA in Brooklyn Park.
August 3, 2024
High Schools
Charles Langama returns to finish what he began on Maple Grove football team
Running back Charles Langama — his friends call him Chuck — went out with an ankle injury at crunch time last season. He’s recovered and back for another run with a highly regarded team.
August 29, 2024
High Schools
St. Anthony rolls to Zero Week victory over Breck in the first game of the high school football season
St. Anthony quarterback Dylan Held ran for the initial touchdown of 2024 and then produced two more TDs with fellow captain Lincoln Urdahl, just in the first half.
August 24, 2024
High Schools
Forest Lake, fueled by Gophers recruit Howie Johnson, joins all of Minnesota in beginning fall sports practice
Defensive lineman Howie Johnson, three stars’ worth of Division I prospect, said he expects more recruiting attention but will stand by his commitment to the Gophers.
August 12, 2024
Golf
Paige Hillman wins weather-shortened Minnesota Women’s State Open
Hudson, Wis., native Paige Hillman edged two-time champion Betsy Kelly by one stroke at Edinburgh USA in Brooklyn Park.
August 3, 2024