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Khabib vs. McGregor fight: aftermath tension and riot

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On October 7th, 2018, Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov fought for UFC 229 in Las Vegas. Khabib was labeled as the winner of the fight during the 4th round. But winning this UFC title was not enough for Nurmagomedov. After the fight was over, he hurled himself over the the top of the cage and across the officials’ table to attack McGregor’s jiu-jitsu coach, Dillion Danis.

The situation escalated from there. Three training partners of Nurmagomedov scaled the fence and attacked McGregor from different angles. After the brawl in the octagon, Khabib demanded that UFC president, Dana White, put the winning belt on him but he refused. Three of Nurmagomedov’s team members were detained, but McGregor declined to press charges and they were released, according to White.

Conor McGregor received his paycheck for that day but the state withheld Khabib’s. Questions were raised about Khabib possibly being stripped of the title were brought to the table. In the end, Khabib was labeled as the champion of the fight even though he started the riot.

“I know this is not by my best side,” said Khabib, who apologized to the commission for his actions at the T-Mobile arena in Las Vegas. Conor McGregor also released a statement, where he says that he is mad about the fight itself, not the aftermath.

Adapted Soccer, Cross Country, Scoreboard/Schedule, Volleyball

Sports schedule for: Oct 22-28

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MONDAY DATE: October 22, 2018
TIME BUS LEAVES EVENT DETAILS BUS RETURN
4:30pm   Adapted Soccer – PI: Varsity Game St. Paul Hawks vs. South Suburban @ Bloomington Kennedy

 

  
5:30pm   Volleyball:  Girls JV Twin Cities Match vs.  Minneapolis Washburn @ St. Paul Highland Park H.S.  
7:00pm   Volleyball:  Girls Varsity Twin Cities Game vs.  Minneapolis Southwest @ St. Paul Highland Park H.S.  
TUESDAY DATE: October 23, 2018
TIME BUS LEAVES EVENT DETAILS BUS RETURN
4:30pm   Adapted soccer – CI:Varsity Game St. Paul Humboldt Hawks vs. South Washington County Adapted @ Park Cottage Grove High School  
WEDNESDAY DATE:  October 24, 2018
TIME BUS LEAVES EVENT DETAILS BUS RETURN
3:15pm 1:15pm Cross Country:  Girls Varsity Sectional Vs. @ Les Bolstad Golf Course 5:30pm
3:15pm 1:15pm Cross Country:  Boys Varsity Sectional Vs. @ Les Bolstad Golf Course 5:30pm
6:00pm 3:30pm Swimming:  Girls Varsity Conference Diving Central, Como/Johnson, Harding, Highland Park/SPA, Humboldt/Washington vs. TBD @ St. Paul Humboldt H.S. 7:30pm
THURSDAY DATE
TIME BUS LEAVES EVENT DETAILS BUS RETURN
4:30pm   Adapted Soccer – CI:Varsity Game Dakota United vs. St. Paul Humboldt Hawks @ St. Paul Humboldt High School  
5:30pm 3:30pm Swimming – Girls Varsity Conference Meet Central, Como/Johnson, Harding, Highland Park/SPA, Humboldt/Washington vs. @

 

 9:00pm

 

FRIDAY, SATURDAY,SUNDAY DATES: October 26, 27, 28, 2018  

No events scheduled for these dates.
Football

Homecoming Game 2018

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Highland vs MSB
By: Maggy Alarcon

On Saturday, September 29th, after tailgating at 1pm, the Highland Park Scots football team walked out of the school building while the cheerleaders cheered for them. Then they headed to the stadium to play against MSB (Minnehaha, SPA, Benilde St. Margaret). After that, they started to warm up and get ready. The game began and Highland started off well, but later on, the other team made a comeback.

In the bleachers you could see the crowd cheering loud for Highland. Most students had their faces painted and wore red clothes. That day was very cold many people had blankets. Also, during the game concessions were selling hot chocolate to help people stay warm.

When you saw the cheerleaders, many of them were wearing sweatpants and sweaters underneath their uniforms since the day was pretty cold. The cheerleaders still brought out the school spirit. You couldn’t enjoy the game a lot because of the weather, and most people ended up leaving early.

A player from the Highland Park side name Dawit got a concussion after getting hit by another player from the other side. The players on the other side were big compare to the Highland Park players. They were harder to tackle and throw.

The game ended with Highland losing and MSB winning 35-6.

Adapted Soccer, Cross Country, Football, Scoreboard/Schedule, Soccer, Volleyball

Sports schedule for: Oct 15-21

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MONDAY DATE: October 15, 2018
TIME BUS LEAVES EVENT DETAILS BUS RETURNS
5:00pm Football: B Squad Game Vs. Providence Academy @ Providence Academy
5:30pm   Volleyball: Girls C Squad Match Vs. Johnson @ St. Paul Highland Park H.S.  
5:30pm   Volleyball: Girls JV Match Vs. Johnson @ St. Paul Highland Park H.S.
7:00pm   Volleyball: Girls Varsity Match Vs. Johnson @ St. Paul Highland Park H.S.
TUESDAY DATE: October 16, 2018
TIME BUS LEAVES EVENT DETAILS BUS RETURNS
3:30pm 1:30pm Cross Country: Girls Varsity Conference Meet Vs. Central, Como Park, Harding, Humboldt, Johnson, TBD, Washington Technology Magnet @ Como Golf Course 5:45pm
3:30pm 1:30pm Cross Country: Boys Varsity St. Paul City Conference Meet Vs. Central Como Park, Harding, Humboldt, Johnson, TBD, Washington

Technology Magnet @ Como Golf Course

 5:45pm
5:00pm 3:00pm Swimming: Girls Varsity Meet Highland Park/SPA vs. Central @ St. Paul Humboldt H.S. 7:30pm
WEDNESDAY DATE:  October 17, 2018
TIME BUS LEAVES EVENT DETAILS BUS RETURNS
6:00pm   Football: Varsity Game Vs. St. Croix Preparatory Academy @ Highland Park
THURSDAY DATE:  October 18, 2018
TIME BUS LEAVES EVENT DETAILS BUS RETURNS
12:00pm   Football:  B Squad Game Vs. Minneapolis South @ Highland Park Stadium
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY DATES:  October 19, 20, 21, 2018

No events scheduled for these days.
         

 

 

Adapted Soccer, Football, Scoreboard/Schedule, Soccer, Volleyball

Sports schedule for: Oct 8-14

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Here are next week’s scheduled events. Those hosted at Highland Park H.S. are in bold.  We hope you will attend the events of your choice and support our student athletes.  Bus times are noted for away games.
MONDAY DATE: October 8, 2018
TIME BUS LEAVES EVENT DETAILS BUS RETURNS
4:30 pm Adapted Soccer – PI: Varsity Game St. Paul Hawks vs. Mpls. Adapted @ Minneapolis South HS.
4:30pm 3:00pm Football: JV Game vs. St. Croix Lutheran @ St. Croix Lutheran 8:00pm
TUESDAY DATE: October 9, 2018
TIME BUS LEAVES EVENT DETAILS BUS RETURNS
4:30 pm Adapted Soccer – CI: Varsity Game Burn/Farm/Lake vs. St. Paul Humboldt Hawks @ St Paul Humboldt High School
5:30 pm 4:00pm Volleyball: Girls C Squad Match vs. Washington Technology Magnet @ Washington Technology Magnet 8:00pm
5:30 pm 4:00pm Volleyball: Girls JV Match vs. Washington Technology Magnet @ Washington Technology Magnet 8:00pm
7:00 pm 4:00pm Volleyball: Girls Varsity Match vs. Washington Technology Magnet @ Washington Technology Magnet 8:00pm
TBA Boys and Girls Soccer Section Tournament TBA
WEDNESDAY DATE: October 10, 2018
TIME BUS LEAVES EVENT DETAILS BUS RETURNS
4:30 pm Adapted Soccer – PI: Varsity Game Rochester Raiders vs. St. Paul Hawks @ St. Paul Humboldt High School
THURSDAY DATE: October 11, 2018
TIME BUS LEAVES EVENT DETAILS BUS RETURNS
4:00 pm 2:20pm Swimming: Girls Varsity Meet

NON-CONFERENCE

 Highland Park/SPA vs. Como/Johnson @ St. Paul Humboldt High School 6:30pm
4:30 pm Adapted Soccer – CI: Varsity Game North Tartan Adapted vs. St. Paul Humboldt Hawks @ St. Paul Humboldt High School
5:30 pm   Volleyball: Girls C Squad Match Vs. Humboldt @ St. Paul Highland Park H.S.
5:30 pm   Volleyball: Girls JV Match vs. Humboldt @ St. Paul Highland Park H.S.
7:00 pm   Volleyball: Girls Varsity Match vs. Humboldt @ St. Paul Highland Park H.S.

 

FRIDAY DATE: October 12, 2018
TIME BUS LEAVES EVENT DETAILS BUS RETURNS
7:00 pm 5:00pm Football:  Varsity Game Vs. Providence Academy @ Providence Academy 9:00pm
SATURDAY DATE: October 13, 2018
TIME BUS LEAVES EVENT DETAILS BUS RETURNS
8:00 am 7:00am Volleyball: Girls C Squad Conference Tournament (Date changed from 10-06-18) vs. Central, Como Park, Harding, Humboldt, Johnson, Washington Technology Magnet @ St. Paul Harding H.S. 4:00pm
8:00 am 7:00am Volleyball: Girls JV Conference Tournament (Date changed from 10-06-18) vs. Central, Como Park, Harding, Humboldt, Johnson, Washington Technology Magnet @ St. Paul Harding H.S. 4:00pm
9:00 am 7:00am Volleyball: Girls Varsity Tournament Vs. Academy of Holy Angels, Benilde-St. Margaret’s, Centennial, DeLaSalle, Holy Family Catholic, Mahtomedi, Simley, Wayzata @ Benilde-St. Margaret. 4:00pm

 

SUNDAY DATE: October 14, 2018

 

Sports

Serena Williams during the US Open Women’s Final

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On September 8th, Arthur Ashe Stadium held the US Open Women’s Tennis Final. The last two contestants were Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka. Naomi Osaka defeated Serena Williams, which made her the first Japanese player to win a Grand Slam Final. After the match, there were still many discussions about what had happened during the match, with Serena Williams’ actions dominating the discussion.

During the match, Serena Williams was given penalties from the chair umpire, Carlos Ramos. The first penalty was given during play; Ramos had given her the penalty for receiving coaching during the match. Serena Williams replied to Ramos saying that she has never cheated before and that she doesn’t cheat to win, she would rather lose instead. Also, she included her daughter in the conversation, making sure he understood that she does not cheat.

The second penalty was a point penalty given when Serena Williams smashed her racket on the ground. The response Williams gave was not a positive one. Serena called Ramos a thief for stealing a point from her, but the match continued.

Through the next couple of games, Serena kept talking back to the umpire, continuing to call him a “thief.” Because of this, he gave her another penalty for verbal abuse, causing her to lose a game.

With each penalty given, Serena Williams spoke up about her feelings to Ramos, with some calling it an outburst, and others calling it standing up for herself. This sparked the debate of whether sexism came into play, as other players, or specifically male players, do worse things during matches, but don’t get called out for their conduct. The attention was also given to how Carlos Ramos handled things, with many disagreeing with what he did, though others agreed and said that his decisions were reasonable.

With all the things that happened, many believed that Naomi Osaka’s win was overshadowed by the drama that happened on court. Many can agree that Naomi Osaka played well and was respected for being able to stay calm during the match even with Serena Williams’ actions. During the winning ceremony, many boos were heard, causing Naomi Osaka to hide her face as tears came up. Even so, Naomi Osaka celebrated her first Grand Slam well.

Adapted Soccer, Cross Country, Scoreboard/Schedule, Soccer, Volleyball

Sports schedule for: Sept 17-20

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For your information, here are next week’s scheduled events.  We hope you will attend the events of your choice and support our student athletes.  Notations of when the buses leave and return are included. 

Go Scots!

Monday, September 17

3:15pm,  Soccer: Boys B Squad Game, vs. Washington Technology Magnet @ Highland Park

3:30 pm, Soccer: Boys Varsity Game, vs. Johnson @ St Paul Johnson H.S. (bus leaves 2pm, returns at 5pm)

3:30pm, Soccer: Boys JV Game, vs. Johnson @ Arlington and Arkwright Field (bus leaves 2pm, returns at 5pm)

3:30pm, Tennis: Girls Varsity Match, vs. Park @ Highland Park.4:30pm, Football JV game, vs.  Johnson @ St Paul Highland Park H.S.

4:30pm, Adapted Soccer – PI Varsity Game, Dakota United vs. St Paul Hawks @ St Paul Humboldt H.S.

5:00 pm, Soccer: Boys B squad vs. C Squad Game, vs. Washington Technology Magnet @ St Paul Highland Park H.S.

5:15pm, Soccer: Girls Varsity Game, vs. Johnson @ St. Paul Johnson H.S. (bus leaves 3:45pm returns 6:45pm )

5:15 pm, Soccer: Girls JV Game, vs. Johnson @ Arlington and Arkwright Field (bus 3:45pm returns 6:45pm)

5:30 pm, Volleyball: Girls C Squad Match, vs. Humboldt @ St. Paul Humboldt H.S. (bus leaves 4pm, returns 8pm)

5:30 pm, Volleyball: Girls JV Match, vs. Humboldt @ St. Paul Humboldt H.S.(bus leaves 4pm, returns 8pm)

7:00 pm, Volleyball: Girls Varsity Match, vs. Humboldt @ St. Paul Humboldt H.S. (bus leaves 4pm, returns 8pm)

Tuesday, September 18

3:15pm, Tennis: Girls Varsity Match, vs. Humboldt @ St Paul Highland Park H.S.

3:30pm, Cross Country: Girls Varsity Conference Relays, vs. Central, Como Park, Harding, Humboldt, Johnson,     TBD, Washington Technology Magnet @ Battle Creek Regional Park (bus leaves 2:30pm returns 5:30pm)

3:30pm, Cross Country: Boys Varsity Conference Relays, vs. Central, Como Park, Harding, Humboldt, Johnson, TBD, Washington Technology Magnet @ Battle Creek Regional Park (bus leaves 2:30pm returns 5:30pm)

Wednesday, September 19

7:00pm, Soccer: Girls Varsity Game (Non-Conference) vs. Como Park @ Highland Park Stadium , HPSH 220_5F-Football Stadium

Thursday, September 20

3:15pm, Soccer: Boys B Squad Game (Non-Conference) vs. Humboldt @ St. Paul Humboldt H.S (bus leaves 2:10pm, returns 5pm)

3:15pm, Tennis: Girls Varsity Match, vs. Washington Technology Magnet @ St Paul Highland Park H.S.

3:15pm, Tennis: Girls JV Match, vs. Washington Technology Magnet @ Washington Technology Magnet

3:30pm, Soccer: Girls JV Game, vs. Washington Technology Magnet @ St. Paul Highland Park H.S.

4:30pm, Adapted Soccer PI: Varsity Game, Minneapolis Adapted vs. St Paul Hawks @ St Paul Humboldt H.S.

5:00pm, Soccer: Girls Varsity Game, vs. Washington Technology Magnet @ St Paul Highland Park H.S., HPSH 220_5F Football Stadium

5:15pm, Soccer: Boys JV Game, vs. Washington Technology Magnet @ St Paul Highland Park H.S.

5:30pm, Volleyball: Girls C Squad Match, vs Johnson @ St. Paul Johnson H.S. (bus leaves 4pm, returns 8pm)

5:30pm, Volleyball: Girls JV Match, vs. Johnson @ St. Paul Johnson H.S. (bus leaves 4pm, returns 8pm)

7:00pm, Soccer: Boys Varsity Game, vs. Washington Technology Magnet @ St Paul Highland Park H.S., HPSH 220_5F – Football Stadium

7:00pm, Swimming: Girls Varsity Meet, Como/Johnson vs. Highland Park/SPA @ St. Paul Humboldt H.S. (bus leaves 5pm, returns 9pm)

7:00pm, Volleyball: Girls Varsity Match, vs. Johnson @ St Paul Johnson H.S. (bus leaves 4pm, returns 8pm)

Friday, September 21

3:30pm, Tennis: Girls JV Match, vs. Simley @ St Paul Highland Park H.S.
5:00pm, Football Varsity Game, vs. Central @ St Paul Central (bus leaves 3:25pm returns 7pm)

September 22

10:00am, Soccer: Boys JV Game, vs. Central @ St Paul Highland Park H.S.

12:00pm, Soccer: Girls JV Game, vs. Central @ St Paul Highland Park H.S.

12:00pm, Soccer: Boys Varsity Game, vs.  Central @ St Paul Highland Park H.S. HPSH 220_5F, Football Stadium

2:00pm, Soccer: Girls Varsity Game, vs. Central @ St Paul Highland Park H.S. HPSH 220_5F, Football Stadium

3:00pm, Swimming: Girls Varsity Invitational, vs. Andover, Anoka, Blaine, Bloomington Jefferson, Centennial, Coon Rapids, Delano, East Ridge, Farmington, Lakeville North, Lakeville South, Minneapolis South, Princeton, Rochester Century, Rogers @ University of Minnesota Les Bolstad Golf Course.

Soccer

Preview of Champions League final: Real Madrid vs Liverpool

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In this year’s Champions League Final there is experienced Real Madrid looking for a three-peat in the competition most clubs salivate to qualify for, and there is the high-flying mighty Reds of Liverpool that are looking to get their hands on the Coupe de Clubes Champions Europeans trophy.

With both teams leading all teams in goals scored throughout the competition, the game will be played with especially meticulous tactics from the respective managers: Zidane of Real Madrid and Klopp of Liverpool.

Real Madrid will be getting the nod on most bets, but there is plenty of possibility for upset. Liverpool led the competition up this point with a whopping 40 goals through 13 games. The Reds also only let in 15 goals. Because of Real’s experience, the presence of one of the greatest goal-scorers of all-time, the amount of big-time players they have in the starting lineup, their reserves, and intelligence of their manager, Madrid has been given a 56% edge for the match.

Liverpool’s story has been quite enthralling and captivating. With the addition of Mo Salah, the Egyptian magician, Liverpool finished fourth in the EPL, and Salah led them to this Champions League Final shutting up all of the haters on their pressing, energy-enthused squad. The team is a collection of veterans, like James Milner and Jordan Henderson, with plenty of healthy confidence and know-how, plus youth, with plenty of potential in players such as Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joseph Gomez.

With plenty of energy and quality up top from Firmino, Mane, and Salah, the Reds will have to focus on sustaining a balanced midfield throughout the 90 minutes and keeping a composed, yet aggressive backline. While dealing with Madrid’s star-studded midfield, and front line is possible, most think it will come down to how much magic Klopp’s attacking three can produce.

In regards to Madrid, and the almost flawless squad they seem to maintain year after year, it is all about execution. Zidane will put forth a master plan to pick apart the Reds, and all the Madridistas must do is follow his instructions, put all of their effort in, and leave everything on the field with nothing to regret. If they do so, most seem to think that is quite plausible that they will come out with the victory for the third straight year.

All in all, the match will be quite intriguing so I suggest you tune in.

Track & Field

St. Croix Section 3AA Tru Team and Harding Relay Meet

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By: Tray Garner and Mason Ferguson

Track Meet @ Saint Croix Lutheran Sections 3AA Tru Team

photo courtesy of: R. Wahlberg

It was the section 3AA @ St. Croix meet, and the schools that attended were: St. Paul Johnson, Simley, St. Thomas Academy, South St. Paul, Hill-Murray, St. Paul Washington, Minneapolis Roosevelt, St. Paul Como, St. Croix Lutheran, and St. Paul Highland. It was a limited meet. There were only 2 people per event. The top 2 fastest runners, jumpers, throwers from each team were the ones who participated. The team with the most points, at the end of the meet, was going to state.

The Highland boy’s team almost came over on top. It was down to the last 3 events, and the Highland boys were in the lead, the St. Croix boys were in 2nd place, and the St. Thomas boys were in 3rd place.

In the last 3 events, Highland came in 3rd or 4th place, and St. Croix Lutheran took the lead by 24 points, and during the last event, St. Thomas also got in front of Highland, so that put the boys in 3rd place overall.

Relay meet @ Harding High School

The schools that attended this meet were: Highland, Harding, Central, Johnson, Washington, Cretin-Derham Hall, Humboldt, and Como. The Highland Park boy’s team was in first place.

The Highland park boy’s 4x100m dash first leg fell, and dropped the baton, handing it off to the 2nd leg. Highland was in last place, but ended the race in 3rd place.

The boys 4×100 relay team said that they were going to make it up in the 4x200m dash.

The 4×200 teams were with Central, Como, Harding, Johnson, Humboldt, Cretin, and Washington. The Highland boys made a comeback in the 4x200m relay by coming in first place over every team.