It was a record-setting year at the MYAS Grade State Championships that wrapped up this past weekend with the 7th and 8th grade boys tournament. In all, 1,540 teams participated over three weekends in what has become the largest tournament of its kind anywhere in the country. The record-breaking year was made possible due to the increased awareness of MYAS programs and high participation in the various communities by families, coaches, and players across the state of Minnesota. Once again teams from across Minnesota participated in locations throughout the Twin Cities area last weekend at the Grade State Championships. Brad … Continue reading 2023: Another Record-Breaking MYAS Grade State Championship Season

by Paul Langfellow This past weekend MYAS hosted the Girls Grade State Championships grades 3-8 at 14 different sites, marking the 32nd year of the popular event featuring teams from across the state. The growth of the tournament has once again exceeded the previous year. Tom Paulson, White Bear Lake Boys Head Track Coach and host coordinator for the championships held at White Bear Lake High Schools’ South Campus, talked about the importance of the event as a key fundraiser. “This tournament is actually being run by the girls track team, they will be using this for buying clothing for team … Continue reading Girls MYAS Grade State provides comepetitive & fundraising opportunities

by Wally Langfellow photos by Garrett Super It was a celebration on many levels on Monday January 16th at Bloomington Kennedy High School.  Minnesota Youth Athletic Services’ 12th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day invitational basketball tournament brought 44 boys and girls youth teams from across the state together on a day where the famed American civil rights leader was honored across the country. Zumbrota-Mazeppa coach Jason Gill, whose 7th grade boys team won the 7/8th grade B/C tournament said “Playing in the tournament was a great way for the kids to give thought around why we celebrate MLK day.”  … Continue reading MYAS-MLK Day Invite draws top teams statewide