New Prague’s indoor softball team is off to a fast start with a pair of important wins and two big games this week.
The New Prague High School boys’ volleyball team saw a lot of action with two matches and then its first tournament.
“The first week of competition for the boys’ volleyball program was one that kept everyone's heart rate up,” said head coach Greg Sayuk.
The Trojans were on the road for two matches this week. The first was at Richfield Tuesday, April 14, and New Prague faces Eagan tonight (Thursday, April 16).
Trojans first two matches
If the early results are a reliable sign, New Prague High School’s track teams are looking at a strong showing this spring.
Thursday, the Trojans competed at a non-conference indoor meet at Minnesota State University, Mankato. The NP boys finished ahead of Mankato East and Blue Earth Area. The New Prague girls finished second to Mankato East and ahead of BEA.
New Prague High School’s boys’ tennis team wants to win more matches this spring. The team has been working hard this spring to make that goal a reality in a strong Metro West Conference.
The Trojans open the conference season against BenildeSt. Margaret’s Thursday, April 9, 4:15 p.m. They’ll host Farmington and New Ulm Monday, April 13, 2:30 p.m.
“We want to be stronger in the Metro West Conference,” NP coach Jill Bailey said.
The New Prague Area Figure Skating Club held its 27th annual spring show, Sunshine, Summer, Spirals & Spins, Saturday, March 14, at the New Prague Community Center. The show featured music from spring, summer and warm places such as Hawaii. There were classic songs such as “Surfin’ USA” to Disney songs like “You’re Welcome” from “Moana.” The performances featured solos, duets, trios and large groups. There were...
To see more on this story pick up the March 19, 2026 print edition of The New Prague Times.
New Prague High School’s boys’ basketball run in the Section 1AAAA tournament began Wednesday evening, March 4, at Farmington. The Trojans, seeded seventh in the tournament, battled the Tigers, seeded second, but Farmington ended the game with a score of 82-47.
“We got off to a good start, and stuck with them until midway through the first half,” said New Prague head coach Dan Peterka. “They went on a run, but we continued to battle and were down 11 at the half.”
In the last minute of the first half, the Trojans went on a scoring run to bring the score within reach.
When the final pins fell, the members of the Southwest Metro Bowling team didn’t immediately react as if they had just won a state championship. It wasn’t until the team was announced as the winner the five girls displayed the joy of a championship.
The five-member co-op Southwest Metro team defeated Rochester-Pine Island in the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America Inc.’s four-game championship match, 772-688, Saturday, March 7, at Mermaid Entertainment Center’s bowling complex in Mounds View.
While New Prague High School’s boys’ basketball’s season came to an end Wednesday, March 4, its final two games of the regular season were against Waconia and Chanhassen. NPHS faced Waconia Friday, Feb. 27, with an 83-73 loss. On Tuesday, Feb. 24, the Trojans had a difficult game against Chanhassen ending with a 73-63 loss.
Wednesday, March 4, the Trojans had their first and only game of the Section 1 Class AAAA tournament.
Waconia 83, Trojans 73
New Prague High School’s had a strong showing at the 2026 MSHSL (Minnesota State High School League) State Wrestling Tournament last weekend as Azalea “Z” Kallal (girls, 106 pounds) repeated winning the state title. Joining her in first place was Rhilynn Tolzman (girls, 100 pounds) in her first state appearance. Charlie Wagner (boys, Class AA, 107 pounds) also made his first state appearance at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, taking fourth. Aeralyn Palmer (girls 118 pounds) fought hard and went 1-2 for her first state appearance.
NP falls to champs in Saturday semifinal round
Rebounding from a tough loss in the semifinal round to the tournament’s eventual champion, the New Prague Trojans’ floor hockey team took third-place honors at the Minnesota State High School League’s floor hockey tournament at Bloomington Jefferson High School.
Any momentum the New Prague girls’ basketball team may have gained from winning their final regular season game of the season didn’t hold up well as the Trojans fell in the opening round of the Section 1AAAA playoffs Wednesday night, Feb. 25, at Lakeville North.
The Panthers, the section tournament’s No. 3 seed, ended No. 6-seeded New Prague’s season with a 73-40 win. The Trojans end the season at
At 9-18 overall, 2-10 in the Metro West and 1-3 against Section 1AAAA opposition.
Heading into the state tournament, New Prague High School’s cooperative floor hockey team seems ready to begin a strong defense of its state championship from a year ago.
The opening round is the big question mark. New Prague will face Shakopee-Prior Lake-Chaska-Chanhassen tomorrow evening, Friday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m., at Bloomington Jefferson High School’s activities center. See the team congratulations page in the print edition for the bracket information.
Heading into the final week of the regular season, New Prague’s girls’ basketball team is looking to build momentum as it prepares for a probable section game on the road.
Coach Eric Specht sees New Prague is a likely No. 6 seed in the section playoffs. NP defeated Rochester Century and has a better record than Rochester John Marshall (6-18 overall, 0-7 against section teams), he said. Rochester Mayo and Lakeville South are expected to be the top two teams in the section, followed in some fashion by Lakeville North, Owatonna and Farmington.
New Prague High School’s wrestling team pinned down its first two opponents, Delano 50-15 and Mankato East 43-16, on the way to the section 2AA tournament championships, where the Trojans battled Scott West into a 25-25 tie, but lost on criteria. New Prague ends its season in second place with an overall record of 28-3.
The Trojans will participate in the individual portion of the section to try and qualify some individuals for state. Wrestling begins 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, in Delano and continues at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21.
Despite having their best meet in several weeks, the New Prague High School gymnastics team came up just short in successfully defending their Section 2AA crown Friday, Feb. 13, in Eden Prairie.
Having won the Metro West Conference in undefeated fashion, the next task on the New Prague High School gymnastics team’s to-do list is earn a section championship and a return trip to the state meet.
The Trojans will take aim at earning a return trip to the state meet tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 13, 5 p.m., at Eden Prairie at the section meet.