Johnson was an ESPN Top 50 recruit from Wayzata High in Medina, while Kneepkens prepped at Duluth’s Marshall High and set the school scoring record.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/3/1/23616909/utah-womens-basketball-utes-allisa-pili-pac-12-co-champs-eye-ncaa-tournament-run

Not only did people come out to Williams to see the Gophers, but other fans were also dressed head-to-toe supporting UConn and Wayzata, Hopkins and Chaska high schools.

Source: https://mndaily.com/280696/sports/heartfelt-rivalry-resurfaces-in-homegrown-talent-showdown/

"We have to keep it centered on the kids' and the families' experience," said Jackson, who also coaches at Wayzata High School.

Source: https://m.startribune.com/club-volleyball-college-scholarship-usa-volleyball-aau-northern-lights-minnesota/600275960/