Hills-Beaver Creek's Taryn Rauk competes in Minnesota All-State Basketball Game

For many prep athletes, when their senior season comes to an end, that’s the last time they get to play the sport they love at a competitive level.
That’s not the case for Hills-Beaver Creek’s Taryn Rauk. Following graduation, Rauk will be playing basketball at Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa.
Rauk was one of the 40 athletes who competed in the Minnesota All-State All-Star Game on Saturday, April 24, at Carleton College.
“I was so thankful to be able to compete in the all-state game,” Rauk said.
“It was an opportunity that will stick with me for a lifetime. It was so cool to be able to meet girls from all over Minnesota who have the same goals and to be able to play next to some super talented girls.”
Rauk finished the game with nine points. More importantly, she said it was another opportunity to put on the H-BC jersey one last time.
“It meant the world to me. It was so great to be able to represent the Hills-Beaver Creek Patriots one last time.”
Rauk was able to enjoy individual and team success during her four years on the H-BC varsity squad. She credits her coaches, teammates and family for all the accolades that she was able to earn on the hardwood.
“I would not have been able to get there without my coaches that have pushed me every single day and spent endless hours continuing to develop me into a better player,” Rauk said.
“My teammates have also played a huge role to get me to where I am today with their endless support and encouragement. I also could not have done it without my supportive family and community by my side through everything.”