Claudia Chakamian, Author at Fox21Online

Essentia Health Makes Generous Donation to NYBA, Starks Academy

The partnership has been years in the making thanks to the work of Starks Academy found Dyami Starks, whose motto is giving local youth the opportunity to learn life skills through the lens of basketball.

April 12, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – All year-round, the Northland Youth Basketball Alliance, along with Starks Academy, put on several fundraisers to help raise money for their various community programs. And on Monday, they got a very generous donation from a local organization. Essential Health presented them with a check for $5,000 during a special event at the Encounter Youth Center. The partnership…

Long Layoff Not An Issue for St. Scholastica Women’s Tennis Team

The Saints are scheduled to be back in action on Friday hosting Bethany Lutheran.

April 12, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica women’s tennis team are back in action and midway through their 2021 season. The Saints were part of the long list of spring sports teams who had their seasons wiped out last year due to the pandemic, so the goal now is to get back into the swing of things following the long layoff….

St. Scholastica Men’s Soccer Using Spring Season to Prepare for Transition to MIAC This Fall

The Saints are ready to make one final push at a UMAC title this spring while also preparing for a different type of competition in the fall in the MIAC.

April 11, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After months of training and practicing, the St. Scholastica men’s soccer team returned to the pitch this past week and are currently 2-0. While they’re hoping for some success this spring, the Saints are already focused on next fall. CSS will make the transition next season to the MIAC. The Saints said they are glad to have…

Nick Swaney Signs One-Year, Entry-Level Contract With Minnesota Wild

Swaney will report to the Iowa Wild of the AHL for the remainder of the season. He's the first current Bulldog to sign a professional contract this offseason.

April 11, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – UMD men’s hockey senior forward Nick Swaney has signed a one-year, entry-level contract with the Minnesota Wild, the organization announced on Sunday. Swaney will report to the Iowa Wild of the AHL on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the season with his entry-level contract starting in the 2021-22 season. The alternate captain finished his…

UWS Women’s Soccer Shuts Out Bethany Lutheran, Men Win in Overtime

Olivia Harding scored the game-winner for the women while Blake Perry scored the game-winner for the men as both Yellowjackets squads stayed unbeaten.

April 10, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Olivia Harding scored her first collegiate goal in the 80th minute to give the Wisconsin-Superior women’s soccer team the 1-0 win over Bethany Lutheran. The Yellowjackets had multiple chances that just went wide, making Harding’s the only goal of the match. Morgan Philliber made her third straight start in net and made one save. UWS improves to…

UWS Baseball Dominates Offensively in Doubleheader Sweep of North Central

The Yellowjackets scored 21 runs total in Saturday's doubleheader sweep.

April 10, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Wisconsin-Superior baseball team had a big afternoon at the plate on Saturday, getting the 10-1 and 11-10 wins over North Central to sweep the doubleheader. In the first game, the Rams got on the board in the first but then the Yellowjackets took over, including six runs in the third inning. Bryce Flanagan went 2-for-4 with…

Prep Softball: Proctor, Duluth East Win Home Openers

The Rails also got the 10-0 win over Two Harbors earlier in the day to improve to 3-0 on the season, while the Greyhounds used a 15-run first inning to win their season opener.

April 10, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

PROCTOR, Minn. -The Proctor softball team returned home in a big way on Saturday, getting the 6-2 win over Grand Rapids. The Rails also got the 10-0 win over Two Harbors earlier in the day to improve to 3-0 on the season. In other prep softball action, Duluth East scored 15 runs in the first inning to get the 17-1…

Former Denfeld Standout Keegan Chastey to Play Under Dad Barry on St. Scholstica Men’s Soccer Team

Barry Chastey has been coaching his son Keegan for the past decade and now gets one more chance at it this semester, as the Denfeld standout will suit up for the Saints this spring.

April 9, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Denfeld soccer alum Keegan Chastey has been cheering on the Saints since he first started playing soccer. “I’ve been up here watching the games, especially the playoffs, ever since I was maybe four years old. To be a part of the team instead of just a fan, it’s a good feeling,” Keegan said. After guiding the…

UMD Men’s Hockey Team Not Taking For Granted Fourth Straight Frozen Four

The Bulldogs will face UMass in the national semifinals on Thursday. Puck drop is set for 8:00 p.m.

April 5, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s officially Frozen Four week for the UMD men’s hockey team, a place they have been to four straight times. And while the accomplishment is impressive, it’s just business as usual for the players. “We’ve had three shots at it in my career, my class and we’ve got there every single year so it’s pretty special. This…

St. Scholastica’s Morgan Friday Records 100th Career Point

Friday added that she plans to return next fall as she chases her dad's 144 career points.

April 5, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica women’s soccer team got their season off to a great start, knocking off Northwestern 3-0 this past weekend. It was also a historic game for Morgan Friday who scored her 100th career point in a Saints uniform, becoming the 10th player in program history to do so. And surprisingly, she hit that milestone on…

UWS Softball Team Welcomes New Head Coach Melissa Fracker

The Yellowjackets will be back in action on Tuesday for their home opener against North Central.

April 5, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – It’s a new era of softball for Wisconsin-Superior with Melissa Fracker as the new head coach. The team has already had to deal with some postponements but it has allowed more time for her to get to know her players. “Number one: I love that I don’t have to make them do stuff together. They do it…

Northland Boys Hockey Season to Culminate in All-Star Game

Puck drop from the Heritage Center is set for 7:15 p.m.

April 5, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Tuesday night, the Northland boys hockey season will come to an end with the annual Essentia All-Star hockey game. 34 players will take part in the event, with Eveleth-Gilbert’s Jeff Torrel and Hermantown’s Patrick Andrews serving as head coaches. And for the seniors, it will be the final game of their high school careers. “Last game of…

College Soccer: Saints Women, Yellowjackets Men Earn Shutouts in Home Openers

The St. Scholastica women and UWS men returned home in big ways on Saturday with both squads picking up home shutouts.

April 3, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica women’s soccer team picked up right where they left off last season, getting the 3-0 win over Northwestern in their season opener in a rematch of the 2019 UMAC Tournament championship. Elisa Galyen, Emily Thalmann and Kaiya Quam all scored for the Saints, with Galyen and Thalmann recording their first collegiate goals, while Morgan…

Saints Volleyball Ends Regular Season with Home Win

St. Scholastica earned the No. 2 seed for the UMAC tournament and will host UWS in the semifinals on Thursday.

April 3, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica volleyball team ended the regular season in a big way, taking down Minnesota Morris 3-1 (25-19, 27-29, 25-14, 25-17), ending a 10-match losing streak to the Cougars. Jessica Remer led the way with 22 kills while Ashley Larson finished with 10 kills and a career-high 15 digs for her first collegiate double-double. Katie Brostrom…

MIB Girls Basketball Prepares for Return to State Semifinals

The class A state semifinal between Minneota and Mountain Iron-Buhl is Tuesday, April 6 at the Target Center. Tipoff is set for noon.

April 2, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. – The Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball team stuck with it the entire way and only led for the final 17 seconds of their state quarterfinal game, but it was enough to get the job done as they’re now heading back to familiar territory: the class A state semifinals. “It will feel like home,” junior forward Jacie Kvas…

Ayden McDonald Continuing Family Tradition, Leading Hibbing to Class AAA State Tournament

McDonald and the Bluejackets will take on DeLaSalle in the class AAA state quarterfinals on Wednesday at St. Cloud Tech. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m.

March 30, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

HIBBING, Minn. – It’s been a season to remember so far for Hibbing’s Ayden McDonald. On the court, he recorded 900 career assists and also became the program’s all-time leading scorer. “A little bit different from the mold of our family; scoring isn’t really his MO. He’s able to do it but he has tendency to make the right play,…

Former Mirage Standout Callie Hoff Named WIAC Player of the Year

The Hermantown native led the conference in goals and total points and earned first-team honors for the third straight year.

March 29, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

MADISON, Wis. – Former Proctor/Hermantown Mirage standout and current UW-River Falls forward Callie Hoff has been named the WIAC Player of the Year. The Hermantown native led the conference in goals and total points and earned first-team honors for the third straight year. Hoff also recorded at least one point in 10 games this past season, including eight multi-point performances….

Mylymok’s Game-Winner in Fifth Overtime Sends UMD Men’s Hockey To Frozen Four

The Bulldogs outlast NCHC rivals North Dakota in the longest NCAA men's hockey tournament game ever, advancing to their fourth straight Frozen Four.

March 28, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

FARGO, N.D. – Freshman forward Luke Mylymok scored 2:13 into the fifth overtime to give the No. 3 seed Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team the 3-2 win over No. 1 seed North Dakota in the Fargo Regional Final and send the Bulldogs to their fourth straight Frozen Four. Jackson Cates and Cole Koepke scored 80 seconds apart in the third…

St. Scholastica Baseball Sweeps Northland College For First Wins of Season

Luke Schemenauer finished the day 6-for-7 as the Saints swept their home opener.

March 28, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – In the home debut for head coach Kevin Ritsche, the St. Scholastica baseball team dominated offensively, sweeping the doubleheader over Northland College 12-1 and 11-1. Grant Taival struck out five while allowing one run on three hits over 5 innings and recorded the win in the first game. Mitchell Olson recorded a home run while Matt Tautges,…

UWS Volleyball Sweeps North Central in Home Finale

Kaylin Plautz led the Yellowjackets with 18 kills while Alexie Pryd finished with 10.

March 27, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UWS volleyball team made quick work of North Central on Saturday, getting the 3-0 win (25-18, 25-10, 25-20) in their home finale. Kaylin Plautz led the Yellowjackets with 18 kills while Alexie Pryd finished with 10 kills. Megan Holz led the way with eight aces and 33 set assists. UWS improves to 7-2 (5-2 UMAC) and…

UMD Volleyball Falls to Concordia-St. Paul in Spring Exhibition

This was one of eight scrimmages this spring for the Bulldogs after their fall season was canceled due to COVID-19

March 27, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – In their first home match since November of 2019, the UMD volleyball team fell to Concordia-St. Paul in five sets 4-1. UMD will be participating in eight scrimmages this spring after their fall season was canceled due to COVID-19. The matches will not count towards any NCAA statistical records. The Bulldogs will be back home Tuesday hosting…

Deer River, Moose Lake/Willow River, Hibbing, Duluth East Boys Basketball Teams Learn State Quarterfinal Opponents

The boys basketball state quarterfinals will take place on March 31.

March 27, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The state tournament brackets and seedings were released on Saturday and four Northland teams will be competing for a state title. The quarterfinal action gets started on Wednesday. CLASS A N2 Deer River vs. N3 Badger/Greenbush Middle River. Wednesday, March 31 at 6:00 p.m. at Pequot Lakes Semifinals April 7, Championship April 10 at Target Center CLASS…

Mountain Iron-Buhl, Duluth Marshall, Grand Rapids Girls Basketball Teams Learn State Quarterfinal Opponents

The girls basketball quarterfinal action gets started on March 30.

March 27, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Brackets and seedings have been released for the girls state basketball tournaments and three local teams will competing for state titles. The quarterfinal action gets started on Tuesday. CLASS A N2 Mountain Iron-Buhl vs. N3 Cass Lake-Bena. Tuesday, March 30 at 4:30 p.m. at Pequot Lakes CLASS AA N3 Duluth Marshall vs. N2 Providence Academy. Tuesday, March…

Deer River Boys Basketball Tops Nashwauk-Keewatin For First Ever Section 7A Title

Ty Morrison led the way with 24 points to lead the Warriors to their first state tournament appearance in school history.

March 26, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

NASHWAUK, Minn. – The Deer River boys basketball team used a big second half to get the 60-42 win over Nashwauk-Keewatin on Friday night to claim their first ever section 7A title. Ty Morrison led the way with 24 points while Mikhail Wakonabo chipped in with 21 points for the Warriors. Deer River now prepares for their first state tournament…

Hermantown Boys Hockey Earns Top Seed in Class A State Tournament

The Hawks will face Dodge County in the quarterfinals on Tuesday. Puck drop is set for 6:00 p.m.

March 26, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – After defeating Duluth Denfeld 7-1 to claim their second straight section 7A title and 11th trip to the state tournament in the past 12 years, the Hermantown boys hockey team earned the No. 1 overall seed in Class A for the state tournament. The Hawks will face Dodge County in the quarterfinals. The Wildcats finished their…

Brooke Olson Named WBCA All-American For Second Straight Season

Olson was also named a second team All-American by the Division II Conference Commissioner's Association after picking up third team All-American honors last season.

March 23, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD’s Brooke Olson was named a WBCA All-American on Tuesday for the second straight season. Olson led the Bulldogs and the NSIC with just under 22 points per game and led the team with eight rebounds per game. She is the first Bulldog to receive All-American honors in back-to-back seasons since LIndsay Dietz did it in 2004-05…

St. Scholastica’s MacMillan Named NCHA Coach of the Year, LaRoche Takes Home ROTY Honors

Lisa LaRoche, Rachel Anderson, Taylor Thompson and Lori Huseby were all named to the All-Conference team while LaRoche and Allie Bussey were selected to the All-Freshman Team.

March 23, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – In their final season in the NCHA, the St. Scholastica women’s hockey team took home two of the league’s major awards. Jackie MacMillan was named Coach of the Year for the second time in the past three seasons after helping the Saints to their first NCHA regular season title. Lisa LaRoche took home Rookie of the Year…

Grand Rapids Hockey Ready to Battle Defending Section Champions Andover in 7AA Title Game

Puck drop for the section 7AA championship game between Grand Rapids and Andover is set for 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the IRA Civic Center.

March 22, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Since winning the state championship in 2017, the Grand Rapids boys hockey team has worked to get back. Now later this week, they’re one step closer, as they’re once again back in the section 7AA championship game. “Our first goal was to get the first seed, and then our second goal is to win the section,”…

UMD Men’s Hockey Team Earns No. 3 Seed in Midwest Region for NCAA Tournament

The Bulldogs will play No. 2 seed Michigan on Friday in Fargo, N.D. Puck drop is set for 3:00 p.m.

March 21, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Sunday, the UMD men’s hockey team learned that they will be headed to their program-record 6th straight NCAA Tournament. The Bulldogs earned the No. 3 seed in the Midwest region. UMD will head to Fargo, N.D. to face No. 2 seed Michigan in the first round as they look to defend their two-time national title. Puck…

Proctor/Hermantown Earns No. 3 Seed in Class A

The Mirage will play Luverne in the state quarterfinals on Friday, March 26. Puck drop is set for 1:00 p.m.

March 21, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – After punching their ticket to the state tournament on Saturday, the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team learned their state seeding on Sunday. The Mirage are the No. 3 seed in class A and will play Luverne in the quarterfinals. That game is set for Friday, March 26 at 1:00 p.m. at the Xcel Energy Center. The Mirage…

UWS Baseball Sweeps Weekend Series Against Northland College

The wins push the Yellowjackets win streak to six games.

March 21, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – In their first weekend back at home in nearly two years, the Wisconsin-Superior baseball team poured it on offensively, sweeping the four game series against Northland College. In Sunday’s doubleheader, the Yellowjackets won 20-10 then 5-3. With the wins, the Yellowjackets improve to 6-4 on the season and have won six straight. In game one, the Yellowjackets…

Wilderness Earn Weekend Sweep of Chippewa

Grant Docter scored twice, including the game-winner in overtime, while Mikol Sartor scored once.

March 21, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Grant Docter scored the game-winner in overtime to give the Minnesota Wilderness the 3-2 win over the Chippewa Steel as they sweep the three game series. Docter also scored once in regulation while Mikol Sartor scored the other goal for the Wilderness. The Wilderness will be back in action on Friday at home hosting Aberdeen. Categories: Sports

UWS to Allow Limited Fans Back at Outdoor Events

Spectators will still not be allowed at UWS indoor events.

March 21, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – UWS announced that starting this weekend, a limited number of spectators are allowed at outdoor UWS events. Spectators will not be allowed at indoor events. All student-athletes will be allowed to have two registered guests attend. The remaining allowed occupancy will be given to UWS students and staff on a first come, first serve basis. All fans…

Proctor/Hermantown Girls Hockey Shuts Out Duluth Marshall, Wins Section 7A Championship

Ella Anick scored twice while Alyssa Watkins, Izy Fairchild, Hannah Graves and Aurora Opsahl each scored once as the Mirage win their second section title in the past three years.

March 20, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

PROCTOR, Minn. – The top-seeded Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team used a four-goal third period to get the 6-0 win over two-seed Duluth Marshall in the section 7A championship game to advance to the state tournament. Ella Anick scored twice while Alyssa Watkins, Izy Fairchild, Hannah Graves and Aurora Opsahl each scored once. This is the Mirage’s second section 7A title…

Prep Basketball: Duluth Marshall, Hermantown Girls, Cloquet Boys Advance in Section Playoffs

The Hilltoppers girls will host Pequot Lakes while the Hawks girls will play at Grand Rapids and the Lumberjacks boys will play at Hibbing in the semifinals.

March 20, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The defending section 7AA girls basketball champions Duluth Marshall picked up right where they left off, getting the 76-62 win over Mesabi East in the section quarterfinals. Gianna Kneepkens led the way with 25 points while Ava Meierotto and Dasia Starks each had 15 points. Hannah Hannuksela led the Giants with 22 points. Duluth Marshall will host…

St. Scholastica Women’s Hockey Falls to Adrian in NCHA Slaats Cup Championship

Taylor Murray and Mariah Haedrich were named to the Slaats Cup All-Tournament Team as the Saints finish the season with a 14-2 record.

March 20, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – For the third straight season, Adrian College ended the St. Scholastica women’s hockey team’s season in the NCHA Slaats Cup Championship. On Saturday, the Bulldogs got the 3-2 win to claim the title. Mariah Haedrich and Abby Pohlkamp scored for the Saints while Lori Huseby finished with 36 saves. Taylor Murray and Haedrich were named to the…

Grand Rapids/Greenway Girls Hockey Falls to Defending State Champions Andover in Section 7AA Title Game

Mercury Bischoff scored the lone goal as the Lightning finish the season with a 14-7 record.

March 20, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

ANDOVER, Minn. – The top-seed and defending state champions Andover proved to be too much, getting the 6-1 win over Grand Rapids/Greenway in the section 7AA title game. Mercury Bischoff scored the lone goal for the Lightning. Andover once again punches its ticket to the state tournament. Grand Rapids/Greenway finishes the season with a 14-7 record. Categories: High School, Sports

Virginia/MIB Boys Hockey to Face Rivals Eveleth-Gilbert in Final Game at Miners Memorial Building

The Miners Memorial Building will be torn down this summer, making Saturday's section 7A boys hockey quarterfinal the final game to be played there. Puck drop between the Blue Devils and Golden Bears is set for 4:00 p.m

March 19, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

VIRGINIA, Minn. – When you walk into the Miners Memorial Building in Virginia, the rich hockey history hits you right away. “You can see all of the people that have played here, the pictures up on the wall. There’s just a lot of history and you feel that when you come in the building,” head coach Cale Finseth said. “,…

Adrians Shuts Out St. Scholastica Women’s Hockey in Game One of Slaats Cup Championship

Game two is set for 5:00 p.m. from Mars Lakeview Arena on Saturday.

March 19, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Adrian College started off strong and never let up, as they got the 3-0 win over the St. Scholastica women’s hockey team in the NCHA Slaats Cup Championship opener. Lori Huseby finished with 33 saves on the night. Game two is set for 5:00 p.m. from Mars Lakeview Arena on Saturday. If the Saints win, they will…

Powerhouse Andover Awaits Grand Rapids/Greenway Girls Hockey Team in Section 7AA Final

Puck drop in Andover is set for 2:30 p.m. on Saturday in the section 7AA girls hockey championship.

March 19, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – The Grand Rapids/Greenway girls hockey team got a big win on Thursday night at Forest Lake in the section 7AA semifinals after falling to the Rangers in four of their last five playoff meetings. But now, they’ve got a date with defending state champions Andover, a team that has outscored its opponents 176-6 this season. “We’re…

Prep Basketball: Duluth East Boys, Esko Girls Win Big in Regular Season Finales

Mattie Thompson surpassed 1,000 career points in the Greyhounds win while Jayden Karppinen led the way with 30 points for the Eskomos.

March 15, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Mattie Thompson surpassed 1,000 career points as the Duluth East boys basketball team got the 78-42 home win over Hermantown in their regular season finale. Thompson finished with 24 points while Noah Paulson had 11 points and Joe Vis chipped in with 10 points. Ryan Zastrow led Hermantown with 13 points. In prep girls action, Esko defeated…

Northland College Announces “Jacks and Jills Challenge”

The goal is to raise $50,000 to support the entire athletic program after the pandemic knocked them out for the past year.

March 15, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

ASHLAND, Wis. – Northland College announced a new fundraising campaign called the “Jacks and Jills Challenge”. The goal is to raise $50,000 to support the entire athletic program after the pandemic knocked them out for the past year. That has now created a logjam for the spring season with a majority of their 14 teams competing at the same time….

UMD Men’s Hockey Prepares for Rivals St. Cloud State in NCHC Frozen Faceoff Semifinal

This will be the seventh meeting between the Bulldogs and Huskies this season. Puck drop is set for 3:07 p.m. on Monday.

March 14, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – It’s no secret that the UMD men’s hockey team is pretty good during the postseason. Entering Saturday’s NCHC quarterfinal, the Bulldogs have won 12 straight postseason games, going back to the start of the 2018 NCAA Tournament. And it would require overtime, but that streak was pushed to 13 on Saturday as UMD got the 5-4…

UWS Tennis Splits Nonconference Match With Minnesota Morris

The Yellowjacket men got the 9-0 win while the women dropped a close one 5-4.

March 14, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Wisconsin-Superior men’s tennis team continued its strong start to the season, getting the 9-0 win over Minnesota Morris in a nonconference match on Sunday. Highlighting wins for the Yellowjackets were Andre Luiz/Jacob Zacharias at #2 doubles, Andre Luiz at #3 singles and Jacob Zacharias at #3 singles. Meanwhile, the UWS women dropped a tight one 5-4…

Connor Kelley Scores Game-Winner in Overtime, UMD Men’s Hockey Advances to NCHC Frozen Faceoff Semifinals

Koby Bender scored twice while Kobe Roth, Cole Koepke and Connor Kelley each scored once while Ryan Fanti finished with 32 saves.

March 13, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Freshman defenseman Connor Kelley scored just over six minutes into overtime to give the third-seeded Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team the 5-4 win over sixth-seeded Western Michigan in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff quarterfinal. Down 3-2 heading into the third, UMD scored twice to take the lead, then Western Michigan scored with 21 seconds left to send…

UMD Women’s Basketball’s Season Ends in NCAA Regional Semifinals

The Bulldogs end their 2020-21 season with a 14-2 record.

March 13, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

WARRENSBURG, Mo. – The Minnesota Duluth women’s basketball team was unable to have some late-game magic on Saturday, as Nebraska-Kearney got the 65-57 win in the NCAA Central Region semifinals. Brooke Olson led the way with 28 points and 11 rebounds while Sarah Grow finished with 16 points. The Bulldogs finished the day shooting 39.7 percent from the field. The…

Saints Women’s Hockey Tops Falcons, Advances to Slaats Cup Title Series for Third Straight Year

Emily Sabol, Allie Bussey, Taylor Thompson and Courtney Bloemke all scored while Lori Huseby finished with 21 saves as St. Scholastica stays undefeated.

March 13, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica women’s hockey team used a big second period to get the 4-1 win over Concordia Wisconsin to sweep the semifinal series and advance to the NCHA Slaats Cup Title Series for the third straight season. Emily Sabol, Allie Bussey, Taylor Thompson and Courtney Bloemke all scored while Mariah Haedrich finished with two assists. Lori…

College Volleyball: Saints, Yellowjackets Get Home Sweeps, Stay Undefeated

UWS and St. Scholastica will face off on Thursday in a battle of undefeated teams.

March 13, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica volleyball team returned to home court for the first time since 2019 on Saturday in a big way, sweeping Martin Luther 3-0 (25-18, 25-15, 25-11). Jessica Remer led the way with 15 kills while Alana Mayry finished with 10. Katie Brostrom finished with 33 assists. The Saints improve to 3-0 on the season. Across…

UMD Junior Haleigh Reindl Achieves All-American Status, Finishes Sixth in 800-Meter Run Final

Reindl achieves All-American status for the second consecutive year.

March 13, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – UMD junior Haleigh Reindl finished sixth in Saturday’s 800-meter final at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. Reindl ran a time of 2:21.33 in Saturday’s race. Reindl grabbed third place in Friday’s preliminary to qualify for Saturday’s race, and in doing so, she attained All-American status for the second straight year. Danielle Kowhley was the last…

Duluth East Boys Hockey Shuts Down Season After Positive COVID Test

The Greyhounds wrap up their season with a 6-8-2 record.

March 12, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth East boys hockey team is shutting down its season due to a positive COVID-19 case on the team. The Greyhounds had two more games left on their regular season schedule, including a game on Friday night against Duluth Denfeld. The Greyhounds wrap up their season with a 6-8-2 record. The announcement would impact the Hermantown…

Author: Claudia Chakamian

The partnership has been years in the making thanks to the work of Starks Academy found Dyami Starks, whose motto is giving local youth the opportunity to learn life skills through the lens of basketball.

The Saints are scheduled to be back in action on Friday hosting Bethany Lutheran.

The Saints are ready to make one final push at a UMAC title this spring while also preparing for a different type of competition in the fall in the MIAC.

Swaney will report to the Iowa Wild of the AHL for the remainder of the season. He's the first current Bulldog to sign a professional contract this offseason.

Olivia Harding scored the game-winner for the women while Blake Perry scored the game-winner for the men as both Yellowjackets squads stayed unbeaten.

The Yellowjackets scored 21 runs total in Saturday's doubleheader sweep.

The Rails also got the 10-0 win over Two Harbors earlier in the day to improve to 3-0 on the season, while the Greyhounds used a 15-run first inning to win their season opener.

Barry Chastey has been coaching his son Keegan for the past decade and now gets one more chance at it this semester, as the Denfeld standout will suit up for the Saints this spring.

The Bulldogs will face UMass in the national semifinals on Thursday. Puck drop is set for 8:00 p.m.

Friday added that she plans to return next fall as she chases her dad's 144 career points.

The Yellowjackets will be back in action on Tuesday for their home opener against North Central.

Puck drop from the Heritage Center is set for 7:15 p.m.

The St. Scholastica women and UWS men returned home in big ways on Saturday with both squads picking up home shutouts.

St. Scholastica earned the No. 2 seed for the UMAC tournament and will host UWS in the semifinals on Thursday.

The class A state semifinal between Minneota and Mountain Iron-Buhl is Tuesday, April 6 at the Target Center. Tipoff is set for noon.

McDonald and the Bluejackets will take on DeLaSalle in the class AAA state quarterfinals on Wednesday at St. Cloud Tech. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m.

The Hermantown native led the conference in goals and total points and earned first-team honors for the third straight year.

The Bulldogs outlast NCHC rivals North Dakota in the longest NCAA men's hockey tournament game ever, advancing to their fourth straight Frozen Four.

Luke Schemenauer finished the day 6-for-7 as the Saints swept their home opener.

Kaylin Plautz led the Yellowjackets with 18 kills while Alexie Pryd finished with 10.

This was one of eight scrimmages this spring for the Bulldogs after their fall season was canceled due to COVID-19

The boys basketball state quarterfinals will take place on March 31.

The girls basketball quarterfinal action gets started on March 30.

Ty Morrison led the way with 24 points to lead the Warriors to their first state tournament appearance in school history.

The Hawks will face Dodge County in the quarterfinals on Tuesday. Puck drop is set for 6:00 p.m.

Olson was also named a second team All-American by the Division II Conference Commissioner's Association after picking up third team All-American honors last season.

Lisa LaRoche, Rachel Anderson, Taylor Thompson and Lori Huseby were all named to the All-Conference team while LaRoche and Allie Bussey were selected to the All-Freshman Team.

Puck drop for the section 7AA championship game between Grand Rapids and Andover is set for 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the IRA Civic Center.

The Bulldogs will play No. 2 seed Michigan on Friday in Fargo, N.D. Puck drop is set for 3:00 p.m.

The Mirage will play Luverne in the state quarterfinals on Friday, March 26. Puck drop is set for 1:00 p.m.

The wins push the Yellowjackets win streak to six games.

Grant Docter scored twice, including the game-winner in overtime, while Mikol Sartor scored once.

Spectators will still not be allowed at UWS indoor events.

Ella Anick scored twice while Alyssa Watkins, Izy Fairchild, Hannah Graves and Aurora Opsahl each scored once as the Mirage win their second section title in the past three years.

The Hilltoppers girls will host Pequot Lakes while the Hawks girls will play at Grand Rapids and the Lumberjacks boys will play at Hibbing in the semifinals.

Taylor Murray and Mariah Haedrich were named to the Slaats Cup All-Tournament Team as the Saints finish the season with a 14-2 record.

Mercury Bischoff scored the lone goal as the Lightning finish the season with a 14-7 record.

The Miners Memorial Building will be torn down this summer, making Saturday's section 7A boys hockey quarterfinal the final game to be played there. Puck drop between the Blue Devils and Golden Bears is set for 4:00 p.m

Game two is set for 5:00 p.m. from Mars Lakeview Arena on Saturday.

Puck drop in Andover is set for 2:30 p.m. on Saturday in the section 7AA girls hockey championship.

Mattie Thompson surpassed 1,000 career points in the Greyhounds win while Jayden Karppinen led the way with 30 points for the Eskomos.

The goal is to raise $50,000 to support the entire athletic program after the pandemic knocked them out for the past year.

This will be the seventh meeting between the Bulldogs and Huskies this season. Puck drop is set for 3:07 p.m. on Monday.

The Yellowjacket men got the 9-0 win while the women dropped a close one 5-4.

Koby Bender scored twice while Kobe Roth, Cole Koepke and Connor Kelley each scored once while Ryan Fanti finished with 32 saves.

The Bulldogs end their 2020-21 season with a 14-2 record.

Emily Sabol, Allie Bussey, Taylor Thompson and Courtney Bloemke all scored while Lori Huseby finished with 21 saves as St. Scholastica stays undefeated.

UWS and St. Scholastica will face off on Thursday in a battle of undefeated teams.

Reindl achieves All-American status for the second consecutive year.

The Greyhounds wrap up their season with a 6-8-2 record.

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