Author: Claudia Chakamian

Hermantown Football
High School, Sports

Hermantown Football Opens First Day of Practice With Annual Hawk Olympics

The Hawks open the 2021 season on Sept. 3 hosting Moose Lake/Willow River. Kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m. 
Claudia Chakamian,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Things feel normal again in Northern Minnesota as high school football practices are officially underway. “It’s good to be back out here and on time. It was definitely easier to get after it and get to work knowing that we’ll have a season. Last year we never knew if the season was going to happen so it…

Umd Soccer
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Soccer Opens Fall Practice With Mix of Returners and New Faces

This year will be a balancing act for head coach Greg Cane as UMD brings back a roster full of players with different levels of experience.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s soccer team held their first fall practice on Monday in nearly two years. This year will be a balancing act for head coach Greg Cane as UMD brings back a roster full of players with different levels of experience. “Being split with a lot of newcomers and upperclassmen, it’s definitely motivating. Everyone coming in…

Sundbom Northland
Sports

Taylor Sundbom Wins 96th Annual Northland Men’s Invitational

Taylor Sundbom edged good friend and golf partner Matt Mellin on Sunday to capture his first Northland Men's Invitation Title.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Sunday, one of the oldest traditions in the Twin Ports wrapped up with the 96th annual Northland Men’s Invitational. Dozens of golfers took the field this weekend leading up to Sunday’s championship. This year’s match play championship featured two good friends and golf partners facing off against each other in Matt Mellin and Taylor Sundbom. Mellin is…

Huskies Playoffs
College, Northwoods League, Sports

Duluth Huskies Can’t Complete Rally in First Playoff Game to Waterloo Bucks

Bryan Broecker went 2-for-2 with 2 RBI and a home run. The Huskies will need to win on Monday to keep their season alive. First pitch in Waterloo is set for 6:35 p.m. 
Claudia Chakamian,

WATERLOO, Iowa – The Duluth Huskies started to put together another rally late on Sunday but couldn’t finish it off, as the Waterloo Bucks got the 8-6 win win in game one of the best-of-three first round playoff series. Down 8-3 in the eight, the Huskies scored twice to cut the lead to three. In the ninth, Mike Boeve drove…

Grand Rapids
High School, Sports

Grand Rapids Post 1720 Wins VFW State Title

The Thunderhawks dropped the first game of state to Sartell, then won seven straight games in four days to capture their second VFW state title. 
Claudia Chakamian,

AUSTIN, Minn. – The Grand Rapids Post 1720 team won the VFW state championship on Sunday with a 4-2 win over Elk River and a 2-0 win earlier in the day. Myles Gunderson pitched the complete game shutout in game one, then Kyle Henke gave up two runs in the first then threw six shutout innings in the second game…

Carson Rose
College, Sports

Former St. Scholastica Forward Carson Rose Signs First Professional Contract With Birmingham Bulls

The former assistant captain recorded 35 goals and 21 assists during his four years, while leading the team his junior season with 12 goals. 
Claudia Chakamian,

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Former St. Scholastica forward Carson Rose has signed his first professional contract with the Birmingham Bulls of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL). The former assistant captain recorded 35 goals and 21 assists during his four years, while leading the team his junior season with 12 goals. The SPHL has been around since 2004 and has teams…

Huskies Win
College, Northwoods League, Sports

Duluth Huskies Win Big in Regular Season Finale

The Huskies will now head to Waterloo to begin the best-of-three first round playoff series in their first postseason appearance since 2018.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Michael Sarhatt led the way with four hits and 2 RBI as the Duluth Huskies got the 13-3 win over Bismarck on Saturday to end the regular season. Mike Boeve went 3-for-3 with 3 RBI while Calyn Halvorson went 3-for-5 with 2 RBI and scored three times. The Huskies will now prepare for the playoffs, which start…

Schintz
Sports

Amy Schintz Wins Third Straight Ladies Arrowhead Championship

Schintz defeated Deb Showalter on the 17th hole to capture her ninth overall title at the Ladies Arrowhead.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Summer is already coming to an end which means the big local golf tournaments are also starting to wrap up, and this weekend we have a few big ones including the 73rd annual Ladies Arrowhead Championship. 64 golfers took the course at the Ridgeview Country Club which was a larger field than last year. And this year’s…

Uws Basketball
College, Sports

UWS Women’s Basketball Announces Schedule for Upcoming Season

The Yellowjackets will open things in an exhibition game at UMD on Nov. 2 then open the regular season at home on Nov. 9 against UW-Stout. 
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Basketball season is right around the corner and the UW-Superior women’s basketball team announced their 2021-22 schedule earlier this weekend. The Yellowjackets will open things in an exhibition game at UMD on Nov. 2 then open the regular season at home on Nov. 9 against UW-Stout. This year’s bridge battle will take place Nov. 17 at the…

Huskieslars
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports

Duluth Huskies Rally Comes Up Short Against Bismarck, But Eau Claire Loss Clinches Playoff Spot

Dom Meza homered in the seventh inning as the Huskies are heading to the postseason for the first time since 2018.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Down 8-0 in the seventh, the Duluth Huskies started to rally, but came up just short in the ninth as Bismarck got the 8-7 win. However, with Willmar beating Eau Claire, the Huskies have clinched a playoff spot and are back in the postseason for the first time since 2018. The Huskies and Bismarck Larks will wrap…

Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Coaches Corner: Curt Wiese

For this week's segment, we talk with the head coach of the UMD football team as they wrapped up their first week of fall practice.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we chat with UMD football head coach Curt Wiese as the Bulldogs wrapped up their first week of fall practice. UMD hit the field for fall practice for the first time in nearly two years after having last season canceled. The Bulldogs will open the 2021 season at Upper Iowa on Sept….

Brent Laing
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Brent Laing Named to 2022 Senior Bowl Watchlist

For many players, this serves as the first step of the NFL Draft process and mostly consists of players on the Division I level. The 2022 Senior Bowl is set for Feb. 5 in Mobile, Alabama. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD football team wrapped up their first week of fall practice on Friday. The Bulldogs also learned that one of their own is getting some national recognition for his play on the field. Offensive lineman Brent Laing has been named to the 2022 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watchlist. For many players, this serves as the first step…
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UWS Men’s Basketball to Play UW-Green Bay in Exhibition Next Season

This will be the first time the Yellowjackets will play a DI school since November 2009 against Wisconsin. 
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UW-Superior men’s basketball team announced their schedule for the upcoming season and they’ve got a few big ones circled. On Nov. 27, the Yellowjackets will play the University of Green Bay in an exhibition game. This will be the first time the Yellowjackets will play a DI school since November 2009 against Wisconsin. “I think your…
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Saints’ Kevin Ritsche Steps Down as Head Baseball Coach

The CSS alum led the Saints to a 20-9 overall record this past spring and to a runner-up finish in the UMAC regular season, and in the tournament as well.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Scholastica head baseball coach Kevin Ritsche is stepping down. He was hired two years ago but had his first season cut short due to the pandemic. This past spring, the Superior native led the Saints to a 20-9 overall record and a runner-up finish in the UMAC regular season, and in the tournament as well. Ritsche…

Umd Football
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football Holds First Fall Practice After Nearly Two Years

After not being able to have a season last year, the UMD football team returned to the gridiron on Monday to prepare for their season opener on Sept. 2, led by a handful of fifth and sixth year players.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After watching almost every UMD team play some kind of season last year, it’s finally the football team’s turn to get back on the field, as they held their first fall practice since 2019 on Monday. “There’s just kind of that feeling in the air that it’s football season again and it’s hard to beat that feeling,”…

Huskies
College, Northwoods League, Sports

Duluth Huskies Hang On for Much-Needed Win Over St. Cloud Rox

Calyn Halvorson went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI while Bryan Broecker went 2-for-4 with 4 RBI as the Huskies got their first win over the Rox this season.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies battled back-and-forth, but a sac fly in the bottom of the eighth gave them the 8-7 win over the St. Cloud Rox in the final meeting between the two this season. This was also the Huskies’ first win over the Rox this year. Calyn Halvorson went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI…

Log Rolling
Sports

Lutsen Teen Wins Fourth Straight Amateur Log Rolling World Title

15-year old Alley Duclos has been log rolling for a decade now and won her fourth straight amateur log rolling title during the Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward.
Claudia Chakamian,

LUTSEN, Minn. – Log rolling is a sport that takes a lot of endurance, balance and focus, and takes years to master. One Lutsen teenager has gotten the hang of it and continues to impress on the world stage. Alley Duclos won her fourth straight amateur log rolling title during the Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward. The 15-year old has…

Ayden Mcdonald
College, High School, Sports

Hibbing’s Ayden McDonald Commits to Augustana Men’s Basketball

McDonald is Hibbing's all-time leading scorer and holds the record for most career assists.
Claudia Chakamian,

HIBBING, Minn. – Hibbing basketball star Ayden McDonald has committed to joining the Augustana men’s basketball team. In his junior season, McDonald led the Bluejackets with 18 points, 11 assists and six rebounds per game. He guided Hibbing to a 16-4 overall record and to their first state tournament since 1989. McDonald, coached by his dad Joel, became the program’s…

Huskies
Northwoods League, Sports

Six-Run Sixth Gives St. Cloud Rox Win Over Duluth Huskies

Ambren Voitik went 2-for-3 with a run scored and an RBI while Mike Boeve went 2-for-5 with a run scored. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Huskies took their first lead of the day in the fourth scoring three runs, but couldn’t hold onto that lead for long, as St. Cloud scored six in the sixth to get the 10-4 win. The Rox have now won all seven meetings against the Huskies this season. Ambren Voitik went 2-for-3 with a run scored…

Nemadji Golf
Sports

Superior’s Patty Lier Wins First Title at 85th Nemadji Women’s Golf Club Championship

Three-time champion Amy Patenaude finished second while 11-time champion Pat Kelly finished third. 
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – It wasn’t the nicest weather for most sports on Saturday but the rain held off early and the cooler weather was ideal for the golfers at the 85th annual Nemadji Women’s Golf Club Championship. And this year, a new champion was crowned in Superior’s Patty Lier. “I’ve been golfing with some of these ladies on Monday nights…

Huskies 86
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports

Duluth Huskies Hang On for Big, Bounce-Back Win Over La Crosse Loggers

Ambren Voitik delivered the game-winning RBI in the sixth inning to give the Huskies the series split over divisional foes La Crosse.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Ambren Voitik delivered the game-winning RBI with the bases loaded and no outs in the sixth to score Brett Paulsen to give the Huskies got the 4-3 win over the La Crosse Loggers. Mike Boeve went 1-for-3 with 2 RBI while Michael Broks went 1-for-3 with two runs scored. Richard Kiel got the win, allowing just one…

Northwestern Football
High School, Sports

Fall Practices Begin for Highly Motivated Northwestern Football Team

The Tigers kick off the 2021 season on the road at Ashland in a matchup that hasn't happened in years. Kickoff on August 20 is set for 7:00 p.m. 
Claudia Chakamian,

MAPLE, Wis. – Last year was a weird one for everyone, especially for the Northwestern football team as the Tigers lost a regular season game for the first time in years and didn’t win the Heart O’North Conference title. Now, these young Tigers are extra motivated to get back to their normal standard. “There’s only one conference champion right, you…

Starks Academy Camp
Professional Sports, Sports

Timberwolves & Lynx Basketball Academy Summer Clinics Returns to Northland for Second Year

Academy coaches from the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx put on these clinics throughout the summer, hoping to create relationships with the youth basketball players across the state. The two sessions in Proctor this week sold out, with 40 kids in each excited to learn from the experts.
Claudia Chakamian,

PROCTOR, Minn. – In 2019, Starks Academy had the largest showing of any of the Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx Basketball Academy Summer Clinics. Now the youth basketball camps are back for its second year and the sessions in Proctor were sold out as local basketball players were ready to learn from the pros. “It’s bigger than basketball, it’s really reaching…

Zam Plante
High School, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Hermantown’s Zam Plante Commits to UMD Men’s Hockey Team

Plante joins a long list of Hawks to become Bulldogs and will also follow in his dad Derek's footsteps who played for the Bulldogs in the 90s and is now the associate head coach.
Claudia Chakamian,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Hermantown hockey star Zam Plante has announced his verbal committment to joining the UMD men’s hockey team. Plante joins a long list of former Hawks to become Bulldogs, including currently Darian Gotz, Blake Biondi and Jesse Jacques. He will also follow in his dad Derek’s footsteps, who played for the Bulldogs in the 90s and is now…

Natalie Mikrot
High School, Sports

Moose Lake/Willow River’s Natalie Mikrot Commits to Minnesota Crookston Women’s Basketball

Mikrot became Moose Lake/Willow River's all-time leading scorer for both boys and girls in just her junior season.
Claudia Chakamian,

MOOSE LAKE, Minn. – Moose Lake/Willow River’s Natalie Mikrot announced her commitment to the University of Minnesota Crookston women’s basketball team. This past season, Mikrot led the Rebels to an 8-11 overall record with a team-leading 23.6 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. She also became Moose Lake/Willow River’s all-time leading scorer for both boys and girls in just her…

Proctor Baseball
High School, Sports

Proctor Junior Legion Baseball Advances to State Tournament

The Rails went 4-0 in the Northeast Substate Region tournament, capping it off with a 6-4 win over Esko
Claudia Chakamian,

PROCTOR, Minn. – The Proctor Junior Legion baseball team has punched their ticket to the American Legion Junior State Tournament. The Rails went 4-0 in the Northeast Substate Region tournament, capping it off with a 6-4 win over Esko. It’s the first time a Proctor team has gone to legion state since 2017. Nick Terhaar pitched 6 and 2/3 innings…

Hayward
Sports

Hayward Wolfpack FC Falls to Eau Claire in WPASL Primary Cup Championship

Hayward Wolfpack FC finishes the year with a 9-2 overall record and their first first place regular season finish in team history. 
Claudia Chakamian,

ASHLAND, Wis. – Hayward Wolfpack FC jumped out to an early lead but couldn’t get much else going offensively, as Eau Claire Bateaux FC got the 2-1 win in overtime to win their second straight WPASL Primary Cup Championship. King Strum scored the lone goal for the Wolfpack while Mason Sherman scored the game-winner for Eau Claire. Hayward Wolfpack FC…

Sutherland Baseball
High School, Sports

Duluth East’s Charlie Sutherland Selected to USA Baseball Midwest All-Region 16U Team

The USA Baseball National Team Identification Series provides athletes with the opportunity to compete for national team and National Team Development Program events. Sutherlands and the rest of the selectees will compete for the Champions Cup August 11-15 in Cary, North Carolina.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth East baseball’s Charlie Sutherland has been selected to the USA Baseball Midwest All-Region 16U Team. Selectees will head to Cary, North Carolina to compete in the USA Baseball National Team Identification Series (NTIS) Champions Cup August 11-15. Then, a minimum of 72 players will be invited to USA Baseball National Team and National Team Development Program…

Art Von
Sports

Full Community Effort Helps Put on 27th Annual Art Von Youth Baseball Tournament

After getting canceled last year, the Art Von Tournament, the largest youth baseball tournament in the Northland, is back at it again, bringing in over 50 teams from across Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After getting canceled last year, the Art Von Tournament, the largest youth baseball tournament in the Northland, is back at it again, bringing in over 50 teams from across Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. “Everyone kind of thinks of this as their state championship in Northern Minnesota and really looks forward to playing up here in August,” 709…

Swimming
Friday Night Frenzy, Professional Sports, Sports

Local YMCA Seeing Increase in Swimming Session Sign-Ups During Summer Olympics

Team USA has taken home a handful of medals already and it's inspiring more people to get in the pool, including at the Hermantown YMCA. 
Claudia Chakamian,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – The 2020 Summer Olympics are underway and one of the sports in the main spotlight is swimming. Team USA has taken home a handful of medals already and it’s inspiring more people to get in the pool, including at the Hermantown YMCA. “I think the Olympics are definitely helping us with numbers. We definitely see an uptick…

Pro Development Camp
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Twin Ports Pro Development Camp Returns for Sixth Year with New Instructors

Current UMD players Koby Bender and Ben Patt along with pros Brett Olson, Andy Welinski, Brenden Kotyk and 2012 Hobey Baker winner Jack Connolly are all coaching this week, with Connolly and Patt making their first appearances at the camp which runs through Thursday.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Twin Ports Pro Development Camp is back for their sixth year, allowing local youth hockey players to learn from the pros and current college players who were in their shoes not too long ago. “Anytime you can have the chance to skate with an NHL player or past Hobey Baker, you have to take advantage of…
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Bulldog, Wild Defenseman Carson Soucy Selected by Seattle in Expansion Draft

Soucy finished with a career high 16 assists this season for the Wild.
Claudia Chakamian,

SEATTLE, Was. – The Seattle Kraken held their expansion draft on Wednesday night and a Bulldog is headed out west as former UMD defenseman Carson Soucy was selected from the Wild. Soucy established himself on the third pairing this year, finishing with a career high 16 assists and 17 points. The 2013 draft pick had two seasons left on his…

Huskies
Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Looking to Continue Strong Start to Second Half

Despite dropping two games before the All-Star break, the Huskies are 7-5 during the second half, which is currently the best mark in the Great Plains Division.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The first half of the season for the Duluth Huskies was one to forget but as time went on, they’ve started to click, fit the pieces together and are now sitting atop the division standings for the second half. Despite dropping two games before the All-Star break, the Huskies are 7-5 during the second half, which is…

Superior Little League
Sports

Superior 10U Baseball Team Headed to Little League State

This is the first time Superior has sent a little league team to state in about 30 years. The state tournament takes place in Wausau and starts with a five game round robin play. Superior's first game is Saturday against Appleton. 
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior 10U baseball team won the District 3 championship this weekend, defeating Eau Claire 9-1 and is headed to the state tournament. This is the first time Superior has sent a little league team to state in about 30 years. On Wednesday, the team had a banner celebration and now with the support of the community,…

Oakes Uws
College, Sports

UW-Superior Names TJ Oakes as Head Baseball Coach

Oakes spent the past six seasons as the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator at Saint Mary's University, helping them to the NCAA Tournament this past season. 
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Last month, Frank Pufall resigned as the head coach of the UW-Superior baseball team but it didn’t take long to fill the position as the new coach has been announced. TJ Oakes will lead the UWS baseball team. A Minnesota native, Oakes played at the University of Minnesota and was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the…

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Professional Sports, Sports

Bucks’ 50-year wait ends with a title behind 50 from Giannis

The Bucks defeated Phoenix 105-98 in game six on Tuesday night in Milwaukee to win their first NBA title since 1971.
Claudia Chakamian,

MILWAUKEE (AP) – Giannis Antetokounmpo capped one of the greatest NBA Finals ever with 50 points – and a championship Milwaukee waited 50 years to win again. Antetokounmpo had 50 points, 14 rebounds and five blocked shots as the Bucks beat the Phoenix Suns 105-98 on Tuesday night to win the series 4-2. It was the third game this series…

Duluth Fc
Sports

Duluth FC Falls in PKs in Regional Quarterfinals

Duluth FC finishes the year with a 9-3 regular season record and their first playoff appearance under head coach Sean Morgan.  
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth FC couldn’t hold on to an early lead, as Carpathia stormed back in the second half to force overtime, then PKs then won it 2-2 (5-4) to advance to the regional semifinals and end Duluth’s season in the regional quarterfinals. Jake Starling got Duluth on the board first in the 27th minute, than Sidney Warden scored…

Sertich
Sports

Friends, Family Host Hockey Game Celebration in Honor of Mark Sertich’s 100th Birthday

On the week of what would have been Sertie's 100th birthday, his friends and family gathered at the Heritage Center on Tuesday morning for a hockey game, something that Sertie had been doing for years on his birthday.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Sunday, Duluth native and the world’s oldest hockey player Mark “Sertie” Sertich would have turned 100. He passed away last August but his friends and family still wanted to celebrate his 100th birthday, and what better way to honor and celebrate the local hockey legend, than on the ice. “This is the game that Mark loved,”…

Duluth Fc Preview
Sports

Sean Morgan Leading Duluth FC Back to Playoffs in First Year as Head Coach

The BlueGreens are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2018, where Morgan, who was a midfielder on the team, helped lead them to the national semifinals. Kickoff between Duluth FC and Carpathia FC in the regional quarterfinal is set for 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Public Schools Stadium.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth FC is back in the postseason for the first time since their magical regional title run in 2018. While most of the squad has never played in the NPSL playoffs, they do have some experience on their bench. Head coach Sean Morgan was a midfielder on that 2018 team that made it all the way to…

Brodt
Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former UMD Captain Sydney Brodt Signs Pro Deal in Sweden

The three-year captain finished her career with 40 goals and 58 assists, the 98 points being the 21st most in program history. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former UMD women’s hockey captain Sydney Brodt has signed a one-year deal with the Linkoping Hockey Club (LHC) of the Swedish Hockey League. The three-year captain finished her career with 40 goals and 58 assists, the 98 points being the 21st most in program history. Brodt has spent time with Team USA in the past, earning an…

Warden
Sports

Duluth FC Forward Sidney Warden Earns 2021 NPSL Golden Boot

Warden finished with 16 goals and six assists during 12 regular season games this season to become the first BlueGreen to win this award.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth FC forward Sidney Warden has officially earned the 2021 NPSL Golden Boot, given to the top scorer in the league. Warden finished with 16 goals and six assists during 12 regular season games this season, that’s three more goals than anyone else in the league. His 16 goals is the most scored in a single season…

Huskies Loss
College, Sports

Huskies Shut Out by Mankato in Final Game Before All Star Break

The Huskies will now have the next few days off for the All-Star break, where Ambren Voitik, Mike Boeve, Will McEntire and Eli Sundquist will represent the Huskies in the game on Tuesday in Mankato.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Huskies tallied five hits but couldn’t get one across as the Mankato MoonDogs got the 1-0 win on Sunday to sweep the two-game series. Mike Boeve led the Huskies with two hits on the day. Cameron Pool had a strong start on the mound, giving up just three hits. Ethan Hammerberg came in with the bases…

Duluth Fc
Sports

Five Duluth FC Players Nominated for NPSL Conference XI

Head coach Sean Morgan, goalkeeper Brendan Dally, defender Liam Condone, midfielder James Westfield and forward Sidney Warden are all representing the BlueGreens on the list. Voting ends Monday at 10:59 p.m.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Five members of Duluth FC have been nominated for NPSL Conference XI. Head coach Sean Morgan, goalkeeper Brendan Dally, defender Liam Condone, midfielder James Westfield and forward Sidney Warden are all up to represent the North Conference. People can go to the NPSL website to vote and can select one head coach, one goalkeeper, three defenders, four…

Miranda Kelley
High School, Sports

Esko’s Miranda Kelley Commits to St. Scholastica Softball

At the plate, Kelley hit .381 this season for the Eskomos with 10 RBI while striking out 47 batters with a 3.97 ERA in the circle.
Claudia Chakamian,

ESKO, Minn. – Former Esko softball pitcher and utility player Miranda Kelley has committed to joining the St. Scholastica softball team this upcoming season. At the plate, Kelley hit .381 with a .480 on-base percentage. She tallied 16 base hits with 10 RBI while scoring 11 times. In the circle, Kelley went 2-3 over 47 2/3 innings pitched. She gave…

Cj Ham
Professional Sports, Sports

C.J. Ham Returns to Denfeld High School for Second Annual Youth Football Camp

The camp had two sessions and both were completely sold out, as over 400 kids ages five to 13 attended to get one-on-one instruction from Ham and members of the Denfeld football team, with a focus on character development, leadership and sportsmanship. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Before Duluth Denfeld alum C.J. Ham returns to the gridiron for the start of his sixth NFL season, the Vikings fullback returned to his hometown to host his second annual youth football camp. After last year’s camp was unable to happen due to the pandemic, Ham and his youth camp returned to Duluth on Saturday, this time…

Huskies
College, Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Drop Series Opener to Mankato MoonDogs

Peyton Powell went 3-for-4 at the plate while Ambren Voitik went 2-for-5 with an RBI. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Huskies gave up four runs in the sixth inning and then couldn’t rally back as Mankato got the 6-3 win in the series opener. Peyton Powell went 3-for-4 at the plate while Ambren Voitik went 2-for-5 with an RBI. The Huskies and MoonDogs will wrap up the series on Sunday with first pitch set for 1:05…

Lakeview Classic
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Lakeview Summer Classic Hockey Tournament Set to Return to Mars Lakeview Arena Next Weekend

Duluth Marshall will open the tournament on Friday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m. against Hutchinson, while Hermantown will open things up against Benilde-St. Margaret's on Saturday, July 24 at 10:45 a.m. All games will take place at Mars Lakeview Arena. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – There’s nothing quite like hockey in the summer, especially in the Northland. And next weekend, teams from all over the state will be at Mars Lakeview Arena as the annual Lakeview Summer Classic returns. “It’s like Christmas in July,” Duluth Marshall senior goaltender Sam Anderson said. “This kind of signals the start of next season,” Duluth Marshall…

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College, Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Complete Another Late Rally to Sweep Minnesota Mud Puppies

The Huskies scored six runs in the eighth inning to sweep the two-game series against the Mud Puppies.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – For the second night in a row, the Duluth Huskies battled back in the eighth inning, six runs on Friday, to get the 10-7 win over the Minnesota Mud Puppies and sweep the series. Charlie Rhee and Ryan McDonald drove in two runs each while Michael Brooks and Calyn Halvorson each scored twice. The Huskies will be…

Legion Baseball
High School, Sports

West Duluth Cubs Hold Off Grand Rapids for Third Straight Win

Dane Dzuck hit a solo home run for the Cubs while Joe Udd escaped a bases loaded jam in the seventh to get the save. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The West Duluth Cubs scored two in the bottom of the sixth then held on in the seventh to get the 3-1 win over Grand Rapids for their third straight win. Dane Dzuck hit a solo home run for the Cubs while Joe Udd escaped a bases loaded jam in the seventh to get the save. West…

Legion Baseball
High School, Sports

West Duluth Cubs Top Proctor in Legion Baseball

Dane Dzuck struck out three batters over four scoreless innings of relief for the Cubs. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The West Duluth Cubs scored three runs in the third inning on their way to getting the 7-3 win over Proctor in Legion Baseball on Monday night at Wade Stadium. Dane Dzuck struck out three batters over four scoreless innings of relief for the Cubs. West Duluth will be back in action on Tuesday hosting Grand Rapids….

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