Author: Isaiah Wiita

Grand Rapids Girls Soccer Earns Win Against Duluth Marshall on Lake Superior Conference Day

The Thunderhawks picked up the road win defeating the Hilltoppers 2 to 1. 

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Grand Rapids girls soccer team took on Duluth Marshall on Lake Superior Conference Day on Saturday. The Thunderhawks picked up the road win, defeating the Hilltoppers 2 to 1. Grand Rapids returns to action on Tuesday, September 9th, against Esko. Game time is at 7 p.m. For the Hilltoppers they are back at home on Tuesday, September 9th,…

UWS Women’s Soccer Falls Short at Home Against UW-Stout

The Yellowjackets fall to 0-3 on the season.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS women’s soccer team aimed for their first win of the season as they hosted UW-Stout on Saturday afternoon. The Yellowjackets wait for a win will continue after falling 1-o to the Blue Devils. UWS will have a chance to bounce back on Wednesday, September 10th, as they hit the road to take on Concordia (Minn.) Game…

Jordan Love Starts Fast and Parsons Gets a Sack in his Green Bay Debut as Packers Defeat Lions 27-13

The Packers host the Washington Commanders on Thursday night.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Micah Parsons’ arrival in Green Bay helped the Packers put their recent NFC North struggles behind them. Jordan Love threw a pair of touchdown passes and Parsons had a sack in his Green Bay debut as the Packers delivered an exceptional defensive performance in a 27-13 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Opening a…

Prep Football: Hermantown Defends the Hammer, Esko Wins Nail-Biter, Duluth East Suffers First Loss

Hermantown has held on to the hammer since the 2020 season.  

DULUTH, Minn.- Week two of prep football kicked off in Minnesota on Friday night. In Hermantown, a rivalry game that dates all the way back to 1941 continued on Friday, as the Hawks hosted the Proctor Rails in the annual Hammer game. The Hawks will keep the hammer for another year as they defeat the Rails 89-0. Hermantown has held…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Hoops Announce 2025-26 Schedule

The UMD men's and women's basketball teams announced their 2025-26 schedule earlier this week. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams announced their 2025-26 schedule earlier this week. For the men’s team, the Bulldogs first regular season matchup is on the road against East Central University on November 14th. Following that contest, UMD will host the American Family Insurance Classic for the second straight year on November 21st and 22nd. Where the…

Proctor Volleyball Defends Home Court in Four-Set Victory Over Hermantown

Proctor is back in action on Saturday, September 6th, against Cambridge-Isanti. 

PROCTOR, Minn.- Minnesota prep volleyball continued on Thursday night as the Proctor Rails hosted their rivals in Hermantown on Thursday. The Rails defended their home court defeating the Hawks 3-1 to improve to 6-3 on the season. Proctor is back in action on Saturday, September 6th, against Cambridge-Isanti. Game time is at 9 a.m. For the Hawks, they return to…

Hermantown Boys Soccer Earns Third Win of the Season, Defeating C-E-C 1-0

Scoring the lone goal for the Hawks was Quinn Raukar. 

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- On the pitch, the Hermantown boys soccer team welcomed in Cloquet/Esko/Carlton on Thursday night. A defensive battle between the Hawks and the Lumberjacks, but Hermantown walks away with the win defeating the Lumberjacks 1-o. Scoring the lone goal for the Hawks was Quinn Raukar. Hermantown’s next game is on Tuesday, September 9th, against Duluth Denfeld. Kickoff is at…

Hermantown Football Ready for Annual Rivalry Game Against Proctor

The rivalry game dates all the way back to 1941.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- As week two gets underway, the Hermantown football team gears up for a rivalry game that has been going on for 84 years. The Hawks welcome in the Proctor Rails for the annual Hammer game on Friday, September 5th. The rivalry game dates all the way back to 1941. The Hawks have held on to the hammer since…

Minnesota Wilderness Hires Craig Larson as Next Assistant Coach

The Wilderness opens up the season on September 12th, against the Springfield Jr Blues.

CLOQUET, Minn.- On the ice, the Minnesota Wilderness hired a new assistant coach for the 2025-26 season. The Wilderness hired Craig Larson as their next assistant coach.  Before his time with the Wilderness, Larson spent three seasons with the Aberdeen Wings in the NAHL. He was a scout and director of player personnel. The Wilderness opens up the season on…

CSS Men’s and Women’s Soccer Both Fall to Luther College in Doubleheader

Both the men's and women's teams are in search of their first win of the 2025 season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The CSS men’s and women’s soccer teams hosted Luther College in a doubleheader on Sunday night. In the men’s contest, the Saints couldn’t generate any offense all game, falling to the Norse 6-0. Over in the women’s game, not the result the Saints were looking for as Luther blanks CSS 1-0. The men’s team will travel to Waukesha…

Duluth East Girls Soccer Settles for 1-1 Tie with Wayzata

Duluth East is back in action on Thursday, September 4th, against Grand Rapids. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East girls soccer team aimed to protect its perfect season on Saturday as they welcomed in Wayzata. A defensive battle between the Greyhounds and the Trojans as the two teams settle for a 1-1 tie. Scoring the lone goal for the Greyhounds was Darby Friday. Duluth East is back in action on Thursday, September 4th, against…

Prep Football: Hermantown & Grand Rapids Earn Week 1 Wins, Two Harbors & Proctor Fall

Week 1 for prep football teams in Minnesota continued on Friday night.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Week 1 for prep football teams in Minnesota continued on Friday night. One of the matchups featured a Section 7AAAA semifinal rematch as Hermantown hosted Duluth Denfeld. Like the two meetings last year, Hermantown once again came away with the win, 52 to 7. In other action, Two Harbors took on North Branch in a battle of section…

Luther Blanks UWS Men’s Soccer in Season Opener

UWS will have an opportunity to bounce back on Thursday, September 4th, against UW-Eau Claire. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s soccer team opened up their 2025 season on Friday. The Yellowjackets hosted Luther at SCCU stadium. Unfortunately, the Yellowjackets fell short in their home opener as Luther walks away with the win 1-0. UWS will have an opportunity to bounce back on Thursday, September 4th, against UW-Eau Claire. Game time is at 7 p.m. Categories:…

UMD Football Handles Winona State in First-Ever NCAA Game at TCO Stadium

UMD is next in action on September 6th at Concordia-St. Paul.

EAGAN, Minn.- The UMD football team kicked off their 2025 campaign in a special way on Thursday. UMD battling Winona State in the first-ever NCAA game at TCO Stadium, the headquarters of the Minnesota Vikings. Like many times last year, Kyle Walljasper had a night to remember as he threw for 259 yards with four total touchdowns. The Bulldogs begin…

Girls Soccer: Esko & Proctor Pick Up Home Wins, Duluth Denfeld Falls Short to Roseville

Esko is back at home on Wednesday, August 27th against Cloquet-Carlton. 

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko girls soccer team held their home opener on Monday night as they took on East Grand Forks. They end up defending their home turf, defeating the Green Wave 3-1 to improve to 2-0. Esko is back at home on Wednesday, August 27th against Cloquet-Carlton. Game time is at 3 p.m. Over in Proctor, the Rails hosted…

Grand Rapids Volleyball Soars to Victory Defeating Proctor in Three Sets

The Thunderhawks earn their first win of the season defeating the Rails in three-sets.

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor volleyball team hosted Grand Rapids on Monday night. In the end, the Thunderhawks earn their first win of the season defeating the Rails in three sets. Grand Rapids host their home opener on Tuesday, August 26th, against North Branch. Game time is at 6 p.m. For the Rails, they’re back at home on Tuesday, August 26th,…

UWS Women’s Soccer Picked to Finish 1st in UMAC

Yellowjackets vying for 5th straight conference title

SUPERIOR, Wis.- On the pitch, The UMAC women’s soccer preseason poll was released this afternoon. UWS has been selected to finish first in the UMAC entering the 2025 season. The Yellowjackets earned their fourth consecutive UMAC title last year after defeating Bethany Lutheran 4-0 in the title game. A few key returners for the Yellowjackets this season include goalkeeper Quinn…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Slated to Finish 5th in NSIC

Noah Foster and Shaelyn Hostager named NSIC athletes to watch list.

DULUTH, Minn.- On Monday, both the UMD men’s and women’s cross country teams were picked to finish 5th in the NSIC conference preseason coaches poll. In the 2024 NSIC conference meet, the women’s team placed 4th. For the men’s squad, they took home a 3rd place finish at the NSIC conference meet. This year, all eyes will be on Shaelyn…

Prep Soccer: C-E-C Boys Victorious in Home Opener, Esko Girls Begin Season 1-0

Esko will host their home opener on Monday, August 25th, against East Grand Forks.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet/Esko/Carlton boys soccer team hosted their home opener on Saturday against Columbia Heights. It was a defensive battle in the first half between the Lumberjacks and the Hylanders, ending the first half tied 0-0. In the second half, the Lumberjacks scored late to secure the 1-0 win over Columbia Heights. Scoring the lone goal for the Lumberjacks…

Girls Soccer: Duluth East Improves to 2-0, Denfeld Shuts Out Grand Rapids

Opening week for prep soccer in Minnesota continued on Friday afternoon.

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the Duluth East and Duluth Denfeld girls soccer teams picked up home wins on Friday afternoon. The Greyhounds improved to 2-0 on the season by defeating Woodbury 2-0. Julia Davis and Darby Friday were the goal-scorers for Duluth East. Duluth East will next host Roseville on Tuesday. Across town, Duluth Denfeld blanked Grand Rapids 4-0 in their…

Boys Soccer: Hermantown Defends Home Turf, Duluth Denfeld Falls in Season Opener

The Hermantown and Duluth Denfeld boys soccer teams opened up their 2025 season on Friday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Hermantown and Duluth Denfeld boys soccer teams opened up their 2025 season on Friday. The Hawks welcomed in Mesabi East Area. Hermantown defends their home field, defeating the Giants 3 to 0. The Hawks are back in action on Saturday, August 23rd, against Benilde-St. Margaret’s. Game time is at 2 p.m. For the Giants, their next game…

Hermantown Volleyball Opens Up Season with Three-Set Win Over Duluth Marshall

The Hawks are back in action on Friday, August 22nd against Westonka. 

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown volleyball team opened up their 2025 season on Thursday night. The Hawks welcomed in the Duluth Marshall Hilltoppers. The defending Section 7AAA champions defended their home court, defeating the Hilltoppers in three-sets. Leading the way in kills for Hermantown was sophomore Lilah Conley with 9. The Hawks are back in action on Friday, August 22nd against…

Prep Soccer: Duluth Marshall & Duluth East Boys, Cloquet-Carlton Girls Fall in Season Openers

Thursday was the first day that prep soccer teams in Minnesota could play regular season games.

DULUTH, Minn.- Thursday was the first day that prep soccer teams in Minnesota could play regular season games. In 7A, the defending section champions Duluth Marshall saw a three-goal lead slip away to St. Francis, falling 4 to 3. Benson Peterson had all three goals for the Hilltoppers. In other boys action, Duluth East is shutout by Blaine, 2-0. Over…

Two Harbors Football Preaches Grit to Their Young Squad

Two Harbors opens up their season at home on Friday, August 29th, against North Branch.

TWO HARBORS, Minn.- The Two Harbors football team is coming off one of their best seasons in recent years. The Agates made the section 7AAA title game a year ago. Where they fell to Pequot Lakes 36-15. Now the Agates football team will look a little different in the 2025 season. Two Harbors enters the year with a young squad…

UMD Soccer Relying On Veterans to Help Turn the Corner

The Bulldogs went just 2-12-3 a year ago, finishing 11th in the NSIC.

DULUTH, Minn.- The beauty of a new season means every team is in the same boat. A 0-0 record and a chance to improve on what happened the year prior. The UMD soccer team is one of those squads that’s hoping for some different results heading into their 2025 campaign. The Bulldogs went just 2-12-3 a year ago, finishing 11th…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Set Sights High Ahead of New Year

UMD's first invitational is September 12th in River Falls.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s and women’s cross country teams officially began their seasons on Monday. Both squads are coming off respectful finishes in 2024 as each team had a top 4 finish in the NSIC and a top 14 finish in the central region. Head Coach Brette Jensen detailed what the team’s goals are for this year plus what…

UMD Volleyball Welcomes Nine New Freshman to Roster

UMD will head to Illinois on September 5th to take part in the McKendree Invitational.

DULUTH, Minn.- When the UMD volleyball team began practice on Monday, there was plenty of introductions being had. The Bulldogs welcome in nine freshman this season to pair with the seven returners that they already have on their roster. After finishing 10th in a tough NSIC conference last season, the Bulldogs know they have to get on the same page…

CSS Football Marches into Camp with New Head Coach Matt Bremer

CSS opens up their season on September 6th against Wisconsin Lutheran College.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica football team marched into their summer camp earlier this week. On Saturday, the Saints held their first day of padded practice. This year, Scholastica will have a new head coach at the helm. Matt Bremer will lead the Saints in the 2025 season. Before his first year as head coach, Bremer has spent 11 years…

Duluth East Football Ready to Build on Last Season’s Learning Experience

The Greyhounds enter year two under head coach Blane Tetreault.

DULUTH, Minn.- Ordean Stadium was buzzing on Friday morning as the Duluth East football team wrapped up their first week of full practice. The Greyhounds enter year two under head coach Blane Tetreault. In coach Tetreault’s first year at the helm, Duluth East went 2-7 after starting out the year 2-0. With a new season beginning, the Duluth East coaching…

Cloquet Football Adjusting to New Head Coach

Mike Klyve enters his first season as the Lumberjacks head coach.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet football team has laced up their cleats for the start of the 2025 season. This year, the Lumberjacks coaching staff has a slight change as the team has a new head coach at the helm. Mike Klyve enters his first season as the Lumberjacks head coach. Klyve takes over a squad that went 2-7 a season…

Costly Error Sinks Huskies’ Title Hopes in World Series Against Rockers

Duluth is now 0-5 all-time in World Series games.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies ended their season in heartbreaking fashion on Thursday night. Playing the Green Bay Rockers in the Northwoods League Collegiate World Series, Duluth came back twice and even had a 8 to 4 lead through six innings. However, a three-run 8th plus a costly error in the 9th inning pulled Green Bay ahead for the 10…

Northwestern Football Ready to Hit the Ground Running for their 2025 Campaign

A season ago, the Tigers made a deep playoff push reaching the WIAA State Semi-Final.

MAPLE, Wis.- The Northwestern Tiger football team hit the practice field last week gearing up for their 2025 campaign. A season ago, the Tigers made a deep playoff push reaching the WIAA State Semi-Final round, where they fell 47 to 16 to Wrightstown. After finishing last season with a 10-and-3 record, the Tigers enter this year with a strong senior…

Huskies’ Third Baseman Ethan Surowiec Named Northwoods League MVP

The MVP clubbed 17 home runs and 68 RBIs this season, leading the Northwoods League.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies’ third baseman Ethan Surowiec was named the 2025 Northwoods League MVP on Saturday. This season, Surowiec had a batting average of .383. The MVP also clubbed 17 home runs and 68 RBIs this season, leading the Northwoods League. The Huskies bring their playoff series with the Loggers to Wade Stadium on Monday, August 11th. First…

Huskies Take Game One in Opening Playoff Series with Loggers

Duluth takes care of business on the road, defeating the Loggers 6 to 2. 

LA CROSSE, Wis.- The Duluth Huskies began their 2025 playoff push on Sunday night, traveling to La Crosse to take on the Loggers. The Huskies started the game out hot, thanks to a three-run home run from Northwoods League MVP Ethan Surowiec. Duluth takes care of business on the road, defeating the Loggers 6 to 2. The series shifts to…

Harbor Monsters Dominate in ArenaMania II, Capturing Back-to-Back Titles

The Harbor Monsters finished the season 8-2. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Harbor Monsters’ quest for back-to-back ArenaMania titles continued on Saturday night. The Harbor Monsters hosted the ArenaMania II championship game, welcoming in the Hot Springs Wiseguys. A back-and-forth battle between the Harbor Monsters and the Wiseguys in the first half, with Duluth holding a 25 to 13 lead at halftime. In the second half, the Harbor…

Huskies Bounce Back at Home Against Thunder Bay

Duluth closes out the 2025 regular season on Saturday, August 9th against the Border Cats. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Huskies final series of the regular season has not been going their way. Dropping the first two road games to Thunder Bay. On Friday, The Huskies continued their home and home series with the Border Cats at Wade Stadium. The Huskies defend their home field defeating the Border Cats 4-0. Duluth closes out the 2025 regular season…

Esko Defensive Back Brody Lillo Commits to MSU Moorhead

In his junior year with Esko, Lillo had 35 tackles and 4 interceptions.

ESKO, Minn.- In prep football, Esko defensive back Brody Lillo has announced his next step in his football journey. Lillo will continue his football career at the college level as he committed to MSU Moorhead on Thursday. In his junior year with Esko, Lillo had 35 tackles and 4 interceptions. The future Dragon has one more season left with Esko….

UMD Women’s Basketball Hires Jada Devine as Assistant Coach

The Iowa native joins a Bulldog squad that went 10-18 last season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team welcomes a new coach to its staff. The Bulldogs hire Jada Devine as their next assistant coach. Before her time with the Bulldogs, Devine was an assistant coach at Iowa Central Community College. The Iowa native joins a Bulldog squad that went 10-18 last season. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of…

Harbor Monster Just One Win Away from Back-to-Back ArenaMania Titles

The defending champions welcome in the Hot Springs Wiseguys on Saturday, August 9th.

DULUTH, Minn.- Last weekend, the Duluth Harbor Monsters defeated the Ozarks Lunkers 69-26 in the semifinal round of the 2025 postseason. Now the Harbor Monsters are just one win away from back-to-back titles. The Duluth Harbor Monsters gear up for the ArenaMania II championship game this Saturday. The defending champions welcome the Hot Springs Wiseguys. These two teams met back…

Former UMD Forward Anna Tobias Signs with Real Meda in Italy

Tobias last played for the Bulldogs back in 2024.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD soccer forward Anna Tobias signed with the Real Meda of the Series A Group, A League in Italy on Thursday. Tobias last played for the Bulldogs back in 2024. During her career at UMD, Tobias started in 55 games and scored 17 goals, with six goals being game winners. Tobias also played summer soccer here in…

Superior Spartans Tight End Beckett Selden Commits to UW-Eau Claire

The Spartans open up the 2025 season on the road against Wausau West

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In high school football, Superior’s senior tight end Beckett Selden will continue his football career at the college level. Selden announced on Thursday that he is committed to playing at UW-Eau Claire next year. Selden enters his senior season with the Spartans, who open up the season on the road against Wausau West on Thursday, August 21st. Categories:…

Former UWS Libero Jenna Anderson Nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year Award

Anderson was nominated for this honor by the UMAC conference.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Former UWS Volleyball player Jenna Anderson was nominated for the NCAA Woman of the Year award. Anderson was nominated for this honor by the UMAC conference. In her last season with the Yellowjackets, Anderson appeared in all 32 matches and ended the season with 805 digs, leading all of NCAA Division III. Anderson and the Yellowjackets went 24-8…

UMD Football Uses ‘One Play’ Mindset for 2025 Season

The Bulldogs first game is against Winona State at TCO Stadium.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team kicked off its 2025 training camp on Monday. The Bulldogs enter the season with 43 new faces on the team. But a key player returning this year is Senior Quarterback Kyle Walljasper. Last season, the Bulldogs finished the year with a 7-4 record. All four losses from last season were one-score contests. As the…

Perich Named to Walter Camp Player of the Year Watch List

The Golden Gopher safety is one of 46 players named to the list.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- Esko native Koi Perich has landed on another preseason watch list. On Monday, Perich was named to the 2025 Walter Camp Player of the Year award watch list. The Golden Gopher safety is one of 46 players named to the list. The top 10 semi-finalists for this honor will be released in early November. The winner of the…

Harbor Monsters Punch Their Ticket Back to ArenaMania Championship Game

Duluth is set to face the Hot Springs Wiseguys in the title game on Saturday, August 9th.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Harbor Monsters began their push for back-to-back ArenaMania titles on Saturday night. The top-seeded Harbor Monsters faced off against the Ozarks Lunkers for the second consecutive week. Duluth showed why they were the top seed in the postseason, defeating the Lunkers 69-26 in the ArenaMania semifinal round. The Harbor Monster will host the ArenaMania championship game…

Huskies Walk-Off Express to Win 10-9 in Thrilling Comeback

 The Huskies' next game is on Monday, August 4th, against the Honkers.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies were back at Wade Stadium on Sunday, closing out their home-and-home series against the Eau Claire Express. The Express and Huskies went into the bottom of the ninth inning tied 9 to 9. Simon Murray played hero for the Huskies, batting in the game-winning run to secure the 10-9 victory over the Express. Duluth travels…

Superior City FC II Men’s Squad Falls Short in WPASL Title Game

The Cyclones defeated the Wolfpack 3-0 to claim the championship.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis.- On the pitch, the Superior City FC II men’s team took on the New Richmond Cyclones in the WPASL title game on Sunday. The Wolfpack were in search of their first-ever WPASL title. Sadly, the Cyclones defeated the Wolfpack 3-0 to claim the championship. The Wolfpack closed out their season with a 9-1-2 record. Categories: College, Sports

Huskies Put Up 16 Runs in Dominate Win Against Border Cats

The Huskies hit the road on Saturday, as they begin their home and home series with the Eau Claire Express. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The home and home series between the Thunder Bay Border Cats has not been going the way of the Huskies. As the Border Cats have won the last three games. On Friday, the Huskies closed out their series with the Border Cats. Duluth dominated all game defeating the Border Cats 16 to 1. The Huskies hit the road…

UMD’s Gascon, Kraemer, & Larocque to Attend Canada’s National Team Orientation Camp

If all goes well, Larocque, Gascon, and Kraemer will represent team Canada throughout the year.

DULUTH, Minn.- On Friday, current UMD hockey players Eve Gascon and Caitlin Kraemer, along with former All-American Bulldog Jocelyne Larocque have been invited to Canada’s national team orientation camp. Gascon and Kraemer are two of three college players invited to the camp, which is on August 26th-28th in Calgary. The UMD trio will be coached by another former Bulldog in…

Esko Native Koi Perich Named to Jet Award Watch List

The award recognizes the top return specialist in college football.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- It seems that all eyes are on Esko Native Koi Perich this season. On Friday he was named to his fourth award watch list this week. Perich has landed on the Jet Award Pre-season watch list. The award recognizes the top return specialist in college football. The Golden Gopher is one of 16 players named to the watch…