Author: Isaiah Wiita

Eve Gascon Post Back-to-Back Shutouts in #10 UMD’s Series Sweep Against Tommies

UMD will close out the regular season on the road, taking on Minnesota.

DULUTH, Minn.- On Saturday, the UMD women’s hockey team played its final regular season game at Amsoil Arena, closing out its series with St. Thomas. The Bulldogs earned a 3-0 shutout win against the Tommies to improve to 17-12-3 on the year. UMD will close out the regular season on the road, taking on Minnesota. Game one of the Bulldogs…

UMD Men’s Basketball Takes Season Sweep Over Northern State

The Bulldogs improve to 15-11 on the year.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team was back at home on Saturday night, taking on Northern State. The Bulldogs defended their home court, defeating the Wolves 81-65 to earn the season sweep. Leading the way for UMD were Caleb Siwek, Kole Hanson, and Jacson Fowlkes, who all had 15 points. Up next for UMD, they will hit the road…

UMD Women’s Basketball Can’t Handle Northern State on Home Floor

UMD is back in action on Wednesday, February 18th, against Minnesota Crookston. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team aimed for its 18th win of the season on Saturday, taking on Northern State. The Wolves outscored UMD in all four quarters to secure a 74-58 win over the Bulldogs. The top scorer for UMD was Claire Bjorge with 14 points. UMD is back in action on Wednesday, February 18th, against Minnesota Crookston….

Proctor Girls Basketball Falls in Clash with Providence Academy

However, in the contest Chloe Carlson did become the all-time leading scorer for Proctor. 

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor girls basketball team tipped off against Providence Academy on Saturday night. Unfortunately, the Lions leave Proctor with a win, defeating the Rails 97-65. However, in the contest, Chloe Carlson did become the all-time leading scorer for Proctor. The Rails are back in action on Tuesday, February 17th, in a rematch of last year’s section 7AA championship…

Cloquet Girls Basketball Goes Above .500 Mark After Bout with Grand Rapids

The Lumberjacks improve to 12-11 on the season, after a 65-52 win over the Thunderhawks. 

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet girls basketball team was back on their home court on Friday, taking on Grand Rapids. The Lumberjacks improve to 12-11 on the season, after a 65-52 win over the Thunderhawks. Up next for the Lumberjacks, they will hit the road on Saturday, February 14th, to take on Bemidji. Game time is at 5 p.m. For Grand…

Wilderness Fall Just Short in Series Opener Against Anchorage

Scoring the lone goal for the Wilderness was Robinson Djian.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Minnesota Wilderness opened up its series against Anchorage on Friday night. The Wolverines scored three unanswered goals in the contest to take down the Wilderness 3-1. Scoring the lone goal for the Wilderness was Robinson Djian. The Wilderness and the Wolverines will close out their series on Saturday, February 14th. Game time is at 7:15 p.m. Categories:…

Section 7A & 7AA Boys Hockey Playoff Brackets Announced

The 7A play-in game between Ely and Moose Lake is Saturday at 2 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- Earlier this week, the Section 7A Boys Hockey bracket was released and not much of a surprise as to who was at the top. The defending champions Hibbing/Chisholm earn the first seed and will face either Ely or Moose Lake in the quarterfinals. Next at number two is Hermantown, who draws #7 North Shore. 3rd is Cloquet-Esko-Carlton. They’ll…

Rock Ridge Boys Hockey Closes Regular Season with Road Win Over Denfeld

Rock Ridge ends the regular season with a 13-11 record. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys hockey team held their final regular season home game on Thursday night, hosting Rock Ridge. The Wolverines skate home with a road win, taking down the Hunters 6-2. Rock Ridge ends the regular season with a 13-11 record. For the Hunters, their final game on the regular season is on Saturday, February 14th, against…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Hoops Sweep Jamestown in NSIC Doubleheader

UMD returns home Saturday for another doubleheader against Northern State.

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams protected their home court on Thursday. Playing Jamestown in a doubleheader, the Bulldog women began the night with a 83-52 victory over the Jimmies. Myra Moorjani led UMD with 21 points. Following that contest, the Bulldog men also handled business against Jamestown, winning 90 to 55. Noah Paulson had 23…

Duluth East Boys Basketball Earns Season Sweep Against Crosstown Rivals in Duluth Denfeld

The Greyhounds earn the season sweep against the Hunters, walking away with an 84-56. 

DULUTH, Minn.- On Thursday night, a crosstown rivalry was renewed as the Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team squared off against Duluth East. The Greyhounds end up earning the season sweep against the Hunters, walking away with an 84-56 win. Up next for Duluth East, they will continue their road trip, taking on Centennial on Tuesday, February 17th. Game time is…

Mirage Knock Off North Shore to Secure 6th Straight Section 7A Title

Avery Milbridge led the way for the Mirage with two goals.

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor/Hermantown Mirage will once again be heading to St. Paul to play in the state tournament. On Wednesday, the Mirage bested the Storm of North Shore, 5 to 1 to claim the Section 7A title. It’s the 6th straight year that Proctor/Hermantown has claimed the trophy. Avery Milbridge led the way for the Mirage with two goals….

Girls Hockey: North Shore Storm & Mirage Set to Clash in 7A Championship Game

The Minnesota State High School League's girls hockey playoffs continued on Saturday afternoon.

PROCTOR, Minn.- The MSHSL girls hockey playoffs continued on Saturday afternoon. In Section 7A, the top-seeded Proctor/Hermantown Mirage defeated Rock Ridge 9-0 to advance to the title game. On the other side of the bracket, the North Shore Storm defeated Cloquet/Esko/Carlton 7-4. North Shore and the Mirage will clash in the Section 7A Championship game, with a trip to the…

#10 UMD Women’s Hockey Extends Winning Streak Against Bemidji State to 21 After Series Sweep

UMD is back at home on Friday, February 13th, taking on St. Thomas. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team closed out its home series against Bemidji State on Saturday. The Bulldogs keep their winning streak against the Beavers alive, taking down Bemidji State 5-0. With the series sweep, the Bulldogs have defeated the Beavers 21 consecutive times. UMD is back at home on Friday, February 13th, taking on St. Thomas. Game time…

Four-Goal Third Period Lifts #3 North Dakota Men’s Hockey Over #10 UMD

Up next for the Bulldogs, they will hit the road to take on Miami (OH). 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team aimed for the series sweep against the third-ranked North Dakota Fighting Hawks. UMD goaltender Ethan Dahlmeir blocks a Fighting Hawks shot for the Bulldogs save. Photo by: Fox21’s Jason VanHorn. It was a battle between the Fighting Hawks and the Bulldogs throughout the game, entering the third period with a 0-0 tie. But…

Duluth Marshall Girls Basketball Bounces Back with Home Win Against Hermantown

The Hilltoppers improved to 13-6 on the year, after taking down the Hawks 87-43.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls basketball team welcomed in Hermantown on Friday night. The Hilltoppers defended their home court, taking down the Hawks 87-43. Up next for Duluth Marshall, they will be back at home on Saturday, February 7th, taking on Cass Lake-Bena. Game time is at 2:15 p.m. For Hermantown, they return to action on Monday, February 9th,…

CSS Men’s Hockey Can’t Handle St. Olaf on Home Ice

CSS drops to 4-16-1 on the year after their clash with St. Olaf. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team aimed to snap a nine-game skid on Friday night, taking on St. Olaf. It was a tough night for the Saints, as they fell 5-2 to the Oles. CSS drops to 4-16-1 on the year after their clash with St. Olaf. The Saints continue their series with the Oles on Saturday, February…

#10 UMD Women’s Hockey Keeps Winning Streak Against Bemidji State Alive with 3-2 Victory

UMD had three different players score in their contest against the Beavers. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The battle between the UMD women’s hockey team and Bemidji State has been very one-sided in the last five years. The Bulldogs have won their last 19 matchups against the Beavers, with their last loss dating back to January of 2021. On Friday, the Bulldogs began their home series with Bemidji State. The Bulldogs’ win streak continues, as…

Duluth Northern Stars Earn First Playoff Win Since 2013, Taking Down Anoka in 7AA Quarterfinal Round

Duluth will face the defending Section 7AA champions in the semifinals, taking on Andover. 

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been three seasons since the Duluth Northern Stars hosted a Section 7AA playoff game at the Heritage Center. On Thursday, that all changed as they welcomed in Anoka for a quarterfinal matchup. It was a night to remember for the Northern Stars, as they earned their first playoff win since the 2012-13 season, taking down Anoka 7-0….

Northern Star: Bennett Scissons

Scissons has scored 12 goals this season with the Hilltoppers.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall Boys hockey team has proven that they’re a top contender for the section 7AA title this year. One of the pieces to the Hilltoppers success is senior forward Bennett Scissons. “He’s definitely one of the leaders on this team. One of the guys that gets everyone ready to go. He just surpassed 100 points in…

Grand Rapids Boys Hockey Leaves Duluth with a 10-0 Win Over Denfeld

Grand Rapids improves to 9-12-1 on the season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys hockey team clashed with Grand Rapids on Monday night. The Thunderhawks ended up controlling the game all night, taking down the Hunters 10-0. Grand Rapids returns to play on Thursday, February 5th, against Superior. Game time is at 7 p.m. For the Hunters, they’re back in action on Thursday, February 5th, against Duluth Marshall….

Prep Basketball: Duluth Marshall Girls & Hermantown Boys Suffer Home Losses

Duluth Marshall is back in action on Friday, February 6th, against Hermantown. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls basketball team hosted the 2nd-ranked team in Wisconsin, in Rice Lake on Monday night. It came down to the wire between the Hilltoppers and the Warriors, but in the end, Rice Lake took down Marshall 90-83. Duluth Marshall is back in action on Friday, February 6th, against Hermantown. Game time is at 7:15. Over…

Duluth Marshall Boys Hockey Continues to Build Positive Momentum as Regular Season Winds Down

Hilltoppers are 16-3-2 on the season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall boys hockey has been able to hang with the top teams in section 7A and 7AA this season. The Hilltoppers have surpassed their win total from a year ago, currently sitting at 16-3-and-2. Now, the Hilltoppers have four regular season games left, with three of them slated to be played on the road. The key…

CSS Women’s Basketball Remains Undefeated at Home After Clash with St. Benedict

The top scorer for the Saints was Kloey Lind with 20 points. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s basketball team welcomed in MIAC conference foe St. Benedict on Saturday. The Saints earned a big win against the Bennies, walking away with a 67-63 victory. CSS improves to 14-5 on the season. The top scorer for the Saints was Kloey Lind with 20 points. CSS returns to action on Wednesday, February 4th, against…

UWS Women’s Basketball Holds Off North Central, UWS Men Fall Short

Up next for the men's and women's teams, they will hit the road on Wednesday, February 4th, to take on Northwestern. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Both the UWS men’s and women’s basketball teams were back at home on Saturday, tipping off against North Central. The women’s team picked up a 66-56 win over the Rams, to improve to 8-12 on the year. For the men’s squad, they fell short against North Central, falling 77-62. Up next for the men’s and women’s teams, they…

CSS Women’s Hockey Settles for Series Split Against St. Mary’s

CSS is back in action on Friday, February 6th, against St. Olaf. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The CSS women’s hockey team wrapped up its series with St. Mary’s on Saturday. After the Saints scored the first goal of the contest, the Cardinals scored 4 unanswered goals in the third period to take down the Saints 4-1. Scoring the lone goal for the Saints was Morgan Mitchell. CSS is back in action on Friday, February…

College Hockey: CSS Women Bounce Back Against St. Mary’s, UWS Men Skate to a 2-2 Tie with Eau Claire

Leading the way for the Saints was Alaina Hedberg with two goals.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s hockey team was back at home on Friday night, taking on St. Mary’s. After former Mirage forward Reese Heitzman scored the opening goal for the Cardinals, the Saints found three unanswered goals to secure a 3-1 win. Leading the way for the Saints was Alaina Hedberg with two goals. CSS will close out their…

C-E-C Girls Hockey Unable to Hold Off Thief River Falls at Home

The Lumberjacks fall to 9-13-1 on the season.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet/Esko/Carlton girls hockey team was back in action at Northwoods Credit Union Arena, taking on Thief River Falls. Unfortunately, the Prowlers pick up the road win, taking down the Lumberjacks 4-1. C-E-C will close out the regular season at home on Saturday, January 31st, against Bemidji. Puck drop is at 3 p.m. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High…

Five Wilderness Players & Head Coach Selected for NAHL Top Prospects Tournament

This tournament gives players the opportunity to showcase their skills for college and NHL scouts. 

CLOQUET, Minn.- On Friday, five Wilderness Players and their head coach were selected for the annual NAHL Top Prospects tournament. Forwards Noah Dziver and Zach Homer along with goalie Valdemar Anderson and head coach Zach Stepan will represent Team Midwest. Other Wilderness players competing in the tournament is Goaltender Ryan Gerlich and forward Andrei Gudin for the Selects Teams. This…

Prep Basketball: Denfeld & Barnum Boys Pick Up Big Conference Victories, Mesabi East Girls Extend Win Streak to Nine

The Minnesota prep basketball regular season continued on Thursday night. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota prep basketball regular season continued on Thursday night. On the boys side, Duluth Denfeld picked up a big Lake Superior conference win, taking down Grand Rapids 63-60. Over in the Polar conference, Barnum earns the 59-54 road victory against Esko. Finally, in girls action, the Mesabi East Giants extend their win streak to nine, defeating Hermantown…

C-E-C Boys Hockey Bounces Back, Blanking Duluth Denfeld 9-0

The Lumberjacks improve to 11-9 on the season. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys hockey team was back in action on Monday night, taking on Cloquet/Esko/Carlton. The Lumberjacks lit up the scoreboard, defeating the Hunters 9-0. C-E-C improves to 11-9 on the season. The Lumberjacks are back in action on Tuesday, January 27th, against Superior. For the Hunters, their next game is on Thursday, January 29th, facing off…

Girls Basketball: Chisholm Snaps Denfeld’s Win Streak, Cloquet Earns Fifth Consecutive Victory

Chisholm took care of business on the road, defeating Denfeld 62-30. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld girls basketball team put its win streak on the line Monday night against Chisholm. Chisholm took care of business on the road, defeating Denfeld 62-30. In other girls basketball action, Cloquet tipped off against the Hermantown Hawks. The Lumberjacks extend their win streak to five with a 75-55 win over the Hawks. Categories: High School,…

UMD Goaltender Eve Gascon Claims Fourth WCHA Weekly Honor

The junior goaltender is now tied for third for all-time career shutouts at UMD with 17.

DULUTH, Minn.- In Division one women’s hockey, UMD goalie Eve Gascon earned some conference hardware after her performance this past weekend against MSU-Mankato. Gascon earned WCHA goaltender of the week honor after posting two shutouts against the Mavericks. The junior goaltender is now tied for third for all-time career shutouts at UMD with 17. This is Gascon’s fourth time earning…

#7 UMD Men’s Hockey Falls Just Short in Overtime Loss to #3 Western Michigan

The Broncos took down the Bulldogs 4-3 in overtime to secure the series sweep.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team closed out its series with third-ranked Western Michigan on Saturday night. It was a battle between the Bulldogs and the Broncos all game, ending regulation tied 3-3. In overtime, the Broncos found the back of the net to secure a 4-3 win over UMD. The Bulldogs will hit the road for their next…

Hermantown Boys Hockey Earns 15th Win of The Season with Victory Over Mahtomedi

The Hawks improve to 15-2-3 on the season, after taking down the Zephyrs 6-2. 

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team took on Mahtomedi on Saturday afternoon. The Hawks improve to 15-2-3 on the season, after taking down the Zephyrs 6-2. Hermantown is back in on Friday, January 30th, against the defending Class A Champions in East Grand Forks. Puck drop is at 7:30 p.m. Categories: High School, Sports

College Basketball: UMD Men Pick Up Second Straight Win, While the Women Fall at Home

Both the UMD men's and women's basketball teams were back at home on Saturday, taking on Concordia- St. Paul. 

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams were back at home on Saturday, taking on Concordia- St. Paul. The men’s team earned its second consecutive win, taking down the Golden Bears 71-61. Leading the way for UMD was Kole Hanson with 28 points. For the women’s squad, it was not the result they were looking for, as…

UMD Women’s Basketball Stays Perfect at Home, Men Snap Four-Game Losing Streak

Both teams are back in action on Saturday, January 24th, against Concordia-St. Paul. 

DULUTH, Minn.- On Friday night, both the UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams earned conference wins against Winona State. The women’s squad took down the Warriors 59-55 to improve to 14-3 on the year. Leading the charge for the Bulldogs was Myra Moorjani with 18 points. For the men’s team, they secured a 71-50 win over Winona State, snapping a…

UMD’s Grace Sadura Talks Hockey Humanitarian Award Nomination

Sadura is one of 12 nominees for the 2026 Hockey Humanitarian Award.

DULUTH, Minn.- Junior forward Grace Sadura has been making plays all season long for the UMD women’s hockey team. But the alternate captain doesn’t only make an impact for her team, she also gives back to her community. Which has been recognized at the national level. Sadura is one of 12 nominees for the 2026 Hockey Humanitarian Award. This honor…

UMD Baseball Selected to Finish 6th in NSIC For 2026 Season

Two Bulldogs were also named NSIC players to watch for the upcoming year.

DULUTH, Minn.- On the diamond, the UMD baseball team was selected to finish 6th in the NSIC preseason coaches poll. The Bulldogs are coming off a year in which they finished 26-27. Two Bulldogs were also named NSIC players to watch for the upcoming year. Senior first baseman Troy Lynch is the player to watch candidate for the Bulldogs and…

Northern Star: Kloey Lind

In her junior campaign, Lind averages 12.7 points per game for the Saints.

DULUTH, Minn.- The CSS women’s basketball team is off to their best start since the 1987 season. A key piece to the Saints success is thanks to junior forward, Kloey Lind. “I truly believe she’s the hardest post to guard in the league. She’s got some guard skill to her. She can run the floor, lead the break. She’s a…

Prep Basketball: Duluth Denfeld & MIB Boys, Duluth Marshall Girls Picks Up Wins at MLK Day Tournament

The Duluth Marshall girls and boys basketball team hosted the MLK Day tournament on Monday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls and boys basketball teams hosted the MLK Day tournament on Monday. Participating in the tournament was the Duluth Denfeld boys team, who squared off against Columbia Heights. It was a back-and-forth battle, but The Hunters walked away with an 87-82 win over the Hylanders. Sticking with the boys teams, Duluth Marshall took on Mountain…

CSS Women’s Basketball Upsets #21 Bethel to Stay Perfect at Home

Leading the way for the Saints was Evie Schmitz with 20 points. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The CSS women’s basketball team took on #21 Bethel on Saturday. The Saints won a nail-biter against the Royals, walking away with a 65-63 win. CSS improved to 11-4 on the season. Leading the way for the Saints was Evie Schmitz with 20 points. St. Scholastica is back in action on Wednesday, January 21st, against Gustavus Adolphus. Tip-off…

#15 St. Cloud State Women’s Hockey Earns First Win Against #8 UMD Since 2023 Season

The Huskies earn their first win against UMD at Amsoil Arena since 2019.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team closed out its series with St. Cloud State on Saturday. The Huskies pull off the upset, taking down the Bulldogs 5-2 for their first win against UMD since the 2023 season. UMD will hit the road next week to take on the 14th ranked MSU-Mankato. Game one is on Friday, January 23rd. Puck…

Four-Goal Third Period Lifts Concordia Women’s Hockey Over CSS

CSS returns to action on Friday, January 23rd, against Bethel. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s hockey team hosted its MIAC foe, Concordia, on Saturday. The Cobbers scored four goals in the third period to take down the Saints 5-2. CSS returns to action on Friday, January 23rd, against Bethel. Game time is at 6 p.m. Categories: College, Sports

C-E-C Boys Hockey Lights Up Scoreboard in Win Against Orono

The Lumberjacks improve to 10-8 on the year.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet/Esko/Carlton boys hockey team was back at their home barn on Friday night, taking on Orono. The Lumberjacks lit up the scoreboard against the Spartans, skating away with a 7-2 win. C-E-C is back in action on Tuesday, January 20th, against Rock Ridge. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Superior Boys Basketball Back in Win Column After Conference Clash With Cloquet

Superior is back in action on Tuesday, January 20th, against Esko.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet boys basketball team hosted the Superior Spartans on Friday. The Spartans were road warrior, taking down the Lumberjacks 82-19 to snap a four-game losing streak. Superior is back in action on Tuesday, January 20th, against Esko. Game time is at 7:15 p.m. For the Lumberjacks, they’re back to work on Tuesday, January 20th, taking on Proctor….

CSS Women’s Basketball Off to Best Start Since 1987 Season

CSS currently sits at 10-4 on the year, with a MIAC conference record of 5-2.

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been a historic start to the season for the St. Scholastica women’s basketball team. The Saints are off to their best start since their 1987 campaign. CSS currently sits at 10-4 on the year, with a MIAC conference record of 5-2. On top of the Saints impressive start, the team remains perfect at home, holding a 6-0…

Prep Basketball: Proctor Girls & Duluth East Boys Secure Rivalry Victories

It was rivalry night on Thursday evening.

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor girls basketball team secured a big Lake Superior conference win on Thursday, defeating Hermantown 79 to 39. The Rails, who are still unbeaten in conference play, will next play at Duluth Marshall on Tuesday. As for the Hawks, they are at Mountain Iron-Buhl on Friday. In boys action, Duluth East claimed the first of two meetings…

Boys Hockey: Rock Ridge Blanks Proctor for Third Consecutive Win

Rock Ridge improves to 9-8 on the season.

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor boys hockey team was back at home on Thursday night, taking on Rock Ridge. The Wolverines picked up their third straight win, taking down the Rails 3-0. Up next for Rock Ridge, they will take on Lakeville South on Saturday, January 17th. Game time is at 2 p.m. For the Rails, their next game is on…

UMD Men’s Goaltender Adam Gajan Named to Mike Richter Award Watch List

The Mike Richter Award is given to the top goalie in men's division one hockey.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD men’s goaltender Adam Gajan is up for end of the year hardware. Gajan has been named to the Mike Richter Award Watch List. This honor is given to the top goalie in men’s division one hockey. The sophomore goalie has posted a 15-6 record this season and has recorded a saves percentage of .917. The watch list…

Barnum Boys Basketball Earns Fifth Straight Win After Clash With Duluth Marshall

The Bombers extend their win streak to five after taking down the Hilltoppers 67-48. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Barnum boys basketball team made the trip to Duluth on Monday night to take on Duluth Marshall. The Bombers extend their win streak to five after taking down the Hilltoppers 67-48. Barnum is back in action on Friday, January 16th, against Carlton/Wrenshall. Game time is at 7:15 p.m. For Duluth Marshall, they’re back at home on Friday,…