Author: Isaiah Wiita

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

UMD Infielder Nicole Schmitt Named to NFCA DII Player & Pitcher of the Year Watchlist

Schmitt's has been named to this watchlist for the second consecutive year.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD softball infielder Nicole Schmitt was named to the 2025 NFCA DII Player and Pitcher of the Year Watchlist on Thursday. Schmitt is one of 116 players selected for this watchlist. Schmitt’s has been named to this watchlist for the second consecutive year. The UMD infielder has a batting percentage of .476 on the season and leads the…

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College, Sports

CSS Baseball Earns Split in Home Opener Against Bethel

CSS is back in action on Tuesday, April 1st against Gustavus Adolphus college.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica baseball team held their home opener on Thursday, as CSS welcomed in Bethel. The Saints earned the doubleheader split against the Royals as the Saints took game one 6 to 5. The Royals took game two 7 to 3. CSS is back in action on Tuesday, April 1st, against Gustavus Adolphus College. First pitch is…

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College, Sports

UWS Baseball Remains Perfect in UMAC Conference Play

The Yellowjackets improve to 6-0 in conference play.
Isaiah Wiita,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS baseball team hosted Martin Luther in a doubleheader on Thursday. The Yellowjackets remain perfect in UMAC conference play as they swept the Knights, winning game one 9 to 4 and game two 14 to 5. The Yellowjackets are back in action on Saturday, April 5th against Crown. First pitch is at 1 p.m. Categories: College, Sports

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Northern Star, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Northern Star: Nicole Schmitt

Schmitt leads the team in home runs with 10.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD softball team enters the 2025 season with a young squad, with only two seniors on the team. One of the two seniors is infielder Nicole Schmitt who has been making plays in the field and at the plate for the Bulldogs. ” She’s fantastic, just a gifted hitter. Very high standards for herself. There is an…

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College, Sports

College Basketball: Former Grand Rapids Thunderhawk Taryn Hamling Enters Transfer Portal

In her two years with the Bison Hamling played in 30 games and had a field goal percentage of 36%.
Isaiah Wiita,

FARGO, N.D- Former Grand Rapids Thunderhawk Taryn Hamling has entered the transfer portal after spending two seasons with NDSU. In her two years with the Bison Hamling played in 30 games and had a field goal percentage of 36 percent and averaged 7.4 points per game. The Bison are currently 20 and 11 and looking to make a WNIT postseason push….

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Softball Defends Their Home Field to Pick Up First NSIC Conference Win

The Bulldogs improve to 22-10 on the season. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD softball team hosted Bemidji State on Wednesday afternoon. The Bulldogs took both games in the doubleheader as they defeated the Beavers 6 to 3 in game one and 4 to 1 in game two. The Bulldogs improve to 22-10 on the season. UMD is back in action on Friday, March 28th, in a doubleheader against Wayne…

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High School, Sports

Cloquet’s Jack Battaglia & Duluth Marshall’s Brooks Johnson Made the MBCA All-Star Team

Johnson and Battaglia are two of the forty seniors to make the All- Star roster.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- In prep boys basketball, Duluth Marshall’s Brooks Johnson and Cloquet’s Jack Battaglia made the Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association All-Star rosters. Johnson and Battaglia are two of the forty seniors to make the All- Star roster. Johnson led the Hilltoppers in points per game averaging 26.3 and will continue his basketball career at the college level as he committed…

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High School, Sports

Minnesota Sweeps Wisconsin in Annual DAYBA Border Battle Game

The annual DAYBA basketball border battle took place at UMD on Tuesday night. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The annual DAYBA basketball border battle took place at UMD on Tuesday night. The Minnesota girls team defeated team Wisconsin for the fifth straight year with a 96 to 64 win. In the boy’s game, team Minnesota boys took back bragging rights as they defeated team Wisconsin 112 to 98. Categories: High School, Sports

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Softball Welcomes in Bemidji State in Search of First NSIC Conference Win

The Bulldogs have recorded 20 wins at the halfway point of their season.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD softball team has started their season out on a high note. The Bulldogs have recorded 20 wins at the halfway point of their season. After kicking off NSIC conference play last week the Bulldogs are still in search of their first conference win. UMD dropped both games of their doubleheader last week to Winona State in…

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High School, Sports

Prep Boys Basketball: Jordan Christianson & Phillip Homere Earned Coach of the Year Honors

With the season's conclusion, two local head coaches earned end-of-the-year honors. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The prep boys basketball state tournament wrapped up over the weekend. With the season’s conclusion, two local head coaches earned end-of-the-year honors. Cherry basketball head coach Jordan Christianson was named the section 7A coach of the year by the Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association. Christianson and the Tigers earned their fourth consecutive section 7A title and made it to…

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Professional Sports, Sports

Former Duluth Huskies Shortstop Kristian Campbell Makes The Boston Red Sox Opening Day Roster

Campbell and the Red Sox will face the Texas Rangers on Thursday, March 27th for opening day. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- On the diamond former Duluth Huskies shortstop Kristian Campbell has officially made the Boston Red Sox opening day roster. Campbell played for the Duluth Huskies back in 2022 where he recorded a batting average of 34 percent and had two home runs. During his time with the Huskies Campbell earned Northwoods League All-Star honors and help the Huskies…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Hermantown Native Blake Biondi Signs with the Chicago Wolves in the AHL

The Hermantown native last played for the Bulldogs in the 2023-24 season, where he earned 19 points for UMD.
Isaiah Wiita,

CHICAGO, Illinois. – Hermantown native and former UMD Bulldog Blake Biondi has signed an ATO contract with the Chicago Wolves in the AHL. Biondi suited up for Notre Dame last season, where he recorded 12 goals and 15 assists on the year. The Hermantown native last played for the Bulldogs in the 2023-24 season, where he earned 19 points for…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Goalie Eve Gascon Named CCM/AHCA First Team All-American

Gascon is the fourth Bulldog goaltender to be named an All-American.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD sophomore goaltender Eve Gascon was named a first team CCM/AHCA women’s Division I All-American on Saturday. Gascon is the fourth Bulldog goaltender to be named an All-American. The native from Mascouche, Quebec averaged 29.8 saves per game this season and is a finalist for the HCA National Women’s Goalie of the Year. Gascon finished the season with a…

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High School, Sports

State Boys Basketball: Cherry Falls Short in Class A State Title Game Against Dawson-Boyd

The Tigers fell to the Blackjacks 81 to 74 in the class A state title game.
Isaiah Wiita,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- After defeating Nevis in the state quarterfinal round 79 to 70, the Cherry boys basketball team is back in the class A state title game for the second consecutive year. The top-seeded Tigers took on the second-seed Dawson-Boyd on Saturday. In the first half, the Tigers were down by eleven. But late in the half, the Tigers cut…

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High School, Sports

Duluth Denfeld Boys Basketball Set to Face Totino-Grace in the State Quarterfinal Round

The Hunters will make their first state appearance since 2004.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team learned their first-round state opponent over the weekend. The Hunter’s earned the seventh seed in the class AAA tournament and will face Totino-Grace in the quarterfinal round. The Hunters punched their ticket to the state tournament earlier this week after defeating Hibbing in the section 7AAA title game 75-to-52. This will mark…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Falls in OT Against #12 Arizona State in NCHC Playoffs

The Bulldogs finished the season 13-20-3. 
Isaiah Wiita,

TEMPE, Arizona. – The UMD men’s hockey team faced elimination on Saturday, as the Bulldogs faced-off against Arizona State in game two of their NCHC playoff series. UMD started the game out hot, as they scored three unanswered goals in the first period. The Bulldogs led 3-0 after the first. But the Sun Devils battled back as they tied things…

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High School, Sports

Cherry Boys Basketball Wins Fourth Consecutive Section 7A Title Game, Earning a Spot in the State Tournament

The Tigers defeated the Warriors 77 to 56 to earn their fourth consecutive state appearance. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The section 7A boys basketball championship game took place on Saturday. The top-seeded Cherry Tigers met up with the Deer River Warriors with a trip to the state tournament on the line. The Tigers defeated the Warriors 77 to 56 to earn their fourth consecutive state appearance. “The goal is to take care of business one step at…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

#6 UMD Women’s Hockey Eliminated from NCAA Tournament After Falling 1-0 to #3 Cornell

The Bulldogs finished the season 22-15-2.  
Isaiah Wiita,

ITHACA, New York. – The UMD women’s hockey team faced-off against Cornell in the Regional Final round of the NCAA tournament. After two scoreless periods, Cornell scored midway through the third to take a 1-0 lead. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs couldn’t find the back of the net as they fell 1 to 0 ending their tournament run. The Bulldogs finished the…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Esko Boys Basketball Falls to Pequot Lakes in Section 7AA Title Game

Pequot Lakes defeated Esko 59-50 to advance to the state tournament. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The section 7AA boys basketball championship game took place on Friday night. Esko and Pequot Lakes met up in the title game for the fourth consecutive year. It was a back and forth battle all game between Esko and the Patriots. Unfortunately, Pequot Lakes defeated Esko 59 to 50 to advance to the state tournament. Esko finished the…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Plays of the Week, Sports

Top Plays of the Week: 3/14

Both of this week's top plays came from the hardwood. 
Isaiah Wiita,

ESKO, Minn.- Both of this week’s top plays came from the hardwood. At number two, Gavin Willeck of South Ridge gets the steal and takes it coast to coast to slam it down in the section 7A quarterfinal round. For our top play of the week, Cherry turns defense into offense as Isaiah Asuma creates the turnover and throws up…

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High School, Sports

Duluth Denfeld Boys Basketball Punches Ticket to State for the First Time Since 2004

A big second half for the Hunters led to a 75 to 52 win over the Bluejackets to punch their ticket to the state tournament for the first time in 21 years. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The section 7AAA boys basketball title game took place at Duluth East High School on Thursday night. The Duluth Denfeld Hunters tipped off against the Hibbing Bluejackets for a trip to the state tournament on the line. A big second half for the Hunters led to a 75 to 52 win over the Bluejackets to punch their ticket…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Three UMD Men’s Hockey Players Named Finalists for NCHC Conference Honors

The winners will be announced on Thursday, March 20th. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team wrapped up their regular season last weekend. Three UMD Bulldogs are named finalists for NCHC end of the year honors. Freshman forward Max Plante, was named a finalist for NCHC Rookie of the Year. Plante played in 21 games and recorded 23 points and 7 goals in his first year with UMD. On…

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College, Northern Star, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Northen Star: UMD Women’s Hockey

The Bulldogs finished the regular season with a 21-14-2 record and earned their fifth-straight NCAA tournament appearance.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey program continues to compete at a high level in the WCHA and the NCAA. All under a new head coach at the helm in Laura Schuler. But this isn’t the first time Schuler has been apart of the UMD coaching staff. As she was an assistant coach from 2008 to 2015 and helped the…

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High School, Sports

Cromwell-Wright’s Depth & Defense Gets Team to First State Tournament Since 2020

Cromwell-Wright earned the 5th seed and will match up with the 4th seed West Central Area.
Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

CROMWELL, Minn.- For three straight years, the Cromwell-Wright girls basketball team was unable to take down Mountain Iron-Buhl in the Section 7A title game. But, the fourth year was finally the charm as the Cardinals are back in the state tournament for the first time since 2020. Cromwell-Wright earned the 5th seed and will match up with the 4th seed…

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High School, Sports

Rock Ridge Girls Basketball Set to Face Marshall in the State Quarterfinal Round

The Wolverines and the Tigers square off on Wednesday, March 12th.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Rock Ridge girls basketball team learned who their first-round opponent is at the state tournament. The Wolverines earned the sixth seed in class AAA and will face Marshall in the quarterfinal round. Rock Ridge defeated Hermantown in the section 7 AAA title game 73 to 54. The trip to the state tournament wasn’t easy for the Wolverines…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Back in the NCAA Tournament for Fifth-Straight Season

This is the program's 16th NCAA tournament appearance.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team punched their ticket to the NCAA tournament for the fifth-straight season. The Bulldogs learned who their first-round opponent is on Sunday. UMD will travel to the East Coast to take on Sacred Heart University in the Regional semifinal round. The Bulldogs posted a record of 21-14-2 on the season and earned a spot…

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High School, Sports

Prep Boys Basketball: Cherry, Cromwell-Wright, Deer River, & M-I-B Advance to The Section 7A Semifinals

The section 7A semifinal rounds are set for Thursday, March 13th at Romano Gymnasium.
Isaiah Wiita,

ESKO, Minn.- In prep boys basketball, the section 7A quarterfinal rounds tipped off at Esko High School on Saturday. The top-seeded Cherry Tigers took on North Woods with a trip to the Semifinal round on the line. The Tigers dominated in their quarterfinal matchup as they defeated the Grizzlies 104 to 40. North Woods finished the year 14-14. Following that…

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

#1 Wisconsin Skates Past #6 UMD Women’s Hockey in WCHA Final Face-Off

UMD will find out their NCAA National Tournament opponent on Sunday, March 9th. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The WCHA final face-off took place at Amsoil Arena on Friday afternoon. The Bulldogs faced off against the Wisconsin Badgers with a trip the WCHA Championship game on the line. UMD and Wisconsin exchanged goals in the first period, but Wisconsin breaks through in the end as they defeat the Bulldogs 3 to 1. Scoring the lone goal…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Crosby-Ironton Girls Basketball Tops Proctor in Section 7AA Title Game

Crosby-Ironton improves to 30-0 on the season.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- In prep girls basketball the Proctor Rails took on the Crosby-Ironton Rangers in the section 7AA title game on Friday. The Rails and the Rangers went back and forth in the first half, but in the end, the Rangers defeated the Rails 59 to 46 to claim the section title. Proctor finished the season 26-4.   Categories: Friday…

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High School, Sports

Rock Ridge Girls Basketball Repeats as Section 7AAA Champions

Rock Ridge will find out their state opponent on Saturday, March 8th.  
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The prep girls basketball section 7AAA title game took place a Duluth Denfeld High School on Thursday. Rock Ridge faced off against Hermantown with a trip to the state tournament on the line. The Wolverines started the game out fast and never looked back as they defeated the Hawks 73 to 54 to advance to the state tournament…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey to Close Out Regular Season at St. Cloud

The Bulldogs have already earned a spot in the NCHC conference playoff tournament.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will close out their regular season on the road this weekend, as the Bulldogs take on St. Cloud State. The Bulldogs and the Huskies faced off earlier this season, where UMD earned the series sweep. The Bulldogs have already earned a spot in the NCHC conference playoff tournament. But after showing struggles against…

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High School, Sports

Prep Boys Basketball: Duluth Denfeld & Hermantown Earn Spots in Section 7AAA Semifinal Round

The section 7AAA semifinal round is set for Friday, March 7th.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The prep boys basketball playoffs tipped off in section 7AAA on Wednesday night. The top-seeded Duluth Denfeld hosted Chisago Lakes in the quarterfinal round. The Hunters defended their home court as they defeated the Wildcats 80 to 56 to secure a spot in the section 7AAA semifinal round. Duluth Denfeld will host Grand Rapids on Friday, March 7th,…

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College, Sports

Three UWS Women’s Basketball Players Earn UMAC Postseason Awards

UWS will face Whitman in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Friday, March 7th. 
Isaiah Wiita,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Three UWS women’s basketball players earned UMAC conference honors on Wednesday. Senior Elise Besonen was named first team All-UMAC and Junior Elsa Olson earned All-UMAC honorable mention. Besonen and Olson played a key role in the Yellowjackets UMAC Championship victory over Northwestern, where UWS won 53 to 47. On the other end of the floor, MyKenzie Leccia was…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

#6 UMD Women’s Hockey Secures Spot in WCHA Final Face-Off With Game Two Win Over St. Cloud

The Bulldogs punched their ticket to the WCHA Final Face-off as they defeated the Huskies 2 to 1. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team hosted St. Cloud State on Saturday with a trip to the WCHA Final Face-off on the line. The Bulldogs punched their ticket to the WCHA Final Face-off as they defeated the Huskies 2 to 1. Grace Sadura and Olivia Mobley recorded a goal in the Bulldog’s victory. The WCHA Final Face-off is on…

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College, Sports

UWS Women’s Basketball Defends Home Court to Claim UMAC Title

The Jackets have earned an automatic bid for the NCAA tournament. 
Isaiah Wiita,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s basketball team hosted Northwestern on Saturday in the UMAC Championship game. The Yellowjackets defended home court, defeating the Eagles 53 to 47 to earn their first UMAC championship title since 2018. Leading the way for UWS was Elise Besonen who recorded 28 points in the contest. The Jackets have earned an automatic bid for the…

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High School, Sports

Hibbing/Chisholm Boys Hockey Earns Top Seed in Class A State Tournament

The Bluejackets earned the top seed in class A and will face Luverne on Wednesday, March 5th, in the quarterfinal round.
Isaiah Wiita,

HIBBING, Minn.- The Hibbing/Chisholm boys hockey team has learned who their first opponent is at the state tournament. The Bluejackets earned the top seed in class A and will face Luverne on Wednesday, March 5th, in the quarterfinal round. Hibbing/Chisholm returns to the Xcel Energy Center for the first time since 2011 after defeating Cloquet/Esko/ Carlton 4-to-3 in the section…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Skated to 1-1 Tie With Miami in Final Regular Season Home Game

Scoring the lone goal for UMD was Dominic James. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team hosted Miami (OH) on Saturday in their final home game of the season. The Bulldogs and the Redhawks went back and forth all game, but in the end, they settled for a 1 to 1 tie. Scoring the lone goal for UMD was Dominic James. UMD is back in action on Friday, March…

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College, Sports

#10 UWS Men’s Hockey Falls to UW-River Falls in WIAC Playoff Battle

UWS will need an at-large bid to make the NCAA tournament. 
Isaiah Wiita,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s hockey team hosted UW-River Falls in game two of their WIAC semifinal series. The Falcons defeated the Yellowjackets 2-1 to force a mini-game in the series. Unfortunately, the Falcons carried their momentum over from game two as they ended the Yellowjackets WIAC playoff run with a 2 to 1 win in the mini-game. UWS will…

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College, Sports

#10 UWS Men’s Hockey Defends Home Ice in Game One of WIAC Playoffs

The leading scorer for the Yellowjackets was Collin Pederson, who recorded a hat trick in the contest. 
Isaiah Wiita,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s hockey team earned the top seed in the WIAC playoff tournament and hosted UW-River Falls on Friday. After the Falcons scored first in the 2nd, the Yellowjackets broke through with four straight goals as they defeated the Falcons 4 to 1. The leading scorer for the Yellowjackets was Collin Pederson, who recorded a hat trick…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Two Unanswered Goals Late Lift #6 UMD Women’s Hockey to Game One Victory in WCHA Playoffs

UMD is back in action of Saturday, March 1st, for game two of their series with St. Cloud State. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team earned the fourth seed in the WCHA playoff tournament and hosted the 5th seed St. Cloud State University in the first round on Friday. The Huskies led majority of the contest as the Bulldogs were down 2 to 1 late in the third period. In the final minutes of the 3rd, UMD scored…

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High School, Sports

Rock Ridge Boys Hockey Falls Short in First-Ever Section 7AA Title Game Appearance

Rock Ridge ends the season with an overall record of 22-4-2.
Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- It was a historical day for the Rock Ridge boys hockey team on Thursday night as they played in their first-ever Section 7AA title game. Unfortunately, the Wolverines ran into an experienced Andover Huskies squad who came away with the 3 to 1 victory. Grady Dimberio had the lone goal for Rock Ridge in the 2nd period. Rock…

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High School, Sports

Hibbing/Chisholm Boys Hockey Reflects on Section 7A Title Game Victory

The Bluejackets' punch their ticket to the state tournament for the first time since 2011 with a 4 to 3 win over C-E-C.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Hibbing/ Chisholm boys hockey storybook season continued last night as the Bluejackets took down top-seeded Cloquet/Esko/Carlton in the section 7A title game. In the third period, the Lumberjacks took a 3 to 2 lead after a goal from Niko Gentilini, but the Bluejackets were unfazed as Cole Swanson finds the back of the net to tie things…

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High School, Sports

Hibbing/Chisholm Wins Section 7A Title, Advances to State for First Time Since 2011

Whitaker Rewertz had the game-winning goal to send Hibbing/Chisholm to their first state tournament since 2011.
Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Hibbing/Chisholm and Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys hockey teams battled for the Section 7A title on Wednesday night. In an instant classic, the Bluejackets ended up knocking off the Lumberjacks 4 to 3 in overtime. Whitaker Rewertz had the game-winning goal to send Hibbing/Chisholm to their first state tournament since 2011. The Bluejackets will learn who their first round opponent…

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College, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Trent Beseth

Beseth has been named MIAC athlete of the week five times this season.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.-The CSS senior thrower Trent Beseth has made his mark in the national standings. As he is currently ranked second in the nation for division III indoor shot put with a distance of 17.57 meters. During Beseth’s time at CSS, Track and Field wasn’t the initial sport he was recruited for. “He didn’t originally join the track and field…

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High School, Sports

Grand Rapids/Greenway’s Mercury Bischoff Named Ms. Hockey Award Winner

Bischoff will play at Minnesota State next year.
Isaiah Wiita,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- The Grand Rapids/Greenway senior Mercury Bischoff was named Ms. Hockey 2025 on Sunday. The Ms. Hockey Award recognizes the top seniors in the state of Minnesota based on academics, extra-curricular activities, coachability, and performance on the ice. In Bischoff’s senior year, she led the state in goals tallying 58 and recording 86 points. Bischoff isn’t done with…

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High School, Sports

Section 7A Hockey: C-E-C and Hibbing/Chisholm Set to Face-off in Section Title Game

The section 7A semifinal rounds took place on Saturday night at Amsoil Arena. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The section 7A semifinal rounds took place on Saturday night at Amsoil Arena. The Cloquet/Esko/Carlton Lumberjacks faced the Proctor Rails. The Lumberjacks defeated the Rails 7 to 2, advancing to the section title game. In the other section 7A semifinal match-up, the Hermantown Hawks faced Hibbing/Chisholm in a rematch of last year’s section title game. The Bluejackets completed…

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High School, Sports

Section 7AA Hockey: Rock Ridge Secures Spot in Section Title Game, Grand Rapids Falls to Andover in Thriller

The section 7AA boys semifinal rounds took place on Saturday night at Amsoil Arena. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The section 7AA boys semifinal rounds took place on Saturday night at Amsoil Arena.  In the first game of the semifinal round, the top-seeded Rock Ridge faced Duluth Marshall.  The Wolverines defeated the Hilltoppers 5 to 3 to secure their spot in the section 7AA title game.  On the other side of the bracket, Grand Rapids faced Andover…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Boys Basketball: Duluth East & Rock Ridge Get Back on Track

The final week of the regular season begins next week.
Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys basketball team returned to the win column on Friday night, defeating Cloquet 78 to 65. Brennan Meyer led the Greyhounds with 20 points. Duluth East improves to 8-15 and will next play at Eagan on Saturday. As for Cloquet (16-8), they’ll next be at Rock Ridge on February 25th. Speaking of Rock Ridge, they…

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College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

CSS Women’s Hockey Snaps Six-Game Skid with Home Victory

The Saints defeated St. Catherine University 5-1.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s hockey team hosted St. Catherine University in their final home game of the season on Friday night. The Saints snap a six-game skid as they defeated the Wildcats 5 to 1. Leading the way for the Saints was Gabby Gamst who recorded two goals in the contest. CSS will close out the season on…

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

Top Play of the Week: 2/21

At number one UMD's Kole Hanson spots Nick Katona who rises up and throws it down over a Northern State Wolf.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week’s top play comes from the hardwood. At number one, UMD’s Kole Hanson spots Nick Katona who rises up and throws it down over a Northern State Wolf. UMD defeated Northern State on Saturday 83 to 52. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

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