Author: Neil Vierzba

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College, Sports

UMAC Conference Comments on Northland College’s Future Departure

The UMAC will be proceeding as a seven-member conference in the 2025-2026 season.
Neil Vierzba,

ASHLAND, Wis.- It was announced on Wednesday that Northland College in Ashland will be closing it’s doors following the 2024-2025 academic year. As a result, 14 sports programs are impacted with the decision. The Lumberjacks and Lumberjills are members of either the UMAC or WIAC conference. The UMAC released a statement saying that the announcement comes with great sadness. They…

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College, Sports

UW-Superior Baseball Picked to Finish 2nd in UMAC Preseason Coaches Poll

UWS is coming off a season in which they went 22-19 and made a UMAC title game apperance.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UMAC coaches preseason poll for baseball was released on Thursday. Coming in at number two is the UW-Superior Yellowjackets, who received 42 points and one first-place vote in the poll. UWS is coming off a season in which they went 22-19 and made a UMAC title game apperance. Northland College ended up with 16 points to place…

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High School, Sports

State Girls Hockey: Mirage Blank River Lakes to Advance to Class A Consolation Title Game

The Mirage are next in action on Saturday in the consolation title game against Marshall.
Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Proctor/Hermantown Mirage extended their season on Thursday, defeating River Lakes 4-0 in the Class A Consolation semifinals. Two-short handed goals and one power play goal in the 2nd period were the difference maker for the Mirage. Proctor/Hermantown also had four different players find the back of the net. For a look at the box score, click…

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High School, Sports

State Girls Hockey: Two-Goal 3rd Period Dooms Proctor/Hermantown in Class A Quarterfinals

The Mirage now head into consolation play where they will match up with River Lakes on Thursday. Puck drop is at 3 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team made their 5th straight state tournament appearance on Wednesday night. Matching up with the Academy of Holy Angels in the Class A quarterfinals, the Mirage had a hard time finding the back of the net. As for their opponent though, they found the back of the net twice in the 3rd period. …

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College, Sports

Northern Star: Jake Schelonka

CSS utilityman returning for 6th and final season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It was an off-season of uncertainty for St. Scholastica utilityman Jake Schelonka. Will he or won’t he return for the Saints? and the answer is… “I really wanted to come back and have one more year and a chance to win a championship with this group of guys. I think there’s a really good group of core guys…

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College, Sports

CSS Basketball Splits with Bethel in Regular Season Home Finale

Both teams will next be in action on Saturday at Augsburg.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the St. Scholastica men’s and women’s basketball teams held their final home games of the regular season on Wednesday night. In the first game of the night, the Saints women fell short to Bethel, 74 to 34. The Royals were led by Hermantown native Elly Schmitz, who had 20 points. Following that contest, the Saints men battled…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

#6 UMD Women’s Hockey to Clash with #4 Minnesota for 3rd Seed in WCHA Tournament

The Bulldogs last win against the Gophers came in March of 2022.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The 6th ranked UMD women’s hockey team will wrap up regular season play this upcoming weekend as they’ll pay the 4th ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers a visit. It’s a series with huge WCHA implications as UMD will need to sweep Minnesota in order to secure the 3rd seed in the upcoming conference tournament. Recent history has been on…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Hits Road for Bout with #17 North Dakota

The Fighting Hawks previously swept the Bulldogs in a series back in November.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team has started to gain some momentum after winning one game and tying the other against 10th ranked Arizona State over the weekend. Now, they shift their eyes towards a 17th ranked North Dakota squad that earlier in the year got the best of the Bulldogs with a two-game sweep at Amsoil. Head Coach…

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High School, Sports

Section 7A Hockey: C-E-C, Proctor, & Hermantown All Secure Spots in Semifinals

Both the Section 7AA & 7AA semifinals take place on Saturday at Amsoil Arena.
Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Section 7A boys hockey tournament began on Tuesday night. Top seeded Cloquet-Esko-Carlton began their tourney run by handling Moose Lake Area 9 to 0. The Lumberjacks will next meet up with Proctor, who held off International Falls 4 to 3 in overtime. That contest takes place on Saturday at Amsoil Arena at 6:05 PM. Towards the bottom…

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College, Sports

St. Scholastica Baseball Relying on Continuity Heading Into New Season

The Saints will look to follow up their solid season last year in which they went 20 and 18 in their first year under head coach Brooks Repking.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It is officially game week for the St. Scholastica baseball team. No, they won’t be playing in Duluth. But they will be playing in the state of Minnesota. CSS is set to play Simpson College on the campus of Gustavus Adolphus this upcoming weekend. The Saints will look to follow up their solid season last year in which…

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College, Sports

UW-Superior’s Carson Wilhorn Earns UMAC Field Athlete of the Week Honors

Wilhorn threw a personal best 15.54 meters at the Maday Classic, which was .24 meters better than his original best.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A UW-Superior thrower has been recognized for his efforts this past weekend. Carson Wilhorn has been named the UMAC Field Athlete of the Week. Wilhorn threw a personal best 15.54 meters at the Maday Classic, which was .24 meters better than his original best. Wilhorn and the Yellowjackets are next in action this weekend when they’ll take part…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Van Wieren & Henderson Claim WCHA Conference Honors, Bulldogs Stay at #6 in Poll

UMD, who stayed at #6 in the USCHO poll, will play at Minnesota this upcoming weekend.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A pair of UMD women’s hockey standouts earned conference honors for their efforts this past weekend against Minnesota State-Mankato. Clara Van Wieren is the WCHA Forward of the Week and Tova Henderson is the WCHA Defender of the Week. For Van Wieren, she recorded five points, which included a hat trick in Friday’s game. As for Henderson, she…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Defenseman Ty Hanson Named NCHC Rookie of the Week

The Bulldog D-man had three points and four blocks in UMD's win and tie against Arizona State this past weekend.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Hermantown native Ty Hanson is the NCHC Rookie of the Week. The Bulldog D-man had three points and four blocks in UMD’s win and tie against Arizona State this past weekend. He also was tied for the most points among all NCHC defenseman. This is Hanson’s first conference honor and the team’s fifth rookie of the week selection….

Cloquet Football
High School, Sports

Cloquet Names Mike Klyve as New Head Football Coach

Klyve takes over for Jeff Ojanen, who stepped down from his position in November.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Cloquet High School has a new head football coach and he’s familiar to the program. Assistant coach Mike Klyve has been promoted to lead the Lumberjacks in the 2025 season. He joined Cloquet in 2020 after previously coaching at Barnum High School. Klyve takes over for Jeff Ojanen, who stepped down from his position in November. The Lumberjacks…

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College, Sports

UW-Superior Men’s Hockey Wins WIAC Regular Season Title, Moves Up to #10 in USCHO Poll

UW-Superior will have this upcoming weekend off before they host a WIAC playoff series on February 28th.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- For the first time since 2021, the UW-Superior men’s hockey team is the WIAC regular season champions. The Yellowjackets made that possible on Saturday when they topped UW-Stevens Point in a shootout. Fast forward to Monday and UWS is moving up in the latest USCHO poll. The team is now ranked 10th after previously being 11th a week…

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High School, Sports

Mirage Looking to Add Another Banner with 5th Straight State Tournament Appearance

The Mirage are vying for their first state title since 2021.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- For the 5th straight year, the Proctor/Hermantown Mirage will make their way to the Xcel Energy Center for the opportunity to compete for the Class A state title. The Mirage drew the five seed and will open up tournament play against the fourth seed, Holy Angels. It’s been since November of last year when the two teams last…

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High School, Sports

Lawton, Ronchi, & Schultz Named to WFCA All-Star Rosters

The duo on the Tigers will suit up for the North Small All-Star team and Schultz will play for the North 8-Player All-Star team.
Neil Vierzba,

OSHKOSH, Wis.- Three local Wisconsin football standouts will get the chance to represent their schools one last time. Northwestern’s Cooper Lawton and Bryce Ronchi and Northwood/ Solon Springs’ Jared Schultz were named to WFCA All-Star Rosters. The duo on the Tigers will suit up for the North Small All-Star Roster and Schultz will play for the North 8-Player All-Star team….

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High School, Sports

Mercury Bischoff Survives Cut Down, Named Finalist for Ms. Hockey Award

Bischoff's 86 points were the most in the state of Minnesota this season.
Neil Vierzba,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Grand Rapids/Greenway forward Mercury Bischoff is one step closer to the Ms. Hockey Award. Over the weekend, the five finalists were announced and Bischoff made the cut. The future Maverick just wrapped up her Lightning career in which she tallied 58 goals and 28 assists. Her 86 points were the most in the state of Minnesota this…

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

Pionk’s OT Goal Gives UMD Upset Win Over #10 Arizona State

With 2:23 to go, defenseman Aaron Pionk called game as he netted the game-winning goal to give the Bulldogs the 3 to 2 victory.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It took overtime to decide a winner between the UMD men’s hockey team and Arizona State on Friday. With 2:23 to go, defenseman Aaron Pionk called game as he netted the game-winning goal to give the Bulldogs the 3 to 2 victory. Dominic James and Callum Arnott were the other goal-scorers for UMD. UMD and Arizona State will…

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

Top Play of the Week: 2/14

At number one, UMD's Austin Andrews comes up with the block on one end and that leads to Charlie Katona slamming it down on the other.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from on the hardwood. At number one, UMD’s Austin Andrews comes up with the block on one end and that leads to Charlie Katona slamming it down on the other. UMD takes down the defending national champions, Minnesota State Mankato on Tuesday, 75 to 74. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of…

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College, Sports

UW-Superior Softball Picked to Finish 1st in UMAC Coaches Poll

UWS obtained five first-place votes and 46 points total in the poll.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UMAC coaches poll was released earlier this week. Coming in at number one is the UW-Superior Yellowjackets, who claimed the conference tournament title a year ago. UWS obtained five first-place votes and 46 points total in the poll. Which was two ahead of Northwestern in 2nd place. The Yellowjackets return a trio of veteran talent that includes…

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High School, Sports

Duluth East Names Asia Swanson as New Girls Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Swanson helped lead a Greyhound squad to their first True Team title in 14 years last season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East girls swimming and diving team have a new head coach. But, she’s very familiar with the program. Co-head coach Asia Swanson can now just be called head coach. She helped lead a Greyhound squad to their first True Team title in 14 years. They also took second at the section meet. As a result of…

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High School, Sports

Last Second Goal By Webster Lifts Hayward Girls Hockey Past Superior

Olivia Webster scored the game-winning goal for the Hurricanes.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- It was a matchup of two of the best area teams in Wisconsin on Thursday night as Superior hosted Hayward in girls hockey. In the end, the Hurricanes reigned supreme as they extended their winning streak to 11 games with the 3 to 2 victory. Olivia Webster scored the game-winning goal with two seconds left for the Hurricanes….

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High School, Sports

Proctor Girls Basketball Plays Unbeaten Crosby-Ironton Close But Ultimately Falls Short

Proctor goes to 19-3 on the season and will next play at Mesabi East on Friday.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor girls basketball team looked to be the first team to top Crosby-Ironton this season on Thursday night. Ultimately, the Rails fell short as the Rangers improved to 24-0 with the 50 to 41 victory. Proctor goes to 19-3 on the season and will next play at Mesabi East on Friday.   Categories: High School, Sports

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High School, Sports

Lightning Forward Mercury Bischoff Named Semifinalist for Ms. Hockey Award

The senior is having a career-year so far with 56 goals and 28 assists.
Neil Vierzba,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- It’s already been a big day for Grand Rapids/Greenway forward Mercury Bischoff. Not only will her team be competing for a trip to state on Thursday evening, but she found herself named a semifinalist for a big award. Bischoff is one of 11 players up for the Ms. Hockey Award. The senior is having a career-year so…

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High School, Sports

Mirage Defend Section 7A Crown for 5th Straight Year in Win Against Rock Ridge

Proctor/Hermantown was led by Jane Eckstrom, who had two goals in the victory.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Proctor/Hermantown Mirage girls hockey team is once again champions in Section 7A. On Wednesday, the Mirage defeated the Rock Ridge Wolverines 6 to 1 in the section title game. Proctor/Hermantown was led by Jane Eckstrom, who had two goals in the victory. This is the 5th straight year that the Mirage have won the section title and…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

#6 UMD Women’s Hockey Eyes Clinching Home Ice in Series Against MSU-Mankato

UMD hasn't dropped a game to Mankato since the 2021-2022 season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The 6th ranked UMD women’s hockey team returned to the win column over the weekend, sweeping Bemidji State and snapping a six-game losing streak in the process. Next up on the Bulldogs radar are the Mavericks of Minnesota State-Mankato. UMD previously won one game and tied the other against Mankato in a series back in November. The Bulldogs…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey to Battle #10 Arizona State for 2nd Time in 2024-2025 Season

All-time the Bulldogs and Sun Devils are deadlocked with each team earning two victories.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This upcoming Friday, the UMD men’s hockey team will welcome in 10th ranked Arizona State, who swept UMD in a series back in December. It was a weekend to forget for the Bulldogs as they dropped both games to Nebraska-Omaha. Coming out of that series, head coach Scott Sandelin says it’s important that there’s more consistency on both…

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High School, Sports

Grand Rapids & Hermantown Boys Hockey Settle for 1-1 Tie in Regular Season Finale

Both teams enter section tournament play next week.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Both the Hermantown and Grand Rapids boys hockey teams closed out their regular seasons against one another. Each team was trying to bounce back from a loss against Benilde-St. Margaret’s. However, the two squads had to settle for the 1-1 tie. Luka Rohloff scored the lone Thunderhawks goal in the first period. And River Freeman had the only…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Thompson’s Dunk at the Buzzer Lifts UMD Men’s Hoops Past MSU-Mankato

UMD was led by Charlie Katona, who had 20 points in the victory.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team picked up their 17th win of the season in style on Tuesday against Minnesota State-Mankato. Trailing 74 to 73 with a few seconds left, Mattie Thompson skied up for the dunk to give UMD the 75 to 74 lead with just 0.2 seconds on the clock. The Mavericks were then forced to throw…

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High School, Sports

Esko Baseball’s Jamis Halverson Commits to Alexandria CC

Just this past season, Halverson batted .284 with four doubles, two home runs, and 25 runs batted in.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- Another Esko baseball standout will be heading to the next level. First baseman and 3rd baseman Jamis Halverson recently announced his commitment to Alexandria Technical and Community College. Just this past season, he batted .284 with four doubles, two home runs, and 25 runs batted in. Halverson also played a key role in helping Esko to their 2nd…

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Northwoods League, Professional Sports, Sports

Former Husky Michael Hallquist Invited to Spring Training with Cleveland Guardians

Hallquist was named Northwoods League Player of the Year following the 2023 season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A former Duluth Husky is getting a shot to land with a big league club. Infielder Michael Hallquist has been invited to spring training with the Cleveland Guardians. The Fargo native spent two summers in Duluth, playing for the Huskies in 2022 and 2023. In his 2nd season, he had a breakout campaign, clubbing 15 home runs and…

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College, Sports

UW-Superior Men’s Hockey Remains Ranked at #11

UWS hasn't dropped a game since November 30th.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s hockey team stayed in the same spot they were last week in the USCHO Poll. That spot being at number 11. The Yellowjackets continued their unbeaten streak over the weekend by taking both games at UW-Stout. They haven’t dropped a game since November 30th. UWS will host UW-Stevens Point for a two-game series this upcoming…

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High School, Sports

Duluth East Names Cory Erickson as New Head Track and Field Coach

Erickson and Duluth East will begin their season next month on March 10th.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth East has a new track and field head coach. On Monday, the school announced that assistant coach Cory Erickson has been promoted to the top spot. He’s a Greyhound alum who went on to compete at Drake University. During that time, he earned all-conference honors while specializing in the 800 meter and 400 meter dash. Erickson and…

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College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

St. Scholastica Women’s Hockey Drops Conference Contest to St. Olaf

Grace Chapman scored the lone goal for the Saints.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s hockey team was unable to get back in the win column on Friday, falling to St. Olaf 4 to 1. Grace Chapman scored the lone goal for the Saints. The two teams will meet again on Saturday. But this time, it will take place on the Oles’ home ice. Puck drop is at 6…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Play of the Week: 2/7

At number one, Superior's Ryan Pettingill shows off his reflexes to make the juggling save against Hibbing/Chisholm.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- This week’s top play came from on the ice. At number one, Superior’s Ryan Pettingill shows off his reflexes to make the juggling save against Hibbing/Chisholm. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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High School, Sports

Duluth Denfeld Boys Hoops Continues Winning Ways with Conference Victory Over Cloquet

The Hunters have now won eight out of their last nine games.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team continued their recent hot streak by taking down Cloquet 61 to 55 on Thursday night. The Hunters have now won eight out of their last nine games. Denfeld improves to 12-7 and will next host Bemidji on Friday. As for Cloquet (15-4), they’ll be in action on Saturday against St. Francis.  …

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Shorthanded Bulldogs Look to Snap Six-Game Skid at Bemidji State

UMD has won their last 15 matchups against Bemidji State.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Not only will the UMD women’s hockey team be looking to snap a six-game losing streak this upcoming weekend against Bemidji State. But they’ll be doing so while also being shorthanded. Defenders Nina Jobst-Smith and Ida Karlsson are set to miss the series due to representing their countries at the Olympic qualifiers. Head Coach Laura Schuler says they’re…

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Sports

Duluth FC Draws Forward Madison FC for 2nd Straight Year at U.S. Open Cup

Madison was able to get the best of Duluth back in March as they came away with the two to nothing victory.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth FC learned last week that they will once again be competing in the U.S. Open Cup. On Wednesday, the first round matchups were announced and the BlueGreens will tangle with Forward Madison FC for the 2nd straight year. Madison was able to get the best of Duluth back in March as they came away with the two…

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High School, Sports

Northern Star: Marnaries Ferguson

Ferguson recently became the all-time scoring leader in a Denfeld uniform.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Marnaries Ferguson has made plenty of shots during his time at Duluth Denfeld. Like all young athletes, his love for the game started early by watching a legend on T.V. “Well watching Lebron growing up. It kind of inspired me to play basketball and then I met my coach and he’s helped me grind through it and now…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

College Basketball: UMD Men Take Down 17th Ranked SW MN State, UMD Women Fall to 7-15

Both teams will next be in action on Saturday at Augustana.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the UMD men’s and women’s basketball hosted ranked Southwest Minnesota State squads on Wednesday night. The Bulldog men started the night with the upset victory, defeating the 17th ranked Mustangs, 63 to 44. Charlie Katona had a team-leading 19 points. Following that contest, the UMD women were unable to complete the sweep as they fell to 19th…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football Announces 2025 Recruiting Class

UMD has brought in 36 new recruits for this upcoming season. Three of which are local talent.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It was National Signing Day on Wednesday for a number of players and programs. Among the teams announcing their class was the UMD Bulldogs. UMD has brought in 36 new recruits for this upcoming season. The freshman hail from Wisconsin, Nevada, Kansas, Illinois, North Carolina, and in Minnesota. The Bulldogs 2025 class also include three local standouts in…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Ready for Final Stretch of Regular Season

UMD is currently 12 points behind Omaha in the NCHC standings.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- There will be no more bye weeks for the UMD men’s hockey team as they enter the final stretch of the regular season. Five straight weekends of series and that starts this Friday when the Bulldogs play the University of Nebraska- Omaha for the first time this season. In the last 10 meetings, it’s gone in the Mavericks…

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High School, Sports

Duluth Marshall Boys Hockey Snaps Proctor’s Four-Game Winning Streak

Marshall is now 11-8-2 on the year and will next host Duluth Denfeld on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall boys hockey team snapped Proctor’s four-game winning streak on Tuesday, defeating the Rails 5 to 2. Marshall is now 11-8-2 on the year and will next host Duluth Denfeld on Thursday. Proctor falls to 12-10-1 and will play at North Shore on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports

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High School, Sports

Chisholm Boys Basketball Handles Duluth Marshall for 2nd Straight Victory

The Bluestreaks are now 6-13 and will next host Hill City on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Chisholm boys basketball team picked up their 6th win of the season on Tuesday, defeating Duluth Marshall 82 to 67. The Bluestreaks are now 6-13 and will next host Hill City on Thursday. As for Duluth Marshall (6-11), they’ll be at Superior on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Goaltender Klayton Knapp Earns NCHC Rookie of the Month Honors

The goalie had four wins, one shutout, and a conference-high 196 saves.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD goaltender Klayton Knapp had a month to remember in January and now the conference has recognized him for his efforts. On Tuesday, Knapp was named the NCHC Rookie of the Month. The goalie had four wins, one shutout, and a conference-high 196 saves. He also had a saves percentage of 93 percent and a goals against average…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Nicole Schmitt Named NSIC Player of the Week

In the team's first four games, she batted .714 with 12 runs batted in.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD’s Nicole Schmitt has been named the NSIC Player of the Week. In the team’s first four games, she batted .714 with 12 runs batted in. She’s the first Bulldog since Lauren Dixon in April of 2024 to earn a league award. It’s the first time in Schmitt’s career that she’s been named player of the week. Categories:…

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High School, Sports

Hibbing/Chisholm Boys Hockey Blanks Superior for 13th Win of Season

The Bluejackets are now 13-9 on the year and will next play at Detroit Lakes on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Hibbing/Chisholm boys hockey team returned to the win column on Monday night, defeating Superior 7 to 0. The Bluejackets are now 13-9 on the year and will next play at Detroit Lakes on Saturday. As for Superior (5-15-1), they’re next in action at Eau Claire North on Friday. Categories: High School, Sports

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Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Bulldog Mannon McMahon Added to Rivalry Series Roster

McMahon, who is currently skating for the Ottawa Charge, is also reunited with current teammate Gabbie Hughes.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Another former Bulldog is set to join Team U.S.A. at the Rivalry Series. On Monday, Mannon McMahon was added to the roster for the remaining two games against Canada. She’ll look to help a red, white, and blue squad that currently trails Canada two games to one. McMahon, who is currently skating for the Ottawa Charge, is also…

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College, Sports

UW-Superior Men’s Hockey Continues to Move Up in USCHO Poll

The Yellowjackets are currently on 13-game unbeaten streak and haven't loss a game since November 30th.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s hockey team continues to move up in the USCHO Poll as they are now the 11th ranked team in the country UWS was previously ranked 13th. The Yellowjackets are currently on 13-game unbeaten streak and haven’t loss a game since November 30th. They’ll look to continue that Friday at UW-Stout. Categories: College, Sports

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