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College, Sports

College Volleyball: UWS Improves to 5-0, CSS Falls at Stinger Classic

The classic goes through Saturday in Superior.
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SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior volleyball team continued their strong start to the season on Friday, defeating Marian in straight sets. The Yellowjackets will next face Mary-Hardin Baylor on Friday night to continue to Stinger Classic slate. In other volleyball action, St. Scholastica fell to 0-5 on the season after dropping a three set contest to Mary-Hardin Baylor. They’ll next face…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Basketball Announces Schedule for Upcoming Year

UMD's home opener is November 18th versus Wisconsin-Parkside.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team released their schedule on Thursday. It all starts with two exhibition contests in October. First, facing Lakehead on October 18th at home and then almost two weeks later they’ll host St. Scholastica on Halloween. The Dogs will then head to Oklahoma to open the regular season at Northwestern Oklahoma State on November 8th….

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High School, Sports

Proctor’s Lily Smith to Play College Basketball at Grand View University

Smith currently has 760 career points for the Rails.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- Proctor senior guard Lily Smith announced where her next step will be on Thursday. Smith will suit up for Grand View University beginning in the winter of 2025. In 29 games last season, she averaged almost 15 points per game for the Rails. She also got it done at the charity stripe, making 83 percent of her free…

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High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball: Hermantown & Grand Rapids Stay Unbeaten, Superior Sweeps Northwestern

Hermantown and Grand Rapids will meet on October 1st.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown volleyball team improved to 4-0 on Thursday, defeating rival Proctor in straight sets. The scores were as follows: 25-22, 25-21 and, 25-20. Gabi Arntson led Hermantown with eight kills in the victory. In other prep volleyball action, Grand Rapids is now 3-0 after taking down Duluth Denfeld in three sets. The Thunderhawks will next play at…

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Virginia Native Matt Cullen to Be Inducted into 2024 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame

Cullen played 21 seasons in the NHL, winning the Stanley Cup three times.
Neil Vierzba,

VIRGINIA, Minn.- Virginia native Matt Cullen received the call to the hall on Thursday. Cullen is one of four set to be inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in Eveleth in December. He played 21 seasons in the NHL, winning the Stanley Cup three times. Cullen is also 2nd in NHL games played by a U.S. born player…

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Professional Sports, Sports

Grand Rapids Native Alex Goligoski Retires After 17 Seasons in NHL

Over the course of 1,078 games, Goligoski tallied 475 points for four different teams.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Grand Rapids native and longtime NHL defenseman Alex Goligoski is calling it a career. Over the course of 1,078 games, he tallied 475 points for four different teams. Goligoski played the final three years of his career with his homestate team, the Minnesota Wild. He also hoisted the top prize in hockey, Lord Stanley in the 2009…

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College, Sports

UWS Women’s Soccer Claims Bragging Rights Over CSS in Annual Bridge Battle

UWS (2-1) will next host UW-Platteville on Saturday at Walt Hunting Stadium.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s soccer team picked up their 2nd win of the season on Wednesday, defeating St. Scholastica 2 to 0. Kamryn Hill and Niya Wilson each had a goal for the Yellowjackets. UWS (2-1) will next host UW-Platteville on Saturday at Walt Hunting Stadium. CSS (0-3) will also next host UW-Platteville. That contest is on Friday. Categories:…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Basketball Releases Schedule for 2024-2025 Season

UMD starts off the season with two exhibition contests, one at the University of Iowa and then one at home against UW-Superior.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Soon the UMD men’s basketball team will begin their 2024-2025 campaign and on Wednesday the Bulldogs released their schedule for the upcoming year. UMD starts off the season with two exhibition contests, one at the University of Iowa and then one at home against UW-Superior. They’ll then begin regular season play with two tournaments. First, with the American…

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NA3HL Wilderness Reveal Jerseys & Logo for Inaugural Season

The Wilderness' first game is September 13th at Mason City.
Neil Vierzba,

EVELETH, Minn.- Late last month, the NA3HL Minnesota Wilderness revealed their logo and the jerseys for it’s first season in Eveleth later in September. The main logo remains the same as the club in Cloquet. But the home and away jerseys are a little different. The main difference being the outline of the state of Minnesota replaces the main logo…

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Professional Sports, Sports

Duluth Native C.J. Ham Named Vikings Captain for 4th Straight Season

Ham is entering his 9th season in the NFL.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota Vikings are just four days away from kicking off their season against the New York Giants. And on Wednesday, the team announced their captains for the upcoming season. For the fourth straight season, Duluth native and Vikings fullback C.J. Ham has been named a captain for the special teams unit. Ham is joined by Sam Darnold,…

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High School, Sports

Hermantown Volleyball Stays Unbeaten with Road Victory at Duluth East

Hermantown (3-0) will next host Proctor on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Hermantown volleyball team improved to 3-0 on Tuesday, defeating Duluth East in four sets. The scores of the contest were as follows: Set 1:  Hermantown 25, Duluth East 18 Set 2:  Hermantown 25, Duluth East 18 Set 3:  Duluth East 25, Hermantown 17 Set 4:  Hermantown 25, Duluth East 22 Hermantown (3-0) will next host Proctor on…

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High School, Sports

Hermantown Boys Soccer Scores Early & Often to Top Hibbing/Chisholm

Hermantown will next play at Cloquet-Esko-Carlton on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys soccer team picked up a home win on Tuesday, defeating Hibbing/Chisholm 5 to 0. Hermantown wasted no time in the first half, scoring just 27 seconds into the contest. Brennan Malmstrom was the goal scorer. After that they didn’t look back, putting up four more goals. Braeden Malkovich led the team with two. Hermantown will…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Four Current UMD Women’s Hockey Players Selected for National Team Duty

Former Bulldogs Ashton Bell, Jocelyn Larocque, and Elizabeth Giguere were also named to Canada's national team camp.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In just 18 days, the UMD women’s hockey team will hit the ice for their season opener at Ohio State. But before they get their campaign going, four members of the team were selected for national team duty. They are goaltender Eve Gascon and forward Caitlin Kraemer, who were two of 48 players selected for the Canada national…

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College, Sports

Northland College Names Dana Wiezorek as New Head Softball Coach

Wiezorek, who's an Ashland native, takes over a program that's looking for their first win since the 2023 season.
Neil Vierzba,

ASHLAND, Wis.- Northland College named Dana Wiezorek as their new head softball coach on Tuesday. It’s a reunion of sorts as she previously served as a volunteer assistant coach at the school from 2018 to 2019. Wiezorek has plenty of coaching experience, making stops at Washburn/Bayfield and Ashland high school over the course of 23 years. Wiezorek, who’s an Ashland…

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College, Sports

UWS Well Represented in UMAC Player of the Week Honors for Volleyball & Soccer

The first UMAC conference weekly awards were announced Tuesday morning.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The first UMAC conference weekly awards were announced Tuesday morning and plenty of UW-Superior athletes were recognized. The Yellowjackets picked up two of the three volleyball honors with Colleen Claude winning setter of the week and Jenna Anderson winning defensive athlete of the week. Claude had 101 assists while Anderson had 100 digs this past weekend. The UWS…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football Moves Up Two Spots in D2Football.com National Poll

UMD was previously ranked 25th to enter the season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD football saw a little movement in the polls after their season-opening 35 to 7 win over Northern Michigan. The Bulldogs are now ranked 23rd in the country in the D2Football.com national poll. UMD was previously ranked 25th to enter the season. The Bulldogs will have this upcoming weekend off before they return to the gridiron on September…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Football: Hermantown Retains Hammer, Two Harbors & Northwestern Earn First Wins

Minnesota prep football teams kicked off their seasons. Meanwhile in Wisconsin, it was week two.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown football team will hold onto the hammer for another year. On Friday, the Hawks defeated Proctor 72 to 0 in their annual rivalry game to begin the year at 1-0. Hermantown (1-0) will next host Cloquet on September 6th. Proctor (0-1) will try to bounce back against Esko also on September 6th. In other prep football…

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Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Coaches Corner: Mike Heffernan

Heffernan is entering his 6th season as head coach.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we catch up with Mike Heffernan of the St. Scholastica football team. Heffernan is entering his 6th season as head coach. The Saints are coming off a 2-8 season in 2023. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

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High School, Sports

Hermantown Girls Soccer Shuts Out Proctor for 1st Win of Season

Claire Niksich and Kaija Markovich were the goal scorers for the Hawks.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Hermantown girls soccer team picked up their first win on Thursday, shutting out Proctor 2-0. Claire Niksich and Kaija Markovich were the goal scorers for the Hawks. Hermantown (1-2-1) will next host Hibbing/Chisholm on September 5th. Proctor (1-2-1) is hosting Cloquet/Carlton on September 3rd. Categories: High School, Sports

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football Routs Northern Michigan 35-7 to Begin Season

UMD (1-0) is next in action on September 14th when they host MSU-Moorhead in their home opener.
Neil Vierzba,

MARQUETTE, Mich.- The UMD football team left no doubt on Thursday night, opening up the season with a 35 to 7 victory over Northern Michigan. Kyle Walljasper picked up where he left off last year with 312 passing yards and four passing touchdowns in the win. UMD (1-0) is next in action on September 14th when they host MSU-Moorhead in…

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College, Sports

St. Scholastica Football Hoping Successful Off-Season Translates Over to the Field

The Saints still have two weeks before they kickoff their regular season on September 14th at home against Rockford University.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica football team may have a later start to their season compared to other teams. But, they’re eager to turn things around after a 2-8 campaign in 2023. The Saints had an eventful off-season which included an exhibition game just three months ago in Canada. They’re hoping with that successful showing plus all the work that…

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Prep Soccer: Duluth Marshall Boys Fall, Duluth East Girls Protect Home Turf

Duluth Marshall (1-3) will next play at Duluth Denfeld on Friday at 11 AM. Meanwhile, the Greyhound girls improve to 2-1 and will travel to play Minneapolis Southwest on Friday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall boys soccer team tried to get back on track on Wednesday. Unfortunately, the woes continued as the Hilltoppers fell to Mounds View, 5-1 at home. Briar Mrozik had the lone goal for Marshall in the contest. Duluth Marshall (1-3) will next play at Duluth Denfeld on Friday at 11 AM. In other prep soccer action,…

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Professional Sports, Sports

Harbor Monsters’ Johnson & Maxwell Ink Deals with Corpus Christi Tritons

The two will begin play for the Tritons in March of 2025.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Two Harbor Monsters players have already inked new indoor deals for the 2025 season. Quarterback Ja’Vonte Johnson and defensive back De’Ron Maxwell have each signed with the Corpus Christi Tritons of the National Arena League. This past season, Johnson led the league in total passing yards and passing yards per game. As for Maxwell, he totaled 15 tackles…

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Professional Sports, Sports

Harbor Monsters Head Coach Tony O’Neil Earns Coach of the Year Honors

In his first season at the helm, O'Neil led Duluth to an ArenaMania title and an impressive six-game winning streak to end the season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It was a memorable first season for the Duluth Harbor Monsters. With success, you can expect that the team received some postseason recognition from it’s peers. On Tuesday, the Arena League announced that Harbor Monsters head coach Tony O’Neil has been named the inaugural Coach of the Year. In his first season at the helm, O’Neil led Duluth…

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High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball: Hermantown & Duluth East Improve to 2-0 on the Season

The Hawks and Greyhounds will face off against one another on September 3rd.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown volleyball team continued their strong start to the season on Tuesday, defeating Esko in four sets. The scores were as follows: 25-23 (Hermantown), 22-25 (Esko), 25-19 (Hermantown), 25-17 (Hermantown) Claire Kaups led Hermantown with 15 kills. Hermantown (2-0) will next play at Duluth East on September 3rd. Speaking of the Greyhounds, they also improved to 2-0 on…

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High School, Sports

Duluth Denfeld Boys Soccer Blanks North Branch for 1st Win

Tyler Northfield led the Hunters with two goals in the contest.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys soccer team picked up their first win of the season on Tuesday, defeating North Branch 3-0. Tyler Northfield led the Hunters with two goals in the contest. Ben Senich had the other goal for Denfeld. In net, Cannon Peak stopped all five shots he saw. Duluth Denfeld (1-2) will next host Lakeville South on…

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College, Sports

UWS Women’s Soccer Voted to Finish 1st in UMAC Conference

UWS is vying for their 4th straight conference championship this upcoming season.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A day after the UWS men’s soccer squad was picked to finish 1st in the UMAC, the women’s team has now followed suit. On Tuesday, the Yellowjackets received 36 points and six of seven first place votes in the UMAC coaches poll. UWS is vying for their 4th straight conference championship this upcoming season. They’ll open up their…

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Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Bulldog Brent Laing Waived By Los Angeles Chargers

Laing is now free to sign with any other team or he could possibly revert back to the Chargers practice squad.
Neil Vierzba,

LOS ANGELES, California.- Cutdown day in the NFL impacts over 900 players, that included former Bulldog offensive lineman Brent Laing, who was trying to make the 53 man roster for the Los Angeles Chargers. Unfortunately, he received bad news Tuesday afternoon as the Chargers waived the center. Laing had been in LA since December of 2023, when the Chargers signed…

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High School, Sports

Hermantown Girls Tennis Picks Up 1st Win in Road Contest Against Duluth Marshall

The Hawks won three out of the four singles matches and all three doubles matches.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Hermantown girls tennis team picked up their first win of the season on Monday, defeating Duluth Marshall 6 to 1. The Hawks won three out of the four singles matches and all three doubles matches. Hermantown will next play at Grand Rapids on Tuesday. As for Duluth Marshall, they’ll face Cloquet on Wednesday. Categories: High School, Sports

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High School, Sports

Hermantown Senior Aidan Adamski Commits to St. Thomas Football

Last season, Adamski suited up for Two Harbors and tallied 54 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, and four sacks.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A current Hermantown Hawk knows where he’ll be suiting up next year. Senior defensive end and fullback Aidan Adamski announced his commitment to St. Thomas over the weekend. Last season, Adamski suited up for Two Harbors and tallied 54 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, and four sacks. He also found the end zone twice, once offensively and once…

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College, Sports

UWS Men’s Soccer Picked to Finish 1st in UMAC Conference

UWS is vying for their 8th straight UMAC conference title this upcoming season.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s soccer team was once again picked to finish first in the UMAC conference this upcoming season. The Yellowjackets earned 48 points in the coaches poll and six of eight first place votes. UWS is vying for their 8th straight UMAC conference title this upcoming season. They kick off their campaign on August 30th at Augsburg….

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Northwestern & Superior Football Suffer Season-Opening Defeats

Friday was opening night for prep football teams in Wisconsin.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

MAPLE, Wis.- The three-time defending Heart O’North champions, the Northwestern football team began their 2024 campaign on Friday. Unfortunately, their opponent Prescott was too much for the Tigers as they came away with the 42 to 8 victory. The contest was Northwestern’s first opening week loss since 2008. Northwestern (0-1) will try to bounce back next Friday at home against…

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Two Rivers Spoils Season & Home Opener for C-E-C Boys Soccer

Collin Young had the lone goal for the Lumberjacks.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team began their season on Friday against another state tournament team from a year ago in Two Rivers. After scoring less than eight minutes into the contest, C-E-C let up two goals to end the half and that proved to be the difference maker as they fell to Warriors, 2-1. Collin Young had the…

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High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball: Hermantown Sweeps Marshall, Duluth East Rallies Past Blaine

For the fourth straight year, Hermantown began their campaign with a straight set victory over Duluth Marshall.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A number of area volleyball teams began their regular seasons on Thursday night. For the fourth straight year, Hermantown began their campaign with a straight set victory over Duluth Marshall. The Hawks (1-0) return home Tuesday to face Esko. Duluth Marshall (0-1) continues their homestand by taking on Proctor on Tuesday. In other volleyball action, Duluth East dropped…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Wieck to Make Return to Iowa as Bulldogs Battle Hawkeyes in Exhibition Game

Wieck joined the Hawkeyes as a walk-on forward in the 2004 season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD men’s head coach Justin Wieck will be making a return to his alma mater this season. On October 25th, he will lead his Bulldogs against the University of Iowa in an exhibition game. Wieck joined the Hawkeyes as a walk-on forward in the 2004 season. He was a part of two straight NCAA tournament appearances and one…
College, Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Hermantown’s Dylan Samberg to Compete at PGA Manitoba Open

It's a return to the sport where he once tied for 3rd at the AA Boys Golf State Tournament in 2016.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Former UMD and Hermantown defenseman and current Winnipeg Jet Dylan Samberg is set to compete at the PGA Manitoba Open this upcoming weekend. It’s a return to the sport where he once tied for 3rd at the AA Boys Golf State Tournament in 2016. Samberg is also reunited with former teammate Ryan Sandelin, who is set to serve…

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High School, Sports

Duluth East Girls Soccer Hoping Retooled Roster Helps Make Next Step

Duluth East's season begins on Thursday as they host Woodbury.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East girls soccer team has gradually improved over the past couple of seasons. They took a step further in 2023 by posting a 12-4-2 record with an appearance in the 7AAA semifinals. However, it’ll be interesting to see how the beginning of 2024 goes for the team as they deal with a whopping 15 seniors gone…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football’s Pitz & Williams Land on Reece’s Senior Bowl Watchlist

Pitz and Williams are the first Bulldogs since Brent Laing in 2021 to be named to the Reece's Senior Bowl Watchlist.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD football’s Sam Pitz and Aiden Williams have had plenty of preseason recognition this off-season. That continued on Wednesday, when the duo was named to the 2025 Reece’s Senior Bowl watchlist. It’s the 3rd time each player has landed on a watchlist as they previously were named to the East/West Shrine Bowl watchlist and the D2football.com Elite 100…

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High School, Sports

Cloquet Volleyball Looks to Fill Void of 5 Seniors Lost From a Year Ago

Cloquet's first game of the season will come on August 27th at Duluth East.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- For three straight seasons, the Cloquet Volleyball team has competed for the Section title in 7AAA. And in all of those three seasons they’ve fallen just short to Grand Rapids. With a new campaign on the horizon, the Lumberjacks will look to kick down the door this year. But, they will have to do so with a number…

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High School, Sports

Hermantown’s A.J. Francisco to Play College Hockey at Notre Dame

Just this past season, the defenseman and forward tallied 13 goals and 17 assists.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Hermantown’s A.J. Francisco is set to play for Notre Dame beginning in the 2026-2027 season. Just this past season, the defenseman and forward tallied 13 goals and 17 assists in his only year on the Hawks varsity team. This upcoming winter, Francisco is set to skate for the U.S. National Under-17 Team, joining fellow Hermantown native Victor Plante…

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Esko’s Sam Haugen Set to Join Brother Cale on MSU-Mankato Baseball Team

In Haugen's junior season with Esko, he hit .444 with 36 hits and 33 runs batted in.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- Esko’s Sam Haugen knows where his next home will be. And it just so happens to be with his brother Cale at Minnesota State- Mankato. On Wednesday, Haugen confirmed his commitment to the Mavericks in a Twitter post. In Haugen’s junior season with Esko, he hit .444 with 36 hits and 33 runs batted in. He also reached…

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High School, Sports

Duluth East Girls Tennis Takes Down Crosstown Rivals Duluth Denfeld

The Greyhounds are now 2-2 on the season and will next face Buffalo and Hermantown on Wednesday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East girls tennis team picked up their 2nd win of the season on Tuesday, defeating Duluth Denfeld 5 to 2. Singles: No. 1 – Maria Oppelt, Denfeld def. Cedar Fischer, Duluth East, 6-4 , 6-4. No. 2 – MacMillan Anissa, Denfeld def. Nora Good, Duluth East, 6-3 , 4-6 , 10-8. No. 3 – Mae McCall,…

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College, Sports

Northland College Head Softball Coach Cora Zackrison Resigns After Two Seasons

In her years leading the Lumberjills, the team went 10-39 overall, including an 8-12 conference record in her first year.
Neil Vierzba,

ASHLAND, Wis.- Northland College is in search of a new head softball coach after Cora Zackrison resigned after two seasons. In her years leading the Lumberjills, the team went 10-39 overall, including an 8-12 conference record in her first year. She also coached UMAC First Team All-Conference member Kaylee Harnack during her reign. The school says a search for her…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Mixed Bag of Veterans & Rookies Make Up 2024 UMD Volleyball Team

UMD's season begins on September 6th at the Texas A&M Kingsville Invitational.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team is coming off another successful campaign in 2023, which resulted in the team’s 2nd straight NCAA tournament appearance. Monday, marked the beginning of the road to trying to make it a 3rd straight appearance as the team held their first practices. The Bulldogs return a lot of experience from a year ago, including four…

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Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Professional Sports, Sports

Coaches Corner: Greg Anderson

Anderson is competing at nationals this weekend at the Brainerd International Raceway.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with NHRA pro stock driver and Duluth native, Greg Anderson. Anderson is competing at nationals this weekend at the Brainerd International Raceway. He has two victories so far in the 2024 season. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Professional Sports, Sports

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Friday Night Frenzy, Professional Sports, Sports

Top Plays of the Week: 8/16

At number one, Hassan Brockman rolls to his right and then fires near the sidelines to KJ Felder JR., who goes up and over the boards and still hangs on!
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top plays features plenty of Harbor Monsters. At number two, talk about right place right time, Harbor Monsters QB Ja’Vonte Johnson throws it up to Moe Strong and it’s batted down right into the hands of LeDarian McAllister for six. At number one, Hassan Brockman rolls to his right and then fires near the sidelines to…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Celebration for UMD Hockey Legend Mike Sertich Announced

The legendary UMD head hockey coach passed away last week after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A celebration for Mike Sertich has been announced for next month. The legendary UMD head hockey coach passed away last week after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. A visitiation and service is set for September 13th at the DECC. The visitiation will go from 12 to 2 pm and the service will begin at 2 PM. Sertich…

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High School, Sports

Longtime Assistant Rob Downs Named New Head Coach of Superior Boys Hockey

Former head coach Evan Nelson is staying on the staff as an assistant coach.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior boys hockey coaching staff has shaken up a bit. Evan Nelson is stepping down as the head coach after two seasons at the helm. Longtime assistant Rob Downs is set to take over after 19 seasons on the staff. Nelson isn’t leaving the team though as he’s expected to serve as an assistant this upcoming season….

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