Neil Vierzba, Author at Fox21Online

Boys Basketball: Carlton/Wrenshall Picks Up 7th Straight Win, Duluth East Handles Grand Rapids

The Raptors will next play at Fond du Lac Ojibwe on Thursday. Meanwhile, East is back at home to host Hermantown on Friday.

February 26, 2024

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WRENSHALL, Minn.- The Carlton/Wrenshall boys basketball team was once again victorius on Monday, defeating Proctor 82 to 79. The Raptors (18-7) have now won seven straight games and will close out the regular season on Thursday at Fond du Lac Ojibwe. Proctor falls to 5-20 and will host Cloquet on Thursday in their regular season finale. In other boys basketball…

Cherry’s Isaac Asuma Lands in Top 10 for Mr. Minnesota Basketball Award

The final five will be announced on March 17th with the winner declared once the state tournament wraps up.

February 26, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

IRON JUNCTION, Minn.- The top 10 for the Mr. Minnesota Basketball Award was announced on Monday. Only one local standout made that cut and that is Cherry senior Guard Isaac Asuma. He’s currently averaging 16.7 points per game, 8.1 assists and 7.2 rebounds through 27 games. Cherry is also the top ranked Class A team in Minnesota. The final five…

CSS Baseball Knocks Off Former UMAC Foe North Central in Home Opener

CSS (1-0) will next be in action on March 8th when they face Roger Williams University in Davenport, Florida.

February 26, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica baseball team opened their season on Monday, with a win defeating North Central 14 to 3. The Saints were led by Jake Schelonka, who was 3 for 4 with two home runs and three runs batted in. CSS (1-0) will next be in action on March 8th when they face Roger Williams University in Davenport,…

UMD Women’s Hockey Remains at #8 in USCHO Poll

UMD will host 10th ranked St. Cloud State in a best of three game series beginning on Friday at 4 PM.

February 26, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team once again sees no movement in the USCHO Poll. After tying one game and losing the other to 4th ranked Minnesota over the weekend, the Bulldogs remain the 8th ranked team in the country. The regular season is in the rear view mirror for the team as they now enter postseason play. UMD…

St. Scholastica Tennis Sweeps MIAC Weekly Awards

This is the 3rd time Maier has claimed the weekly award and the first time for Patten.

February 26, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica tennis standouts Julia Maier and Dane Patten would each be named MIAC Tennis Athlete of the Week on Monday. Maier went undefeated over the weekend in singles play, picking up wins against St. Olaf and UW-La Crosse. She’s also won each of her last five singles matches. For the former Greyhound Patten, he also was unbeaten…

Northwestern Wrestler Ian Smith Captures 2nd Individual State Title

Smith now finishes his senior campaign with an undefeated record of 19-0.

February 26, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

MADISON, Wis.- Northwestern’s Ian Smith had a weekend to remember. Competing in the Division Two state individual championship on Saturday in the Kohl Center in Madison, Smith would defeat Two Rivers’ Chase Matthias in the 215 pound bout. Smith had a two point takedown with 75 seconds remaining to eventually earn the 3 to 2 victory. Smith now finishes his…

Girls Basketball: Superior Sees Season End in Region Semifinals, Marshall’s Win Streak Snapped

Superior finishes the year at 15-9 and the Hilltoppers now shift their focus to section play.

February 23, 2024

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SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls basketball team opened up postseason play on Friday, taking on Appleton East in the Division one region semifinals. Sadly, it didn’t go the Spartans way as they fell to the Patriots 63 to 49. Superior finishes the season with a 15-9 overall record. In other girls action, Duluth Marshall saw their nine game win streak…

Top Play of the Week: 2/23

Elise Besonen of UWS women's basketball takes home the honor.

February 23, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- This week’s top play comes from on the hardwood. Time winding down in the 3rd quarter of Wednesday’s North Central and UWS semifinal contest Elise Besonen puts up the heave near the logo and she’s got it! Three of her team leading 25 points on the night The Yellowjackets are set to host Minnesota Morris on Saturday in…

Superior Girls Hockey Falls Short of Heading Back to State Tournament

The Spartans finish the year with a 20-4-1 record.

February 23, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

MOSINEE, Wis.- The Superior girls hockey team was just one game away from making state for the 2nd straight year on Friday. The Spartans would battle Central Wisconsin for the section two title and it would come down to the wire. Trailing 3 to 2 with 44.7 seconds left in the 3rd, Superior would tie the game with their goalie…

Lindaman & Reyelts Named Finalists for Top Minnesota Hockey Awards

Both award winners will be announced a day after their state tournaments conclude.

February 23, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Marshall senior Ilsa Lindaman is just days away from possibly being named Ms. Hockey Minnesota. Late last week, she was named one of the five finalists for the award. Lindaman ended her season ranked 2nd in goals scored with 57 and she was also 2nd in overall points with 86. Lindaman helped lead the Hilltoppers to the…

Prep Basketball: Duluth Marshall Girls Extend Win Streak to 9, Hermantown Boys Handle Superior

Marshall was led by Regan Juenemann, who had 21 points and also surpassed 2,000 career points in the contest.

February 22, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls basketball team continued their winning ways on Thursday, defeating Esko 76 to 63. With the win, the Hilltoppers have now taken nine straight games. Marshall was led by Regan Juenemann, who had 21 points and also surpassed 2,000 career points in the contest. In other basketball action, the Hermantown boys team would handle Superior…

Proctor/Hermantown Mirage Extend Season with Consolation Title Game Berth

The Mirage will next play Willmar in the consolation title game on Saturday. Puck drop is at 10 AM.

February 22, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

ST. Paul, Minn.- The Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team bounced back on Thursday, defeating Luverne 3-2 in the Class A consolation semifinals. The Mirage would score two unanswered goals in the 3rd after trailing 2-1 early in the period. Jane Eckstrom, Addi Hieb, and Hannah Graves would each find the back of the net. The Mirage will next play Willmar in…

Northland College Searching for New Head Women’s Hockey Coach

The team will look to bounce back in 2024 and 2025 after going 5-20-1.

February 22, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

ASHLAND, Wis.- Northland College in Ashland is in search of a new head women’s hockey coach. The team will look to bounce back in 2024 and 2025 after going 5-20-1 and being eliminated in the WIAC first round by UW-Stevens Point. Dan Schumacher, the Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at the college, confirmed to FOX 21 news that the school…

UWS Baseball Picked to Finish 2nd in UMAC Conference

UWS is coming off a 21-15 season a year ago.

February 22, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UMAC baseball preseason coaches poll was released on Thursday afternoon. Coming in second was the UWS Yellowjackets. The Jackets would receive 41 points and one first place vote. Ahead of them was Bethany Lutheran with 49 points and seven first place votes. UWS is coming off a 21-15 season a year ago. They’ll open regular season play…

Mirage’s State Title Hopes Dashed By Warroad in Class A Quarterfinals

The Mirage next head to the consolation bracket where they'll play Luverne on Thursday at 2 PM.

February 21, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team made their 4th straight appearance at state on Wednesday. Sadly, their hopes at a title ended as they fell to Warroad 2 to 1 in overtime in the Class A quarterfinals. Taylee Manion had the lone goal for the team with 40 seconds remaining in the 3rd period. Under four minutes to…

UWS Men’s & Women’s Hoops Secure Spots in UMAC Championship Game

The women's squad will host Minnesota Morris in the title game Saturday. Meanwhile, the men's team will travel to Bethany Lutheran on Saturday for their title matchup.

February 21, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s and women’s basketball teams extended their seasons on Wednesday, both defeating North Central in the UMAC semifinals. The lady Yellowjackets started off the night by handling the Rams, 72 to 59. Elise Besonen led the squad with 25 points. UWS will play host to Minnesota Morris on Saturday in the championship game. Following that game,…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Basketball Complete Regular Season with Sweep of SCSU

Both teams will next be in action in the NSIC tournament which begins on February 28th.

February 21, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams closed out the regular season on Wednesday with wins against St. Cloud State. The lady Bulldogs started off the night with a close 64-63 win over the Huskies. Taytum Rhoades had a team-leading 19 points for UMD. Following that contest, the men’s squad extended their win streak to 11 by taking…

#8 UMD Women’s Hockey Heads to Twin Cities to Battle #4 Minnesota

UMD has only won one out of their last 10 games against Minnesota.

February 21, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The 8th ranked UMD women’s hockey team closes out the regular season this upcoming weekend when they head to the Twin Cities to battle the 4th ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers. It’s been a series that hasn’t gone in the Bulldogs favor in recent years. UMD has only won one out of their last 10 games against Minnesota. That…

UMD Men’s Hockey Makes Trip to #4 North Dakota for Late Regular Season Series

The Fighting Hawks previously took two games against the Bulldogs back in November.

February 21, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will look to return the favor to North Dakota this upcoming weekend. The Fighting Hawks previously took two games against the Bulldogs back in November. UMD would play North Dakota close in both of those contests, only falling by two in each one. Head Coach Scott Sandelin says it’s always a good game…

Superior Girls Hockey Handles Northland Pines for Sectional Title Game Berth

Superior will now meet Central Wisconsin in the Sectional one finals on Friday. Puck drop is set for 7 pm in Mosinee.

February 20, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls hockey team is one step closer to heading back to state. On Tuesday, the Spartans would defeat Northland Pines 10 to 2 in the Sectional one semifinals. They’ll now meet Central Wisconsin in the Sectional one finals on Friday. Puck drop is set for 7 pm in Mosinee. Categories: High School, Sports

St. Scholastica Softball Begins New Era Under Head Coach Kallee Wilkins

The Saints first game is against UW-Stout on Saturday at the Bethany Lutheran Invitational in Mankato.

February 20, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the first time since 2016, the St. Scholastica softball team is entering the regular season with a new head coach. Kallee Wilkins, who’s the 7th head coach in program history, takes over for a Saints squad that finished 17-18 last season and was in the middle of the pack of the MIAC conference. CSS has nine upperclassmen…

UMD Men’s Basketball Jumps Up Five Spots in NABC Coaches Poll

Next up for the team is their regular season finale on Wednesday when they host St. Cloud State. Tip off is at 7:30 PM.

February 20, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team has once again made a big jump in the latest NABC Coaches Poll. The Bulldogs are now ranked 12th in the country after previously being 17th a week ago. UMD is coming off a successful weekend in North Dakota as they topped both Minot State and UMary. Next up for the team is…

Trio of Yellowjackets Earn Weekly Conference Honors

Charlotte Ferstl, Simone Stephens, and Rose Beeman were all recognized by their conference.

February 20, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- UW-Superior had a trio of athletes who secured weekly honors. In women’s basketball, Charlotte Ferstl was named UMAC Player of the Week. She posted her 3rd triple double of the season on Friday against Martin Luther. Ferstl also shot 68 percent from the field in UWS’ two matchups. On the track, Simone Stephens was also UMAC Player of…

Mirage Prep for 4th Straight Trip to State, Rematch with Warroad

The Mirage will look for revenge against the Warriors, who took the 2-1 win in November, Wednesday at 8 PM in St. Paul.

February 19, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- For the fourth straight year, the Proctor/Hermantown Mirage are making the trek to the X in hopes of being the last girls hockey team standing. The Mirage made that possible last Wednesday when they shut out Duluth Marshall 4 to nothing to claim the Section 7A crown. The last month was an impressive one for the team as…

UMD Women’s Hockey Stays at #8 in USCHO Poll, Gascon & MacLeod Earns Weekly Honors

UMD hits the road for their final regular season road series this weekend at Minnesota.

February 19, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The latest USCHO poll dropped for division one women’s hockey on Monday. After winning one and tying one with 10th ranked St. Cloud State, UMD once again sees no movement as they remain the 8th ranked team in the country. The Bulldogs did however clinch home ice in their upcoming first round matchup against the Huskies in the…

Coaches Corner: Shawn Bartlette

Bartlette is in his 2nd season as the Hilltoppers head coach.

February 16, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Duluth Marshall boys hockey coach Shawn Bartlette. Bartlette is in his 2nd season as the Hilltoppers head coach. Marshall begins the postseason on Saturday when they host Northern Edge. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

UW-Superior Women’s Hockey Extends Win Streak to 3 By Shutting Out Northland

Rose Beeman would stop all 32 shots she saw in net to lead the Yellowjackets.

February 16, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s hockey team continues to finish strong in the regular season. On Friday, they would shut out Northland College 3-0. Rose Beeman would stop all 32 shots she saw in net to lead the Yellowjackets. UWS (7-16-1) will once again host Northland on Saturday. Puck drop is at 2 PM. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Augsburg Spoils Senior Night for CSS Men’s Hockey

CSS entered their matchup against Augsburg only six points back of the Auggies.

February 16, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team’s chances at securing the one seed in the MIAC was dealt a blow on Friday. CSS entered their matchup against Augsburg only six points back of the Auggies. It would be all Augsburg in the matchup as they went on to win 6 to 0. The two teams will run it back…

Duluth Marshall Boys Hockey Making Strides in 2023-2024 Season

Marshall has gone from a 9-18 record a year ago to now a 14-9-2 record.

February 16, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall Hilltoppers are having no sophmore slump under 2nd year head coach Shawn Bartlette. Marshall has gone from a 9-18 record a year ago to now a 14-9-2 record. A big reason for the jump has been the ability to develop. This season, the Hilltoppers fielded a junior varsity team for the first time in awhile….

UWS Softball Picked to Finish 2nd in UMAC Conference

UWS is coming off a season in which they went 31-13, won the UMAC tournament, and made the national tournament.

February 16, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UMAC coaches poll for softball was released on Thursday. Coming in 2nd was the UWS Yellowjackets, who had 41 points and one first place vote in the poll. Just ahead of them was Bethany Lutheran, who had 49 points and seven first place votes. UWS is coming off a season in which they went 31-13, won the…

Boys Hockey: Northern Lakes Snaps Proctor’s Six-Game Winning Streak

Proctor (18-7) next will play North Shore in the 7A quarterfinals on Tuesday. Puck drop is at 6 PM.

February 15, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor boys hockey team ended the regular season on Thursday with a loss, falling to Northern Lakes 3-0. The defeat ended a six-game winning streak for the Rails. Proctor (18-7) next will play North Shore in the 7A quarterfinals on Tuesday. Puck drop is at 6 PM. Categories: High School, Sports

Superior’s Lucas Williams to Play College Football at UW-Stout

Williams is the 2nd Spartan to join the Blue Devils as lineman Braylon LeMieux committed to UW-Stout back in December.

February 15, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior senior wide receiver and safety Lucas Williams has announced his commitment to UW-Stout. Just last season, Williams would tally 59 tackles on the defensive side. Offensively, he totaled almost 500 total yards for the Spartans. Williams is the 2nd Spartan to join the Blue Devils as lineman Braylon LeMieux committed to UW-Stout back in December. Categories: High…

UMD Basketball’s Drew Blair Cracks Top 50 for Bevo Francis Award

Blair currently leads the team in points with 540, rebounds with 133, and steals with 34.

February 15, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Back in January he made the top 100 for the Bevo Francis Award. Now, UMD graduate guard Drew Blair has cracked the top 50. The award is presented annually to the player with the strongest season throughout small college basketball. Blair currently leads the team in points with 540, rebounds with 133, and steals with 34. The watch…

UMD Men’s Hockey Receives Commitment from NAHL Goalie Klayton Knapp

Knapp has recorded five shutouts in 21 regular season games for Bismarck so far this year.

February 15, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will soon have a new goalie joining the team. On Wednesday, Klayton Knapp of the Bismarck Bobcats, who are based out of the NAHL, announced he’ll join the Bulldogs next season. Knapp has recorded five shutouts in 21 regular season games for Bismarck so far this year. At the NAHL Showcase last week,…

Duluth Curler Corey Thiesse Up for 94th AAU James E. Sullivan Award

The award has been presented annually to the most outstanding athlete at the collegiate, Olympic, or other similar elite level in the United States.

February 15, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth curler is up for a prestigious award. Corey Thiesse has been named a semi-finalist for the 94th AAU James E. Sullivan Award. The award has been presented annually to the most outstanding athlete at the collegiate, Olympic, or other similar elite level in the United States. Last year, Thiesse won the U.S. Women’s National Championship with…

State Skiing: Duluth East Girls Win Team Sprint Finals & Claim State Title, Greyhound Boys Place 2nd

In the team sprint, the Greyhounds would finish with a time of 13:43:60.

February 15, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

BIWABIK, Minn.- The Duluth East girls skiing team would claim gold on the final day of the state tournament. In the team sprint, the Greyhounds would finish 1st with a time of 13:43:60. Anna-Britta Helmer and Greta Hendrickson would lead the team. East would have a total score of 371 to claim the state title as a team. On the…

Proctor/Hermantown Mirage Claim Section 7A Title for 4th Straight Year

All four goals would come in the 3rd period as Taylee Manion, Katie Sandelin, Izy Fairchild, and Morgan LaValley all found the back of the net.

February 14, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- For the 4th straight season, the Proctor/Hermantown Mirage girls hockey team is heading to state. On Wednesday, the Mirage would shut out Duluth Marshall 4-0 in the Section 7A title game. All four goals would come in the 3rd period as Taylee Manion, Katie Sandelin, Izy Fairchild, and Morgan LaValley all found the back of the net. Proctor/Hermantown…

Hermantown’s Peyton Menzel Officially Signs with UMD Football

Menzel hauled in nine touchdowns last season for the Hawks.

February 14, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Last week, the UMD football team announced their signing class of 2024. One of those 32 players to sign with the Bulldogs was Hermantown wide receiver Peyton Menzel. On Wednesday, Menzel made it official as the school hosted a signing ceremony. Menzel, who had nine touchdowns for the Hawks last season, says being able to play close to…

#8 UMD Women’s Hockey to Meet SCSU in WCHA Playoff Preview

The Bulldogs will try to regain the season series as they split with SCSU in December.

February 14, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team has something to play for this weekend. With a regulation win over St. Cloud State, the team then clinches home ice in the first round of the WCHA tournament. This won’t be the first time the two teams have seen each other this season. And it also won’t be the last. No matter…

Fresh Off Bye Week, UMD Men’s Hockey Set to Host #5 Denver

In recent years, it's been all Denver as they hold a 4-1 record in their last five meetings.

February 14, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is fresh off their bye week and getting set to play the 5th ranked team in the country, Denver. This will mark the first time this season that the Bulldogs and Pioneers have battled against one another. In recent years, it’s been all Denver as they hold a 4-1 record in their last…

Prep Basketball: Superior Boys Extend Win Streak to Six, Proctor Girls Pick Up 18th Victory

Superior will next host Chippewa Falls on Saturday. Meanwhile, Proctor will host Chisholm on Thursday.

February 13, 2024

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SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior boys basketball team continued their winning ways on Tuesday, defeating Eau Claire North 73 to 58. The Spartans have now won six straight games and will next host Chippewa Falls on Saturday. In girls action, Proctor would knock off Mesabi East in a battle of 17 win squads, 64 to 49. The Rails improve to 18-5…

Duluth Marshall’s Ilsa Lindaman Named Semifinalist for Ms. Hockey Award

So far this season, Lindaman has 57 goals and 29 assists for a total of 86 points.

February 13, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Marshall standout Ilsa Lindaman is up for the top award in the state for girls hockey. On Monday, Lindaman was named a semifinalist for the Ms. Hockey Award. Ms. Hockey is presented to the top senior girls’ high school hockey player in the state. So far this season, Lindaman has 57 goals and 29 assists for a…

Superior’s Autumn Cooper Selected as Finalist for Jeff Sauer Award

This is the 2nd straight year Cooper has been named a finalist.

February 13, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior senior forward Autumn Cooper has been named a finalist for the 7th annual Jeff Sauer humanitarian award. The award is presented annually to recognize good high school hockey players being great people. This is the 2nd straight year Cooper has been named a finalist. The award will be presented as part of the Wisconsin High School Hockey…

State Alpine Skiing: Duluth East Girls & Cook County/Silver Bay Boys Take 4th

Minneapolis Washburn would win the boys title and Minnetonka would win the girls title.

February 13, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

BIWABIK, Minn.- The alpine skiing season officially wrapped up on Tuesday as the state meet took place at Giants Ridge. More than 170 participants and 16 teams in both boys and girls qualified for the annual event. In the boys meet, Cook County/Silver Bay would place 4th with a score of 135. Individually, Duluth East’s Erik Carlson would finish 24th…

Prep Basketball: Superior & Two Harbors Girls, Marshall Boys Earn Late Season Victories

Superior, who's won their last two games, will next play at Grand Rapids on Thursday.

February 12, 2024

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SUPERIOR, Wis.- After trailing to Northwestern at halftime on Monday, the Superior girls basketball team would rally back for a 49 to 44 victory. Superior, who’s won their last two games, will next play at Grand Rapids on Thursday. Northwestern falls to 12-11 and will host Cumberland on Thursday. In other girls action, Two Harbors snapped a eight-game losing streak,…

UMD Football to Host Bemidji State for Spring Scrimmage

Both teams are coming off 8-2 conference records a year ago.

February 12, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- There will be no Maroon & Gold intrasquad scrimmage for UMD football this spring. That’s because they are set to scrimmage conference foe Bemidji State instead. On April 17th, the Bulldogs will host the Beavers in a joint practice and then a scrimmage will follow after. Both teams are coming off 8-2 conference records a year ago. Categories:…

Wilderness Goalie Nick Erickson Earns Midwest Star of the Week Honors for 2nd Time

Erickson would stop 55 shots he saw against Kenai River, that included a 25 shot shutout in Friday's contest.

February 12, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Wilderness goalie Nick Erickson was named Midwest Division Star of the Week for his efforts this past weekend. Erickson would stop 55 shots he saw against Kenai River, that included a 25 shot shutout in Friday’s contest. This is the 2nd time this season that Erickson has earned the honor. He previously won back in December. Categories: Sports

UMD Women’s Hockey Stays at #8 in Poll, Hunt & Gascon Earn Weekly Honors

UMD will host St. Cloud State this upcoming weekend in their final home regular season series.

February 12, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- After a successful weekend in St. Paul, the UMD women’s hockey team sees no movement in the latest USCHO poll. The Bulldogs remain the 8th ranked team in the country after sweeping St. Thomas. In other Bulldog news, forward Reece Hunt was named WCHA forward of the week and her teammate Eve Gascon was named WCHA rookie of…

CSS Forward Hunter Hanson Named MIAC Offensive Player of the Week

In total, Hanson would have three goals and one assist this past weekend.

February 12, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A weekly honor for one member of the St. Scholastica men’s hockey team. Forward Hunter Hanson has been named MIAC offensive player of the week. He’s coming off a four point weekend for the Saints in their series against St. Mary’s. In total, Hanson would have three goals and one assist. Next up for the Saints, they’ll face…

Top Plays of the Week: 2/9

At number one, St. Scholastica's Taylor Leonard hits Allie Bussey in stride and Bussey will do the rest on the breakaway burrying the backhand in net.

February 9, 2024

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DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top plays would all come from on the ice. At number three, C-E-C’s Brooke Koski unloads a laser that finds the back of the net in Tuesday’s quarterfinal win over Hibbing/Chisholm. At number two, Duluth Marshall’s Kaenen Smith makes the behind the back save on a Proctor shot. At number one, St. Scholastica’s Taylor Leonard hits…

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The Raptors will next play at Fond du Lac Ojibwe on Thursday. Meanwhile, East is back at home to host Hermantown on Friday.

The final five will be announced on March 17th with the winner declared once the state tournament wraps up.

CSS (1-0) will next be in action on March 8th when they face Roger Williams University in Davenport, Florida.

UMD will host 10th ranked St. Cloud State in a best of three game series beginning on Friday at 4 PM.

This is the 3rd time Maier has claimed the weekly award and the first time for Patten.

Smith now finishes his senior campaign with an undefeated record of 19-0.

Superior finishes the year at 15-9 and the Hilltoppers now shift their focus to section play.

Elise Besonen of UWS women's basketball takes home the honor.

The Spartans finish the year with a 20-4-1 record.

Both award winners will be announced a day after their state tournaments conclude.

Marshall was led by Regan Juenemann, who had 21 points and also surpassed 2,000 career points in the contest.

The Mirage will next play Willmar in the consolation title game on Saturday. Puck drop is at 10 AM.

The team will look to bounce back in 2024 and 2025 after going 5-20-1.

UWS is coming off a 21-15 season a year ago.

The Mirage next head to the consolation bracket where they'll play Luverne on Thursday at 2 PM.

The women's squad will host Minnesota Morris in the title game Saturday. Meanwhile, the men's team will travel to Bethany Lutheran on Saturday for their title matchup.

Both teams will next be in action in the NSIC tournament which begins on February 28th.

UMD has only won one out of their last 10 games against Minnesota.

The Fighting Hawks previously took two games against the Bulldogs back in November.

Superior will now meet Central Wisconsin in the Sectional one finals on Friday. Puck drop is set for 7 pm in Mosinee.

The Saints first game is against UW-Stout on Saturday at the Bethany Lutheran Invitational in Mankato.

Next up for the team is their regular season finale on Wednesday when they host St. Cloud State. Tip off is at 7:30 PM.

Charlotte Ferstl, Simone Stephens, and Rose Beeman were all recognized by their conference.

The Mirage will look for revenge against the Warriors, who took the 2-1 win in November, Wednesday at 8 PM in St. Paul.

UMD hits the road for their final regular season road series this weekend at Minnesota.

Bartlette is in his 2nd season as the Hilltoppers head coach.

Rose Beeman would stop all 32 shots she saw in net to lead the Yellowjackets.

CSS entered their matchup against Augsburg only six points back of the Auggies.

Marshall has gone from a 9-18 record a year ago to now a 14-9-2 record.

UWS is coming off a season in which they went 31-13, won the UMAC tournament, and made the national tournament.

Proctor (18-7) next will play North Shore in the 7A quarterfinals on Tuesday. Puck drop is at 6 PM.

Williams is the 2nd Spartan to join the Blue Devils as lineman Braylon LeMieux committed to UW-Stout back in December.

Blair currently leads the team in points with 540, rebounds with 133, and steals with 34.

Knapp has recorded five shutouts in 21 regular season games for Bismarck so far this year.

The award has been presented annually to the most outstanding athlete at the collegiate, Olympic, or other similar elite level in the United States.

In the team sprint, the Greyhounds would finish with a time of 13:43:60.

All four goals would come in the 3rd period as Taylee Manion, Katie Sandelin, Izy Fairchild, and Morgan LaValley all found the back of the net.

Menzel hauled in nine touchdowns last season for the Hawks.

The Bulldogs will try to regain the season series as they split with SCSU in December.

In recent years, it's been all Denver as they hold a 4-1 record in their last five meetings.

Superior will next host Chippewa Falls on Saturday. Meanwhile, Proctor will host Chisholm on Thursday.

So far this season, Lindaman has 57 goals and 29 assists for a total of 86 points.

This is the 2nd straight year Cooper has been named a finalist.

Minneapolis Washburn would win the boys title and Minnetonka would win the girls title.

Superior, who's won their last two games, will next play at Grand Rapids on Thursday.

Both teams are coming off 8-2 conference records a year ago.

Erickson would stop 55 shots he saw against Kenai River, that included a 25 shot shutout in Friday's contest.

UMD will host St. Cloud State this upcoming weekend in their final home regular season series.

In total, Hanson would have three goals and one assist this past weekend.

At number one, St. Scholastica's Taylor Leonard hits Allie Bussey in stride and Bussey will do the rest on the breakaway burrying the backhand in net.

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