Author: Neil Vierzba

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football’s Sam Pitz & Treyvon Cahalan Named to D2Football.Com’s Elite 100

The duo has also secured CCA All-Super Region 4 honors and NSIC all-conference honors this off-season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Almost two months after their last game of the year, two UMD football standouts continue to collect more hardware for their efforts this past season. Graduate offensive lineman Treyvon Cahalan and senior tight end Sam Pitz were named to the 2023 D2Football.com Elite 100 list. The duo has also secured CCA All-Super Region 4 honors and NSIC all-conference…

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Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Top Plays of the Week: 12/29

At number one, River Freeman was playing hockey for Hermantown but he decides to take a baseball swing for the goal in Wednesday's victory over Delano.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Top plays this week came from both the ice and the hardwood. At number two, Duluth Marshall forward Brooks Johnson makes it a one man fast break and the slam in Tuesday’s game versus East Central. At number one, River Freeman was playing hockey for Hermantown but he decides to take a baseball swing for the goal in…

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College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Men’s Hockey: St. Scholastica & UW-Superior to Meet in Superior Showdown Title Game

The title game is set for Saturday at 7:05 PM at Wessman Arena.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The St. Scholastica and UW-Superior men’s hockey teams will get to renew their rivalry on Saturday. On Friday, St. Scholastica would defeat Dubuque 5 to 1 and UW-Superior would top Marian 2 to 1 in the semifinals of the Superior Showdown. For the Saints, they were led by Filimon Ledenkov, who had two goals in the victory. As…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Takes 3rd at Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off

UMD (6-9-4) will next play at St. Thomas in an exhibition game on January 6th.
Neil Vierzba,

MILWAUKEE, Wis.- The UMD men’s hockey team returned to the win column on Friday, defeating Air Force 4 to 1 in the Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off. The Bulldogs were led by Ben Steeves, who had two goals in the victory. Steeves had a total of three goals throughout the tournament. UMD (6-9-4) will next play at St. Thomas in an…

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High School, Sports

Boys Hockey: Denfeld Knocks Off Park to Clinch Spot in Heritage Holiday Classic Final Against C-E-C

Puck drop is set for 3:30 PM on Friday at the Heritage Center.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys hockey team earned a spot in the Heritage Holiday Classic Final, after defeating Park 3 to 2 in the semifinals on Thursday. The Hunters will next take on Cloquet-Esko-Carlton in the title game on Friday. C-E-C would defeat Anoka 6-1 in the other semifinal game Thursday. Puck drop is set for 3:30 PM on…

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High School, Sports

Girls Basketball: Cromwell-Wright Wins Wood City Classic, Duluth East Falls at Home

The Cardinals (8-3) will next play at Carlton/Wrenshall on January 2nd.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cromwell-Wright girls basketball team finished the Wood City Classic unbeaten on Thursday, topping Mesabi East 64 to 38. The Cardinals (8-3) will next play at Carlton/Wrenshall on January 2nd. Meanwhile, the Giants (6-3) will host Littlefork-Big Falls on January 4th. In other girls basketball action, Duluth East would fall to Forest Lake 64 to 47. The Greyhounds…

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High School, Sports

Boys Hockey: Hermantown Bounces Back, C-E-C & Denfeld Advance in Heritage Holiday Classic

Both the Hunters and Lumberjacks will play in separate semifinals on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team returned to the win column on Wednesday, defeating Delano 5 to 1. The Hawks would have five different goal-scorers in the contest. Hermantown (5-1-2) will next host East Grand Forks on Thursday at 3:30 PM. In other boys hockey action, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton would top Apple Valley 5 to 2 on day one of the…

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High School, Sports

Forest Lake Snaps Superior Girls Basketball’s Three-Game Winning Streak

The Spartans (6-3) will next play Coon Rapids on Thursday at 1 PM at Duluth East High School.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Superior girls basketball team saw their three-game winning streak come to a close on Wednesday, falling to Forest Lake 81 to 53. The game was a part of the Duluth East Holiday Tournament. The Spartans (6-3) will next play Coon Rapids on Thursday at 1 PM at Duluth East High School. Categories: High School, Sports

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Cam Berger

Berger is in his first season leading the Hilltoppers.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Duluth Marshall head boys basketball coach Cam Berger. Berger is in his first season leading the Hilltoppers. Duluth Marshall is 3-2 so far this season. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: Duluth East Boys Earn 1st Win, Hermantown & Marshall Girls Bounce Back

All high school teams enter the holiday break before beginning play in holiday tournaments starting on December 26th.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys basketball team opened the home portion of their schedule on Friday in style, defeating Bloomington Jefferson 69 to 57. The Greyhounds earned their 1st win of the season and will next host Blaine on December 29th. In girls action, Hermantown snapped a five-game losing skid, topping Mesabi East 53 to 44. The Hawks (2-7)…

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Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Top Plays of the Week: 12/22

At number one, Duluth Marshall's Aaden Westerbur goes off the glass to his teammate Brooks Johnson, who skies up for the putback dunk.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Top plays this week came from both the ice and the hardwood. At number two, Kylie DeBay for Grand Rapids/Greenway nets the short-handed goal in Tuesday’s 6-2 victory over Duluth. At number one, Duluth Marshall’s Aaden Westerbur goes off the glass to his teammate Brooks Johnson, who skies up for the putback dunk. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

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High School, Sports

Duluth Marshall Boys Basketball Making Next Step with New Head Coach

It's a new era of Hilltopper basketball as Cam Berger takes over at the helm after being an assistant on last year's squad.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Last season, the Duluth Marshall boys basketball team only had a four win campaign. Fast forward to this year, and they’ve nearly reached that total, posting a 3-2 record in their first five games of the season. It’s a new era of Hilltopper basketball as Cam Berger takes over at the helm after being an assistant on last…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Basketball Falls Three Spots to #24 in NABC Coaches Poll

UMD will return to the court two weeks from Friday as they welcome in the Marauders of UMary in Romano Gym.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team heads into the holiday break as a ranked team in the top 25. The Bulldogs did see a small fall in the latest NABC coaches poll. After being ranked 21st in the country last week, UMD is now ranked 24th. The Bulldogs last action came on Tuesday, when they would fall to 3rd…

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High School, Sports

Rock Ridge Tennis Standout Julia Lindseth Signs with Bemidji State

Lindseth is coming off a doubles state tournament appearance in her last season.
Neil Vierzba,

VIRGINIA, Minn.- Rock Ridge senior Julia Lindseth put pen to paper earlier this week as she signed her National Letter of Intent with the Bemidji State Beavers. Lindseth is coming off a doubles state tournament appearance in her last season. She would partner with teammate Anna Beaudette to accomplish that feat. Lindseth also received interest from St. Scholastica, before deciding…

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High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: Hermantown Boys & Superior Girls Extend Win Streaks, Marshall Girls Fall

The Hawks will get the week off before playing Delano in the Delano Holiday Tournament on December 28th. Meanwhile, Superior will play Forest Lake on December 27th.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls basketball team faced a tough Class AA opponent in Crosby-Ironton on Thursday night, ultimately, it would go the Rangers way 84 to 75. The Hilltoppers fall to 4-2 on the season and will next host Hinckley-Finlayson on Friday night. In other girls action, Superior extended their win streak to three games with a road…

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High School, Sports

Barnum’s Charboneau & Hermantown’s Menzel Named to Vikings All-State Team

Both players will be honored at Sunday's Vikings game.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Two prep standouts from the Northland have been named to Vikings 2023 All-State team. Barnum Quarterback Hayden Charboneau and Hermantown Wide Receiver Peyton Menzel each landed on the roster. Charboneau is coming off a season in which he led the Bombers to the section title game. He would toss 22 touchdowns on the season. Meanwhile, Menzel broke a…

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High School, Sports

Esko’s Koi Perich Sticking to Original Commitment, Will Play for Gophers Next Fall

Perich is coming off a season in which he totaled 27 touchdowns and helped Esko to a 10-1 overall record.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- After a last second attempt from Ohio State, Esko senior football standout is sticking to his original commitment back in April. Perich has officially signed with Minnesota according to the team’s Twitter page. Wednesday morning, Perich officially signed with P.J Fleck and company. And later that afternoon he had a chance to celebrate with family, friends, and teammates…

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High School, Sports

Prep Hockey: Hermantown & Denfeld Boys Skate to 2-2 Tie, Grand Rapids/Greenway Girls Clinch 9th Win

Duluth Denfeld would rally from a two goal deficit early in the 2nd period.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team stayed unbeaten on the year on Tuesday, but they didn’t get the win. Duluth Denfeld would rally from a two goal deficit to force a 2-2 tie with the Hawks. Hermantown (4-0-2) will next host Rosemount on Friday at 7 PM. Meanwhile, Denfeld (5-3-1) will host Irondale on December 27th. In girls action,…

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Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former UMD Offensive Lineman Brent Laing Signed to LA Chargers Practice Squad

The former captain's first chance at being elevated to the active roster comes Saturday when the Chargers host the Buffalo Bills.
Neil Vierzba,

LOS ANGELES, C.A.- He’s spent nearly the whole season waiting for his opportunity. And finally on Monday, he received the call. Former UMD Offensive Lineman Brent Laing is now a member of the Los Angeles Chargers. Laing officially signed to the team’s practice squad. The two-time All-American kept busy after being released by the New York Jets back in August….

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Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

After Making Team, Maddie Rooney Officially Signs with PWHL Minnesota

Rooney and PWHL Minnesota will open the season on January 3rd on the road at Boston.
Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- After making the final roster just a week ago, former UMD goaltender Maddie Rooney has officially signed on with PWHL Minnesota. The deal is for two years. Minnesota would bring Rooney in back in September on a camp invite offer. The Olympic Gold Medalist would later earn a spot on the roster after camp commenced just a…

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Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former UMD Goalie Kasimir Kaskisuo Joins Montreal Canadiens Organization

Kaskisuo last played for UMD in 2016 and would play between the pipes for a total of two seasons.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A former UMD men’s goaltender will now begin his 8th season as a pro. Kasimir Kaskisuo has joined the Montreal Canadiens organization and will begin play for the Laval Rockets in the AHL. He’s spent the last two years playing professionally in Sweden. Before that, he had stints with both the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Nashville Predators…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

NCHC Changing Playoff Format in 2026, Tournament Heading to Campus Sites

The 2024 and 2025 NCHC Frozen Faceoff will remain at the Xcel Energy Center.
Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The NCHC is making changes to their current playoff format. Except, it will take two years to go into effect. The league announced on Tuesday that beginning in 2026, the tournament will be moving entirely to campus sites. The tournament will last three weeks and one of the biggest changes sees the semifinals move to single elimination…

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High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: MIB Girls Earn 8th Straight Victory, Marshall Boys Pick Up 3rd of the Year

MIB (9-1) will next play at Northhome/Kelliher on Friday. The Hilltoppers (3-1) will travel to play at Greenway on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

ESKO, Minn.- The defending state champions in Class A continued their winning ways on Monday, as Mountain Iron-Buhl defeated Esko 82 to 66. The Rangers were led by Jordan Zubich, who had 46 points in the victory. MIB (9-1) will next play at Northhome/Kelliher on Friday. Esko (3-4) will play at Pine City on Thursday. In boys action, Duluth Marshall…

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Professional Sports, Sports

Duluth Harbor Monsters Sign QB Ja’Vonte Johnson as First Player to Join Roster

Johnson was the 2022 AWFC MVP and helped lead the Tri-City Rush to a perfect 9-0 record.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Harbor Monsters have signed their first player. The team announced that quarterback Ja’Vonte Johnson is the first to join the team. Johnson was the 2022 AWFC MVP and helped lead the Tri-City Rush to a perfect 9-0 record. He can sling it too as he tallied 45 touchdowns and completed 70 percent of his passes. Johnson…

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College, Sports

Northland Men’s Soccer Coach Greg Gilmore Departs Program for Salem University

He spent five seasons leading the Lumberjacks and in all five years the team would make the UMAC tournament.
Neil Vierzba,

ASHLAND, Wis.- Northland College is in search of a new men’s soccer head coach. Greg Gilmore has departed the program to become head coach at Salem University, a division two squad. He spent five seasons leading the Lumberjacks and in all five years the team would make the UMAC tournament. Lee Denis is set to serve as the interim head…

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Northwoods League, Sports

Duluth Huskies Reveal Schedule for 2024 Season

The team will host the Badlands Big Sticks in their home opener on June 2nd.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It may not feel like it but the Duluth Huskies want you to start thinking baseball. The team revealed their 2024 schedule for this upcoming season. On May 27th, Duluth will open up the year at one of the newest members of the Northwoods League, the Badlands Big Sticks. They’ll make stops in Bismarck and St. Cloud on…

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High School, Sports

Solon Springs Senior Forward Isaiah Kastern Signs with Bemidji State

Just last season, Kastern would average 23 points and 11 rebounds per game.
Neil Vierzba,

SOLON SPRINGS, Wis.- Solon Springs senior forward Isaiah Kastern has officially signed with Bemidji State University. Just last season, Kastern would average 23 points and 11 rebounds per game. Kastern was also a key force in helping lead the Eagles to the sectional final. He has been named all-state first team once and is a two-time all-conference first team member….

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College, Sports

St. Scholastica Women’s Hoops Sweep MIAC Weekly Honors

Freshman forward Kloey Lind won the offensive award for the first time. Meanwhile, freshman guard Hope Carlson won the defensive award for the first time.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s basketball team picked up their fifth win of the season this past weekend against UW-Superior. In the previous last two seasons, CSS would only tally four combined wins. The weekly MIAC player of the week honors came out on Monday and St. Scholastica players just so happened to grab both. For Offensive Player of…

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High School, Sports

Superior Football Lineman Cadin Olson to Play at St. Scholastica

Olson has been on the Spartan varsity roster since 2021.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Another superior football senior has found his college home. And it won’t be far for senior offensive and defensive lineman Cadin Olson as he announced his college commitment to St. Scholastica. Olson is a athletic lineman with a great work ethic and high football IQ, according to head coach Bob DeMeyer. He’s been on the varsity roster since…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School

Top Plays: 12/15

At number one, Reagan Zywicki gets goal number one as a member of the Mirage in Friday's victory over Delano/Rockford.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Three top plays this week and all three would happen on the ice. At number three, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton’s Bobby Thornton would score thanks to a little back and forth action with teammate Niko Gentilini. At number two, Duluth Marshall goaltender Kaenan Smith would lay out to stop a Hermantown scoring threat in Tuesday’s contest. At number one, Reagan Zywicki…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Chisholm Girls Hoops Handles Duluth Denfeld to Improve to 5-0 on Season

Chisholm (5-0) will next play at Ely on December 18th.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Chisholm girls basketball team continued their winning ways on Friday, defeating Duluth Denfeld 63 to 27. The Bluestreaks were led by Tresa Baumgard, who had 28 points in the victory. Chisholm (5-0) will next play at Ely on December 18th. Duluth Denfeld (1-5) will face Barnum on December 27th as part of the Chisholm Holiday Tournament. Categories:…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Graduate Guard Jack Middleton Tallies 1,000th Career Point

Middleton has been with UMD since the 2019-2020 season and currently leads the squad in free throw percentage and assists.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It was a night to remember for UMD graduate guard Jack Middleton on Thursday. Middleton would pick up his 1,000th career point in UMD’s 92 to 69 victory over Concordia-St. Paul. Middleton would acheive the feat in the first half on his 186 career three pointer. Middleton has been with UMD since the 2019-2020 season and currently leads…

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High School, Sports

Esko Football Standout Koi Perich to Make College Decision on December 20th

Perich, who originally committed to Minnesota back in April, most recently took an official visit to Ohio State.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- A decision day is nearing for Esko football standout Koi Perich. On Thursday, Perich announced on his personal Twitter account that he will officially sign on Wednesday, December 20th at the Esko theater. Perich, who originally committed to Minnesota back in April, most recently took an official visit to Ohio State. It’s believed that he is choosing between…

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Sports

Duluth FC Qualifies for 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

This will be the team's first appearance in the tournament since 2019 and 3rd overall as a club.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It may not be soccer season just yet here in the Northland, but Duluth FC already has something to look forward to. The club announced earlier this week that they have qualified for the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. This will be the team’s first appearance in the tournament since 2019 and 3rd overall as a club….

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High School, Sports

Duluth Marshall Girls Hockey Hands Superior 1st Loss of Season

Duluth Marshall (11-1) will next host Delano/Rockford on Saturday at noon.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls hockey team was able to do something other teams haven’t done on Thursday and that’s defeat Superior. The Hilltoppers would top the Spartans 5 to 1. Duluth Marshall (11-1) will next host Delano/Rockford on Saturday at noon. Meanwhile, Superior (6-1) will return home Saturday to play International Falls at 2 PM. Categories: High School,…

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College, Sports

BluGolds Best Yellowjackets in Men’s & Women’s Hoops Doubleheader

The men's team will next play Dubuque on December 29th. Meanwhile, the women's squad is at St. Scholastica on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s basketball team was unable to snap their two game losing skid on Wednesday, falling to UW-Eau Claire 67 to 48. The Yellowjackets were led by J’Vaun Walker, who had 14 points in the contest. UWS (6-4) will next play Dubuque in De Pere on December 29th as part of the Nicolet National Bank Holiday Tournament….

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Basketball Embracing Challenges of Tough NSIC Conference

So far, the Bulldogs are 8-2 in their first 10 games of action.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team is nearing the midway point of their season. So far, the Bulldogs are 8-2 in their first 10 games of action. This week UMD will hit the road Thursday to play Concordia-St. Paul before returning home Saturday to battle Winona State. Both teams rank in either the middle or the top of the…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Basketball Adapting Year After National Title Run

The Bulldogs will battle the Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears on Thursday. Tip-off is at 7:30.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team is in a similar spot as the men’s team as they are currently 7-2 on the year. But unlike the men’s team, they’ve been forced to make some changes early on. Players like Taya Hakamaki, Ella Gilbertson, and Madelyn Granica have all stepped into bigger roles for the team. Head Coach Mandy Pearson…

Htown Bhky
High School, Sports

Hermantown Boys Hockey Blanks Duluth Marshall to Stay Unbeaten on Season

Hermantown (3-0-1) will next host Mahtomedi on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team added another victory to the win column on Tuesday, defeating Duluth Marshall 3 to 0. The Hawks had three different goal-scorers in the contest. Hermantown (3-0-1) will next host Mahtomedi on Saturday. Meanwhile, Duluth Marshall (1-3-1) will battle Bagley/Fosston on Friday at home. Categories: High School, Sports

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High School, Sports

Hermantown’s Francisco & Superior’s Marthaler Named to U.S. Youth Olympic Men’s Team

The duo will hop on a plane and head to South Korea next month to compete in the Winter Youth Olympics from January 19th to February 1st.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A few local standouts were named to the U.S. Youth Olympic men’s team on Tuesday afternoon. The 17 player roster includes Hermantown defenseman A.J. Francisco and Superior defenseman Jackson Marthaler. The duo will hop on a plane and head to South Korea next month to compete in the Winter Youth Olympics from January 19th to February 1st. Francisco so…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Both UMD Men’s & Women’s Basketball Fall in Respective Polls

Both squads will be in action on Thursday at Concordia-St. Paul.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The latest polls were out for men’s and women’s basketball on Tuesday. First on the men’s side, UMD sees a drop as they fall down nine spots from number 12 to number 21. The Bulldogs are coming off a tough loss on the road to Southwest Minnesota State. They’ll look to get back in the win column on…

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High School, Sports

Denfeld Senior Guard Finnley Powell to Play College Hoops at Northland

Powell is currently averaging 11 points and four rebounds per game while shooting 50 percent from the field.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Denfeld senior guard Finnley Powell won’t have to travel far for college. On Monday, the team announced on their personal Facebook page that Powell has committed to Northland College. Powell has seen an increase in points and rebounds per game in his senior campaign. He’s currently averaging 11 points and four rebounds per game while shooting 50…

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Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former UMD Captain Sidney Morin Departs PWHL Minnesota for Boston

Minnesota had selected Morin in the 9th round in September's draft.
Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The newly formed PWHL had to make their final roster cuts before the regular season begins in the new year on Tuesday. Former UMD captain Sidney Morin may have not made the Minnesota roster but she did land on the PWHL Boston roster. Minnesota had selected Morin in the 9th round in September’s draft. She now joins…

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High School, Sports

Superior Football Lineman Braylon LeMieux Makes College Commitment to UW-Stout

LeMieux was only a one-year varsity starter but he made the most of it being named to the Big Rivers All-Conference first team.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A Superior football standout made his college commitment on Monday. Offensive Guard & Nose Guard Braylon LeMieux will play his college ball for the UW-Stout Blue Devils beginning next fall. LeMieux was only a one-year varsity starter but he made the most of it being named to the Big Rivers All-Conference first team. LeMieux would also receive interest…

Erickson
Sports

Wilderness Goalie Nick Erickson Earns Midwest Division Star of the Week Honors

Erickson posted back to back shutouts on Friday and Saturday, stopping all 74 shots that he saw come his way.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Wilderness goalie Nick Erickson was named Midwest Division Star of the Week on Monday. Erickson posted back to back shutouts on Friday and Saturday, stopping all 74 shots that he saw come his way. More importantly he led the Wilderness to wins on both of those nights. So far this season, Erickson has a 5-2-1 record in 8…

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College, Sports

CSS Forward Arkhip Ledenkov Named MIAC Offensive Player of the Week

Ledenkov would tally three goals and four assists in two separate contests against Northland.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team not only moved up in the polls on Monday. But, they also had a player that earned MIAC Offensive Player of the Week honors. Senior forward Arkhip Ledenkov won the accolade after totaling seven points. Three goals and four assists in two separate contests against Northland this past week. This is the…

Perich
High School, Sports

Esko Football’s Koi Perich Invited to All-American Bowl

The All-American Bowl takes place on January 6th in San Antonio, Texas at the Alamodome.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- It was a busy weekend for Esko football standout Koi Perich as he made an official visit to Ohio State. But before he makes a college decison, Perich will get to play in one last game to represent Esko on the big stage. Last week, Perich received an invite to the All-American Bowl. The game is an all-star…

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College, Sports

CSS Men’s Hockey Jumps Up to #2 in D3 USCHO Poll

This is the first time since the 2009 season in which the Saints have sat in the two spot.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team jumped from number five to number two in this week’s D3 men’s poll for USCHO. This is the first time since the 2009 season in which the Saints have sat in the 2 spot. CSS would receive two first place votes in the poll. Their next action will come at the end…

Umdhockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Remains at #6 in USCHO Poll

The Bulldogs now head into the holiday break with a 11-6-1 overall record and an 8-6 WCHA conference record.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The latest USCHO polls came out on Monday morning. After splitting with St. Cloud State this past weekend, the UMD women’s hockey team sees no movement this week as they remain as the 6th ranked team in the country. The Bulldogs now head into the holiday break with a 11-6-1 overall record and an 8-6 WCHA conference record….

C Corner
Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Coaches Corner: Jason Schmitz

Schmitz is currently in his 3rd season as coach of the Saints.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with St. Scholastica women’s basketball head coach, Jason Schmitz. Schmitz is currently in his 3rd season as coach of the Saints. The team is off to a 3-4 start so far this season. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

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