Author: Neil Vierzba

Dietz
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former UMD Women’s Basketball All-American Lindsey Dietz to be Inducted into 2023 NSIC Hall of Fame

Dietz becomes UMD's 23rd inductee into the NSIC Hall of Fame and the first since 2017.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD women’s basketball All-American Lindsay Dietz has been named to the NSIC Hall of Fame Class of 2023. Dietz becomes UMD’s 23rd inductee into the NSIC Hall of Fame and the first since 2017. She would suit up for the Bulldogs from 2002 to 2006. During her time at UMD, Dietz was the first Bulldog women’s player…

Full Fi
Sports

Elisha Barno Makes It 5 Grandma’s Marathon Victories, Hagans Unseats Lindwurm in Women’s Race

Barno now has a marathon-leading five career victories.
Cam Derr, Neil Vierzba,

  DULUTH, Minn.- After being inducted into the Grandma’s Marathon Hall of Fame on Friday, Elisha Barno followed up that honor by winning the full Grandma’s Marathon on Saturday. Barno now has a marathon-leading five career victories. He would finish with a time of 2:09:14, eight seconds short of the record. “I think it’s like a blessing because to win…

Wheelers
Sports

Pike Snags 5th Overall Grandma’s Win in Wheelchair Division, Fesemyer Earns 1st

Pike has now gone back to back, previously winning in 2022 as well.
Cam Derr, Neil Vierzba,

  DULUTH, Minn.- Aaron Pike is once again the Grandma’s Marathon male wheelchair division winner. He picked up his 5th overall win with a time of 1:27:34. Pike has now gone back to back, previously winning in 2022 as well. On the women’s side, Jenna Fesemyer picked up her first career win on Saturday. I guess I’m getting better with…

Half Fi
Sports

Montoya Breaks Course Record in Grandma’s Half, Reichow Takes Top Honors for Men

Maggie Montoya would set the new course record with a time of 1:09:26.
Cam Derr, Neil Vierzba,

  DULUTH, Minn.- Kara Goucher’s course record in the Grandma’s Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon is no more. On Saturday, Maggie Montoya would set the new course record with a time of 1:09:26 to take 1st for females in the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon. “No I had no idea what the record was, I found out when I was crossing the…

Gmas Newcomers
Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Newcomers Eye Big Debut in 2023 Grandma’s Marathon

The full Grandma's Marathon begins at 7:35 AM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Grandma’s Marathon brings in plenty of new faces for elite runners. A couple of debuts are scheduled for tomorrow. In the men’s division, Kevin Lynch will run Grandma’s for the first time. He’s previously picked up big wins at the Salt Lake City Marathon and the Big Bear Marathon. Meanwhile in the women’s division, Jessica Watychowicz will…

Irvin Winners
Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Shea Wins William A. Irvin 5K for 2nd Time, Cerbin-Bohach Takes Women’s Title

Shea last won the Irvin 5K back in 2021.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The William A. Irvin 5K officially kicked off Grandma’s Marathon on Friday night. In the men’s race, we now have a two-time champion. Mason Shea crossed the finish line with a time of 15 minutes and 40 seconds. He last won the 5K back in 2021. Then in the women’s race we have a new winner, Flannery Cerbin-Bohach,…

Gmas
Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Ondoro & Lindwurm Look to Defend Grandma’s Marathon Crowns

The full Grandma's Marathon begins Saturday at 7:35 AM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- All of the elite Grandma’s Marathon runners made their way to Duluth on Friday. That includes two two-time champions who have hopes of making it three come Saturday. On the men’s side, Dominic Ondoro looks to repeat after finishing with a time of 2 hours and 9 minutes last year to take 1st. That time nearly broke his…

Esko Baseball
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Esko Baseball Shuts Out Perham for First-Ever State Championship Title

In their first state tournament appearance since 2000, the Esko baseball team is leaving the tourney with the top prize.
Neil Vierzba, Cam Derr,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- In their first state tournament appearance since 2000, the Esko baseball team is leaving the tourney with the top prize. “We were a little nervous at the beginning, which is to be expected, but they weathered the storm and our offense carried us today and we got three unbelievable pitching performances in the tournament. I think we…

Nahl Draft
High School, Sports

Reyelts, Nelson, & DeMars Selected in NAHL Draft

Proctor's A.J. Reyelts, Hermantown's Drew Nelson, and Grand Rapids' Hayden DeMars are taking their talents to the NAHL.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The NAHL draft took place on Wednesday and three local area hockey players heard their name called in the 15 round affair. The first to hear their name called was Proctor goalie A.J. Reyelts. He was selected at pick number 125 in the 4th round by the Kenai River Brown Bears. Reyelts manned the pipes in 15 games…

Ashlandoredockerssoccer
High School, Sports

Ashland Girls Soccer Sees Season End in D3 WIAA State Semifinals

Ashland finishes the season with an overall record of 19-3-2.
Neil Vierzba,

MILWAUKEE, Wis.- The Ashland girls soccer team would battle with Edgewood on Thursday in the D3 WIAA State Semifinals, ultimately falling to the Crusaders 5 to 1. Cassidy Lustig had the lone goal for the Oredockers in the contest. Ashland finishes the season with an overall record of 19-3-2. Categories: High School, Sports

Noah Cates
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Philadelphia Flyers Extend Qualifying Offer to Former Bulldog Noah Cates

Cates would skate in 82 games for Philly last season. He would total 38 points in those contests.
Neil Vierzba,

PHILADELPHIA, Penn.- A former Bulldog appears to be sticking around in the City of Brotherly Love. The Philadelphia Flyers extended a qualifying offer to Noah Cates on Wednesday. Cates would skate in 82 games for Philly last season. He would total 38 points in those contests. The qualifying offer is worth nearly 875 thousand dollars on a two-way contract. Cates…

Esko
High School, Sports

State Baseball: Esko Earns Spot in AA Championship Game, Grand Rapids Places 4th, South Ridge Wins Consolation

Esko will next play Perham in the title game on Friday at 1 PM at CHS Field in St. Paul.
Neil Vierzba,

ST. CLOUD, Minn.- The Esko baseball team is on their way to St. Paul after defeating Cannon Falls 7-2 in the AA semifinals on Wednesday. In the bottom of the 4th, Esko would take the 3-2 lead via a throwing error by the Bombers shortstop. Moments later, Isaak Sertich stepped to the plate and crushed a grand slam to give…

Huskies
Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Settle for Split with Honkers as Four-Game Winning Streak Ends

Duluth (8-6) will next be in action on Thursday at Eau Claire. First pitch is at 6:35 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies four-game winning steak came to a close on Tuesday, as the team fell to the Rochester Honkers 8 to 4. Rochester would score at least once from the 2nd through the 8th inning. Duluth (8-6) will next be in action on Thursday at Eau Claire. First pitch is at 6:35 PM.   Categories: Northwoods League,…

Esko Baseball
High School, Sports

State Baseball: Esko Advances to Semifinals, South Ridge Upset By B-B-E

Esko will next play Cannon Falls in the semifinals at 1:30 on Wednesday.
Neil Vierzba,

ST. CLOUD, Minn.- The Esko baseball team made their first state appearance since 2000 on Tuesday, shutting out St. Agnes 1-0 in the AA quarterfinals. Esko was led by Cale Haugen, who pitched a seven inning complete-game shutout and had 12 strikeouts on the day. Esko will next play Cannon Falls in the semifinals at 1:30 on Wednesday. In other…

Brodt
Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Bulldog Sydney Brodt Re-Signs with Minnesota Whitecaps

Brodt is the 5th UMD player on the Whitecaps roster.
Neil Vierzba,

RICHFIELD, Minn.- Former UMD forward Sydney Brodt is staying in the state of hockey. Brodt re-signed with the Minnesota Whitecaps on a two-year deal. In her first season with the Whitecaps, she tallied five goals and nine points in 21 games of action. She was also one of six Whitecaps players to be selected to the PHF All-Star Game. Brodt…

Gr Baseball
High School, Sports

State Baseball: Grand Rapids Blanks St. Thomas Academy to Advance to AAA Semifinals

Next up for Grand Rapids, they'll play Mahtomedi in the semifinals at noon on Wednesday.
Neil Vierzba,

JORDAN, Minn.- The Grand Rapids baseball team lived up to the underdog role on Tuesday, upsetting #2 St. Thomas Academy 5-0 in the AAA semifinals. Kyle Henke led the Thunderhawks offensively with two runs batted in. Next up for Grand Rapids, they’ll play Mahtomedi in the semifinals at noon on Wednesday. The game will be played at the Mini Met…

Esko Send Off
High School, Sports

Esko Community Sends Off Eskomo Baseball to First State Tournament Since 2000

Monday afternoon, the community gathered at the Esko Sports Complex to give the team well wishes before they departed for St. Cloud.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- It’s been a long wait for the Esko baseball team since they last made it to the state tournament. 23 years to be exact. But that wait comes to an end Tuesday when they open up tournament play. Monday afternoon, the community gathered at the Esko Sports Complex to give the team well wishes before they departed for…

Huskies
Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Walk-Off Against 1st Place Honkers in Series Opener

The Huskies (8-6) will once again host the Honkers on Tuesday at 6:35 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies opened up a new series with the 1st place Rochester Honkers on Monday. Trailing 8-5 in the bottom of the 8th, Duluth would tie the game up heading into the 9th. Then in the bottom of the 9th, Max Coupe sent the Huskies fans home happy with a walk-off single. The Huskies (8-6) will once…

Grandmas Marathon
Sports

Ondoro & Lindwurm Headline Returners for 2023 Grandma’s Marathon

Both Ondoro & Lindwurm are looking for their 3rd overall Grandma's Marathon win.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- We are just five days away before a stacked lineup toes the starting line for the 2023 Grandma’s Marathon. On the men’s side, defending champion and event record holder Dominic Ondoro returns. He’s aiming to be the 2nd man to win three or more Grandma’s Marathons. The only other runner to do that is Elisha Barno, who also…

Top Play
Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Top Plays of the Week: 6/9

This weeks' top play belongs to the South Ridge and Grand Rapids baseball teams.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This weeks’ top play belongs to the South Ridge and Grand Rapids baseball teams. Both squads would win their section titles in walk-off fashion. Coming in at number two was Hermantown baseball’s Brayden Lundeen.   Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Superior Softball
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Superior Softball Clinches Spot in WIAA D1 State Championship Game

Superior will next play either Kaukauna/Oak Creek in the championship game on Saturday at 6:30 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

MADISON, Wis.- The magical season for the Superior softball team continues as on Friday they defeated Sun Prairie East 6-3 in the semfinals. With the win, the Spartans are now 27-0 on the season. Superior will next play either Kaukauna or Oak Creek in the championship game on Saturday at 6:30 PM. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Wilderness New Coach
Sports

Wilderness Name Colten St. Clair as New Head Coach

St. Clair comes from the Sioux City Musketeers, where he spent the last two seasons as associate head coach.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Just a week after their former head coach Brett Skinner informed them that he was leaving for the Fargo Force job, the Minnesota Wilderness have found their new leader on the bench. The Wilderness named Colten St. Clair as their new head coach on Thursday. He’s the sixth head coach in franchise history. St. Clair comes from the…

Grandmas Hof
Sports

Barno, Dock, & Korte Make Up 2023 Grandma’s Hall of Fame Class

The ceremony takes place on June 16th.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.-  The Grandma’s Marathon is next weekend and as a part of the weekend festivities they’ll be honoring their Hall of Fame class. This year three individuals will be inducted. One of those is also running this year’s race, that would be Elisha Barno who had four straight Grandma’s Marathon victories from 2015 to 2018. Joining Barno is longtime…

Umd Hof
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Connolly & Ouellette Headline 2023 UMD Athletic Hall of Fame Class

This will be the first induction ceremony since February of 2019.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Earlier this week, the UMD athletic department announced their 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame class. This year they will induct 10 members for their 22nd class. Among those being honored include former hockey All-americans Jack Connolly and Caroline Ouellette, as well as track and field and cross country All-American Morgan Kowalik, and football All- American Russ Rabe among…

South Ridge Baseball
High School, Sports

7A Baseball: South Ridge Tops Cherry Twice for 5th Straight Section Crown

This is the 5th consecutive season that the Panthers have went to the state tournament.
Neil Vierzba,

VIRGINIA, Minn.- The South Ridge baseball team is once again heading to state after defeating Cherry twice on Thursday. In game one, the Panthers would go on to take the contest 12 to 6. Then the following game, it once again went South Ridge’s way as they topped Cherry 8 to 7 in eight innings. This is the 5th consecutive…

Moose Lake
High School, Sports

State Softball: Moose Lake/Willow River Falls In Semifinals, Proctor to Play for Consolation Title

The Rebels will play for 3rd on Friday. Meanwhile, Proctor will play for 5th.
Neil Vierzba,

MANKATO, Minn.- The Moose Lake/Willow River softball team is one step closer to competing for a state title. On Thursday, the Rebels would defeat New Ulm Cathedral 7 to 2 in the Class A quarterfinals. Moose Lake/Willow River would next play Badger/Greenbush-Middle River and that’s where their title hopes would end as they fall 2 to 1. The Rebels will…

Superior Softball
High School, Sports

Superior Softball Holds Off Menomonee Falls 6-5 to Advance to State Semifinals

Superior will next play Sun Prairie East in the semifinals Friday at 7 pm.
Neil Vierzba,

MADISON, Wis.- The unbeaten Superior Spartans faced Menomonee Falls to open up D1 tournament play on Thursday. Emma Raye would club a solo homer in the 4th and Gabbi Saari would pitch in two runs batted in, as the Spartans hold off the Phoenix 6 to 5. Superior will next play Sun Prairie East in the semifinals Friday at 7…

Duluth Fc
Sports

Duluth FC Settles for 1-1 Tie with MN United FC U19

Next up for Duluth FC, they'll host La Crosse Aris FC on June 10th at 7 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth FC would battle with Minnesota United FC U19 on Wednesday, ultimately settling for the 1-1 tie with the Loons. Tyler Limmer would have the lone goal for the Bluegreens. Next up for Duluth FC, they’ll host La Crosse Aris FC on June 10th at 7 PM. Categories: Sports

Gr Baseball
High School, Sports

7AAA Baseball: Grand Rapids Battles Back Against Hermantown for Three-Peat

Grand Rapids has now tied the record for most state appearances with 21.
Neil Vierzba,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- The Grand Rapids baseball team would need to win two against Hermantown on Wednesday in the Section 7AAA championship. And that they would do as the Thunderhawks repeated as Section 7AAA champions for the third straight year. Kyle Henke would club a grand slam walk-off home run in game two to give the Thunderhawks the 7 to…

Softball State Preview
High School, Sports

After Making State Title Games in 2022, Both Proctor & MLWR Hope for Different Results in 2023

St. Agnes and Proctor will start at 11:30. Following that game, New Ulm Cathedral and Moose Lake/Willow River will play at 1:30.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- It was nearly a year ago, the Proctor Rails softball team found themselves in the Class AA state title game. Fast forward to now, and the team is ramping up again for a shot at the title. Proctor, who drew the number three seed will open up state tournament play Thursday morning against unseeded St. Agnes. Both teams…

Esko Baseball
High School, Sports

7AA Baseball: Esko Handles Rock Ridge 7-1 for Spot in Section Title Game

Esko will next play Mora in the section title game on Thursday. First pitch is set for 5 PM at Wade Stadium.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Esko baseball team inched closer to their first state tournament berth since 2000 on Tuesday, defeating Rock Ridge 7-1 in the 7AA semifinals. Cale Haugen would club his 10th home run of the season in the contest, setting a new program record. Esko will next play Mora in the section title game on Thursday. First pitch is…

Umd Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Linser & Rogge Sign with Metropolitan Riveters

Linser and Rogge join Emma Soderberg and Maggie Flaherty as Bulldogs that have signed pro deals this off-season.
Neil Vierzba,

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ.- Within the last month, the UMD women’s hockey team has seen two players go on to the pros. They can now add two more to that list. Forwards Naomi Rogge and Anneke Linser each signed one-year deals with the Metropolitan Riveters of the PHF. Rogge graduated as the program’s all-time games played record holder. She was also…

Superior Sb
High School, Sports

Superior Softball Prepares for 2nd Straight Trip to State

First pitch between the Phoenix and Spartans is set for 8 AM Thursday in Madison.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior softball team continued their memorable season last Thursday when they took down SPASH 1 to nothing in the D1 sectional final. Now it’s onto state as the Spartans are getting ready for their 2nd consecutive state tournament appearance. Last year, Superior saw their season come to a close in the semifinals. But this year, with a…

Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Coaches Corner: John Shuster

In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Duluth FC Co-Owner, John Shuster.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.-  In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Duluth FC Co-Owner, John Shuster. Shuster is in his first full year with Duluth FC. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Top Play
Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Top Plays of the Week: 6/2

This weeks' top play belongs to Emma Raye of Superior softball.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This weeks’ top play belongs to Emma Raye of Superior softball. Her two home runs lifted the Spartans past D.C. Everest in sectional play. #2- Esko baseball’s Isaak Sertich. #3- Duluth Marshall baseball’s Charlie Hayden. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Golf
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Cloquet Boys & Rock Ridge Girls Golf Heading to State Tournament

The Class AA state tournament begins June 13th at Ridges at Sand Creek in Jordan.
Neil Vierzba,

BIWABIK, Minn.- Two local golf teams are heading to state after securing the Section 7AA titles Thursday at Giants Ridge. The Rock Ridge girls would claim the top honor with a team score of 779. On the boys side, Cloquet took first with a 607. As for individual standouts, Cloquet’s Karson Young would win the boys title with a score…

Cale Haugen
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Esko Senior Cale Haugen Named MN Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year

Haugen is the first player from Esko to win the award.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- Gatorade announced on Friday that Esko’s Cale Haugen is the 2022-2023 Gatorade Minnesota Baseball Player of the Year. He’s the first player from Esko to win the award. Before the section tournament, Haugen posted a 5-0 record with a 0.22 ERA through 20 games. He can also hit too, as Haugen had a .571 batting average with six…

Prep Baseball
High School, Sports

Prep Baseball: Esko & Hermantown Advance to Respective Section Semifinals

Esko will next meet up with Rock Ridge on Tuesday. As for Hermantown, they'll host Grand Rapids on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko baseball team continued Section 7AA tournament play on Thursday with another win as they defeated Pine City 14 to 3. The Eskomos would have four home runs, including one from senior Cale Haugen. Esko will next meet up with Rock Ridge on Tuesday in the winner’s bracket semifinals at Wade Stadium. The Wolverines would walk-off against…

Marx Noren
College, Sports

Wilderness Wing Kevin Marx Noren to Play College Hockey at Northern Michigan

Noren's coming off a breakout year where he tallied 33 goals and 26 assists.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Wilderness Wing Kevin Marx Noren is making the jump to the college ranks next season. On Thursday, Noren announced his commitment to Northern Michigan. He’s coming off a breakout year where he tallied 33 goals and 26 assists for a total of 59 points on the season. Noren also played a big role in getting the Wilderness to…

Superior Softball
High School, Sports

Superior Softball Heading to State for 2nd Consecutive Year

Next up for the Spartans, they'll open up state tournament play next Thursday. Opponent and time is TBD.
Neil Vierzba,

MARSHFIELD, Wis.- The Superior softball team is heading to state for the 2nd consecutive season. On Thursday, the Spartans would walk-off against Spash 1-0 to win the D1 WIAA Sectional Final. Gaabi Saari played hero in the bottom of the 7th as she had the game-winning hit. Next up for the Spartans, they’ll open up state tournament play next Thursday….

Duluth Fc
Sports

Pritchard’s Lone Goal Lifts Duluth FC Past Med City FC 1-0

Duluth FC improves to 5-0 and will next play at Dakota Fusion FC on June 3rd.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- All it would take was one goal to decide a winner between Med City FC and Duluth FC on Wednesday. In the 67th minute, Liam Pritchard would give the BlueGreens the lead and the lead for good. Duluth FC improves to 5-0 and will next play at Dakota Fusion FC on June 3rd. Categories: Sports

Skinner
Sports

Brett Skinner Departs Wilderness for Fargo Force Head Coaching Job

Skinner led the Wilderness to a 35-18-3-4 record, which included a berth in the NAHL Robertson Cup Semifinals.
Neil Vierzba,

FARGO, ND.- For the 2nd consecutive off-season, the Minnesota Wilderness will be looking for a new head coach. On Wednesday, Brett Skinner accepted the head coaching position for the Fargo Force of the USHL. In his lone season, Skinner led the Wilderness to a 35-18-3-4 record, which included a berth in the NAHL Robertson Cup Semifinals. It was the first…

Ouelette
Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Bulldog Caroline Ouellette to be Inducted Into IIHF Hall of Fame

She is the 2nd Bulldog in program history to be named to the IIHF Hall of Fame.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Former Bulldog forward Caroline Ouellette has been named to the International Ice Hockey Federation’s Hall of Fame for the class of 2023. Ouellette was a standout at UMD as she was awarded All-American honors twice. She also was the Frozen Four Most Valuable Player in 2003 after helping lead UMD to their 3rd national title. Ouellette was able…

Baseball 053023
High School, Sports

7AA Baseball: Esko & Duluth Marshall Go 2-0 to Open Up Section Tournament Play

Esko will next host Pine City on Thursday. As for Duluth Marshall, they'll travel to play Rock Ridge.
Neil Vierzba, Cam Derr,

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko baseball team opened up 7AA tournament play with two wins on Tuesday. In their first game of the day, the Eskomos would top Two Harbors by a final of 12 to 1. Following that game, Esko earned another victory against Mora, 10-0. In other 7AA tournament play, Duluth Marshall also earned two victories. The Hilltoppers defeated…

Prc Sb
High School, Sports

7AA Softball: Proctor Edges Rock Ridge 5-1 to Secure Spot in Title Game, Rematch Set for Thursday

Proctor and Rock Ridge's rematch is set for 4 PM on Thursday at Braun Park in Cloquet.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Proctor softball team earned the first spot of the Section 7AA title game on Tuesday, defeating Rock Ridge 5 to 1. Following that contest, the Wolverines then had to face Esko in a win or go home elimination game. Rock Ridge would get the best of the Eskomos 16 to 3 to earn the 2nd and final…

Lull
College, High School, Sports

Superior’s Daynen Lull Commits to Play College Hoops at Morton College

Lull was a Lake Superior Conference Honorable Mention after averaging 11 points per game and seven rebounds per game.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior forward Daynen Lull made his college commitment on Monday. Lull announced he will be suiting up for Morton College, a junior college program in Illinois. Lull was a Lake Superior Conference Honorable Mention after averaging 11 points per game and seven rebounds per game. He also played a huge role in helping the Spartans win a region…

Olson
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former UMD Forward Brooke Olson Joins Gophers as Graduate Manager

The five-year forward just capped off her Bulldog career in April, in which she helped lead UMD to their first-ever National Title game.
Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- Four time All-American and UMD forward Brooke Olson is making the next step in her basketball career. Olson recently joined the University of Minnesota coaching staff as a Graduate Manager. The five-year forward just capped off her Bulldog career in April, in which she helped lead UMD to their first-ever National Title game. She’s the first Bulldog in…

Rodriguez
College, Sports

UWS Pitcher Ryan Rodriguez Earns All-Region Honors to Cap Off Career

This past season, Rodriguez posted a 6-2 record with an earned run average of 2.59.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- UWS left-handed pitcher Ryan Rodriguez was named to the All-Region 3rd team on Monday by D3baseball.com. This past season, Rodriguez posted a 6-2 record with an earned run average of 2.59. As for his career with the Yellowjackets, he went 23-13 in 59 appearances, including 52 starts. He would also strike out 345 hitters. This is the first…

Beneke
College, Sports

St. Scholastica Hammer Thrower Lily Beneke Takes Home All-American Honor

Beneke is the second woman in program history to earn All-American status.
Neil Vierzba,

ROCHESTER, New York.- St. Scholastica Lily Beneke earned All-America honors for the first time in her career on Saturday. She made that possible in the hammer throw on the final day of the 2023 NCAA D3 Outdoor Track & Field Championships. On Beneke’s final throw of the contest, she recorded a distance of 56.84 meters, which was good enough to…

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