Author: Neil Vierzba

Cailee Peterson
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Cailee Peterson Achieves All-American Status at D2 Outdoor Track and Field Championships

The previous Bulldog to achieve that honor was Emi Trost in 2017 and 2015.
Neil Vierzba,

PUEBLO, Colorado.- UMD mid-distance runner Cailee Peterson had a weekend to remember. On Saturday, Peterson would place fourth in the finals of the 1500 meter at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships. She finished with a time of 4:38.82 to earn All-American status and become the third All-American in program history in the 1500m. The previous Bulldog…

Superior Wolfpack Fc
Sports

Superior Wolfpack FC Earns First Win of Season in First-Ever Home Game

The Wolfpack will next be in action on June 4th at home against Union Eau Claire.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Wolfpack football club had their first-ever home game on Friday against the Poskin Jets FC. In the end, Superior would pick up their first win of the season, 5 to 1. The Wolfpack will next be in action on June 4th at home against Union Eau Claire.   Categories: Sports

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

UMD’s Cailee Peterson to Compete in 1500M Finals at NCAA D2 Outdoor Championships

Peterson becomes the 3rd Bulldog in program history to compete in the 1500 meter final at the national championship.
Neil Vierzba,

PUEBLO, Colorado.- UMD’s Cailee Peterson has competed on the national stage for plenty of events this year. Back in the fall, she and the rest of the UMD women’s cross country team placed 20th in the National Championship. A few months later, she was runner-up in the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. Now, Peterson will get the chance to…

Bischoff
High School, Sports

Lightning Forward Mercury Bischoff Invited to USA Hockey Girls Player Development Camp

Just this past season, Bischoff scored 44 times, which was 5th for the state of Minnesota.
Neil Vierzba,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- A Grand Rapids-Greenway hockey standout will get the chance to skate for Team USA. Sophomore forward Mercury Bischoff has been invited to take part in the USA Hockey Girls 16 and 17 National Player Development Camp. Just this past season, Bischoff scored 44 times, which was 5th for the state of Minnesota. The camp begins June 24th…

Ganyo
College, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

MIB Senior Guard Sage Ganyo Commits to Play College Hoops at Bemidji State

Ganyo would average 17 points per game and also played a big role in helping lead MIB to their first ever girls basketball state championship.
Neil Vierzba,

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- Mountain Iron-Buhl guard Sage Ganyo won’t have to travel too far for her next team. Earlier this week, Ganyo signed her letter of intent to play basketball at Bemidji State. Ganyo would average 17 points per game and also played a big role in helping lead MIB to their first ever girls basketball state championship. Ganyo and…

Tennis 525
High School, Sports

Boys Tennis: Rock Ridge Claims 7A Doubles Title, Cloquet Wins 7A Singles Championship

The state tournament begins June 6th on the campus of the University of Minnesota.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- After winning the team Section 7A title last Thursday, the Rock Ridge boys tennis team sent two more players to state on Thursday. Jake Bradach and Jared Delich would defeat Cooper Anderson and Drew Hendrickson of Hibbing, 6-2 and 6-1 to claim the doubles 7A title. “I never had the opportunty to go to state when I was…

Sup Sb
High School, Sports

Prep Softball: Superior Continues Winning Ways By Taking Down River Falls in Regionals

The Spartans will get to stay at home for their next contest as they will host D.C. Everest in sectional play on Tuesday.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The unbeaten season continues for the Superior softball team after they defeated River Falls 11 to 0 in region play on Thursday. Haley Zembo would only allow one hit on the circle for Superior. The Spartans will get to stay at home for their next contest as they will host D.C. Everest in sectional play on Tuesday. First…

Hermantown Sb
High School, Sports

Prep Softball: Hermantown Knocks Off Grand Rapids to Advance to 7AAA Quarterfinals

Hermantown will now play North Branch in the quarterfinals on Saturday in Cloquet. First pitch is at noon.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown softball team is one step closer to competing for another Section 7AAA title. On Wednesday, the Hawks would defeat Grand Rapids 9 to 3 in the 1st round of the tournament. Hermantown will now play North Branch in the quarterfinals on Saturday in Cloquet. First pitch is at noon. As for Grand Rapids, they head to…

Hermantown Baseball
High School, Sports

Prep Baseball: Hermantown Hangs On Against Duluth East for Road Victory

The Hawks (14-4) will once again play Duluth East on Friday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Hermantown baseball team picked up their 14th win of the season on Wednesday, defeating Duluth East 4 to 3. Hermantown would once have a lead of 4 in the top of the 4th. Then Duluth East would answer with three unanswered runs. The Hawks (14-4) will once again play Duluth East on Friday. Only this time it’s…

Aultman
College, High School, Sports

C-E-C Senior Jordan Aultman to Play College Soccer at UW-Superior

Aultman would find the back of the net 13 times for the Lumberjacks last season.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- A standout for the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team is heading to the next level. Jordan Aultman signed his letter of intent on Tuesday to play for UW-Superior. Aultman would find the back of the net 13 times for the Lumberjacks last season. He would also tally four assists. Aultman also helped C-E-C to a Class AA third place…

Umd Hky Captains
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Names Loheit Captain, Olson & James Alternates

Just this past season, Loheit posted career-highs in points, goals, and assists.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is already preparing for next season. On Wednesday, they announced their captains for the upcoming 2023-2024 season. Donning the “C” patch this year will be fifth-year senior Luke Loheit. Just this past season, Loheit posted career-highs in points, goals, and assists. Serving as the alternates alongside the Minnetonka native is 5th year forward…

Proctor Baseball
High School, Sports

Prep Baseball: Rails Rout Rangers in Doubleheader to Close Out Regular Season

Proctor (11-8) now awaits the Section 7AA tournament, which will begin on May 30th.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor baseball team ended their regular season on a high note, defeating Crosby-Ironton twice on Tuesday. The Rails would shut-out the Rangers in both games, 16-0 and 7-0. Proctor (11-8) now awaits the Section 7AA tournament, which will begin on May 30th. Categories: High School, Sports

Ojile
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Sporting New Number, Ojile Joins Rest of Vikings at OTAs

The former Bulldog would work with mainly the 2nd and 3rd stringers on handoffs as well as a number of other drills.
Neil Vierzba,

EAGAN, Minn.- The last time he suited up for the Vikings, it was just rookie camp. Finally, this week former UMD tight end Zach Ojile was able to participate in drills with some of the mainstays of the purple and gold. On Tuesday in Eagan, it was OTA #2 for the Vikings. Ojile was sporting a new number as he…

Umd Pros
College, Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Emma Soderberg & Maggie Flaherty Sign Pro Deals in PHF

Soderberg heads to Connecticut and Flaherty will stay in Minnesota and play for the Whitecaps.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A pair of UMD women’s hockey standouts are making the jump to the pros. First up, goalie Emma Soderberg put pen to paper with the Connecticut Whale. Soderberg set multiple records for the Bulldogs in net including shutouts overall with 23 and shutouts in season with 12. She posted 20 wins, marking just the ninth time a UMD…

Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Coaches Corner: Brett Olson

Olson's camp is set to begin on July 31st at Wessman Arena in Superior.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- For this weeks’ Coaches Corner we caught up with Head Instructor/Owner of the Twin Ports Pro Development Camp, Brett Olson. The camp is set to begin on July 31st at Wessman Arena in Superior. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Play Of The Week
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Plays of the Week: 5/19

This weeks' top play comes from the Proctor softball duo of Sydney Adamski and Sophie Parendo.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- This weeks’ top play comes from the Proctor softball duo of Sydney Adamski and Sophie Parendo. Coming in 2nd was South Ridge baseball player Austin Josephson. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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

Ojile Talks 1st Week with Vikings & Learning From C.J. Ham

The Vikings and Ojile will begin team organized activities on May 22nd.
Neil Vierzba,

EAGAN, Minn.- On Monday, former UMD Tight End Zach Ojile received the phone call that any football player dreams about. The call to the NFL, as he officially signed with the Minnesota Vikings. Ojile was one of two players to be added to the 90 man roster after last weekend’s Vikings rookie camp. He’ll also be making a slight position…

Uws Softball
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UWS Softball Sees Season End in NCAA Tournament Regionals

UW-Superior finishes the year with an overall record of 31-13.
Neil Vierzba,

OSHKOSH, Wis.- The UW-Superior softball team were unable to hold off Luther on Friday, as the Norse eliminated the Yellowjackets from the NCAA Tournament, 8 to 2. UWS would tie the game at two in the bottom of 5th after a sacrifice fly by Mykenzie Leccia. After that though, it was all Luther as they put up six unanswered runs….

Mn North Itasca
College, Sports

Empire State Bound: MN North-Itasca Softball Ready for 1st National Tourney in 5 Years

The Vikings will find out their opponent on Sunday when the bracket is revealed.
Neil Vierzba,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- The Minnesota North-Itasca softball team is gearing up for their first NJCAA Division III softball World Series appearance since 2018. The Vikings made that possible over the weekend when they defeated Central Lakes College twice to claim the Region 13B NJCAA championship. It’s the 10th time in school history that Itasca has made it to the national…

Uws Sb
College, Sports

UW-Superior Softball Falls to Concordia-Wisconsin in 1st Game of NCAA Tourney

UWS now will face Luther in a elimination game on Friday. First pitch is at 2:30 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

OSHKOSH, Wis.- The UW-Superior softball team suffered a loss to Concordia-Wisconsin on Thursday in the opening round of the NCAA DIII Tournament. The 14th ranked Falcons would put up eight runs to shut out the Yellowjackets. UWS now will face Luther in a elimination game on Friday. First pitch is at 2:30 PM. Categories: College, Sports

Wilderness
Sports

With Semifinals on Horizon, Minnesota Wilderness Eye First Robertson Cup Title Since 2015

Minnesota and Oklahoma will meet for the first time this season on Friday at 4:30 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Minnesota Wilderness are inching closer to their first Robertson Cup title since 2015. They head to Blaine this weekend to begin a best of three game series against the Oklahoma Warriors in the semifinals. Minnesota hasn’t seen Oklahoma at all this season. The Warriors play out of the South Division and they posted the best regular season…

Superior City Fc
Sports

Superior City FC Men Start Season with Six Straight Wins

Superior City FC will next play at Austin Villa FC on Saturday at 7 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior City FC men improved to 6-0 on the year on Wednesday, defeating Minneapolis FC 6 to 1. Arseno Hamilton, Siji Gonzalez, Mally Lumsden, David Lopez Perez, Mark Fehringer, and Matti Sysimaki would all score in the contest. Superior City FC will next play at Austin Villa FC on Saturday at 7 PM. Categories: Sports

D Marshall Baseball
High School, Sports

Prep Baseball: Duluth Marshall Holds Off Hermantown for 10th Win of Year

Duluth Marshall (10-3) will next host Blake on Saturday at 4 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall baseball team would start out strong against Hermantown on Wednesday, ultimately holding on for the 10 to 8 victory. The Hilltoppers would put up five runs in their first two innings to start off the game. Duluth Marshall (10-3) will next host Blake on Saturday at 4 PM. Meanwhile, Hermantown (10-2) will play at Chisago…

Wolfpack Glax
High School, Sports

Girls Lacrosse: Wolfpack Reach .500 Mark with Road Win at Duluth Marshall

Duluth (5-5) will next host Owatonna on Friday at 6:30 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls lacrosse team would have their first-ever home game on Tuesday. In the end though, it went the road team’s way as the Duluth Wolfpack grabbed the 14 to 4 victory. Duluth (5-5) will next host Owatonna on Friday at 6:30 PM. Meanwhile, Duluth Marshall will look for their first win Friday at Champlin Park….

Twin Ports Pro Development Camp
Sports

Registration Open for Twin Ports Pro Development Camp

Registration goes until all the spots are claimed. The camp will start on July 31st.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- It’s getting to that time of the year where you can start thinking about the Twin Ports Pro Development Camp. Head Instructor and Superior native Brett Olson once again returns this summer for the 8th annual camp. He’ll be joined by fellow pros as well as former UMD goalie Ben Patt and current Bulldog defenseman Aaron Pionk. There…

South Ridge Baseball
High School, Sports

South Ridge Baseball Edges Cloquet for 10th Straight Victory

The Panthers (11-2) will next be in action on Thursday when they host McGregor.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The South Ridge baseball team and Cloquet would go back and forth on Tuesday. Ultimately, the Panthers would pick up their 10th win, 6 to 3. The Panthers (11-2) will next be in action on Thursday when they host McGregor. Meanwhile, Cloquet will play at Esko on May 23rd. Categories: High School, Sports

Nwl Softball
College, Northwoods League

Northwoods League Softball Set to Launch in Summer of 2024

The new league will be the first for-profit summer collegiate women's league.
Neil Vierzba,

ROCHESTER, Minn.- Big news from the Northwoods League on Tuesday. Starting in the summer of 2024, they will launch a new women’s collegiate softball league. The new league will be comprised of teams from across the Northwoods League’s footprint. Team names and locations will be announced at a future date. All teams will play from June and end at the…

Proctor Sb
High School, Sports

Proctor Softball Knocks Off Esko to Extend Win Streak to 8 Games

The Rails (15-2) will next be in action on Tuesday in Cloquet.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- The Proctor softball team added another game to their win column on Monday, defeating Esko 12 to 4. The Rails (15-2) will next be in action on Tuesday in Cloquet. Meanwhile, Esko (8-8) will be back at home Tuesday to play Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin. Categories: High School, Sports

Nelson
College, High School, Sports

Northwestern’s Jase Nelson to Play College Hoops at Minnesota Morris

Just this past season, Nelson averaged 17 points and eight rebounds per game.
Neil Vierzba,

MAPLE, Wis.- Northwestern senior guard Jase Nelson is making the jump to the college ranks. On Monday, he announced his commitment to Minnesota Morris. Just this past season, Nelson averaged 17 points and eight rebounds per game. His play helped him land on the 1st team All Heart O’North for the 2nd straight season. He also set the single game…

Ojile
College, Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

After Successful Rookie Camp, UMD’s Zach Ojile Signs with Minnesota Vikings

The next opportunty for Ojile comes in team organized activities starting on May 22nd.
Neil Vierzba,

EAGAN, Minn.- He said he was simply just excited to get the opportunity to compete at Vikings Rookie Camp. Now, former UMD tight end Zach Ojile is officially a member of the team. Ojile signed a contract with the Vikings on Monday evening. It was confirmed by the UMD Football Twitter page. Sporting number 31 this past weekend, Ojile would…

Uws Sb
College, Sports

UW-Superior Softball to Meet Concordia-Wisconsin in 1st Round of NCAA Tourney

Superior is making their 5th appearance in program history and their 2nd in the last three years.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior softball team had their backs against the wall on Saturday at the UMAC tournament. What ensued after their 1st loss at the tournament was three straight wins and a UMAC title. The Yellowjackets learned where they will be heading and who they will play in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Monday afternoon. It’ll…

Sods
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Emma Soderberg Named Finalist for IIHF Player of the Year Award

Soderberg is one of seven finalists up for the award.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD goaltender Emma Soderberg is starting to get recognized on the national stage. On Monday, she was named as one of the seven finalists for the IIHF Player of the Year award. Soderberg is coming off a successful campaign in the World Championship. In Sweden’s quarterfinal matchup against Canada, she would stop 51 of the 54 shots she…

Wilderness
Sports

Minnesota Wilderness Win Midwest Division, Secure Spot in Robertson Cup Semifinals

Game one is Friday at 4:30 pm.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Minnesota Wilderness extended their season on Saturday night, locking up the Midwest Division with a 5 to 3 win over the Wisconsin Windigo. Now it’s on to Blaine as the Wilderness are one of four teams left competing in the Robertson Cup Playoffs. The Wilderness will match up with the Oklahoma Warriors. Oklahoma clinched the South Division…

Wilderness
Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Wilderness Take 2-1 Series Lead Over Wisconsin Windigo

Game four is Saturday in Cloquet. Puck drop is set for 7:15 pm.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Minnesota Wilderness picked up a crucial game three win on Friday, defeating the Wisconsin Windigo 5 to 1. Isak Posch would stop 29 out of the 30 shots he saw to lead Minnesota defensively. Game four is Saturday in Cloquet. Puck drop is set for 7:15 pm. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Umd Captain
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Names McMahon Captain, Jobst-Smith & Van Wieren Alternate Captains

McMahon set a career mark last year, posting 10 goals and 19 assists.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team named their captains for the upcoming season. Repping the “C” patch will be 5th year senior Mannon McMahon. McMahon set a career mark last year, posting 10 goals and 19 assists. Joining her as the alternate captains will be seniors Nina Jobst-Smith and Clara Van Wieren. It was also a year to remember…

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

UMD Softball Sees Season Come to End in NCAA Central Regions

The Bulldogs finish the year with an overall record of 40-13.
Neil Vierzba,

JOPLIN, Missouri- The UMD softball team was unable to hold off elimination on Friday at the NCAA Tournament, as they fell 4 to 3 to Rogers State. The Bulldogs were led by Elle Potts, who went two for three with one run batted in. UMD faced a bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the 7th and they were unable to…

Umd Vikes Still
College, Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football’s Carmickle & Ojile Take Part in Vikings Rookie Camp

Carmickle and Ojile are part of a group of 42 total players that are scheduled to compete throughout the weekend.
Neil Vierzba,

EAGAN, Minn.- UMD wide receiver Armani Carmickle and Tight End Zach Ojile took part in Day 1 of the Minnesota Vikings rookie camp on Friday. Carmickle would don the number 12 and Ojile would rep number 31 as the duo went through multiple drills. Carmickle is coming off a record breaking year as he became the 6th Bulldog in program…

Delgreco
High School, Sports

Former Thunderhawk Joey DelGreco Wins NAHL MVP & Rookie of the Year Awards

DelGreco finished third in the league for assists, points, and power-play assists.
Neil Vierzba,

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma.- Former Grand Rapids Thunderhawk Joey DelGreco grabbed plenty of hardware on Thursday. DelGreco was named NAHL MVP of the Year and NAHL Rookie of the Year. He was third in the league for assists, points, and power-play assists. He also led all rookies in assists and points. DelGreco’s team is getting it done on the ice too….

Cole Christian
College, High School, Sports

Duluth East Forward Cole Christian to Play College Hockey at Air Force

The forward is coming off a monster season in which he tallied 69 points.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth East standout Cole Christian has found his new team. Christian announced his commitment to the Air Force Academy on Thursday. The forward is coming off a monster season in which he tallied 69 points, 30 of which were goals and 39 were assists. In his four years at East he would accumulate 121 total points. Categories: College,…

Umdsoftball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Missouri Southern Walks-Off Against UMD Softball in NCAA Central Region Opener

UMD will next play Southern Arkansas in an elimination game on Friday. First pitch is at 5 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

JOPLIN, Missouri- The UMD softball team would battle with Missouri Southern until the very end on Thursday, ultimately falling to the Lions 3 to 2 in the NCAA Central Region opener. Kiana Bender would tie the game up at two in the 5th with a solo home run. The score would stay tied at two until the bottom of the…

Umd W Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Releases 2023-2024 Schedule, Stewart Enters Transfer Portal

The Bulldogs will open the year at home on October 6th against Long Island University.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team released their schedule on Wednesday. The Bulldogs will open the year at home on October 6th against Long Island University. Then the following weekend, they’ll welcome in Ohio State. Their matchup against the NCAA title runner ups will mark their first WCHA conference series. In the 34 games scheduled, 16 are against programs…

Cloquet Softball
High School, Sports

Prep Softball: Cloquet Blanks Hermantown for 3rd Consecutive Win

The Lumberjacks (8-4) will next be in action on Thursday when they host Grand Rapids.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet softball team improved to 8-4 on the year on Wednesday, shutting out Hermantown 1-0. A Lilly Witte RBI fielder’s choice in the bottom of the 1st would be the difference maker in the contest. Allie Jones would have eight strikeouts and only allow 3 hits for Cloquet on the mound. The Lumberjacks (8-4) will next be…

Carmickle
College, Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Armani Carmickle Invited to Vikings Rookie Camp

Carmickle will be participating alongside teammate Zach Ojile this weekend at Vikings rookie camp.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Almost two weeks ago UMD offensive lineman Brent Laing and Tight End Zach Ojile earned opportunites at the next level in the NFL. Now, their teammate wide receiver Armani Carmickle will be joining them. Carmickle will be participating alongside Ojile this weekend at Vikings rookie camp. The wideout is coming off a season in which he landed on…

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