Author: Neil Vierzba

Howard
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Freshman Forward Isaac Howard Enters Transfer Portal

The 2022 first round pick of the Tampa Bay Lightning had six goals and 11 assists in 35 games of action for the Bulldogs this year.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD freshman forward Isaac Howard has entered the transfer portal. The 2022 first round pick of the Tampa Bay Lightning had six goals and 11 assists in 35 games of action for the Bulldogs this year. Howard would have no problem putting up points as he posted a career high three assists in a contest against Denver on…

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

UMD Defenseman Derek Daschke Signs Pro Deal with Toledo Walleye

In Daschke's lone season, the 5th year defender would tally two goals and 14 assists.
Neil Vierzba,

TOLEDO, Ohio.- Another UMD men’s hockey graduate has put pen to paper and is heading to the pros. The latest being defenseman Derek Daschke. Daschke has signed with the Toledo Walleye of the ECHL. They are the minor league affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings and the Grand Rapids Griffins. Daschke would spend one year with the Bulldogs after transferring…

Umd Whky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Reflects on 2022-2023 Season

The Bulldogs say goodbye to nine players, some of which were All-Americans, Patty Kazmaier finalists, and WCHA Player of the Year award winners.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been almost two weeks since the UMD women’s hockey team saw their season come to a close. Now, the Bulldogs enter off-season mode. They’ll prepare for a season with potentially plenty of new faces. The Bulldogs say goodbye to nine players, some of which were All-Americans, Patty Kazmaier finalists, and WCHA Player of the Year award winners….

Umd Wbb
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Dancing to Dallas! UMD Women’s Hoops Clinch Spot in National Championship Game

The Bulldogs were paced by Brooke Olson, who had a team leading 34 points in the victory.
Neil Vierzba,

ST. JOSEPH, Missouri.- After a dominating defensive performance in the 2nd half, the UMD women’s basketball team was able to take down Catawba 70 to 59 in the Final Four on Wednesday. The Bulldogs were paced by Brooke Olson, who had a team leading 34 points in the victory. On the defensive side, UMD would hold Catawba to zero field…

Ham
Professional Sports, Sports

Duluth Native C.J. Ham Signs Contract Extension with Minnesota Vikings

The fullback appeared in all 17 games for the Vikings this past season. He would have two touchdowns on the ground while also hauling in 10 catches for 86 yards.
Neil Vierzba,

EAGAN, Minn.- Former Duluth Denfeld standout C.J. Ham won’t be going anywhere this off-season. He’ll be staying a member of the Minnesota Vikings as Ham and the team agreed on a two-year contract extension. Ham’s agency IFA announced the news on their personal Twitter page. The fullback appeared in all 17 games for the Vikings this past season. He would…

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

UMD Men’s Hockey Captain Tanner Laderoute Inks Deal with Wheeling Nailers

Laderoute tallied 58 points in his Bulldog career. With his best season coming in the 2019-2020 season where he posted a career-high 16 points.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The captain for the UMD men’s hockey team the past two seasons is making his next move. Tanner Laderoute has signed a deal with the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL. They’re the affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Laderoute tallied 58 points in his Bulldog career. With his best season coming in the 2019-2020 season…

Cherry
High School, Sports

Boys Basketball: Cherry Advances to Class A Semifinals for 2nd Straight Year

Next up for the Tigers, they'll play top seeded Russell-Tyler-Ruthton in the semifinals. Tip-off is set for noon on Friday at the Target Center.
Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Cherry boys basketball team is moving onto the semifinal round of the Class A state boys basketball tournament. The Tigers defeated Border West 68 to 55 on Wednesday in the quarterfinals. Cherry was led by Noah Sundquist, who had 30 points in the game. Next up for the Tigers, they’ll play top seeded Russell-Tyler-Ruthton in the semifinals….

Hockey Awards
College, Sports

Trio of Saints, One Yellowjacket Up for National Hockey Awards

The award winners will be announced Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Two St. Scholastica men’s hockey standouts were named finalists for the Sid Watson Award, which is given to the best D3 hockey player in the country. Junior forward Arkhip Ledenkov and junior goalie Jack Bostedt made the list after stellar seasons. Ledenkov had a career year as he posted 21 goals and 27 assists this past season. Same…

Cherry
High School, Sports

Armed with Depth, Cherry Boys Basketball Eyes More in 2nd Go-Around at State

The Tigers come into the matchup as the 4th seed with a 26-4 record. Meanwhile, Border West is the five seed as they posted a 26-2 record so far.
Neil Vierzba,

IRON JUNCTION, Minn.-The Cherry Tigers will begin their quest for the Class A title on Wednesday when they take on Border West in the Class A Quarterfinals. The Tigers come into the matchup as the 4th seed with a 26-4 record. Meanwhile, Border West is the five seed as they posted a 26-2 record so far. Head Coach Jordan Christianson…

Hermantown Bbb 031623
High School, Sports

Boys Basketball: 2nd Half Rally Falls Short as Orono Holds Off Hermantown in AAA Quarterfinals

Hermantown will play Stewartville in consolation play on Wednesday.
Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Hermantown boys basketball team would play Orono tough on Tuesday at the Class AAA state tournament, but they ultimately would fall 84 to 82 to the Spartans. Abraham Soumis would lead the Hawks with 34 points in the game. Hermantown will either play Stewartville or DeLaSalle in consolation play on Wednesday. Tip-off is scheduled for 4 PM…

Umdbasketball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Basketball Sees Special Season End in Elite Eight

UMD finishes the season with a 26-10 overall record.
Neil Vierzba,

EVANSVILLE, Indiana.- The UMD men’s basketball team’s impressive national tournament run came to a close on Tuesday as they fell to Black Hills State 86 to 68 in the Elite Eight. The Bulldogs were led by Drew Blair and Charlie Katona, who each had 16 points in the contest. UMD was able to accomplish their first national tournament win as…

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

Hermantown Native Jesse Jacques Signs with Iowa Heartlanders of ECHL

Just this past season, Jacques would tally four goals and five assists for UMD in 37 games.
Neil Vierzba,

CORALVILLE, Iowa.- Hermantown native and 5th year UMD standout Jesse Jacques is advancing his playing career. Jacques has signed with the Iowa Heartlanders out of the ECHL. Iowa is an affiliate of the Minnesota and Iowa Wild. Just this past season, Jacques would tally four goals and five assists for UMD in 37 games. His best year came in the…

Hermantown Bbb
High School, Sports

Hermantown Boys Hoops Hopes for Longer Stay at Class AAA State Tournament

Hermantown, who is unseeded will take on the two seed Orono. The Spartans would get the best of the Hawks back on February 9th as they went on to win 76 to 60.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys basketball team are set to make their 2nd straight appearance at state. Over the weekend, the Hawks learned who their opponent will be and it’s someone they’ve already seen this year. Hermantown, who is unseeded will take on the two seed Orono. The Spartans would get the best of the Hawks back on February 9th…

Umd Women's Basketball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Basketball Continues Tournament Run with First-Ever Final Four Berth

They'll next play Catawba on Wednesday for a spot in the National Championship game.
Neil Vierzba,

ST. JOSEPH, Missouri.- The UMD women’s basketball left no doubt on Monday as they defeated Assumption 61 to 41 in the Elite Eight. After battling foul trouble in the 1st half, Brooke Olson would turn things around in the 2nd to lead the Bulldogs with 15 points. “Just an exciting first game in the elite eight. We were all very…

Cherry Champs
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Boys Basketball: Cherry Holds Onto Section 7A Crown with Win Over Deer River

Noah Sundquist would lead the Tigers with 24 points. Just behind him was Isaac Asuma with 22 on the night.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Cherry boys basketball team repeated as Section 7A champions on Friday, defeating Deer River 85 to 61 in the title game. Noah Sundquist would lead the Tigers with 24 points. Just behind him was Isaac Asuma with 22 on the night. “These guys just work. They’re so relentless with everything they do. Every practice these guys come…

Frozen Four
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

#1 Ohio State & Wisconsin to Clash in Frozen Four National Championship Game

Puck drop of the title game is set for 3 PM on Sunday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The championship game is now set for the NCAA Women’s Frozen Four. In the first game on Friday, top seeded Ohio State would shut out #5 Northeastern three to nothing to gain the first spot. Amanda Thiele would stop all 16 shots she saw in net to lead the Buckeyes. Then in the night cap, it would take…

Olson
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Forward Brooke Olson Wins WBCA D2 Player of the Year Award

Olson also made it on the all-american team, an honor she has now earned four times in her career.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD graduate forward Brooke Olson continues to add to her legacy. Olson was named the 2023 WBCA NCAA D2 player of the year on Friday. The award is given annually to the top player in five of the six WBCA membership divisions. Olson becomes the first-ever WBCA Player of the Year at UMD after leading the Bulldogs with…

Mib Basketball
High School, Sports

Girls Basketball: Mountain Iron-Buhl Advances to First State Title Game Since 2017

Mountain Iron-Buhl will next play BOLD in the title game on Saturday. Tip-off is at noon.
Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball team is now just one game away from their first-ever state championship in program history. The Rangers would defeat Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa 61 to 57 on Friday in the Class A semifinals. MIB was led by Sage Ganyo, who had 23 points in the contest. Mountain Iron-Buhl will next play BOLD in the title game…

Hermantown Bbb 031623
High School, Sports

Boys Basketball: Hermantown Repeats as Section 7AAA Champions

Hermantown will look for their first-ever state tournament win next week.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 2nd straight year, the Hermantown boys basketball team is heading to the state tournament. The Hawks made that possible on Thursday, when they defeated Duluth Denfeld 70 to 59 in the Section 7AAA title game. “We had goals right after last year. Losing one guy, Michael Lau last year. We lost his leadership, we lost his…

Gophers Hky
College, Sports

Frozen Four Teams Hit the Ice at AMSOIL Arena for Final Preparations

Northeastern and Ohio State will face off at 2:30 PM on Friday. Following that, it's Minnesota and Wisconsin at 6 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Women’s Frozen Four is just one day away and today teams had a chance to test out the ice and make final preparations before the puck is dropped on Friday. All four teams have had plenty of Frozen Four experience in the past. In the first matchup, Northeastern, out of the Hockey East Conference is making their…

Mib Girls Bball
High School, Sports

Girls State Basketball: Mountain Iron-Buhl Knocks Off Minneota in Class A Quarterfinals

The Rangers were led by Jordan Zubich, who had 25 points in the victory.
Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball team advanced to the Class A semifinals on Thursday, defeating Minneota 65-50 in the quarterfinals. The Rangers were led by Jordan Zubich, who had 25 points in the victory. MIB now shifts their focus to Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa. They’ll play at noon on Friday. Categories: High School, Sports

Bb 031523
High School, Sports

Boys Basketball: Cherry & Deer River Secure Spots in Section 7A Title Game

Deer River and Cherry will tip things off on Friday at 6 pm at Romano Gym in Duluth.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Cherry boys basketball team continues to inch closer to making another state tournament berth. On Wednesday, they defeated Northland 86 to 53 in the 7A semifinals. The Tigers will next face Deer River, who defeated Mountain Iron-Buhl 86 to 73 in the other semifinal game. Deer River and Cherry will tip things off on Friday at 6…

Bb Take 2
High School, Sports

Boys Basketball: Esko Advances to 7AA Title Game, Two Harbors Eliminated in Semis

Esko will meet Pequot Lakes in a rematch of last year's Section 7AA title game.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Esko boys basketball team is once again heading the Section 7AA championship game. On Wednesday, the Eskomos took down the Wolverines of Rock Ridge 73 to 60 to secure their spot. It will be a rematch because they are set to face Pequot Lakes, who defeated Two Harbors 53 to 35. Gametime is set for 6 pm…

Umd Fb
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football Trio Participate in Minnesota Pro Day

Offensive Lineman Brent Laing, Wide Receiver Armani Carmickle, and Tight End Zach Ojile all participated at Minnesota's Pro Day.
Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- A trio of UMD football players had one last chance to showcase their talents in front of NFL and CFL scouts on Wednesday morning. Offensive Lineman Brent Laing, Wide Receiver Armani Carmickle, and Tight End Zach Ojile all participated at Minnesota’s Pro Day. The three players would be tested on their bench press, 40 yard dash time, and…

Gr
High School, Sports

Girls Basketball: Grand Rapids Falls to Stewartville in Class AAA Quarterfinals

The Thunderhawks will next play Marshall in consolation play on Thursday. Tip-off is at 2 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Grand Rapids girls basketball team saw their chances at a state championship come to an end on Wednesday, as they fell to Stewartville 71 to 57 in the AAA quarterfinals. Jessika Lofstrom would lead the Thunderhawks with 18 points in the contest. With the loss, that ends a 26 game winning streak for Grand Rapids. The Thunderhawks…

Umdbasketball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

#6 UMD Men’s Basketball to Face #3 Black Hills State at Elite Eight

The game is set to take place on March 21st at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana. Tip-off is at noon.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A day after they secured their first ever Elite Eight berth, the UMD men’s basketball team learned who their opponent will be. The Bulldogs secured the 6th spot and will match up with the 3rd seed, Black Hills State. The Yellowjackets are currently 28-5 on the year and are coming off an upset win over top seeded West…

Umd Mbb
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hoops Continues Season of Firsts with First Elite Eight Berth

UMD was led by Drew Blair, who had a team-leading 28 points in the victory.
Neil Vierzba,

MARYVILLE, Missouri- The UMD men’s basketball team will keep on dancing as they punched their ticket to the Elite Eight on Tuesday. The Bulldogs would take down Southern Nazarene 62 to 52 in their sweet sixteen matchup. UMD was led by Drew Blair, who had a team-leading 28 points in the victory. This is the first time in program history…

Hky 031423
High School, Sports

Prep Hockey: Duluth Sweeps Iron Range in Boys & Girls Essentia Health All-Star Games

Proctor/Hermantown's Nya Sieger would be named MVP of the girls contest.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth would take bragging rights over the Iron Range on Tuesday at the Essentia Health All-Star Games. In the first contest, the Duluth girls would handle the Iron Range by a final of 6 to 1. Proctor/Hermantown’s Nya Sieger would be named MVP of that contest. This was the first girls all-star game to happen in the history…

Umd Wbb
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hoops Earns #2 Seed at Elite Eight, Will Play #7 Assumption

The Bulldogs were revealed as the number two seed and will face the 7th seed Assumption on Monday March 20th in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- After trailing by twenty at one point, the UMD women’s basketball team completed one of the greatest comebacks in program history to clinch their first ever spot in the elite eight. Now one day later, they know their opponent. The Bulldogs were revealed as the number two seed and will face the 7th seed Assumption on Monday March…

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

UMD’s Wyatt Kaiser Signs Three-Year Deal with Chicago Blackhawks

Just this past season, Kaiser tallied 23 points in 35 games of action for the Bulldogs.
Neil Vierzba,

CHICAGO, Illinois.- On Tuesday, UMD lost one of their top defenders to the NHL. Wyatt Kaiser has signed a three year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. He is set to make a little over 900 hundred thousand dollars per season. Kaiser was originally selected by the Blackhawks in the 3rd round of the 2020 draft. Just this past season, he…

Css Vb
College, Sports

Chelsea Meierotto Named as New CSS Volleyball Head Coach

Meierotto replaces Dana Moore, who retired after 26 seasons of coaching the Saints.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica has a new head coach and it’s someone who’s familiar to the area. Chelsea Meierotto becomes the 6th volleyball coach in program history. She comes from Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin where she led the LumberJills for the last four seasons. She was also named UMAC Coach of the Year in the 2020-2021 season. Back in…

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

Coaches Corner: Justin Wieck

Wieck and the Bulldogs are preparing for their first round game against Central Oklahoma in the NCAA tournament.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with the head coach of the UMD men’s basketball team, Justin Wieck. Wieck and the Bulldogs are preparing for their first round game against Central Oklahoma in the NCAA tournament. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Hermantown Bbb
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Boys Basketball: Hermantown to Meet Duluth Denfeld in Section 7AAA Title Game

On Friday, Hermantown defeated Cloquet 80 to 58 in the Section 7AAA semifinals on their home floor.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys basketball team is one step closer to advancing to the state tournament for the 2nd straight year. On Friday, they defeated Cloquet 80 to 58 in the Section 7AAA semifinals on their home floor. The Hawks will next play Duluth Denfeld in the title game. The Hunters took down North Branch 63 to 59 in…

Hermantown Hockey
High School, Sports

Late Goal By Mahtomedi’s Drage Ends Hermantown’s Hopes at Repeating in Class A

The Hawks will play Orono on Saturday in the 3rd place game.
Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team’s game with Mahtomedi in the Class A semifinals would go down to the wire on Friday. In the end though, the Zephyr’s are heading to the Class A state title game. Charlie Drage would score with under 50 seconds to go to give Mahtomedi the 2 to 1 victory. Dallas Vieau had…

Superior Bbb
High School, Sports

Boys Basketball: Superior Holds Off Appleton North in OT to Advance to D1 Sectional Final

Superior will next play Neenah on Saturday at Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln.
Neil Vierzba,

SCHOFIELD, Wis.- The Superior boys basketball team is onto the D1 Sectional Final after defeating Appleton North 45-42 in overtime in the sectional semifinals on Thursday. Superior will next play Neenah on Saturday at Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln. If the Spartans were to win, they would advance to their first state tournament since 1974. Gametime is to be determined. Categories: High…

Umd Whky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Stewart’s Two Goals Lifts UMD Past Clarkson 2-0 for Spot in NCAA Quarterfinals

UMD will next play Minnesota in the quarterfinal round. Puck drop is at 2 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team opened NCAA tournament play with a win as they defeated Clarkson 2-0 in the 1st round on Thursday. The Bulldogs were powered by Taylor Stewart, who would score one goal in the first period and another in the 3rd period. UMD will next play Minnesota in the quarterfinal round. The game will take…

Umd Mhky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Heads Back to St. Cloud for NCHC Quarterfinals

UMD has had St. Cloud's number this season, winning three out of four games and outscoring the Huskies 18 to 13.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- After just playing St. Cloud State last weekend, the UMD men’s hockey team will once again hop on a bus and drive down I-35 to the Granite City. But this time, it will be in the postseason. UMD just saw their longest win streak against the Huskies, which was five games, come to an end on Saturday. But…

Paulson
College, High School, Sports

Greyhounds’ Center Rocco Paulson Commits to UW-Superior

The 6 foot 8 center is averaging nearly ten points a game, seven rebounds a game, and is almost 60 percent from the field.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Just a day after Duluth East took down Centennial in the Section 7AAAA quarterfinals, their big man has found his next home and he won’t have to travel far. Greyhounds’ senior Rocco Paulson announced his commitment to the University of Wisconsin-Superior. The 6 foot 8 center is averaging nearly ten points a game, seven rebounds a game, and…

Lahti
Sports

Superior City FC Names Sharon Lahti as New Women’s Head Coach

Lahti is also currently the varsity girls soccer coach at Esko High School.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior City FC women’s team has found their first head coach. Sharon Lahti will lead the team for the 2023 season. Lahti is currently the varsity girls soccer coach at Esko High School. She also had a coaching stint with the College of Saint Scholastica and played a key part in establishing the Duluth Women’s Soccer League….

Duluth East Bb
High School, Sports

Boys Basketball: Duluth East Advances to Section 7AAAA Semifinals with Win Over Centennial

Duluth East will next play Cambridge-Isanti on Saturday at Princeton High School. Tip-off is at 5 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In their final home game of the year, the Duluth East boys basketball team took down Centennial 78 to 61 in the Section 7AAAA quarterfinals. The Greyhounds were led by Patrick Smith, who had 21 points in the win. Just behind him was teammate Michael Kastelic with 20. Duluth East will next play Cambridge-Isanti on Saturday at Princeton…

Gbb 030823
High School, Sports

Girls Basketball: Duluth Marshall & Proctor Eliminated in Section 7AA Semifinals

Pequot Lakes and Crosby-Ironton will meet in the title game on Friday in Cloquet.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the Duluth Marshall and Proctor girls basketball teams would see their seasons come to a close on Wednesday. The Hilltoppers would fall to top seeded Pequot Lakes 64 to 49 in the first semifinal game of the night. Regan Juenemann had 20 points in the contest for Duluth Marshall. Following that game, Crosby-Ironton would sneak by Proctor…

Hermantown Bhky
High School, Sports

Boys Hockey: Hermantown Shuts Out Luverne in Class A Quarterfinals

The Hawks will next play Mahtomedi in the semifinals on Friday. Puck drop is at 11 AM.
Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team inched closer to repeating as Class A state champions on Wednesday, shutting out Luverne 6-0 in the Class A quarterfinals. Aaron Evjen, River Freeman, Evan Gunderson, Wyatt Carlson, Dallas Vieau, and George Peterson would all score in the contest. The Hawks will next play Mahtomedi in the semifinals on Friday. Puck drop…

Umd Wbb
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

After Early Exit in Previous Years, UMD Women’s Basketball Wants More at NCAA Tourney

In recent years, UMD has struggled to get out of the first round. Only advancing to the 2nd round once in their last four appearances.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team is preparing to host their first ever NCAA regional at Romano Gym this weekend. Besides being the host, the Bulldogs have a game to play against Southern Nazarene, the winners of the Great American Conference. In recent years, UMD has struggled to get out of the first round. Only advancing to the 2nd…

Esko Bbb
High School, Sports

Boys Basketball: Esko Rolls Past Greenway in 1st Round of Section 7AA Tournament

The Eskomos move onto the quarterfinals where they will play Aitkin.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko boys basketball team left no doubt on Tuesday as they defeated Greenway 104 to 25 in the 1st round of the Section 7AA tournament. The Eskomos move onto the quarterfinals where they will play Aitkin. The game is set for 4 PM on Saturday at Hermantown High School. Categories: High School, Sports

Umd Mbb
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hoops Eyes 1st Ever NCAA Tournament Win Against Central Oklahoma

UMD will look for their first ever win in NCAA tournament play.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team is set to meet with a team they have yet to play this season. That being the Central Oklahoma Bronchos. The Bulldogs have been playing well as of late. They would close out the regular season on a four-game winning streak before making a run in the NSIC tournament, including a key upset…

Umd Whky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Sticking to Routine & Staying in the Moment Before NCAA Tournament

Clarkson and UMD will drop the puck at 6 PM on Thursday at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Not much will change for the UMD women’s hockey team this week. They’ll be taking the same bus route, playing in the same arena, and even staying in the same hotel as they did last week in Minneapolis. But the opponent and the stakes are definitely different. UMD will clash with Clarkson for the first time this season…

Hermantown Bhky
High School, Sports

Hermantown Boys Hockey Set to Make 4th Straight Appearance at State

Hermantown will face Luverne for the 3rd time in program history at the state tournament.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- For the fourth straight season and 13th time in the last 14 seasons,  the Hermantown boys hockey team is getting set for the class A state tournament. The Hawks will make the trek to the X on Wednesday as they will take on Luverne in the Class A quarterfinals. This isn’t the first time Hermantown has seen Luverne…

Umd Wbb
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Basketball Hosting NCAA Central Regional for 1st Time

This is the 5th straight year UMD has been in the NCAA tournament.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- After finishing the regular season at 24-3 and then winning the NSIC tournament, the UMD women’s basketball earned the number one seed in the NCAA central region on selection sunday. It will be the first time UMD has ever played host to a regional between both the women’s and men’s programs. The Bulldogs will match up with the…

Umd Mbb
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hoops to Hit Road for 1st Round of NCAA Tournament

The Bulldogs earned the 6th seed and will face off against the 3rd seed Central Oklahoma.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team will have to hit the road for the 1st round of the NCAA tourney as they will head to Maryville, Missouri. The Bulldogs earned the 6th seed and will face off against the 3rd seed Central Oklahoma. The Bronchos, who are out of the MIAA conference, have had a similar path like UMD,…

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

Top Play of the Week: 3/3

This week’s top play belongs to Aaron Evjen of the Hermantown boys hockey team.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play belongs to Aaron Evjen of the Hermantown boys hockey team. Evjen and the Hawks are preparing for their fourth straight tournament appearance. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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