HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Esko girls soccer team continued their perfect start to the season on Thursday night. Playing at Hermantown, Esko shutout the Hawks 3-0 to improve to 7-0 on the season. Esko is next in action on Tuesday at Two Harbors. As for Hermantown (3-3-2), they’ll host Benilde-St. Margaret’s on Saturday. Over on the boys side, Duluth East extended…
DULUTH, Minn.- You couldn’t ask for a better start to the season for the UMD volleyball team. A perfect 4-0 record at the McKendree Invitational. An added bonus is they’ll spend the next six contests at home. Bulldogs once again playing host for the Up North Preseason Tournament. First up on the docket is a Michigan Tech squad that UMD…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s soccer team is still searching for their first win of the 2025 season. On Wednesday night, the Yellowjackets hosted a 3-1 Macalester squad that was able to get the best of them, 2-1. Jake Kidd scored the first goal of the season and lone score of the contest for UWS. UW-Superior (0-3) will next be…
DULUTH, Minn.- We are just nine days away from the start of another UMD women’s hockey season. After making it to the national tournament for the 5th straight year in their last campaign, UMD will try to work their way back there with a lot of new faces. 13 newcomers along with 10 returners will don a Bulldog sweater this…
DULUTH, Minn.- For the first time since October of 2023, the St. Scholastica women’s soccer team has won a contest. Playing old UMAC foe Bethany Lutheran on Wednesday, the Saints put up four unanswered goals to come away with the 4 to 0 victory. Mariah Hernesman, Lily Rippie, Anna Manion, and Julia Lewis all found the back of the net…
PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor volleyball team bounced back on Tuesday night, defeating Rock Ridge in four sets. With the victory, it snapped a three-game losing skid for the Rails. They’ll next be in action on Thursday at Cloquet. As for Rock Ridge, they return home to play International Falls on Thursday. In other prep volleyball action, Superior’s rally fell short…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team continued their perfect start to the season by taking down Concordia-St. Paul 61 to 7 this past Saturday. Now, the stakes get raised a little bit. The 7th ranked Minnesota State- Mankato Mavericks pay the 24th ranked Bulldogs a visit this weekend. In recent years, the rivalry series has been almost even as UMD…
DULUTH, Minn.- Week two of prep football kicked off in Minnesota on Friday night. In Hermantown, a rivalry game that dates all the way back to 1941 continued on Friday, as the Hawks hosted the Proctor Rails in the annual Hammer game. The Hawks will keep the hammer for another year as they defeat the Rails 89-0. Hermantown has held…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team promoted offensive coordinator Chase Vogler to Associate Head Coach on Friday. Vogler has been on the coaching staff since the 2019 season. During his reign, he’s led multiple all-american selections, including tight end Sam Pitz and offensive lineman Aiden Williams. He’s also built up quite the rushing attack as UMD was 12th in the…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s soccer team is still in search of their first win of the 2025 season. On Thursday, #7 UW-Eau Claire scored two first half goals and then two 2nd half goals to go on to defeat the Yellowjackets 4-0. UWS (0-2) will next host Macalester on September 10th. Categories: College, Sports
MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- Earlier this summer it was reported that Barnum coach Rich Newman is set to be inducted into the 2025 MBCA Hall of Fame. Now, former Mountain Iron-Buhl coach Luke Winans is set to join him. Winans coached MIB from 1994 to 2019, where he picked up 379 wins and led the team to the 2000 state tournament….
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Martin Sleen had his fair share of touchdowns in 2024. That trend continued in Week 1 when the junior running back found the end zone three times in Hermantown’s 52 to 7 win over Duluth Denfeld. “When I’m on the field and I’m gone for a big touchdown, I don’t really have much going through my head. It’s…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Superior boys soccer team returned to the win column on Wednesday night, defeating Duluth Denfeld 2-1. Superior improves to 2-1 and will next play at Hibbing/Chisholm on Thursday. As for Duluth Denfeld (1-5), they are back at home on Saturday to face Bemidji. Categories: High School, Sports
PITTSBURGH, Penn.- Former UMD offensive lineman Aiden Williams has once again been released by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Williams had been on the team’s practice squad for the last six days. If this is it for the guard in the steel city, he ends his campaign suiting up in one preseason game and playing 54 snaps against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He…
ESKO, Minn.- The Esko volleyball team continued their winning ways on Tuesday night, defeating Rock Ridge in straight sets. Esko improves to 7-1 and will next play at Two Harbors on Thursday. As for Rock Ridge, they are at Proctor on Tuesday. In other volleyball action, Hibbing knocked off Duluth Denfeld in five sets. The Bluejackets are now 3-1 and…
DULUTH, Minn.- It was back to work for the UMD football team Tuesday afternoon after they opened up the season with a controlling 35 to 7 victory over Winona State last Thursday. Bulldogs beginning preparation for a Concordia-St. Paul squad, who UMD has won the last 11 meetings, dating back to 2005. On top of that, the Bulldogs have averaged…
DULUTH, Minn.- It was announced back in April that former Bulldog Cole Spicer was making his return to college hockey with Arizona State. Fast forward to Tuesday, Spicer has transferred once again. He’ll skate for the defending national champions, Western Michigan this upcoming season. Spicer last suited up for UMD back in the 2023-2024 season and tallied nine points in…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Week 1 for prep football teams in Minnesota continued on Friday night. One of the matchups featured a Section 7AAAA semifinal rematch as Hermantown hosted Duluth Denfeld. Like the two meetings last year, Hermantown once again came away with the win, 52 to 7. In other action, Two Harbors took on North Branch in a battle of section…
PITTSBURGH, Penn.- Former UMD offensive lineman Aiden Williams is back with the Pittsburgh Steelers. On Thursday, the team signed the guard to their practice squad. Williams appeared in one preseason game for the Steelers, playing 54 snaps in their contest against the Jaguars. He missed the remaining two preseason games following that to deal with a leg injury. Williams originally…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior football team returned home on Thursday to take on Stevens Point. After being shut out in the 1st half, the Spartans eventually did find the end zone three times in the 2nd half. However, it wouldn’t be enough as they went on to fall 41 to 20. Superior (0-2) will next play at River Falls on…
DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD assistant coach and Hall of Famer Caroline Ouellette has been promoted to assistant coach for the Montreal Victoire of the PWHL. She’s spent the past two seasons with the team and has also served as the Co-Head Coach for Concordia University. Ouellette has had plenty of success on the ice, including a 2008 national title with…
ESKO, Minn.- Two teams that made it to the state tournament met up on the pitch on Wednesday afternoon as Esko hosted Cloquet-Carlton. In came down to just one free kick and Britta Koski came through for Esko giving them the 1-0 win. Esko is now 3-0 and will host LILA on Thursday. As for Cloquet-Carlton (1-3), they are at…
ESKO, Minn.- Two teams that were in their respective section titles last season met up in prep volleyball as Esko hosted Hermantown on Tuesday night. In the end, Hermantown was able to take down Esko 3-2. Esko is now 1-1 and will play at Carlton/Wrenshall on Thursday. As for Hermantown (2-1), they are at Princeton on Thursday. In other volleyball…
EAGAN, Minn.- It was cutdown day in the NFL on Tuesday. The Vikings didn’t have many surprises but Duluth native C.J. Ham was impacted. Ham was placed on the injured reserve-designated to return list, meaning he will be out the first four games of the regular season but will not currently count against Minnesota’s roster. The team has not said…
DULUTH, Minn.- We are just two days away from kickoff of another UMD football season. However this year, they’ll start with not your ordinary opener. It’s the Bulldogs versus the Warriors of Winona State under the lights at TCO Stadium in Eagan. The contest marks the first-time that an NCAA game will take placeat the headquarters of the Vikings. UMD…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A day after the UWS women’s soccer team was selected to finish 1st in the UMAC, the UWS men’s team now joins them. On Tuesday, the coaches poll was released and the Yellowjackets landed in first with 36 points. UWS is vying for their 9th straight conference title and is coming off a sweet sixteen appearance a year…
ESKO, Minn.- The Esko girls soccer team held their home opener on Monday night as they took on East Grand Forks. They end up defending their home turf, defeating the Green Wave 3-1 to improve to 2-0. Esko is back at home on Wednesday, August 27th against Cloquet-Carlton. Game time is at 3 p.m. Over in Proctor, the Rails hosted…
PITTSBURGH, Penn.- Former UMD offensive lineman Aiden Williams’ dream of making an NFL roster has hit a road block. Ahead of cutdown day on Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers released the guard after originally signing him back on April 26th. Williams played in the team’s first preseason game against the Jaguars on August 9th. But was sidelined for the next two…
DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica has announced their 2025 Hall of Fame class. Six individuals will be inducted in a ceremony on October 11th. They are Kelsey Peterson, who is the all-time goals and points leader for the women’s soccer team. Tom Lyscio, a UMAC champion thrower on the men’s track and field team. Nina Waidacher, a member of the women’s…
DULUTH, Minn.- Both the Duluth East and Duluth Denfeld girls soccer teams picked up home wins on Friday afternoon. The Greyhounds improved to 2-0 on the season by defeating Woodbury 2-0. Julia Davis and Darby Friday were the goal-scorers for Duluth East. Duluth East will next host Roseville on Tuesday. Across town, Duluth Denfeld blanked Grand Rapids 4-0 in their…
DULUTH, Minn.- Thursday was the first day that prep soccer teams in Minnesota could play regular season games. In 7A, the defending section champions Duluth Marshall saw a three-goal lead slip away to St. Francis, falling 4 to 3. Benson Peterson had all three goals for the Hilltoppers. In other boys action, Duluth East is shutout by Blaine, 2-0. Over…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The 2024 season for the Hermantown football team was one to remember. A 9-2 overall record, which included a state quarterfinal appearance. But with the start of their 2025 campaign on the horizon, the team is all about carving their own path. Hermantown does have a number of returners this year after only graduating eight seniors. Those back…
DULUTH, Minn.- Two with ties to Duluth will serve as women’s hockey officials in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Duluth native Sarah Buckner and former St. Scholastica Saint Alex Clarke are set to travel to Italy in February. The two most recently served as PWHL officials and have each climbed up the ranks. For Clarke, this will be her 2nd…
PORT WING, Wis.- We know Port Wing native Megan Gustafson can get it done on the basketball court. But did you know she’s now an author? On Wednesday, Gustafson’s book titled “Pancake’s Passport” was released. It’s a children’s book inspired by her overseas experience with her own corgi, Pancake. Her dog has been a calming peace for her and she…
DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s soccer team has added a former MIAC foe to their coaching staff. Breanna Nelson is the team’s new assistant coach and goalkeeper coach. She comes from Concordia- Moorhead, where she was an assistant for the Cobbers. Nelson also suited up for Concordia-Moorhead during her playing days. She was a three-year captain for the team….
EVELETH, Minn.- USA Curling has undergone some changes in recent years and that will continue after the 2026 season. Phill Drobnick has announced that this year will be his last coaching. He’s spent a total of 20 years leading multiple teams, that included the 2018 Gold Medal squad. Drobnick said in a social media post that the time is right…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The track at SCCU Stadium in Superior has a new name. On Tuesday, the school announced that they are dedicating the track in honor of former coach, mentor, and community leader, Dan Conway. Conway began his journey at UWS, where he was a sprinter for track and a halfback for the football team. He then went on to…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A Hermantown native will get the chance to impress the U.S. Men’s Olympic higher-ups later this month. Neal Pionk was one of 44 players invited to participate at the U.S. Olympic Orientation Camp. The camp is more so an administrative and team-building event and includes no formal on-ice activity or public component. Pionk just wrapped up his 8th…
DULUTH, Minn.- Another former Bulldog has joined the St. Scholastica coaching staff. McKenzie Revering is the Saints new assistant coach. She’ll work with her former teammate Sydney Brodt, who was named as Scholastica’s new head coach earlier this off-season. Over the course of four years, Revering appeared in 112 games for UMD and tallied 4 points. She last coached for…
DULUTH, Minn.- The beauty of a new season means every team is in the same boat. A 0-0 record and a chance to improve on what happened the year prior. The UMD soccer team is one of those squads that’s hoping for some different results heading into their 2025 campaign. The Bulldogs went just 2-12-3 a year ago, finishing 11th…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s and women’s cross country teams officially began their seasons on Monday. Both squads are coming off respectful finishes in 2024 as each team had a top 4 finish in the NSIC and a top 14 finish in the central region. Head Coach Brette Jensen detailed what the team’s goals are for this year plus what…
DULUTH, Minn.- When the UMD volleyball team began practice on Monday, there was plenty of introductions being had. The Bulldogs welcome in nine freshman this season to pair with the seven returners that they already have on their roster. After finishing 10th in a tough NSIC conference last season, the Bulldogs know they have to get on the same page…
PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor football team is coming off a tough season. With a decent amount of youth stepping into bigger roles, the Rails went 0-8 in 2024. They even had to forfeit a Week 4 contest against Two Harbors due to a number of players being out with injuries. Better things are ahead for the Rails though as they…
BRAINERD, Minn.- It was a successful weekend for Duluth native Greg Anderson. Racing at the Lucas Oil Nationals at the Brainerd International Raceway, Anderson bested his teammate Dallas Glenn in the championship run to pick up his 4th career victory at the B-I-R. Anderson ran a time of 6.551, traveling at 206.86 miles per hour. Categories: Professional Sports, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies ended their season in heartbreaking fashion on Thursday night. Playing the Green Bay Rockers in the Northwoods League Collegiate World Series, Duluth came back twice and even had a 8 to 4 lead through six innings. However, a three-run 8th plus a costly error in the 9th inning pulled Green Bay ahead for the 10…
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s official it’ll be the Green Bay Rockers versus the Duluth Huskies in the Northwoods League Collegiate World Series. It’s been a three-year wait for the Huskies as they last appeared in the big game in 2022. Overall, Duluth has made the World Series four times previously, all of which however have resulted in a loss. Field Manager…
DULUTH, Minn.- The NSIC coaches poll for women’s soccer was released on Thursday morning. Coming in at 11th and earning 84 points was the UMD Bulldogs. UMD is looking to bounce back this season after posting just a 2-12-3 overall record a year ago. Also released was the playersto watch list. That included Bulldogs goalkeeper Kaycee Chavez and junior attacker…
DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD tight end Sam Pitz is no longer a member of the Baltimore Ravens. Earlier this month, the team waived the Appleton native after originally signing him back on April 26th. Pitz is now free to sign with any of the other 31 teams in the NFL. During his time as a Bulldog, number 0 had 16…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies will get to compete for the Northwoods League’s top prize on Thursday night. Duluth was able to get the best of Mankato on Wednesday, defeating the MoonDogs 4 to 1 in the Great Plains Divisional Championship. The Huskies were led by former Hilltopper Owen Marsolek, who tossed six shutout innings with four strikeouts. This is…
BRAINERD, Minn.- For the 3rd straight year, Duluth native Greg Anderson is set to compete at the Brainerd International Raceway for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. Anderson achieved a bit of history earlier this season when he became the 2nd NHRA driver ever to reach 1,000 round wins. Currently, he sits 2nd in the standings and is chasing his teammate…
