Author: Neil Vierzba

Dana Moore to Retire After 26 Seasons as CSS Head Volleyball Coach

Over the course of her coaching career, Moore finished with 435 victories, which is 2nd in school history.

DULUTH, Minn.- Longtime St. Scholastica head coach Dana Moore announced to her team on Monday that she is set to retire. It ends a reign of 26 years where Moore was at the helm. Over the course of her coaching career, Moore finished with 435 victories, which is 2nd in school history. She also was named UMAC coach of the…

UMD Football Keeping Postseason Hopes Alive Heading Into Final Two Games

Kickoff is set for 1 PM in Sioux Falls on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD football will hit the road for their 2nd to last regular season game this weekend at Augustana. The Bulldogs still have a chance to make the postseason. But they will need to handle business themselves first in order to make that happen. The same can be said for their opponent, as Augustana is in a logjam towards…

C-E-C Boys Soccer Falls to DeLaSalle in Class AA Semifinals 4-0

The Lumberjacks will face Richfield in the 3rd place game on Wednesday.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team would see their state title dreams come to a close on Tuesday, falling to DeLaSalle 4-0 in the Class AA semifinals. The Lumberjacks will get one more game to play this season. As they will face Richfield in the 3rd place game on Wednesday. That game is scheduled for 11AM at the West…

Proctor/Hermantown’s Hannah Graves Commits to Bemidji State

Just last season, Graves tallied a total of 28 points. 16 goals and 12 assists to help the Mirage claim the section 7A title.

BEMIDJI, Minn.- A current Proctor/Hermantown Mirage standout announced the next step in her hockey career. Hannah Graves is committing to Bemidji State. She made the announcement via her own personal twitter account. Just last season, Graves tallied a total of 28 points. 16 goals and 12 assists to help the Mirage claim the section 7A title. She’ll be the second…

No Movement for UMD Men’s & Women’s Hockey in Latest USCHO Polls

Both teams will be on the road this upcoming weekend.

DULUTH, Minn.- After picking up two crucial wins against Cornell, the UMD men’s hockey team will stay at number 19 in the country in the latest USCHO poll. In other Bulldog men’s news, Wyatt Kaiser was named NCHC defenseman of the week. They begin NCHC play this weekend at Colorado College. As for the women’s team, they split a weekend…

Daschke’s Late Goal Helps #19 UMD Snap Skid Against #20 Cornell 3 to 2

UMD (3-4) will once again face Cornell on Saturday. Puck drop is at 7:07 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- It would come down to the final minutes of the 3rd period, but finally UMD was able to get back in the win column on Friday defeating Cornell 3 to 2. Derek Daschke would light the lamp with just a minute and twenty one seconds to go. UMD (3-4) will once again face Cornell on Saturday. Puck drop…

Coaches Corner: Mike Zagelmeyer

The Hawks will host North Branch on Saturday in the Section 7AAAA semifinals.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner we caught up with the head football coach at Hermantown, Mike Zagelmeyer. The Hawks will host North Branch on Saturday in the Section 7AAAA semifinals. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Soccer: C-E-C Boys Advance to State Semifinals, Esko & Cloquet-Carlton Girls See Seasons End

C-E-C will next play DeLaSalle in the semifinals on November 1st at U.S. Bank Stadium.

NEW BRIGHTON, Minn.- A late goal by Collin Young would help Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer defeat St. Cloud Tech 3-1 in the Class AA quarterfinals on Thursday. Earlier in the contest, Elijah Aultman would tally the other goal for the Lumberjacks. C-E-C will next play DeLaSalle in the semifinals on November 1st at U.S. Bank Stadium. That contest is set to…

UMD Women’s Hoops Wants More After Successful 2021-2022 Season

UMD's first game is November 5th in Kansas City.

DULUTH, Minn.- Coming off a season in which they won the NSIC conference tournament and secured a berth in the National tournament. UMD women’s basketball is ready to make a run at it again this season. The Bulldogs return senior forward Brooke Olson as well as senior guard Maesyn Thiesen. Both are suiting up for their 5th year at UMD….

UMD Men’s Basketball Focused on the Journey Ahead, Not the Past

The Bulldogs we'll have a few exhibition games before their first contest at home against Southern Arkansas on November 11th.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball squad had nearly an identical season as the women’s team in 2021-2022. They posted a 25-6 record, that included a perfect 15-0 record at home. The Bulldogs wouldn’t capture the NSIC tournament title but they did clinch a spot in the national tournament. Eventually falling to Washburn Unversity in the first round. Head Coach…

Prep Volleyball: Esko & Proctor Secure Spots in Section 7AA Quarterfinals

The quarterfinals will take place on Friday at the higher seeds.

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko volleyball team rallied past Mora on Wednesday in the 1st round of the Section 7AA tournament. After dropping the 1st set, Esko would then take the next three sets to go on to win 3-1. Esko will hit the road next to face Pine City on Friday. In other Section 7AA volleyball action, Proctor would go…

Another Week, Another Top 3 Opponent for #5 UMD Women’s Hockey

Hughes and the Bulldogs hit the ice Friday at 3 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- Coming off a tough two game series in Columbus against top ranked Ohio State, UMD women’s hockey returns home Friday to face another top 5 team in Wisconsin. And the story of this series has to be defense. Both the Bulldogs and Badgers have the best defenses in the WCHA. Wisconsin is 1st with a 0.90 goals against…

#20 Cornell & #19 UMD Men’s Hockey to Meet for 1st Time in Almost 17 Years

UMD and Cornell last played on December 28th, 2005.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will be once again looking to bounce back after dropping their fourth straight game last weekend against Wisconsin. A streak they haven’t had since 2015. Even more of a longer streak is the last time they played their upcoming opponent. You have to look all the way back to 2005 when UMD last…

Prep Football: Cloquet, Esko, & Duluth East Advance to Respective Section Semifinals

The semifinals for all sections are scheduled for Saturday.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet football team is onto the semifinals in Section 7AAAA after defeating Duluth Denfeld 42-12 on Tuesday. The Lumberjacks will next play at Grand Rapids on Saturday. Kickoff is at 6 PM. In other section play, Esko would shut out Hibbing 55-0 in 7AAA. They’ll host Two Harbors on Saturday at 2 PM. Finally, Duluth East would…

#4 UMD Volleyball Tops #7 SCSU in Five Set Thriller

Cianna Selbitschka led the Bulldogs with 23 kills in the victory.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team and St. Cloud State would once again go to five sets on Tuesday. And it once again would go the Bulldogs way 3 to 2. Cianna Selbitschka led the Bulldogs with 23 kills in the victory. Madison Gordon would pitch in with 49 assists. UMD (22-2) will next play at Northern State on Friday….

UMD Football Gears Up for Potential Final Home Game Against Minot State

Kickoff is at noon on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD football will have their final home game of the regular season on Saturday as they take on Minot State at Malosky Stadium. The Bulldogs will once again be looking to bounce back after they suffered their 3rd loss of the year at Bemidji this past weekend. Saturday’s game could also signal the final home game ever for…

After 11 Year Wait, Esko Girls Soccer Makes Return to State

Gametime is at 5:30 PM on Thursday in Edina.

ESKO, Minn.- It’s been over a decade but that will finally end on Thursday when the Esko girls soccer team competes in the 1st round of the state tournament. The Eskomos, who are making their first state tournament appearance since 2011, will face off against an 11-3-1 St. Anthony squad. The two teams have not faced off this year, but…

Ready for 4th Straight State Appearance, Cloquet-Carlton is No Underdog against Unbeaten Mankato East

Thursday's contest is at Irondale with gametime at 5:30.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet-Carlton girls soccer team continues to prove every year that they belong in the state tournament. And Thursday’s 1st round game will mark the 4th consecutive season that they’ve made the tourney. This time around, the Lumberjacks will be labeled as the underdogs. As they matchup with unbeaten Mankato East, who is currently 19-0 on the year….

With Already Tough Schedule, C-E-C Boys Soccer Prepares for More Tough Teams at State

Gametime is at 7:30 on Thursday at Irondale.

CLOQUET, Minn.- For the 2nd straight season, the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team is on their way to state. The Lumberjacks made that possible when they defeated Duluth Denfeld 1 to nothing last Tuesday in the Section 7AA title game. Now all eyes on are the Tigers of St. Cloud Tech, as that’s who C-E-C will meet up with in the…

UMD Women’s Hockey Remains in Top 5, Men’s Team Falls to #19 in USCHO Poll

Both teams will be at home this weekend with the men playing Cornell and the women playing Wisconsin.

DULUTH, Minn.- The latest USCHO polls came out on Monday. And after a winless weekend for both the UMD men’s and women’s hockey teams, both squads have fallen in the polls. The men’s team the farthest as they are down nine spots to number 19. The Bulldogs will once again look to turn things around as they welcome in Cornell…

Wisconsin Scores Three Unanswered Goals as #10 UMD Drops 3rd Straight

UMD (2-3) will once again face off against Wisconsin on Saturday. Puck drop is 6:07 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The 10th ranked UMD men’s hockey team opening up a four game homestand on Friday, falling to Wisconsin 5 to 2. Luke Loheit and Blake Biondi would be the goal scorers for the Bulldogs. UMD (2-3) will once again face off against Wisconsin on Saturday. Puck drop is 6:07 PM. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Top Play of the Week 10/21

The Eskomos completed a perfect 8-0 regular season on Wednesday with a 54-0 win over Duluth East.

ESKO, Minn- Nolan Witt of Esko football earns our top play of the week. The Eskomos completed a perfect 8-0 regular season on Wednesday with a 54-0 win over Duluth East. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Mirage Head Coach Emma Stauber Re-Signs with the Minnesota Whitecaps

This upcoming season will be her fifth full season as a pro.

PROCTOR, Minn.-  Emma Stauber will once again be suiting up for the Minnesota Whitecaps this season. As Stauber re-signed with the team on Friday. Stauber who is also the head coach of the Proctor/Hermantown Mirage, has been with the Whitecaps since 2018. Just last season she appeared in 15 games, tallying one goal and two assists. And overall, she’s accumulated…

#10 Bulldogs Hoping to Bounce Back vs. Badgers

Puck drop for game one is set for 7:07 PM on Friday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is eager to get back on the ice after dropping two consecutive games in Mankato this past weekend. They’ll look to turn things around back at home this weekend as they welcome in a winless Wisconsin Badger squad. Overall, Wisconsin has taken bragging rights in the all-time series as they’ve won 93 games…

Hermantown’s Vieau & Rapids’ Drotts Make D1 Commitments

Vieau who has one year remaining had 17 goals and 13 assists for the Hawks last season.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A pair of local standouts have announced the next steps in their playing careers. Earlier this week, former Grand Rapids left wing Garrett Drotts announced his committment to Augustana University. Drotts would tally 23 goals and 25 assists in his final year for the Thunderhawks. Then in Hermantown, Dallas Vieau will be heading to the Big Ten as…

Prep Football: Esko & Grand Rapids Complete Perfect Regular Seasons, Two Harbors Extends Win Streak to 3

The section tournaments begin next week starting on Tuesday.

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the Esko and Grand Rapids football teams completed perfect regular seasons on Wednesday. The Eskomos would grab a road win at Duluth East 54-0 to finish at 8-0. And Grand Rapids pitched a shutout against Duluth Denfeld 31-0 to go 8-0 on the regular season. In other football action, Two Harbors extended their win streak to three…

UMD Women’s Hockey Excited for National Title Rematch at Ohio State

Puck drop is set for 5 PM on Friday.

DULUTH, Minn.- A big clash awaits the UMD women’s hockey team as they head to Columbus to face Ohio State in a rematch of last year’s national title game. Something will have to give on Friday as both teams will enter their contest a perfect 6-0. Head Coach Maura Crowell acknowledged the magnitude of the game but says it’s early…

Prep Soccer: C-E-C Boys, Cloquet-Carlton & Esko Girls All Advance to State Tournament

The State Tournament will begin on October 25th.

PROCTOR, Minn.- For the 2nd straight season, the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team has captured the Section 7AA title. They made that possible after shutting out Duluth Denfeld 1-0 on Tuesday. Collin Young would net the lone goal for the Lumberjacks. In Section 7A, Duluth Marshall saw their season come to a close as they fell to Legacy Christian Academy 3-0….

Fresh Off First Road Win, UMD Football Continues Road Trip to Bemidji

Next up for the Bulldogs is a road trip to Bemidji to face the Beavers on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team was finally able to win a game on the road this past Saturday as they dominated Concordia-St. Paul 53 to 7. The biggest takeaway had to be time of possession as the Bulldogs held onto the ball for over 42 minutes compared to the Golden Bears’ 18. Which meant more time on the field…

UMD Volleyball Moves Up to #4 in Latest AVCA Poll

They now turn the page to Crookston whom they'll host on Thursday before traveling to Bemidji on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- After splitting their weekend slate, the UMD volleyball team is still moving up in the latest AVCA poll. The Bulldogs are now the 4th ranked team in the country after previously being 5th a week ago. UMD took 3rd ranked Concordia-St. Paul to five sets before eventually falling to the Golden Bears on Saturday. They now turn the…

UMD’s Jennifer Norris Named NSIC Goalkeeper of the Week

Norris and the Bulldogs will next be in action friday at Minnesota State Moorhead.

DULUTH, Minn.-  After recording two shutouts over the weekend. UMD goalkeeper Jennifer Norris earned NSIC goalkeeper of the week honors. Norris stopped all seventeen shots that came her way in the two contests. Including a season high, 11 saves against Augustana. With the stellar play, her save percentage increases to almost 85 percent. Norris and the Bulldogs will next be…

USCHO Polls: UMD Men Fall to #10, Bulldog Women Stay Put at #4

UMD was swept by Minnesota State over the weekend.

DULUTH, Minn.- The latest USCHO polls dropped on Monday afternoon. After being swept by Minnesota State Mankato over the weekend, the UMD men’s hockey team fell down six spots to number 10. They’ll look to get back on track at home this weekend against Wisconsin. Meanwhile, the women’s team stays put at number four after their bye week. They’ll play…

Prep Football: Hermantown Rallies Past North Branch, Denfeld Holds Off East 20-19, Two Harbors Handles Hibbing

The regular season in Minnesota wraps up on Monday.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- After trailing 12-0 at the half, Hermantown would rally back to defeat North Branch 21 to 18 on Friday. The Hawks (5-2) will travel to play at Rock Ridge on Wednesday. In other football action, Duluth Denfeld picked up their 3rd win of the season, defeating crosstown rival Duluth East 20 to 19. The Hunters (3-4) will next…

Coaches Corner: Jovin Kroll

Kroll and the Tigers just won their 17th Heart O'North Conference title on October 7th.

MAPLE, Wis.- For this week’s Coaches Corner we caught up with the head football coach at Northwestern, Jovin Kroll Kroll and the Tigers just won their 17th Heart O’North Conference title on October 7th. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Play of the Week 10/14

Denfeld's Dashawn Moore earns the number one play of the week.

DULUTH, Minn.- Denfeld football’s Deshawn Moore once again earns our top play of the week. He returned a 75 yard kick return for a touchdown to help his Hunters defeat the Greyhounds 20-19. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Soccer: C-E-C & Denfeld Boys, Cloquet-Carlton Girls Advance to Section Title Games, Marshall Boys Onto Semifinals

All section title games will take place on Tuesday.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team and Duluth Denfeld will meet in the Section 7AA title game on Tuesday. That matchup was made after the Lumberjacks defeated Grand Rapids 4-3 and the Hunters defeated Hermantown 1-0 in their respective semifinal games. In other boys action, Duluth Marshall would top Lakes International Language Academy 6-0 in a Section 7A quarterfinal…

Well Rested Bulldogs Get Ready for First Road Trip in Mankato

Puck drop for Friday's game is at 7:07 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- Fresh off their bye week, the UMD men’s hockey team returns to the ice this weekend for a weekend series at Mankato. It’ll be the first real test for the 4th ranked Bulldogs as they’ll go on the road for the first time this season. As for their opponent, the 5th ranked Mavericks they’re coming off a big…

Prep Soccer: Esko Girls Clinch Spot in Section 7A Title Game

Next up for the Eskomos, they'll host Spectrum for a state tournament berth on Tuesday.

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko girls soccer team is onto the Section 7A title game after defeating Two Harbors 5-1 in the semifinals on Wednesday. Esko would have five different goal scorers in the contest. Next up for the Eskomos, they’ll host Spectrum for a state tournament berth on Tuesday. Gametime is at 6 PM. Categories: High School, Sports

Prep Soccer: Duluth East Boys & Girls Keep Seasons Alive with Postseason Wins

Both teams will play Blaine on Thursday at 5 and 7 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys and girls soccer teams are both moving on in their respective section tournaments. The Greyhound boys squad would defeat Coon Rapids 5 to 0 in 7AAA quarterfinals on Tuesday. They’ll next play at Blaine on Thursday at 5 PM. As for the girls squad, all they needed was one goal to take down Anoka…

Prep Volleyball: Duluth East Protects Home Court Against Duluth Denfeld 3-0

Duluth East (11-8) will next be in action on Thursday when they host Esko.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East volleyball team picked up their 11th win of the season on Tuesday, sweeping crosstown rival Duluth Denfeld 3-0. The scores were as follows: (25-23, 25-14, 25-18). Duluth East (11-8) will next be in action on Thursday when they host Esko. Categories: High School, Sports

Following Complete Game, UMD Football to Hit Road to Face Concordia-St. Paul

The Bulldogs will hit the field Saturday at noon.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team played an all-around complete game on Saturday as they picked up their 2nd straight win, taking down UMary 49 to 14. It was a combination of a good ground game on offense mixed with rushing the passer on defense that helped the Bulldogs in the contest. UMD now turns the page to Concordia-St. Paul…

Prep Volleyball: Hermantown Tops Carlton in 4 Sets, Proctor Sweeps Mesabi East

In other volleyball action, Proctor would sweep Mesabi East in straight sets.

CARLTON, Minn.- The Hermantown volleyball team picked up their 21st win of the season on Monday, defeating Carlton in four sets. The scores of each set were as follows: 25-14, 25-21, 20-25, and 25-12. Hermantown will next play at Cloquet on October 18th. In other volleyball action, Proctor would sweep Mesabi East in straight sets. The Rails (12-11) will play…

Prep Soccer: Esko Girls Advance to Section 7A Quarterfinals

Next up for the Eskomos, they'll host Two Harbors in the quarterfinals on Wednesday.

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko girls soccer team opened up postseason play on Monday with a 5 to 2 victory over Proctor in round 1 of the Section 7A tournament. Next up for the Eskomos, they’ll host Two Harbors in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. Gametime is at 4 PM. Categories: High School, Sports

UMD Men’s & Women’s Hockey Stay at #4 in USCHO Polls

In other Bulldog news, goalie Emma Soderberg once again earned WCHA Goaltender of the Week honors.

DULUTH, Minn.- After resting up this weekend and practicing through a bye week, the UMD men’s hockey team stays put at number four. They’ll welcome in the number five team in the country, Minnesota State Mankato this Friday. As for the women, fresh off a sweep of the Mavericks. They also don’t move and sit at number four once again….

Prep Football: Hermantown Holds onto the Hammer, Esko Stays Unbeaten, Superior Falls at Home

The Proctor and Hermantown football teams would renew their "Hammer Game" rivalry on Friday.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Proctor and Hermantown football teams would renew their “Hammer Game” rivalry on Friday. And the Hammer will stay with the Hawks for another year as they picked up the 55 to 6 win. In other football action, Esko improved to 6-0 as they defeated Hibbing 77 to 6. Then in Superior, the Spartans fall to Hudson 31…

Bell’s OT Goal Lifts UMD Past MSU-Mankato 2-1

Both teams will meet again on Saturday. Puck drop is at 3 PM. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team is now 5-0 on the season after they defeated Minnesota State Mankato 2 to 1 on Friday. Kylie Hanley would tie the game late in the 1st period and then it would stay that way until overtime. Then just 16 seconds into the overtime period, Ashton Bell would net the game-winner giving UMD…