Author: Neil Vierzba

Umd Football
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Heading Into Final Regular Season Game, UMD Football Still Pushing for Playoffs

The Bulldogs must get the victory over Northern State and then potentially get some help from Mankato and MSU-Moorhead.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD football is gearing up for their final regular season game this Saturday. And it’s a crucial one, as the Bulldogs still have a chance at clinching a spot in the postseason. UMD is currently ninth in the region and will need to crack the top seven to get in. The Bulldogs must get the victory over Northern…

Umd Wbb
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hoops Picks Up Exhibition Win Over Bethel

UMD will next host Parkside on November 16th.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team played in front of their hometown fans on Wednesday, defeating Bethel 72 to 45 in a exhibition game. The Bulldogs were led by Madelyn Granica, who had 11 points in the victory. UMD will next host Parkside on November 16th. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Umd Whky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

#7 UMD Women’s Hockey Aims to Snap Three Game Skid in St. Cloud

Puck drop of game one is set for 6 PM on Friday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The tough stretch of the UMD women’s hockey schedule is officially over. As the Bulldogs dropped two games to top ranked Minnesota over the weekend. Now, UMD shifts their focus to St. Cloud State, a team they haven’t dropped a game to in their last ten meetings. However, the Huskies are coming off a big win in which…

Umd Mhky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

#20 UMD Men’s Hockey Returns Home to Face Omaha

Friday's game will take place at 7:07 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team returns home to AMSOIL this weekend to face Omaha after splitting their first NCHC series of the season with Colorado College. Friday’s game was a game to forget as the Bulldogs were shutout five to nothing. Then on Saturday, UMD would bounce back to even up the series with a 3 to 1…

Deer River Fb
High School, Sports

State Football Preview: Deer River Looks to Advance to 2nd Round in Game vs. Mahnomen/Waubun

Kickoff is at 7 PM on Friday at Brainerd High School
Neil Vierzba,

DEER RIVER, Minn.- The Deer River football team is making their fourth consecutive trip to state. The Warriors who won the section title in 7A, will meet with the champs from 8A, Mahnomen/Waubun. In those four trips, Deer River has yet to get to the 2nd round. It will also be a rematch of the 2018 quarterfinals, in which the Thunderbirds…

Uws Basketball
College, Sports

UWS Men’s Hoops Opens Season with Border Battle Victory Over CSS

The Yellowjackets were led by Reid Johnson in the victory who had 17 points.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s basketball team started the year with a win on Tuesday, defeating St. Scholastica 73 to 57. The Yellowjackets were led by Reid Johnson in the victory who had 17 points. UWS (1-0) will next host Central on Friday. Tip-off is at 7 PM. As for Scholastica (0-1) they’ll try to get back on track on…

Uws Hockey
College, Sports

#5 Augsburg Holds Off UWS Men’s Hockey in High Scoring 1st Period

UWS (1-2) will next play at Bethel on Friday.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s hockey team would play #5 Augsburg tough on Tuesday, but ultimately they would fall at home 5 to 2. The Yellowjackets were led by Reed Stark and Chris Ishmael who each tallied a goal in the contest. UWS (1-2) will next play at Bethel on Friday. Categories: College, Sports

State Fb
High School, Sports

State Football Preview: MLWR Meets Barnsville in State Rematch, Esko & MIB to Face Unbeaten Opponents

Moose Lake-Willow River and MIB will play on Thursday. Esko hits the field on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

ST. CLOUD, Minn.- Moose Lake-Willow River has gotten to play in the state tournament quite a bit in recent years. Thursday’s game against Barnsville will be the 5th straight time the Rebels have played a state game. It was also be a rematch of the 2018 Class Double A quarterfinal in which the Trojans handed the Rebels a 40 to…

State Vb
High School, Sports

State Volleyball Preview: Grand Rapids Ready for 2nd Straight Appearance, Ely Makes History with 1st

Grand Rapids hits the Xcel Energy Center Floor on Wednesday. Ely will play a day later.
Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- Grand Rapids volleyball is making their second straight trip to state, after defeating Cloquet 3-0 in the Section 7AAA title game on Saturday. The Thunderhawks were able to earn a seed as well at state as they’ll be the four seed and will take on the five seed Mahtomedi. Mahtomedi is 25-4 on the year and previously…

Uws Wsoc
College, Sports

UWS Women’s Soccer Draws Loras in 1st Round of NCAA Tourney

The DuHawks are currently ranked 15th in the country and are a perfect 16-0-3 on the season.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Yellowjacket men won’t be the only ones to compete at the big dance, as the women’s squad will also join them. UWS is making their second consecutive national appearance and they will take on Loras in the 1st round in Dubuque, Iowa. The DuHawks are currently ranked 15th in the country and are a perfect 16-0-3 on…

Uws Msoc
College, Sports

UWS Men’s Soccer to Face North Central (IL) in 1st Round of NCAA Tournament

The Cardinals play out of the CCIW division and are currently 16-0-4 on the season.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Making their fifth consecutive national tournament, the UWS men’s soccer team learned who their opponent will be on Monday afternoon. The Yellowjackets will make their way to Naperville, Illinois to take on North Central. The Cardinals play out of the CCIW division and are currently 16-0-4 on the season. The two teams have never faced each other this…

Umd Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s & Women’s Hockey Fall in Latest USCHO Polls

The Bulldog men will host Omaha this weekend. The Bulldog women hit the road to face St. Cloud State.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- After suffering some tough losses over the weekend, both the UMD men’s and women’s hockey teams have dropped a few spots in the latest USCHO polls. After splitting with Colorado College, the Bulldog men are down one to number 20. They return home this weekend to face Omaha. As for the women, they fall two spots to number…

Deer River Fb
High School, Sports

Deer River Football Tops Barnum for 15th Section Title in Program History

Deer River was led by Sam Rahier who had four total touchdowns in the victory.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- For the 15th time in program history, the Deer River football team has won the 7A section title. The Warriors would defeat Barnum 26 to 14 on Friday in Proctor. Deer River was led by Sam Rahier who had four total touchdowns in the victory. “You know it’s really hard work and they grind it out. We played…

Esko
High School, Sports

Esko Football Secures State Tournament Berth for 2nd Straight Season

The Eskomos would score 14 unanswered points in the 4th quarter to eventually put the game away.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Esko football team is heading back to state after defeating Pequot Lakes 28 to 19 in the Section 7AAA title game on Thursday. The Eskomos would score 14 unanswered points in the 4th quarter to eventually put the game away. Esko (11-0) now awaits to hear who their opponent at state will be. Games are expected to…

Uws Soccer
College, Sports

UWS Men’s & Women’s Soccer Clinch UMAC Championship Game Berths

Both teams will host the UMAC title games on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s and women’s soccer teams prolonged their stellar seasons so far on Wednesday. The Yellowjacket men would defeat Crown 6 to 1 in the UMAC tournament semifinals. UWS was led by Phillip Eriksen who had two goals in the contest. UW-Superior will host Bethany Lutheran in the title game on Saturday at Noon. As for the…

Uws Vb
College, Sports

UWS Volleyball Holds Off Minnesota Morris to Secure Spot in UMAC Title Game

UWS will next play at Northwestern in the title game on Saturday. Gametime is TBD.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- It would take all five sets, but in the end UW-Superior was able to take down Minnesota Morris 3-1 in the UMAC semifinals UWS will next play at Northwestern in the title game on Saturday. Gametime is TBD. It will be the first time ever the Yellowjackets have played in the championship game. Categories: College, Sports

Umd Whky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

#5 UMD Women’s Hockey to Face Another Top 5 Opponent in #1 Minnesota

It's the second time this season UMD has faced the top ranked team in the country.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team will play a top five opponent for the 3rd consecutive weekend. This time it’s top ranked Minnesota, who UMD spilt the season series with a year ago at 3-3. The Bulldogs would get the last laugh last season when they topped the Gophers at Ridder in the NCAA regional. Head Coach Maura Crowell…

Umd Mhky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

#19 UMD Men’s Hockey Begins NCHC Play Friday at Colorado College

Puck drop is set for 8:30 pm on Friday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The 19th ranked UMD men’s hockey team coming off two straight wins, will hit the road this upcoming weekend to begin NCHC play at Colorado College. UMD has had some success out in Colorado Springs, posting an overall record of 14-7-3. But this time around they’ll be looking to win their first road game of the season. Head…

Cloquet Soccer
High School, Sports

C-E-C Boys Soccer Finishes 3rd at Class AA State Tournament

Elijah Aultman would score all three goals to lead the Lumberjacks offensively.
Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team ended their season on Wednesday with a win, defeating Richfield 3-0 in the Class AA 3rd place game. Elijah Aultman would score all three goals to lead the Lumberjacks offensively. C-E-C finishes the season with an 18-3 overall record. Categories: High School, Sports

Umd Basketball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hoops Tops UW-Superior 102-64 in Exhibition Game

UMD will next play at Drake on Thursday in another exhibition contest.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team opened up their exhibition slate on Tuesday, defeating UW-Superior 102 to 64. Drew Blair led the Bulldogs with 27 points in the contest. UMD will next play at Drake on Thursday in another exhibition contest. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
College, Sports

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.
Neil Vierzba,

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
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football Keeping Postseason Hopes Alive Heading Into Final Two Games

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

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…

Cec Soccer
High School, Sports

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.
Neil Vierzba,

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…

Hannah Graves
High School, Sports

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.
Neil Vierzba,

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…

Umd Polls
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

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

Both teams will be on the road this upcoming weekend.
Neil Vierzba,

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…

Umd Mhky Wins
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

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.
Neil Vierzba,

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
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Mike Zagelmeyer

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

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
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.
Neil Vierzba,

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 Wbb
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

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

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

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 Mbb
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

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.
Neil Vierzba,

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
High School, Sports

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

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

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…

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

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

Hughes and the Bulldogs hit the ice Friday at 3 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

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…

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

#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.
Neil Vierzba,

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…

Section Fb
High School, Sports

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

The semifinals for all sections are scheduled for Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

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…

Umd Vb
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

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

Cianna Selbitschka led the Bulldogs with 23 kills in the victory.
Neil Vierzba,

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
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

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

Kickoff is at noon on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

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…

Esko Soccer
High School, Sports

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

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

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…

Cloquet Carlton Soccer
High School, Sports

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.
Neil Vierzba,

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….

Cloquet Soccer
High School, Sports

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.
Neil Vierzba,

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 Polls
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

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.
Neil Vierzba,

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…

Umd Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

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.
Neil Vierzba,

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
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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.
Neil Vierzba,

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

Stauber
High School, Professional Sports, Sports

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

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

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…

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

#10 Bulldogs Hoping to Bounce Back vs. Badgers

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

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…

D1 Commits
High School, Sports

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.
Neil Vierzba,

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…

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