Author: Neil Vierzba

Final Prep Fb
High School, Sports

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.
Neil Vierzba,

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…

Whky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

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

Puck drop is set for 5 PM on Friday.
Neil Vierzba,

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
High School, Sports

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

The State Tournament will begin on October 25th.
Neil Vierzba,

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….

Umd Football
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

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.
Neil Vierzba,

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
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

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.
Neil Vierzba,

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…

Gotw
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Jennifer Norris Named NSIC Goalkeeper of the Week

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

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…

Umd Polls
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

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

UMD was swept by Minnesota State over the weekend.
Neil Vierzba,

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…

High School Fb
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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.
Neil Vierzba,

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
Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Jovin Kroll

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

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
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.
Neil Vierzba,

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

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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.
Neil Vierzba,

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…

Umd Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Well Rested Bulldogs Get Ready for First Road Trip in Mankato

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

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…

Esko Soccer
High School, Sports

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.
Neil Vierzba,

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
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.
Neil Vierzba,

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…

D East Vb
High School, Sports

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.
Neil Vierzba,

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

Umd Football
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

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

The Bulldogs will hit the field Saturday at noon.
Neil Vierzba,

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
High School, Sports

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

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

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…

Esko Soccer
High School, Sports

Prep Soccer: Esko Girls Advance to Section 7A Quarterfinals

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

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 Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

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.
Neil Vierzba,

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….

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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.
Neil Vierzba,

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…

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

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

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

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…

Uws Soccer
College, Sports

UW-Superior Men’s Soccer Extends Win Streak to 5 Games

Mackie Ringrose and Blake Perry would be the goal scorers for the Yellowjackets.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s soccer team would pick up another win on Wednesday, defeating Northwestern by a final of 2 to 1. Mackie Ringrose and Blake Perry would be the goal scorers for the Yellowjackets. Next up, UWS (7-2-1) will host North Central on Saturday. Categories: College, Sports

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

Defense & Power Play Propelling UMD Women’s Hockey to Strong Start

On defense, UMD has held their opponent to 0.75 goals per game which is 3rd lowest in the NCAA.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The 4th ranked UMD women’s hockey team is off to their best start since the 2007 and 2008 season. A perfect 4-0 on the east coast and now they will head home for their home opener on Friday against Minnesota State Mankato. So far, UMD’s success has come from their power play and from their defense. The Bulldogs…

Prep Volleyball
High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball: Grand Rapids & Duluth East Notch Straight Set Victories

The Thunderhawks (17-2) will next play at Greenway on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- In a game with big section and conference implications, Grand Rapids would go on to sweep Hermantown on Tuesday. The Thunderhawks (17-2) will next play at Greenway on Thursday. In other volleyball action, Duluth East would protect their home court by defeating Superior in straight sets. Categories: High School, Sports

Umd Football
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football Continues Homestand Against UMary

UMD is 8-0 all-time against UMary.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD football would dominate for three quarters against MSU-Moorhead on Saturday, but then the Dragons made things interesting as they scored 21 to come within 12 at the final whistle. A win’s a win though and the Bulldogs are now 3 and 2 on the season. They continue their homestand this weekend when they welcome in a 1-4…

Umd Volleyball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Volleyball Moves Up to #6 in AVCA Poll

Another big matchup awaits UMD as they will travel to St. Cloud tonight to face the seventh ranked Huskies.
Neil Vierzba,

  DULUTH, Minn.- UMD is now up to number six in the AVCA poll. Three spots up from the number nine spot a week ago. The Dogs are coming off another weekend sweep as they picked up road wins at number seven Southwest Minnesota State and Sioux Falls. Now, another big matchup awaits UMD as they will travel to St….

Den Bsoc
High School, Sports

Prep Soccer: Duluth Denfeld Boys Blank Princeton on Home Turf

Parker Chastey and Matt Eklund would be the goal scorers for the Hunters.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boy’s soccer team picked up their 9th win of the season on Monday, shutting out Princeton 2-0. Parker Chastey and Matt Eklund would be the goal scorers for the Hunters. Camden Rask would stop all five shots that came his way in net for his 5th shut out of the year. Denfeld (9-4-1) will next…

Clq Den Tennis
High School, Sports

Prep Tennis: Cloquet Advances in Section 7AA Tournament

With the win, the Lumberjacks will next play top seeded Elk River on Tuesday.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet girls tennis team is on to the next round of the Section 7AA tournament after defeating Duluth Denfeld 6 to 1 in the play-in game. With the win, the Lumberjacks will next play top seeded Elk River on Tuesday. Categories: High School, Sports

Umd Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s & Women’s Hockey Ranked 4th, Three Players Pick Up Weekly Honors

Emma Soderberg, Maggie Flaherty, and Ben Steeves would earn weekly honors as well.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the Men’s and Women’s USCHO polls dropped this afternoon. The Bulldog men move up one spot to number four after their opening weekend sweep of Arizona State. They will head into a bye week before playing at Mankato a week from Friday. As for the women’s squad, they stay put at number four after picking up two…

Preb Fb Week 93022
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Football: Hermantown, Duluth Denfeld, Proctor, & Superior All Pick Up Wins

The Hermantown football team would pick up a big road win on Friday, defeating Cloquet 28 to 14.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Hermantown football team would pick up a big road win on Friday, defeating Cloquet 28 to 14. Some other scores from Friday’s action: Aitkin 6, Duluth Denfeld 13 FINAL Pine City 14, Proctor 21 FINAL Eau Claire Memorial 13, Superior 34 FINAL Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Soccer
High School, Sports

Prep Soccer: Hermantown Boys Grab Road Win, Proctor Girls Shut Out Denfeld

The Hawks will next be in action on Saturday when they host Cloquet-Esko-Carlton.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Hermantown boys soccer team would go on the road on Thursday and come back with a win as they defeated Superior 4-0. The Hawks will next be in action on Saturday when they host Cloquet-Esko-Carlton. In other soccer action, the Proctor girls team would defeat Duluth Denfeld 1-0. Proctor (4-11) will next play at Hermantown on October…

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

#4 Bulldogs Continue East Coast Trip with Games vs. St. Lawrence & Penn State

UMD will hit the ice at 5 PM Thursday to face St. Lawrence.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team will continue their road trip out east with a pair of contests. First up is St. Lawrence University on Thursday. A team the Bulldogs have seen once before. UMD played at St. Lawrence back on November 27th of 2021. It would take overtime, but the Bulldogs would travel home with a smile on…

Prep Volleyball
High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball: Ely Improves to 15-0, Cloquet Picks Up Win Number 10 on the Year

The Timberwolves (15-0) will next host Northeast Range on October 3rd.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Ely volleyball team picked up another win on Tuesday, defeating Duluth Marshall in straight sets. The Timberwolves (15-0) will next host Northeast Range on October 3rd. In other volleyball action, Cloquet would top Esko in a battle of nine win teams. Cloquet (10-2) will play at Duluth Denfeld on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports

Umd Football
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football Looks to Correct Mistakes in Homecoming Game vs. Moorhead

Gbor and the Bulldogs will hit the field at noon to take on the Dragons.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team would give undefeated Sioux Falls everything they had on Saturday. But ultimately, the Dogs fell short 34 to 31 to go to 2-2 on the season. UMD will be once again looking to bounce back at home versus MSU-Moorhead and even better news is, it will be homecoming week. So, the Bulldogs will have…

Prep Volleyball
High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball: Hermantown & Proctor Protect Home Courts with Wins

Hermantown (13-1) will next be in action on Tuesday when they play at Rock Ridge.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown volleyball team picked up win number 13 on the season on Monday, defeating Pine City in straight sets. Hermantown (13-1) will next be in action on Tuesday when they play at Rock Ridge. In other volleyball action, Proctor would take down Two Harbors in straight sets. The Rails will play at Grand Rapids on Tuesday. Categories:…

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

UMD Lands at #4 in USCHO Poll, Bell Named WCHA Defender of the Week

Next up for UMD is a contest against St. Lawrence University on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- After dominating their series with Long Island University from start to finish. The UMD women’s hockey team is moving up in the latest USCHO poll. The Bulldogs are now the number four team in the country, a one spot increase from a week ago. UMD would outscore Long Island 9-1 and on top of that, they would outshoot…

Prep Fb Fi
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Football: Cloquet Holds Off Duluth East, Hermantown Handles Denfeld, Northwestern Stays Unbeaten

The Cloquet football team would pick up their 3rd win of the season on Friday, defeating Duluth East 14 to 8.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Cloquet football team would pick up their 3rd win of the season on Friday, defeating Duluth East 14 to 8. In other football action, Hermantown would improve to 2-2 after topping Duluth Denfeld 54 to 13. And in Wisconsin, Northwestern stays unbeaten with a 50 to 0 victory over Chetek-Weyerhaeuser. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball
High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball: Cloquet & Esko Grab Home Court Victories

The Lumberjacks will next play the Eskomos on September 27th.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet volleyball team would pick up their fifth straight win on Thursday, defeating Greenway in four sets. In other volleyball action, Esko improved to 9-2 after taking South Ridge 3 to 1. The Lumberjacks will next play the Eskomos on September 27th. Categories: High School, Sports

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

#5 UMD to Face Long Island University for First Time in Program History

The first game at Long Island takes place Saturday at 6:45.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It is officially game week for the 5th ranked UMD women’s hockey team. An interesting matchup awaits, as they’ll be facing a team they have never seen before. The Bulldogs will head to East Meadow, New York to face Long Island University out of the New England Women’s Hockey Alliance. Although they did face a common opponent last…

Umd Football
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Crowded Backfield Helping UMD Football Find Space on the Field

UMD's next game is on the road at Sioux Falls on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team was able to get things back on track Saturday, as they improved to 2-1 with a 28 to 6 victory over Upper Iowa. The Bulldogs would take it to the ground for most of the contest. A total of 9 players accounted for 317 yards rushing in the victory. The lead dogs in the…

Css Soccer
College, Sports

CSS Women’s Soccer Drops Home Contest to UW-La Crosse

The Eagles had four different goal scorers in the contest.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s soccer team welcomed in a strong UW-La Crosse team on Tuesday. Unfortunately, they were unable to get the win as they fell 4-0. The Eagles had four different goal scorers in the contest. St. Scholastica (1-5-1) will next be in action on Saturday when they host Augsburg. Categories: College, Sports

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