Author: Neil Vierzba

Prep Volleyball
High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball: Grand Rapids & Hermantown Pick Up Straight Set Wins

The Thunderhawks (4-0) will next play at Hibbing on Tuesday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Grand Rapids volleyball team kept their undefeated streak alive on Thursday, defeating Duluth Denfeld in straight sets. The Thunderhawks (4-0) will next play at Hibbing on Tuesday. In other volleyball action, Hermantown would also stay unbeaten as they took down Proctor in straight sets. The Hawks (4-0) will be at Greenway also on Tuesday. Categories: High School,…

Sidney Morin
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Bulldog Sidney Morin Hired by Carolina Hurricanes

Morin last played for the Bulldogs in 2017, in which she tallied 8 goals and 16 assists.
Neil Vierzba,

RALEIGH, NC.- A former UMD standout defenseman is now a scout in the NHL. Sidney Morin has been hired by the Carolina Hurricanes. Morin last played for the Bulldogs in 2017, in which she tallied 8 goals and 16 assists. Following her college career, she made stops for multiple professional teams in Sweden and Switzerland. And just recently she signed…

Uws Soccer
College, Sports

UWS Men’s Soccer Notches 1st Win in Home Opener vs. Bethel

Next up, UWS will be at Concordia (MN) on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s soccer team finally was able to get in the win column on Wednesday, defeating Bethel 2-0. Gavin Watkinson and Blake Perry would be the goal scorers for UWS. Next up, UWS will be at Concordia (MN) on Saturday. Categories: College, Sports

Umd Volleyball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Volleyball Hoping to Continue Stellar Offensive Play into Conference Matchups

UMD opens up their conference slate this weekend when they head to North Dakota to face Minot State and UMary.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Min.- UMD volleyball is moving up in the latest AVCA poll. And rightfully so, as the Bulldogs added four wins over the weekend at the University of Indianapolis invitational. The Bulldogs are up to number 14, after previously being in the number 21 spot a week ago. In each one of UMD’s contests over the weekend, the Bulldogs had…

Umd Football
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football Aims to Clean Up Mistakes Before 1st Road Contest

Kick-off against the Mavericks is set for 6 pm on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Min.- The UMD football team started the year any team would want to start the year. And that’s with a win as they picked up the 10 point victory over Southwest Minnesota State. But that win didn’t come without a little bit of drama. The Bulldogs would bring in backup quarterback Logan Graetz after their starter Garrett Olson went…

Prep Fb Fi
High School, Sports

Prep Football: Cloquet, Esko, & Menomonie All Pick Up Wins

It was opening week for prep football teams in Minnesota and in Wisconsin it was Week 3.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Min.- It was opening week for prep football teams in Minnesota and in Wisconsin it was Week 3. Here’s a look at some of the scores: Proctor 0, Cloquet 57. FINAL Esko 53, Duluth Denfeld 0. FINAL Menomonie 41, Superior 7. FINAL Northwestern 46, Spooner 0. FINAL North Central 36, Cromwell-Wright 6. FINAL Barnum 6, Two Harbors 28. FINAL…

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

Coaches Corner: Mike Heffernan

The Saints open their season up on Saturday as they take on Sewanee.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner we caught up with the head football coach at St. Scholastica Mike Heffernan. The Saints open their season up on Saturday as they take on Sewanee. Heffernan talks about the matchup as well as all the challenges the team has faced the last three seasons. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Umd Football
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Graetz’s Three TD’s Leads Bulldogs Over Mustangs 31-21

UMD (1-0) will next play at Minnesota State on September 10th. Kick-off is at 6 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Min.- The UMD football team started their season on Thursday with a win as they took down Southwest Minnesota State 31 to 21. Logan Graetz would come in for an injured Garrett Olson at quarterback and lead the team with three touchdown passes. Each passing touchdown was to a different Bulldog receiver. Byron Bynum would have the lone score…

Uws Fi
College, Sports

2nd Half Goal Propels Augsburg over UWS Women’s Soccer

Next up, UWS (0-1) will host Hamline on Sunday at 2 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS women’s soccer team opened their season with a loss on Thursday, falling to Augsburg 2 to 1. Mya Holmquist would have the lone goal for the Yellowjackets in the 1st half. Next up, UWS (0-1) will host Hamline on Sunday at 2 PM. Categories: College, Sports

Dati Bulldogs
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Dati Ready to Lead Bulldog Defense

Dati led the Bulldogs in tackles last season with 92.
Neil Vierzba,

  DULUTH, Min.- In just about 24 hours, the UMD football team will return to Malosky Stadium to open up their season against Southwest Minnesota State. One of the first guys out of the tunnel will probably be senior linebacker Brad Dati. Before camp, he was named NSIC Preseason Defensive Player of the Year. And he hopes to capitilize on…

Emma Raye
High School, Sports

Superior’s Emma Raye Announces Commitment to Northwestern

Raye still has one season left for Superior in the spring.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After announcing on August 16th, that she was decommitting from the University of Wisconsin. Superior softball standout Emma Raye knows where she’ll be heading next. She’s going to be staying in the Big Ten as Raye committed to the Northwestern University. Raye is coming off a season in which she helped lead the Spartans to the State Tournament…

Volleyball
High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball: Proctor Gets 1st Win, Northwestern Knocks Off Superior in 5 Sets

Across the bridge, Northwestern and Superior would battle to five sets. Ultimately, the Tigers would go on to take the crucial last set 15-12.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Min.- The Proctor volleyball team earned their first win of the season on Tuesday, defeating Cook County in straight sets. The Rails (1-1) will next be in action Thursday at Hibbing. Across the bridge, Northwestern and Superior would battle to five sets. Ultimately, the Tigers would go on to take the crucial last set 15-12.   Categories: High School,…

Denfeld Soccer
High School, Sports

Prep Soccer: Duluth Denfeld Boys Shut Out North Branch in Home Opener

The Hunters (2-1) will next host Duluth Marshall on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Min.- The Duluth Denfeld boys soccer team opened up their home schedule with a win on Tuesday, shutting out North Branch 6-0. Derek Mayne would net his first career goal early in the game to give the Hunters the lead. In net, Liam Doyle & Camden Rask would combine for the shutout. The Hunters (2-1) will next host Duluth…

Umd Football
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football Enters Game Week with SW Minnesota State

Kick-off is set for 6 PM on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Min.- Tuesday marked just two days away from kickoff between the Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs and the UMD Bulldogs at Malosky Stadium. A home opener nearly three years in the making. As you have to look back to 2019, that was the last time UMD opened the year at home. Even more of a long wait is Thursday’s game…

Hermantown Tennis
High School, Sports

Prep Tennis: Hermantown Edges Duluth Marshall 5-2

Both teams will have quick turn arounds as the Hawks will host Grand Rapids/Greenway on Tuesday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Hermantown girls tennis team was once again victorius on Monday, as they defeated Duluth Marshall 5 to 2. Both teams will have quick turn arounds as the Hawks will host Grand Rapids/Greenway on Tuesday. And Duluth Marshall will next host Cloquet on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports

Uws Women's Soccer
College, Sports

Coming Off Best Season, UWS Women’s Soccer Ready to Run it Back

UWS gets things going on Thursday when the host Augsburg at 1:30.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS women’s soccer team is coming off it’s best year as a program. Posting a 18-4-1 overall record and making their first ever NCAA tournament appearance. Now, that’s all in the past as the Yellowjackets try to protect their UMAC crown. They’ll be doing that with nearly 50% of the roster consisting of new faces. A whopping…

Prep Volleyball
High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball: Hermantown sweeps Marshall, Cloquet rallies against Proctor

In other volleyball action, Cloquet would rally after dropping the 1st set to defeat Proctor 3-1.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Hermantown volleyball team started the season out strong on Thursday, defeating Duluth Marshall in straight sets. In other volleyball action, Cloquet would rally after dropping the 1st set to defeat Proctor 3-1. Hermantown will next be in action on Tuesday when the host Esko. Cloquet will play at Duluth East, also on Tuesday. Categories: High School, Sports

Umd Soccer
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Jares’ Late Goal Lifts UMD over Michigan Tech 2-1

UMD (1-0) will next host Northern Michigan on Saturday at 1 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It would come down to just seconds left in regulation before UMD would take down Michigan Tech 2-1 in their season opener on Thursday. Jacqueline Jares would find the back of the net with just 5 seconds left in regulation to net the game winner. Jares had both goals to lead the Bulldogs offensively. UMD (1-0) will next…

Prep Soccer 8/25
High School, Sports

Prep Soccer: C-E-C boys shut out Proctor, Hermantown boys & Proctor girls fall

The prep soccer season began in Minnesota on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The prep soccer season began in Minnesota on Thursday. Both the Proctor boys and girls squads would have home games to open up the year. In the first contest, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton would earn the shut over the Rails boys, 9-0. Then following that, the Proctor girls team fell to St. Anthony, 5-1. In other soccer action, the Hermantown boys…

Css Football
College, Sports

Continuity is Key for Saints Football in 2022

Saint Scholastica will host a joint practice with Mesabi Range this Saturday before opening the season up a week later at Sewanee.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Regardless of their record a year ago, the St. Scholastica football team has plenty they can take away from their freshman season in the MIAC conference. Mike Heffernan begins his 3rd season at the helm and he says the team is not changing much in their 2nd year against the big schools. Control what we can control has…

Umd New Assistant
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Hockey Adds Cody Chupp to Coaching Staff as Assistant

Back in his playing days, Chupp spent four years at Ferris State before moving on to the Texas Stars in the AHL.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Over a month ago, Derek Plante left UMD to become an assistant coach with the Chicago Blackhawks. Last week, Adam Krause would be promoted to take Plante’s previous spot as associate head coach. And now, the Bulldogs have found someone to complete their coaching staff. Cody Chupp has been hired as the new assistant coach. He comes from…

Denfeld East Tennis
High School, Sports

Duluth East edges Duluth Denfeld in Girls Tennis Clash

Duluth East will next host Hermantown on Wednesday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Crosstown rivals Duluth East and Duluth Denfeld would meet on the tennis court on Tuesday. Ultimately, the Greyhounds would take bragging rights with the 5 to 2 victory. Earlier in the day, Duluth Denfeld would fall to Forest Lake 7-0. Duluth East will next host Hermantown on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Duluth Denfeld will host Roosevelt, also on Wednesday.  …

Proctor Soccer
High School, Sports

Proctor Boys Soccer to Rebuild & Retool after State Run

The Rails will host Cloquet-Esko-Carlton for their first game on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- Making state is the ultimate goal for every prep team around the area. The Proctor boys soccer team got a taste of that last year when they made it to the Class A quarterfinals, ultimately falling to Southwest Christian. Nearly 10 months later, the Rails have returned to the field but without a large number of players from…

Umd Take Two
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Nine Bulldogs to Take Part in 2022 IIHF World Championship

This is the first time the world championship and Olympics are being played in the same year.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn,- UMD will be well represented when the Women’s World Championship begins in Denmark on Thursday. Four current players: Ashton Bell (Canada), Emma Soderberg (Sweden), Nina Jobst Smith (Germany), and Blanka Skodova (Czech Republic) will  play for their respective countries. And five former players will join them: Jocelyne Larocque (Canada), Maddie Rooney (USA), Lara Stalder (Switzerland), Katerina Mrazova (Czech…

Css Volleyball
College, Sports

After Year of Bad Luck, CSS Volleyball Hoping for Some Good in 2022

The Saints will open the year on the west coast as they will take part in the Pacific Coast Classic, set to begin September 2nd in Clairmont, CA.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn- It could be described as a learning year for the St. Scholastica volleyball team in 2021. The team went 4-13 and dealt with a lot of bad luck. That included poor air quality in the pre-season and bouts with bronchitis, mono, and COVID throughout the season. This year, the Saints are hoping to flip those numbers around and…

Northwestern Highlights
High School, Sports

Northwestern routs Ashland to start the season at 1-0

Northwestern (1-0) will next host Somerset on August 26th at 7PM.
Neil Vierzba,

MAPLE, Wis.- The Northwestern football team began their season with a win as they took down rival Ashland 37 to 8 on Friday. Luke Sedin would lead the Tigers offensively as he threw for 167 yards and had one touchdown pass. His main target was Reid Kreuser as he hauled in three catches for 97 yards. Northwestern (1-0) will next…

Uws Soccer
College, Sports

UWS soccer begins quest for 7th straight UMAC title

The Yellowjackets will play their first game on September 1st at Augsburg.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UWS men’s soccer team has their eyes on a 7th consecutive UMAC title as they opened up their practice sessions on Friday. And it will be a tall order as 12 of their 20 games will be played outside the city of Superior. However, the Yellowjackets do return a number of key players from last year’s…

Simley Vs Hermantown Highlights
High School, Sports

Hermantown tennis falls to Simley in season opener

Hermantown will next be in action on Tuesday when they play at Cambridge-Isanti.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Hermantown girls tennis team opened up their season on Friday, falling to Simley 6 to 1. The contest took place at Laura MacArthur Elementary School. Hermantown will next be in action on Tuesday when they play at Cambridge-Isanti. Categories: High School, Sports

Huskies Fall In Title Game
Northwoods League, Sports

Growlers top Huskies 8-3 to claim Northwoods League Title

Duluth would try to make a late comeback as they would score in the 6th, 7th, and 9th innings. But, in the end it would be just too much.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies would fall just short in their quest of their first ever Northwoods League Championship on Thursday, as the Kalamazoo Growlers would get the best of them 8 to 3. Duluth would try to make a late comeback as they would score in the 6th, 7th, and 9th innings. But, in the end it would…

Karr Introduced
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Forrest Karr introduced as new Director of Athletics at UMD

Karr takes over for Josh Berlo, who was named Director of Athletics at Denver in June.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Wednesday, UMD officially named Forrest Karr as their new Director of Athletics. Fast forward to Thursday, and Karr had his first introductory presser. In front of a number of coaches and staff, chancellor David McMillan welcomed Karr to the University of Minnesota Duluth family. Forrest comes from Northern Michigan, where he was the AD since 2012….

Forrest Karr
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD names Forrest Karr as new Director of Athletics

Forrest will officially be introduced on Thursday with a press conference scheduled for 2pm at Malosky Stadium.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn. –UMD has a new director of athletics as today the school announced Forrest Karr will be taking over. Karr comes from Northern Michigan University, where he was the AD since 2012. Before that, he had a stint in Alaska Fairbanks where he was also the AD. Forrest will officially be introduced on Thursday with a press conference scheduled…

Css Soccer
College, Sports

CSS Soccer preps for trip across the pond

The first scrimmage is scheduled for Monday against Mitcham United FC.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn. – An incredible opportunity awaits the St. Scholastica men’s soccer squad as they will have a team trip across the pond. It’s been a team bonding experience every four years since Barry Chastey took over as the head coach of the Saints. Scholastica will not only being taking in the sights of London, Manchester, Liverpool, among other cities….

Duluth East Football
High School, Sports

Greyhounds aim to find depth as practices get underway

Duluth East will open the season against Hibbing on September 2nd.
Neil Vierzba,

  DULUTH, Minn. – If there was a way to describe the Duluth East football team in 2021, it would be two steps forward but one step back. As the team finished with a 4-5 overall record last year. On Wednesday, that was put in the past as they began their 2022 campaign. Head Coach Joe Hietala says he has…

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