Author: Neil Vierzba

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Professional Sports, Sports

Duluth Native Derek Forbort Re-Signs with Vancouver Canucks

Forbort appeared in 54 games last season for the team, posting 11 points.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth native is staying put with his NHL team. Defenseman Derek Forbort has re-signed with the Vancouver Canucks on a one-year, two million dollar contract. He appeared in 54 games last season for the team, posting 11 points. Forbort has also played for Los Angeles, Calgary, Winnipeg, and Boston during his career. Categories: Professional Sports, Sports

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Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Bulldog Noah Cates Signs Four-Year Contract Extension with Flyers

Cates played for UMD from 2018-2022, where he won a NCAA title his freshman year.
Neil Vierzba,

PHILADELPHIA, Penn.- A former Bulldog is re-upping with his NHL current team. On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Flyers and forward Noah Cates agreed to a four-year contract extension worth four million dollars annually. In his fourth season in Philly, Cates tallied 37 points, 16 of which were goals and 21 were assists. It was almost a career year for him as…

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High School, Sports

Moose Lake/Willow River Softball Hoping 4th Time is the Charm at State

The Rebels will meet Badger/Greenbush-Middle River in a 2023 Class A semifinal rematch.
Neil Vierzba,

MOOSE LAKE, Minn.- Playing at Caswell Park in Mankato is nothing new for the Moose Lake/ Willow River softball team. That’s because the Rebels are state bound for the 4th straight year. Moose Lake/Willow River will get a chance at redemption in the first round. In a rematch of the 2023 Class A semifinals, the Rebels are set to battle…

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College, Sports

Former Esko Baseball Standout Noah Furcht Enters Transfer Portal

Furcht spent the last two seasons at Charlotte.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- A former Esko baseball standout is looking for a new home. Current Charlotte outfielder Noah Furcht has entered the transfer portal after playing the last two seasons with the 49ers. During that reign, he clubbed 12 home runs and had 62 runs batted in. Furcht also played one season at Kirkwood Community College. He last suited up for…

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High School, Sports

Esko Softball Draws Defending Champions in First State Tourney Since 2019

First pitch between Esko and Randolph is set for 3 PM on Tuesday at Caswell Park in Mankato.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- The six-year wait is nearly over for the Esko softball team. On Tuesday, Esko will begin state tournament play, marking their first appearance in the tourney since the 2019 season. The team had no problem being the underdog during the Section 7 AA tournament as they knocked off top seeded Greenway/Nashwauk- Keewatin and earned revenge against a Rush…

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Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies’ Rally Falls Short in Series Finale Against Loggers

Duluth will hit the road on Tuesday to begin a new series with the Thunder Bay Border Cats.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies closed out their two-game series with the La Crosse Loggers on Monday afternoon. After trailing 10-2 heading into the bottom of the 6th, Duluth put up a five spot to draw closer. The Huskies added one more in the 8th but that’s as close as they would get as the Loggers completed the sweep, 12…

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High School, Sports

Grand Rapids Goaltender Carter Casey Nearing College Decision

Casey is reportedly choosing between Denver, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota.
Neil Vierzba,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Grand Rapids goaltender Carter Casey is coming close to making a college decision. On Saturday, he revealed his top four to Ryan Sikes of Puck Preps. They are Denver, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota. The current Waterloo Black Hawk is scheduled to visit those schools in the coming weeks. Casey is coming off an impressive run for…

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College, Sports

Minnesota Safety Koi Perich Named to Lott Trophy Watch List

Perich and the Gophers open the year on August 28th against Buffalo.
Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- His sophomore season may have not started just yet. But, Esko native and Minnesota safety Koi Perich has already landed on a watch list for an impressive award. Perich was one of the 42 players named to the Lott Trophy Watch List. The Lott Trophy is awarded annually to the nation’s top defensive player. In his debut season,…

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High School, Sports

Esko Softball Earns Revenge Against Rush City in Section 7AA Championship

Esko snaps a six-year state tournament drought after they last appeared in the tourney back in 2019.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- A lot of people probably counted out the Esko softball team after they fell 10-0 to Rush City in the 7AA quarterfinals on May 22nd. But on Thursday, Esko silenced the doubters by proceeding to shut out the Tigers twice, 2-0 and 3-0 to claim the 7AA title. “We needed to get ahead early in these two games…

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High School, Sports

Esko Baseball Rallies Past Proctor to Advance to 7AA Semifinals

Esko will next face Duluth Marshall in the semifinals on June 3rd.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko baseball team is one step closer to defending their Section 7AA title. On Thursday, Esko rallied against Proctor to earn the 4 to 3 victory in the quarterfinals. They’ll next meet up with Duluth Marshall in the semifinals, who defeated Aitkin 4-2 in the other quarterfinal. The game takes place on June 3rd. Time and place…

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High School, Sports

Rock Ridge Softball Falls Short in Section 7AAA Title Game

Rock Ridge finishes the season with a 18-6 overall record.
Neil Vierzba,

NORTH BRANCH, Minn.- The Rock Ridge softball team needed two wins on Thursday to advance to their first-ever state tournament. Unfortunately, the Wolverines ran into a tough Chisago Lakes squad, that handed Rock Ridge a 2-1 loss in the Section 7AAA title game. Rock Ridge finishes the season with a 18-6 overall record. Categories: High School, Sports

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Drew Blair Rejoins UMD Men’s Basketball Team as Assistant Coach

Blair was a five-time NSIC all-conference honoree and finished with a total of 2,772 total points.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The all-time scoring leader in program history is returning to the UMD men’s basketball team. No, Drew Blair is not playing but he will be on the coaching staff. Blair is the team’s new assistant coach after he spent last year with the Milwaukee Bucks as a player development/video coordinator assistant. Blair was a five-time NSIC all-conference honoree…

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High School, Sports

Kemp & Rock Ridge Baseball Blank Duluth Denfeld in Section 7AAA Opener

The Wolverines were led by pitcher Will Kemp, who tossed seven shutout innings.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Wednesday marked the beginning of the Section 7AAA baseball tournament. In the three versus six matchup, 6th seeded Rock Ridge was able to get the best of 3rd seeded Duluth Denfeld, 1-0. The Wolverines were led by pitcher Will Kemp, who tossed seven shutout innings. Rock Ridge will next face Hibbing in the quarterfinals on Thursday. First pitch…

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College, Sports

Allison DeGroot Resigns as UW-Superior Head Women’s Soccer Coach

DeGroot spent the last eight years leading the Yellowjackets.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s soccer team is undergoing a coaching change. On Wednesday, Allison DeGroot resigned from her position to join the coaching staff at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. DeGroot spent the last eight years leading the Yellowjackets. During that reign, she posted a 90-59-13 record, which included four conference titles and four NCAA tournament berths. She also…

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High School, Sports

Duluth Marshall Baseball Begins Section 7AA Play with Two Straight Wins

The Hilltoppers started off the day by blanking Hinckley-Finlayson 14-0 in the opening round.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall baseball team began section tournament play on the right foot on Tuesday. The Hilltoppers started off the day by blanking Hinckley-Finlayson 14-0 in the opening round. Marshall then shifted their attention to Pequot Lakes in the quarterfinals, where once again the Hilltoppers came out on top, 12 to 4. Duluth Marshall will next face Aitkin…

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High School, Sports

Rock Ridge Softball Falls in Section 7AAA Semifinals, Earns Rematch with Chisago Lakes

Rock Ridge and Chisago Lakes will once again clash in the title game on Thursday
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Rock Ridge softball team’s title hopes took a bit of a hit on Tuesday, as the team fell to Chisago Lakes 3-0 in the 7AAA semifinals. The Wolverines then went on to face Hermantown in a elimination game, where they kept their season alive with a 5 to 4 victory. Rock Ridge and Chisago Lakes will once…

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High School, Sports

Wolfpack Boys & Girls Lacrosse Advance to Section 7A Quarterfinals

Both teams will next be in action on Thursday night.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the Duluth Wolfpack boys and girls lacrosse teams extended their seasons on Tuesday night. The Wolfpack girls began the night with a first round victory over Hermantown/Proctor, 10 to 5. They’ll next meet Blaine in the quarterfinals on Thursday at 5 PM. Following that contest, the Wolfpack boys battled Duluth Marshall in another 7A first round contest….

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High School, Sports

Section Softball: Cherry & MLWR to Meet in 7A Title Game, Esko Earns Spot in 7AA Championship

Cherry, Moose Lake/Willow River, & Esko join Rock Ridge as local teams vying for a state spot.
Neil Vierzba,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- The section championships for softball are now set in both Section 7A & Section 7AA. Moose Lake/Willow River started off Tuesday with a 12-0 shutout victory over Cherry in the 7A semifinals to earn a spot in the title game. Cherry then battled back in the elimination bracket, defeating Silver Bay 3 to 2 to set up…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football to Open Season at TCO Stadium Against Winona State

The contest will be the first-ever NCAA game at the Vikings training facility.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD football released their schedule for the upcoming season on Tuesday afternoon. It all starts on August 28th, when the Bulldogs will take on Winona State at TCO stadium in Eagan. The contest will be the first-ever NCAA game at the Vikings training facility. A little over two weeks later will be UMD’s home opener as they’ll face…

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High School, Sports

Hermantown Softball Claims Last Spot in Section 7AAA Quarterfinals

Hermantown will next face top-seeded Chisago Lakes in the quarterfinals.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown softball team is moving on to the next round in the Section 7AAA tournament. On Wednesday, the Hawks shutout the Thunderhawks of Grand Rapids, 15-0 in the first round. Hermantown will next face top-seeded Chisago Lakes in the quarterfinals. First pitch is at 10 AM on Thursday at Braun Park in Cloquet. Categories: High School, Sports

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Nicole Schmitt Becomes First All-American Bulldog Since 2018 Season

Schmitt is the 8th player in program history to earn the title of All-American.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD infielder Nicole Schmitt has added perhaps the highest accolade in collegiate sports. Schmitt was named an NFCA All-American First team member Wednesday evening. She’s the first Bulldog to achieve All-American status since a trio did it back in the 2018 season. Schmitt is also the 8th player in program history to earn the title of All-American. Categories:…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Releases Schedule for Upcoming Season

UMD is entering it's 27th season and 2nd under head coach Laura Schuler.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team released their schedule for this upcoming season. It all begins on September 20th when they visit Mercyhurst for a two-game series. Nearly a month later will be their home opener as they host MSU-Mankato on October 17th. For a full look at the schedule, click here. UMD is entering it’s 27th season and…

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High School, Sports

Section 7AAA Softball: Cloquet Tops North Branch in High-Scoring Affair, Denfeld Falls in 1st Round

Cloquet advances to the quarterfinals on Thursday and will face Rock Ridge.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet softball team opened up postseason play on Tuesday, facing the defending Section 7AAA champions, North Branch. The Lumberjacks came back from multiple deficits to eventually take down the Vikings, 16 to 13. Cloquet advances to the quarterfinals on Thursday and will face Rock Ridge. First pitch is at 10 AM. In other 7AAA first round action,…

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High School, Sports

Section 7AA Softball: Esko Sends I-Falls to Elimination Bracket with 2nd Round Victory

Esko now heads to the quarterfinal round and will next be in action on Thursday at noon.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko softball team started out section play on a high note, defeating International Falls 12 to 2. Esko now heads to the quarterfinal round and will next be in action on Thursday at noon. International Falls will try to extend their season in the elimination bracket on Thursday at 2 PM. Matchups are still to be determined…

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High School, Sports

Grand Rapids/Greenway Girls Lacrosse Hands Wolfpack First Conference Loss

Grand Rapids/Greenway improves to 8-4 and will next host Moorhead on Tuesday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In a battle of seven-win teams, Grand Rapids/Greenway was able to knock off Duluth on Monday, 5 to 2. The Lightning are the first Lake Superior conference team to take down the Wolfpack this season. Grand Rapids/Greenway improves to 8-4 and will next host Moorhead on Tuesday. As for Duluth (7-4), they’ll try to bounce back at Hermantown/Proctor…

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College, Sports

Duluth FC Co-Owner John Shuster Takes Over as Team’s GM

Shuster fills the void of Charlie Forsyth, who resigned in December after previously spending ten seasons with the team.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In his 3rd full season with the team, Duluth FC co-owner John Shuster is adding another responsibility to his plate. Last week, the BlueGreens announced at their Media Day that Shuster is now the team’s general manager. He fills the void of Charlie Forsyth, who resigned in December after previously spending ten seasons with the team. Shuster admitted…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Announces Captains for 2025-2026 Season

Graduate forward Mary Kate O'Brien will don the "C" patch next season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team announced their captains for the upcoming season. Graduate forward Mary Kate O’Brien will don the “C” patch next season. And her teammates Tova Henderson and Grace Sadura will serve as alternate captains for the squad. O’Brien is coming off her most productive season, posting seven goals and 18 assists. As for Henderson, she…

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College, Sports

CSS Hammer Thrower Ella Stritesky Qualifies for NCAA Outdoor Championships

Stritesky recently finished as the runner-up in the hammer throw in the MIAC championships.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica hammer thrower Ella Stritesky will get the chance to compete for a national title later this week. Stritesky qualified for the NCAA D3 Outdoor Track and Field Championships after tallying a throw of 52.45 meters. She recently finished as the runner-up in the hammer throw in the MIAC championships. The nationals begin on May 22nd and…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Eight Former Bulldogs Set to Skate in PWHL Walter Cup Finals

On Tuesday, the Ottawa Charge will host the Minnesota Frost in game one of the Walter Cup Finals.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- If you like UMD women’s hockey, then you’ll surely like the matchup of the PWHL championship. On Tuesday, the Ottawa Charge will host the Minnesota Frost in game one of the Walter Cup Finals. A whopping eight Bulldogs are set to compete in that game. Ottawa has five former Bulldogs in Ashton Bell, Jocelyn Larocque, Gabbie Hughes, Mannon…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Lacrosse: Stealth Boys Complete Season Sweep of Thunderhawks, Wolfpack Girls’ Win Streak Snapped

Hermantown/Proctor previously topped Grand Rapids/Greenway 8-5 on April 29th.
Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- In a matchup of two top three teams in the Lake Superior conference, Hermantown/Proctor reigned supreme over Grand Rapids/Greenway. The Stealth boys were able to get the best of the Thunderhawks, 12 to 7. With the win, Hermantown/Proctor is now 7-4 on the year and will next face Bloomington Kennedy/Burnsville on Wednesday. As for Grand Rapids/Greenway (6-6), they…

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Friday Night Frenzy, Professional Sports, Sports

Harbor Monsters Gearing Up to Defend ArenaMania Title in 2nd Season

Duluth set to host Knoxville Bandits on May 24th.
Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’ll be hard to top their first season as a franchise. But, the Duluth Harbor Monsters are confident they have the pieces in place to repeat as ArenaMania champions. The Harbor Monsters  hit the practice field for the first time on Friday ahead of their exhibition game against the Knoxville Bandits a week from Saturday. Some of the…

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College, Sports

Former UWS Head Women’s Basketball Coach Emily Carpenter Takes Same Position with Knox College

The Prairie Fire are a division three school that plays out of the Midwest Conference.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Just a few days after she resigned as the head women’s basketball coach at UWS. We know now where Emily Carpenter is heading. Carpenter has accepted the head coaching position at Knox College. The Prairie Fire are a division three school that plays out of the Midwest Conference. This past season, Carpenter helped guide the Yellowjackets to a…

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High School, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

C-E-C Defenseman Karson Young Commits to UMD Men’s Hockey

Just last year Young had a breakout campaign with the Lumberjacks, tallying nine goals and 29 assists.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Another local hockey product will soon don a Bulldog sweater. Cloquet-Esko-Carlton defenseman Karson Young announced his commitment to UMD on Thursday night. Just last year he had a breakout campaign with the Lumberjacks, tallying nine goals and 29 assists. Young also played for the Minnesota Wilderness, in which he skated in 26 games and picked up nine points….

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College, Sports

Duluth FC Edges Joy AC in Rainy Home Opener

Duluth FC is next in action on Saturday, when they host the St. Croix Legends at 7 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth FC made their return to the pitch on Thursday night, hosting Joy AC in their home opener. After being tied at one at the break, the BlueGreens added two more in the 2nd to take the eventual 3 to 1 victory. Duluth FC is next in action on Saturday, when they host the St. Croix Legends at…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Seven UMD Women’s Hockey Players Declare for PWHL Draft

The draft will take place on June 24th in Ottawa.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Seven UMD women’s hockey players are ready to take the next step in their careers. Jenna Lawry, Olivia Mobley, Clara Van Wieren, Olivia Wallin, Hanna Baskin, Nina Jobst-Smith, and lastly Tindra Holm have all declared for the PWHL Draft. A total of 198 players entered into the draft. The draft will take place on June 24th in Ottawa….

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High School, Sports

Duluth Marshall Guard Chloe Johnson Invited to Team USA U16 Trials

The trials begin on May 21st and the final 12-member roster will be announced on May 26th.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Marshall guard Chloe Johnson will get the chance to compete for a spot on the Team USA under-16 team. Johnson was one of the 52 players invited to the USA Basketball Women’s U16 National Team Trials set to take place in Colorado Springs. The trials begin on May 21st and the final 12-member roster will be announced…

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High School, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Kale Smith

Smith recently tallied his 100th career point.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.-There’s always something special about seeing an athlete reach a century mark. It was no different on May 6th, when Hermantown/Proctor attacker Kale Smith tallied his 100th career point. “I actually still have my first goal ball in my bedroom on my dresser. So I kind of still see that everyday to day and now I have my 100th…

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High School, Sports

Prep Softball: Superior Handles Hibbing, Esko Rallies Past Denfeld

The Spartans are now 12-4 on the year and will next host Proctor on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior softball team returned to the win column on Wednesday, defeating Hibbing 13 to 3. The Spartans are now 12-4 on the year and will next host Proctor on Thursday. As for Hibbing (5-9), they are at Esko on Thursday. Speaking of Esko, they rallied past Duluth Denfeld on Wednesday, 10 to 7. Esko has now won…

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Professional Sports, Sports

NFL Schedule Release: Packers to Kick Off 2025 Season at Home Versus Lions

Green Bay has six national games this upcoming season.
Neil Vierzba,

GREEN BAY, Wis.- With about four months until kick-off, the NFL released it’s schedule for the upcoming season on Wednesday night. The Green Bay Packers will begin their year with a bang as they’ll play host to the Detroit Lions in Week 1. The following week is a short week for the Green and Gold as they’ll take on the…

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College, Sports

Emily Carpenter Resigns as UW-Superior Head Women’s Basketball Coach

In her three total seasons, the Yellowjackets had a record of 45-34 with a 31-11 UMAC mark.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s basketball team will have a new head coach next season. Emily Carpenter has resigned from her position after three seasons. The reason being is that she is pursuing other career opportunities. Her last season was one to remember as UWS went 17-11, won the regular season and conference tournament, and lastly made it to the…

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High School, Sports

Wolfpack Girls Lacrosse Hands Duluth Marshall First Conference Loss

The Wolfpack are currently 5-0 in conference matchups and are first in the division.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Wolfpack girls lacrosse team remains unbeaten in Lake Superior Conference play. On Tuesday night, Duluth held off Duluth Marshall 10 to 8 to improve to 7-2 on the year. The Wolfpack are currently 5-0 in conference matchups and are first in the division. They’ll next face Andover on Friday at 6:30 PM. As for the Hilltoppers…

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College, Sports

After Almost Two-Month Break, Duluth FC Ready to Jump Into Conference Play

New head coach Thomas Pazo is set to lead Duluth against Joy AC on Thursday, a team that was just two points behind the BlueGreens in the standings last year.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- We are officially two days away from the start of another Duluth FC NPSL season. The BlueGreens technically already played one game this year as the team took part in the U.S. Open Cup, falling to Forward Madison FC back in March. But now their focus is on their conference foes. New head coach Thomas Pazo is set…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Savannah Schley Qualifies for NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in 800 Meters

The NCAA championships begin on May 22nd in Pueblo, Colorado.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD’s Savannah Schley will get a chance to compete for a NCAA title. Schley will run in the 800 meter race NCAA D2 Outdoor Track and Field Championships, which begins May 22nd in Pueblo, Colorado. Just recently, she ran the 4th fastest time in the central region and the 22nd fastest time in the NCAA. Schley went on…

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College, Sports

UWS Catcher Ellie Macal Named UMAC Softball Player of the Year

Macal posted career-highs in runs, hits, doubles, home runs, RBI's and slugging percentage.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The end of the year UMAC softball honors were announced on Tuesday. UWS catcher Ellie Macal is the Player of the Year after posting career-highs in runs, hits, doubles, home runs, RBI’s and slugging percentage. Her teammate Peyton Bennett is the conference Rookie of the Year. Bennett had a batting average of .421 and a team-leading 28 stolen…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Nicole Schmitt Earns D2CCA All-Central Region First Team Honors

She's the 6th Bulldog in program history and first since 2021 to achieve the D2CCA accolade.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD infielder Nicole Schmitt has been named to the D2 Conference Commissioners Association First Team All-Central Region. Schmitt now moves on to the All-American ballot with first team members from the other regions, with those teams to be announced next week. She’s the 6th Bulldog in program history and first since 2021 to achieve the D2CCA accolade. Categories:…

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High School, Sports

Stealth Boys Lacrosse Adjusting to New Head Coach in 2025 Season

The Stealth are 4-4 on the year and 3rd in the standings with only one conference loss.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown/Proctor boys lacrosse team underwent some change this off-season when longtime assistant coach Steve Lokken took over as the head coach of the program. One thing that hasn’t changed is the team’s play on the turf as Hermantown/Proctor is still in the hunt for the top spot in the Lake Superior conference. The Stealth are 4-4 on…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Proctor Softball Bounces Back with Shutout Win Against Duluth East

The Rails improve to 5-7 on the season and will next host Grand Rapids at 7 PM on Monday.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor softball team returned to the win column on Friday, defeating Duluth East 5-0. The Rails improve to 5-7 on the season and will next host Grand Rapids at 7 PM on Monday. As for Duluth East (5-10), they’ll play at Moose Lake/Willow River on Monday. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Play of the Week: 5/9

At number one, Hermantown/Proctor's Kale Smith tallies his 100th career point in a contest against C-E-C.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from on the lacrosse field. At number one, Hermantown/Proctor’s Kale Smith tallies his 100th career point in a contest against C-E-C. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UW-Superior Softball Falls Short of Three-Peat as UMAC Tournament Champions

UW-Superior finishes the year with a 31-12 overall record.
Neil Vierzba,

MANKATO, Minn.- The UW-Superior softball team entered the day with a chance to secure a spot in the UMAC title game. Unfortunately, the Yellowjackets ran into top-seeded Bethany Lutheran, falling to the Vikings 3 to 2 in the semifinals. For a look at the box score, click here. Later on in the day, UWS faced off with Northwestern in a…

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