Author: Sam Ali

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Drops NCHC Opener to Western Michigan

The Bulldogs get goals from Kyler Klevin, Casey Gilling and Tanner Laderoute as they'll try to split the series Saturday night in Kalamazoo.
Sam Ali,

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan men’s hockey team scored with 1:26 left in the third period to knock off UMD 4-3 Friday night at the Lawson Ice Arena. The Bulldogs get goals from Kyler Klevin, Casey Gilling and Tanner Laderoute as they’ll try to split the series Saturday night in Kalamazoo. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Esko Football
High School, Sports

Esko Football Tops Aitkin to Win Second Straight Section 7AAA Title

A late field goal from Wyatt Stankiewicz pushed the Esko football team past Aitkin 17-14 as they captured their second straight Section 7AAA championship.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – A late field goal from Wyatt Stankiewicz pushed the Esko football team past Aitkin 17-14 as they captured their second straight Section 7AAA championship. This will be the Eskomos 13th trip to the state tournament as seedings will be announced on Saturday. Categories: High School, Sports

Mlwr Football
High School, Sports

Moose Lake-Willow River Blanks Mesabi East to Win Section 7AA Championship

Logan Orvedahl led the way with five touchdowns as the Rebels will head into the Class AA state tournament with an undefeated record.
Sam Ali,

ESKO, Minn. – The Moose Lake-Willow River football team scored early and often as they defeated Mesabi East 63-0 in the Section 7AA championship game. Logan Orvedahl led the way with five touchdowns as the Rebels will head into the Class AA state tournament with an undefeated record. Categories: High School, Sports

Umd Football
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Playoff Hopes Hang in the Balance as UMD Football Hosts Augustana

Augustana is in second and UMD is eighth, which means a win for the Bulldogs could push them over the top.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, the UMD football team will return to Malosky Stadium. And if the Bulldogs want to make it to the postseason, they’ll have to take down one of the best teams in the country. UMD will host Augustana, the 17th-ranked team in the nation, thanks to their second-best offense and defense in the NSIC. In the…

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High School, Professional Sports, Sports

Proctor/Hermantown’s Emma Stauber Re-Signs with Minnesota Whitecaps

Stauber is best known for leading the Mirage to their first state title in program history last season in the Class A state tournament.
Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey coach Emma Stauber will be continuing her pro hockey career with the Minnesota Whitecaps. This will be her fifth season with the team, helping the Whitecaps earn a berth in the Isobel Cup Final in each of the past three seasons, including winning it all back in 2019. Stauber is best known for…

Cloquet Carlton Soccer
High School, Sports

Cloquet-Carlton Girls Soccer Drops Class AA State Semi-Final Match to Benilde-St. Margaret’s

The Lumberjacks will face the Academy of Holy Angels Friday in the third place game.
Sam Ali,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – In the Class AA girls soccer state semi-finals, Benilde-St. Margaret’s defeated Cloquet-Carlton 3-0 Thursday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Lumberjacks will face the Academy of Holy Angels Friday in the third place game. That match will take place at 11 a.m. at the West St. Paul Sports Center. Categories: High School, Sports

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College, Sports

St. Scholastica Volleyball’s Alicia Draper Earns Third Straight Conference Defensive Player of the Year Honor

Draper ranked second in all of Division III in digs per set and is currently 10th in program history in career digs.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Scholastica’s Alicia Draper has been named MIAC Co-Defensive Volleyball Player of the Year. The junior becomes the first player in program history to win three straight conference awards as Draper was named UMAC Defensive Player of the Year in each of the last two seasons, including UMAC Rookie of the Year in her freshman campaign. Draper…

Volleyball Sections
High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball: Proctor, Greenway, Cloquet, Grand Rapids Advance to Section Finals

The Rails, Raiders, Lumberjacks and Thunderhawks punched their tickets to the section championship games.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – In the Section 7AA volleyball semi-finals, Proctor defeated Mesabi East 3-1 and Greenway swept Rush City 3-0. The Rails will battle the Raiders Saturday in the section championship game. The match will take place at Hermantown High School at 4 p.m. And in Section 7AAA, it was Cloquet over Hermantown 3-1 and Grand Rapids topped North Branch…

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College, Sports

UWS Women’s, Men’s Soccer Teams Will Each Host UMAC Championship Games

The women blanked Minnesota Morris and the men defeated Northwestern.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Senior Annah Schussman scored twice and become the program’s all-time leader in goals scored as the UW-Superior women’s soccer team defeated Minnesota Morris 6-0 Wednesday afternoon in the UMAC semi-finals. The Yellowjackets move on to face Northwestern in Saturday’s UMAC championship game at 2 p.m. On the men’s side, they knocked off Northwestern 5-1, thanks to a…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey to Open NCHC Play Against Western Michigan

Both teams come in with matching 5-1 records and both are ranked in the top ten nationally.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team will be back in action this weekend and it will be the start of NCHC play. The Bulldogs will take on Western Michigan. Both teams come in with matching 5-1 records and both are ranked in the top ten nationally. However, since 2018, UMD is 1-4-1 at the Lawson Ice Arena in…

Duluth East Boys Soccer
High School, Sports

Duluth East Boys Soccer Drop Class AAA State Semi-Final Match to Rosemount

Senior Kai Hoffman would score the lone goal for the Greyhounds, who will face Rochester Mayo in the third place game.
Sam Ali,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Senior Kai Hoffman would score the lone goal for the Duluth East boys soccer team, but it wouldn’t be enough as they fell to Rosemount 2-1 in the Class AAA state semi-finals Wednesday morning at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Greyhounds will face Rochester Mayo in the third place game. That match will take place Thursday morning at…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s, Men’s Basketball Teams Win Season-Opening Exhibition Games

The women topped the Saints, while the men defeated the Yellowjackets.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – It was a stellar return of basketball to Romano Gym on Tuesday night as the UMD women’s basketball team defeated St. Scholastica 91-22. The Saints were a last-minute replacement for UW-Superior, who had to drop out of the game due to health and safety protocols. On the men’s side, the Bulldogs knocked off the Yellowjackets 96-55. Categories:…

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College, Sports

UW-Superior Women’s Hockey Picks Up Road Win Over St. Scholastica

UWS improves to 3-0 on the season as they'll host Hamline on Friday night.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UW-Superior women’s hockey team avenged their exhibition loss two weeks ago to St. Scholastica as the Yellowjackets defeated the Saints 3-2 Tuesday night at Mars Lakeview Arena. UWS improves to 3-0 on the season as they’ll host Hamline on Friday night. CSS will look to bounce back with a road trip to take on UW-Stevens Point….

South Ridge Volleyball
High School, Sports

Milestones From Schneider, Olesiak Powers South Ridge Volleyball to Section Semi-Finals

Senior setter Bella Schneider recorded her 1000th set assist and junior libero Adella Olesiak posted her 1000th career dig.
Sam Ali,

CULVER, Minn. – The South Ridge volleyball team is getting set to take part in the Section 7A semi-finals Wednesday night. Last week in their win over Carlton, a pair of Panthers hit some major milestones. Senior setter Bella Schneider recorded her 1000th set assist and junior libero Adella Olesiak posted her 1000th career dig. “I think that was actually…

Hanna Hovland
College, High School, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Duluth Denfeld’s Hanna Hovland Commits to UMD Softball Team

Last season as a junior, Hovland was an All-Conference First Team selection, while hitting over .500 with six home runs and 20 RBI for the Hunters.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, Duluth Denfeld’s Hanna Hovland announced that she has committed to joining the UMD softball team. Last season as a junior, Hovland was an All-Conference First Team selection, while hitting over .500 with six home runs and 20 RBI for the Hunters. She also plays for the Minnesota Renegades club based out of Minneapolis, and also…

Ava Butler
College, High School, Sports

MIB’s Ava Butler Signs NLI to Join Mayville State Women’s Basketball

Last season, Butler averaged just over 12 points per game for the Rangers, helping MIB make it all the way to the Class A state semi-finals.
Sam Ali,

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn – This week, Mountain Iron-Buhl’s Ava Butler signed her National Letter of Intent to join the Mayville State women’s basketball team. Last season, she averaged just over 12 points per game for the Rangers, helping MIB make it all the way to the Class A state semi-finals. Categories: College, High School, Sports

Proctor Cross County
News, News - Latest News, Sports

Proctor Runners Present Medal to Junior High Runner

Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – This week, Noah Harnell competed in the 2400 meter race at the junior high meet as a special needs athlete. His goal was to run it all the way with no walking. Rails alum and current St. Scholastica runner Annika Voss has been Noah’s pacer for the past two seasons. Knowing that he would reach his goal…

Uws Basketball
College, Sports

UWS Men’s Basketball Ready to Open Season With Exhibition Action Against UMD

The action starts with the women's game at 5:30 p.m. and then men take the court after.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The college basketball season will tip-off Tuesday night right here in the Northland. The UW-Superior men’s basketball team will get things started with their annual exhibition against UMD. The team says there’s always a lot to learn when they head across the bridge to battle the Bulldogs. “We’re just looking forward to getting back out there. I…

Usa Curling
Professional Sports, Sports

Duluth Native Chris Plys Talks Moving One Step Closer to 2022 Winter Olympics

Plys and Persinger will head to the Netherlands for the Olympic qualifying tournament where they'll need to finish in the top two among 14 other countries to clinch a trip to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Sam Ali,

EVELETH, Minn. – Sunday night, the team of Duluth native Chris Plys and Vicky Persinger won the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials up at Curl Mesabi in Eveleth. The match came down to the final throw and now, the pair will head to the Netherlands for the Olympic qualifying tournament where they’ll need to finish in the top two among 14…

Chase Sams
High School, Sports

Hermantown’s Chase Sams Wins Mountain Biking State Championship

This was Sams' fourth time at the state championships in Mankato, but his first time winning it all.
Sam Ali,

MANKATO, Minn. – Hermantown senior Chase Sam took home the mountain biking state championship this past weekend. Sams started mountain biking as a way to train for hockey during the off-season. The races are about 16 miles long and not only did Sams cross the finish line first, but he also broke the state record by 13 seconds. “If you…

Uws Hockey
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UW-Superior Women’s Hockey Powers Past Lawrence in Home Opener

Senior Agnese Apsite finished with a hat trick for the Yellowjackets.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Senior Agnese Apsite finished with a hat trick as the UW-Superior women’s hockey team defeated Lawrence 8-0 Friday night at Wessman Arena. Megan Dulong also scored twice for the Yellowjackets as they’ll look for the sweep of the Vikings Saturday at 2 p.m. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

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

Coaches Corner: Rich McKenna

For this week's segment, we chat with the head coach of the UWS men's hockey team.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we spoke with UWS men’s hockey coach Rich McKenna as the Yellowjackets will open their season Saturday with an exhibition game against St. Scholastica. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

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

UMD Women’s Soccer Tops MSU-Moorhead in Home Finale

The Bulldogs will be back in action Sunday on the road at Northern State.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – In their final home game of the season, the UMD women’s soccer team would get a late goal from Anna Tobias as they beat Minnesota State Moorhead 1-0 Friday night at Malosky Stadium. The Bulldogs will be back in action Sunday on the road at Northern State. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota –…

Uws Volleyball
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UW-Superior Volleyball Picks Up Home Sweep Over Crown

Maiana Stark led the way with 15 kills for the Yellowjackets, who will close out their regular season at home Saturday against Minnesota Morris.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UW-Superior volleyball team dominated from start to finish as they sweep Crown 3-0 Friday night at the Mertz Mortorelli Gym. Maiana Stark led the way with 15 kills for the Yellowjackets, who will close out their regular season at home Saturday against Minnesota Morris. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Northwestern Football
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Schlies Sends Northwestern Football to Level Three with Win Over West Salem

Senior Austin Schlies finished with 30 carries, 281 yards and four touchdowns
Sam Ali,

MAPLE, Wis. – Senior Austin Schlies finished with 30 carries, 281 yards and four touchdowns as the Northwestern football team defeated West Salem 42-20 Friday night at Gordon L. Nelson Field. The Tigers move on to Level 3 as they’ll take on Ellsworth next week. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

North End Nightmare
Sports

North End Nightmare 5K Set for Full Capacity Run

You can still register in person Saturday between noon and 4:30 p.m. at the starting line.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Saturday, the 3rd annual North End Nightmare 5K will be taking place in Superior. Participants are encouraged to dress in costume for the race, which has its own different vibe than the other events hosted by the Grandma’s Marathon organization. This year’s race will return to its full, in-person capacity and will be using a traditional mass…

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College, Sports

UW-Superior Women’s Soccer Captures First-Ever UMAC Regular Season Title

The Yellowjackets clinched the title with a 4-1 win over Minnesota Morris.
Sam Ali,

MORRIS, Minn, – Senior Annah Schussman finished with two goals and three assists as the UW-Superior women’s soccer team defeated Minnesota Morris 4-1 Friday afternoon. The win gave the Yellowjackets their first-ever UMAC regular season title. UWS will close out their season with a trip to crown on Saturday. They’ll open the UMAC tournament as the top overall seed on…

Minnesota Wilderness
College, Sports

Special Teams Key to Hot Start for Minnesota Wilderness

The Wilderness are coming off a home sweep over Jainesville and the players are seeing a big difference from last year's squad.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – What a start to the season it has been for the Minnesota Wilderness. The team is 8-3-1, marking their best start in five years. The Wilderness are coming off a home sweep over Jainesville and the players are seeing a big difference from last year’s squad. “We’ve gotten better through our systems. We’ve gotten better on our…

Ban Hanson
Professional Sports, Sports

Esko Native, UMD Alum Ben Hanson Wins 2021 Colorado Marathon

The 27-year-old took first place in the Colorado Marathon with a time of two hours, 34 minutes and just under 21 seconds.
Sam Ali,

FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Esko native Ben Hanson has been running marathons since he graduated from UMD back in 2017, which includes two shots at Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. And last weekend, Hanson finally won his first marathon. The 27-year-old took first place in the Colorado Marathon with a time of two hours, 34 minutes and just under 21 seconds….

Umd Volleyball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Volleyball Swept at Home by St. Cloud State

Sophomore Grace Daak led the way with nine kills as UMD will look to rebound Saturday afternoon at Bemidji State.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD volleyball team saw their five-match win streak snapped at the hands of St. Cloud State as they Huskies swept the Bulldogs 3-0 Thursday night at Romano Gym. Sophomore Grace Daak led the way with nine kills as UMD will look to rebound Saturday afternoon at Bemidji State. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Gophers Cross Country
High School, Sports

Carlton/Wrenshall Girls, GNK Boys, Hibbing Girls, Rock Ridge Boys Winners at Cross Country Section Championships

The Cloquet Country Club hosted the section championship for cross country.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The section finals for cross country took place Thursday at the Cloquet Country Club. In 7A, the top overall girls team score went to Carlton/Wrenshall. The first girl to cross the finish line was Addison Burkhardt of South Ridge. On the boys side, Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin got the job done as a team. Cromwell Wright’s Noah Foster is your…

Proctor Boys Soccer
High School, Sports

Proctor Boys Soccer Fall in Class A State Quarterfinals

The Rails end their season with a 9-10-1 overall record.
Sam Ali,

EDINA, Minn. – The Proctor boys soccer season came to an end Thursday night as they fell to top seed Southwest Christian 7-0 in the Class A state quarterfinals. The Rails end their season with a 9-10-1 overall record. Categories: High School, Sports

Umd Football
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Rotation of Quarterbacks to Continue for UMD Football Team

Head coach Curt Wiese admits it's not what they do traditionally, but he's not worried about any of the three needing to get into a rhythm on any given drive.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD football team has had a different look on offense in the past few weeks. The Bulldogs are rotating John Larson, Logan Graetz and Garrett Olson at the quarterback position. Head coach Curt Wiese admits it’s not what they do traditionally, but he’s not worried about any of the three needing to get into a rhythm…

Umd Womens Basketball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Basketball Picked to Repeat as NSIC Champs, Brooke Olson Named Preseason Player of the Year

On the men's side, they were picked to finish 3rd in the North Division with MSU Moorhead as the top pick.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The NSIC released their preseason poll for the upcoming 2021-22 women’s basketball season and UMD was picked to finish first in the North Division and the conference. Senior Brooke Olson was chosen as the Preseason North Division Player of the Year after winning the award in each of the last two seasons. She led the conference in…

Vermilion Volleyball
College, Sports

Vermilion Community College Volleyball Clinches First Playoff Berth in 20 Years Behind “Iron 8”

Coach Brodeen says the hope is that the success this year will help bring in more players, especially from the local area.
Sam Ali,

ELY, Minn. – Back in August, the Vermilion Community College volleyball team had to cancel its upcoming season due to low numbers. Just over a week later, a few players began reaching out to head coach Krystal Brodeen and the season was back on. And then, with the smallest of expectations, the Ironwomen pulled off what some thought would be…

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High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball: Proctor, Esko Advance to Section 7AA Quarterfinals

The Rails move on to face Pine City in the quarterfinals while the Eskomos will be matched up against Rush City.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – In the first round of the Section 7AA volleyball tournament, Proctor got the sweep over Two Harbors 3-0 and Esko topped Hinckley-Finalyson 3-0. The Rails move on to face Pine City in the quarterfinals while the Eskomos will be matched up against Rush City. Categories: High School, Sports

Cloquet Carlton Soccer
High School, Sports

Turner’s Lone Goal Sends Cloquet-Carlton Girls Soccer to Class AA State Semi-Finals

The Lumberjacks move on to face top seed Benilde-St. Margaret's next Thursday in the state semi-finals at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Sam Ali,

IRONDALE, Minn. – Senior forward Katie Turner scored in the first half and that’s all her team would need as the Cloquet-Carlton girls soccer team knocked off St. Francis 1-0 in Class AA state qaurterfinals. The Lumberjacks move on to face top seed Benilde-St. Margaret’s next Thursday in the state semi-finals at U.S. Bank Stadium. Categories: High School, Sports

Duluth East Boys Soccer
High School, Sports

Duluth East Boys Soccer Advances to Class AAA State Semi-Finals

The Greyhounds move on to face Rosemount in the state semi-finals next week.
Sam Ali,

IRONDALE, Minn. – The Duluth East boys soccer team defeated Moorhead 3-1 in the Class AAA state quarterfinals. The Greyhounds got goals from Kai Hoffman, William Smith and Jackson DesCombaz as Duluth East move on to face Rosemount in the state semi-finals. That game will take place next Wednesday at 10 a.m. at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Categories: High…

Blake Biondi
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Hermantown Native Blake Biondi Finding A Groove with UMD Men’s Hockey Team

Biondi scored in back-to-back games, helping the UMD men's hockey team sweep rivals Minnesota.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This past weekend can now be known as the “Blake Biondi Breakout Week”. The Hermantown native scored in back-to-back games, helping the UMD men’s hockey team sweep rivals Minnesota. Wednesday, Biondi talked about scoring in front of a jam-packed Amsoil Arena and how he’s been able to make the jump from his freshman to sophomore year. “Yeah…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Soderberg, Jobst-Smith Heading Overseas for Women’s Hockey Olympic Trials

The pair will try and help their respective countries qualify for the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team is coming off a dominant sweep over St. Thomas and they’ll be on a break for the next few weeks. That’s because the Olympic trials for women’s hockey will be taking place overseas. The Bulldogs will have two current players taking part in the tournament: goalie Emma Soderberg of Sweden and defenseman…

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High School, Sports

Grand Rapids Names Practice Field After Legendary Coach Tom Drazenovich

Drazenovich coached and taught at Grand Rapids from 1971 to 2001 and was also very involved in several athletic programs, including football, track and basketball.
Sam Ali,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Monday night, the Grand Rapids School Board approved that the Thunderhawks practice football field be named after legendary coach Tom Drazenovich. He coached and taught at Grand Rapids from 1971 to 2001. He was also very involved in several athletic programs, including football, track and basketball. Drazenovich, who is originally from Naskwauk, was also credited for…

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College, Sports

College Volleyball: UMD Tops Michigan Tech in Five-Set Thriller, UWS Falls at Home to UW-Stout

The Bulldogs picked up a home win, while the Yellowjackets couldn't build off a great start to their match.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – In a match that would go the distance, the UMD volleyball team got the win over Michigan Tech 3-2 Tuesday night at Romano Gym. Cianna Selbitchka led the Bulldogs with 19 kills as they extend their win streak to five straight. In Division III action, UW-Superior won the first set in their match against UW-Stout. But the…

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High School, Sports

Prep Football: Cloquet, Two Harbors Advance to Section Semi-Finals

The Lumberjacks and Agates moved one step closer to their respective section championship games.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – In the Section 7AAAA quarterfinals, Cloquet knocked off Duluth Denfeld 34-12 at Bromberg Field for Tom Lenarz’s 100th head coach victory. The Lumberjacks move on to face top-seeded North Branch on Saturday. And in Section 7AAA, it was Two Harbors all over Hibbing 46-14 at Egerdahl Field. The Agates will face Aitkin in the section semi-finals on…

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High School, Sports

CEC Boys Soccer Fall in Double OT to Mahtomedi in Class AA Quarterfinals

Jordan Aultman scored the lone goal for the Lumberjacks.
Sam Ali,

IRONDALE, Minn. – The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team pushed two-seeded Mahtomedi to double overtime, but Lucas Yee Yick would score the game-winner for the Zephyrs as they topped the Lumberjacks 2-1 Tuesday night in the Class AA quarterfinals. Jordan Aultman scored the lone goal for CEC, who finished the season with a 12-5-2 overall record. Categories: High School, Sports

Css Soccer
College, Sports

CSS Men’s Soccer Tops Saint John’s to Snap Six-Game Winless Streak

Jordan Finneran would score in the 88th minute to give the St. Scholastica men's soccer team the 2-1 win.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Jordan Finneran would score in the 88th minute to give the St. Scholastica men’s soccer team the 2-1 win over Saint John’s Tuesday afternoon at Saints Field. Chris Galley also scored for the Saints, who snapped a six-game winless streak. Categories: College, Sports

Joe Eklund
High School, Sports

Duluth Denfeld’s Joe Eklund Named Finalist for Mr. Soccer Award

The senior striker finished this past season with 17 goals and four assists.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This past weekend, Duluth Denfeld’s Joe Eklund was named a finalist for the 2021 Class AA Mr. Soccer award. The senior striker finished this past season with 17 goals and four assists. And although he didn’t win the award, he says it was an honor to be nominated. This is the second straight season that Denfeld has…

Css Hokcey
College, Sports

CSS Alum Dave Williams Ready to Lead Saints Men’s Hockey Team

Williams was named interim head coach after spending last season as an assistant.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been a whirlwind offseason for the St. Scholastica men’s hockey team. The Saints saw the controversial exit of their former head coach Kevin Moore. But as the dust cleared from that situation, a familiar face stepped in to lead the way. Dave Williams was named interim head coach after spending last season as an assistant. Williams…

Tayler Mcmeekin
High School, Sports

Superior’s Tayler McMeekin Continues Stellar Freshman Year with Trip to Cross Country State Tournament

After winning the Lake Superior Conference title two weeks ago, the freshman qualified for the state tournament by finishing sixth in sectionals.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – What a season it has been for Superior’s Tayler McMeekin. After winning the Lake Superior Conference title two weeks ago, the freshman qualified for the state tournament by finishing sixth in sectionals. McMeekin has been a quick study too, as she began running last year during the start of the COVID pandemic for what was only supposed…

Duluth East Soccer
High School, Sports

Duluth East Boys Soccer Reminded of 2018 Greyhounds’ Loss in State Title Game

Duluth East will face unseeded Moorhead Wednesday night at 5:30 p.m. in Irondale.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Of the five Northland soccer teams that are heading down to the state tournament, the Duluth East boys got by far the best draw of the bunch as they’ll go into the Class AAA bracket as the #2 seed. They’ll also take with them the memories of their last trip to the state tournament that ended in…

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