Author: Sam Ali

Koepke Tampa Bay
College, Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Forward, Hermantown Native Cole Koepke Signs Two-Year Deal with Tampa Bay

Koepke will join the Syracuse Crunch in the AHL for the remainder of the season on a professional tryout agreement.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – With the UMD men’s hockey season all wrapped up, the next order of business is finding out who is sticking around for next season and who is moving on. So far this week, Nick Swaney and Jackson Cates inked NHL deals, and another forward is also heading to the pros. Tuesday, junior Cole Koepke signed a two-year…

Uws Baseball
College, Sports

Big Bats Key to Early Success for UWS Baseball Team

The Yellowjackets aren't relying solely on the long ball, but instead have focused on just stringing together good at-bats.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UW-Superior baseball team abused the scoreboard this past weekend in their sweep over North Central. The Yellowjackets combined to score 21 runs in both games and earlier this season, UWS hit 16 home runs in a four game series against Northland College. Now they aren’t relying solely on the long ball, but instead have focused on…

Uws Soccer
College, Sports

UWS Men’s Soccer Team Talk Travel Issues Caused by Pandemic

The Yellowjackets have nine international players currently on their roster and each one had to make difficult decisions about playing this season.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The pandemic has caused numerous issues for sports teams over the past year, especially in regards to travel. And that’s hit especially close to home for the UWS men’s soccer team. The Yellowjackets have nine international players currently on their roster and each one had to make difficult decisions about playing this season. That meant having to…

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College, Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Jackson Cates Signs with Philadelphia Flyers

Jackson was invited and participated in the Flyers annual summer development camp back in 2019.
Sam Ali,

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – UMD junior forward Jackson Cates has signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia Flyers. The Stillwater native increased his scoring each year in a Bulldogs uniform. He will join the team right away. This past season, Cates finished with 27 points in 28 games, helping UMD reach the Frozen Four. In total, he racked up 64 points…

Alyssa Watkins
College, High School, Sports

Proctor/Hermantown’s Alyssa Watkins Commits to Bemidji State Women’s Hockey

Watkins will join teammate Ella Anick, who committed to Bemidji State back in the fall.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Before the start of the Class A girls hockey tournament, Proctor/Hermantown’s Alyssa Watkins had no offers to play Division I hockey, despite being 15th in the entire state in total points scored. Then after scoring seven goals in the playoffs, including the overtime game-winner that gave the Mirage their first-ever state title, Watkins is now set to…

Nick Swaney
College, Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Nick Swaney Talks Joining Minnesota Wild Organization

Swaney will report Wednesday to the Iowa Wild and spend the rest of the season there.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This past weekend, UMD standout Nick Swaney signed his first pro contract to join the Minnesota Wild. The Lakeville native says even with the choice of an extra year of eligibility, he felt that this was the right time to begin his professional career. “I think everyone at Duluth, too, knew that if I had the chance…

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College, Sports

Northland College’s Chelsea Meierotto Named UMAC Volleyball Coach of the Year

The LumberJills made huge strides under their second-year head coach, including a fifth-place finish in the conference, their highest since 2012.
Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Monday, Northland College’s Chelsea Meierotto was named UMAC volleyball Coach of the Year. The LumberJills made huge strides under their second-year head coach, including a fifth-place finish in the conference, their highest since 2012, as well as hitting the .500 mark on their record for the first time since 2009. Meierotto, who played four years at…

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College, Sports

St. Scholastica’s Jessica Remer Named UMAC Player of the Year, Alcia Draper Wins Defensive POTY Honors

Remer and Draper helped CSS end the shortened spring season with a 7-1 record.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Scholastica’s Jessica Remer has been named UMAC Player of the Year. The sophomore outside hitter led the conference in kills per set and was top ten in hitting percentage. The Saints also took home another award as Alcia Draper was named Defensive Player of the Year after leading the UMAC in digs per set. Remer and…

Gianna Kneepkens
High School, Sports

Duluth Marshall’s Gianna Kneepkens Named Top-5 Finalist for Ms. Basketball Award

The winner will be announced at the Minnesota High School All-Star Game on April 24th.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Marshall’s Gianna Kneepkens has been named a finalist for the Ms. Basketball Award, which is given to the best senior basketball player in the state of Minnesota. The Utah commit wrapped up her career with the Hilltoppers scoring a state-record 67 points in her final career game, which allowed her to finish fifth on the all-time…

Wilderness
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Wilderness Fall at Home to Minot

Jacob Herter and Mikol Sartor would each score goals.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Jacob Herter and Mikol Sartor would each score goals, but it wouldn’t be enough as Minot picks up the road win over the Minnesota Wilderness 6-2 Friday night at the Northwoods Credit Union Arena. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Uws Softball
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UWS Softball Split Doubleheader with Northwestern

The Yellowjackets improve to 8-6 on the season.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – After an 8-3 loss in the first game of the doubleheader, the UW-Superior softball team got a walk-off single off the bat of Hailee Halgeorge that gave the Yellowjackets a 5-4 win Friday at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex. The Yellowjackets improve to 8-6 on the season. Next up is a series Sunday at home against Northland…

Brett Larson
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Duluth Native Brett Larson Leads St. Cloud State to First-Ever National Title Game

The Denfeld alum graduated from UMD, and even won two national titles with the Bulldogs as a member of Scott Sandelin's coaching staff.
Sam Ali,

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Despite UMD’s loss in the Frozen Four, there will be some Northland representation in Saturday’s national championship game as St. Cloud state will play in its their first ever title game, led by head coach and Duluth native Brett Larson. The Denfeld alum graduated from UMD, and even won two national titles with the Bulldogs as Scott…

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

UMD Men’s Hockey Fall in Overtime to UMass in Frozen Four Semi-Finals

Tanner Laderoute and Cole Koepke each scored for the Bulldogs, as they lost their first overtime playoff game since March of 1984.
Sam Ali,

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Minnesota native Garrett Wait scored the game-winning goal in overtime as UMass held on for the 3-2 win over the UMD men’s hockey team in the Frozen Four national semi-finals. Tanner Laderoute and Cole Koepke each scored for the Bulldogs, as they lost their first overtime playoff game since March of 1984. UMD’s season ends with an…

Umd Dance Team
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Dance Team to Compete at Nationals Virtually

And since they won't be travelling down to nationals, the team will be able to record their video in front of their own fans.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD dance team will be competing at nationals for the sixth straight year. But instead of heading down to Orlando, Florida, the team will work on their routine back at home. The Bulldogs usually start their season with summer camps, but those were cancelled due to the pandemic. They finally got the green light in January…

Wendy Sandelin
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Wendy Sandelin, Wife of UMD Coach Scott Sandelin, Talks Hectic Week at Frozen Four

She will have a rooting interest in both semi-final games as her husband Scott is the head coach at UMD and her son Ryan plays for Minnesota State Mankato.
Sam Ali,

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – For this week’s Frozen Four, one person will have a rooting interest in both semi-final games. That person is Wendy Sandelin, the wife of UMD men’s hockey head coach Scott Sandelin and the mother of Minnesota State Mankato forward Ryan Sandelin. “You realize it’s a possibility. And then you start to realize no it’s really a possibility….

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

UMD Men’s Hockey to Face Shorthanded UMass in Frozen Four Semi-Finals

Puck drop between the Bulldogs and the Minutemen is set for 8 p.m.
Sam Ali,

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – We are less than 24 hours away from the national semi-final showdown between the UMD men’s hockey team and the University of Massachusetts. But 24 hours ago, the Minutemen were hit with a massive bombshell. UMass announced that four players, including their leading goal-scorer and their starting goalie, will be out for Thursday’s game due to COVID-19…

Aili Hietala
College, High School, Sports

Duluth East’s Aili Hietala Signs NLI to Join University of Montana Tennis Team

She played six years as the #1 singles for the Greyhounds and will look to carry over her success to the college level.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth East’s Aili Hietala dominated the competition in her high school tennis career, finishing with a 145-18 overall record. And now she’s taking her talents to the Big Sky Country. Monday, Hietala signed her National Letter of Intent to play Division I tennis at the University of Montana. She played six years as the #1 singles for…

Htownfrozenfour
College, High School, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Six Hermantown Hockey Players to Take Part in Frozen Four

Koepke, Jacques, Sandelin and Aamodt were all teammates at Hermantown when the Hawks won their first of back to back state titles in 2016.
Sam Ali,

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Thursday’s Frozen Four will feature a lot of representation from the state of Minnesota. Nearly 40% of the players are from the state of hockey, more than the other 49 states combined. And the largest local group comes from Hermantown. Six former Hawks are taking part in the Frozen Four: UMD’s Cole Koepke, Jesse Jacques, Blake Biondi…

Uws Volleyball
College, Sports

UWS Volleyball Team Withdraws from UMAC Tournament

The Yellowjackets were scheduled to face St. Scholastica Thursday in the first round.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UW-Superior volleyball team announced Wednesday morning that they are withdrawing from the UMAC tournament due to COVID-19 protocols. The Yellowjackets were scheduled to face St. Scholastica Thursday in the first round. The Saints will now host Minnesota Morris Thursday night at the Reif Gym. Top seed Northwestern will be given a bye and will host the…

Tyler Korby
High School, Sports

Longtime Assistant Coach Tyler Korby to Lead Cloquet Softball Team

The Lumberjacks will open the season next Monday at Esko.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The defending Section 7AAA champs Cloquet are back on the field, but with a new leader in the dugout. Longtime assistant coach Tyler Korby is now the head coach for the Lumberjacks. He is also the club director for the Minnesota Blast travel softball team. And that means he’s already very familiar with many of his players….

Uws Softball
College, Sports

UWS Softball Scores Early and Often in Home Sweep over North Central

The Yellowjackets would score double-digit runs in both games against the Cardinals.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UW-Superior softball team opened their UMAC schedule with a pair of five-inning victories over North Central Tuesday at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex. The Yellowjackets scored six runs in the second and third innings of the first game and added seven in the fourth. And it was more of the same in the second game as…

Boys Hockey All Star Game
High School, Sports

Grand Rapids’ Hayden DeMars Leads Team Yellow Over Team White in Boys Hockey All-Star Game

Grand Rapids forward Hayden DeMars would finish with four goals and take home MVP honors.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Grand Rapids forward Hayden DeMars would finish with four goals and take home MVP honors as Team Yellow defeated Team White 7-5 in the 34th annual Essentia All Star Boys Hockey Game. Joey Pierce, Logan Dushkin and Tom Nemanich also scored for Team Yellow, who also got five assists from Braeden Holcomb. Team White were led by…

Uws Css Baseball
College, Sports

CSS Baseball Holds Off UWS in Second Bridge Battle of 2021

Virginia native Jack Perala allowed just two hits in five innings of work.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Virginia native Jack Perala allowed just two hits in five innings of work as the St. Scholastica baseball team got the road win over rivals UW-Superior 6-1 Tuesday afternoon at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex. It was Perala’s first collegiate win of his career, while Cody Venske also made some history with his first career home run…

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College, Sports

CSS Soccer Teams Pick Up Home Wins Over Crown

It was a big day on the pitch for the Saints men's and women's soccer teams.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Senior Maren Friday finished the day with a hat trick as the St. Scholastica women’s soccer team defeated Crown 4-0 Tuesday afternoon at Saints Field. Brea Archer scored the other goal for the Saints, who have not allowed a goal in their last 13 UMAC conference games. On the men’s side, CSS opened their season with an…

Joey Pierce
College, High School, Sports

Hermantown’s Joey Pierce Back on the Ice for Minnesota Wilderness

Pierce's teammates Aaron Pionk and Zam Plante will also skate for the Wilderness for the rest of the NAHL season.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – After a heart-breaking end to his high school career, Hermantown hockey captain Joey Pierce has laced up the skates again and is now playing junior hockey with the Minnesota Wilderness. The UMD commit joined the team last week and plans to finish out the season with them. Pierce has played for the Wilderness before and is excited…

Umd Softball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Pederson’s No-Hitter Powers UMD Softball to Home Sweep of Minnesota Crookston

It was also a big day for Cloquet alum Kiana Bender, who homered in each game.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – North Branch native Sam Pederson would finish with her first career no-hitter as the UMD softball team blanked Minnesota Crookston 10-0 in Game One and picked up the sweep with a 9-1 win in Game Two Tuesday at Malosky Stadium. It was also a big day for Cloquet alum Kiana Bender, who homered in each game. The…

Mirage
High School, Sports

Proctor, Hermantown Cities Proclaim Thursday “Proctor/Hermantown Mirage State Champions Day”

The two communities will honor the team after their thrilling state title win this past weekend, which was their first in program history.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – The cities of Proctor and Hermantown announced this week that this Thursday, April 8th will be proclaimed “Proctor/Hermantown Mirage State Champions Day”. The two communities will honor the team after its thrilling state title win this past weekend, which was the first in program history. As of now, there is not an event of some kind planned…

Mib Basketball Preview
High School, Sports

MIB Girls Basketball Lose Nail-Biter in Class A State Semi-Finals

Freshman Jordan Zubich finished with 14 points while Ava Butler chipped in with 12 for the Rangers
Sam Ali,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Abby Hennen would knock down a free throw with 2.1 seconds left in the game that gave Minneota the 54-53 win over Mountain Iron-Buhl in the Class A girls basketball semi-finals Tuesday afternoon at the Target Center. Freshman Jordan Zubich finished with 14 points while Ava Butler chipped in with 12 for the Rangers, who finish their…

Esko Softball
High School, Sports

Game Week Finally Arrives for Esko Softball Team

The Eskomos will be in their first action since they won the section title back in May of 2019.
Sam Ali,

ESKO, Minn. – Practices continue this week for prep softball teams. And for many teams like Esko, it’s also game week. The Eskomos will be in their first action since they won the section title back in May of 2019. And because of spring break last week, Monday was the first time the entire team practiced together. “It’s really exciting….

Jack Peart
High School, Sports

Grand Rapids Defenseman Jack Peart Wins 2021 Mr. Hockey Award

Peart scored 11 goals and recorded 24 assists in his senior campaign, helping Grand Rapids make it to the section title game.
Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Grand Rapids defenseman Jack Peart has won the Mr. Hockey award, given to the best senior hockey player in the state of Minnesota. He is the first defenseman to win the award in 12 years and the first Thunderhawk winner since 2014 when Avery Peterson took home the honor. Peart scored 11 goals and recorded 24…

Mirage
High School, Sports

Alyssa Watkins Scores OT Game-Winner to Give Proctor/Hermantown First-Ever State Title

Senior forward Alyssa Watkins scored the game-winning goal in double overtime
Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Senior forward Alyssa Watkins scored the game-winning goal in double overtime as the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team defeated Gentry Academy 3-2 in the Class A state championship game. Aurora Opsahl and Izy Fairchild also scored for the Mirage, who captured their first state title in program history. Attached video includes postgame comments from head coach Emma…

Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Coaches Corner: Scott Sandelin

For this week's segment, we catch up with the head coach of the UMD men's hockey team.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we hear from UMD men’s hockey coach Scott Sandelin as the Bulldogs get set for their fourth straight trip to the Frozen Four. UMD will face UMass Thursday night in Pittsburgh, PA. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Denfeld Softball
High School, Sports

Duluth Denfeld Softball Team Dedicating Season to Late Coach Dick Swanson

For the first time in decades, Denfeld will take the field without their longtime head coach Dick Swanson, who passed away back in August.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, practices got underway for prep softball teams, including Duluth Denfeld. But this year, the Hunters will begin the season without a very special member of their program. For the first time in decades, Denfeld will take the field without their longtime head coach Dick Swanson, who passed away back in August. Nikki Jensen will take…

Umd Baseball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Late Rally Falls Short in Home Opener for UMD Baseball

The Bulldogs drop both games of the double-header by one run.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD baseball team would have runners in scoring position with one out in the bottom of the seventh, but the rally would fall short as they drop their home opener to Upper Iowa 5-4 Friday at Wade Stadium. And it would be another close game in the nightcap, but the same results as the Peacocks hang…

Umd Softball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Softball Earns Walk-Off Win over Wayne State in Home Opener

Kelly Swank would hit a game-winning RBI triple in the bottom of the seventh.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Kelly Swank would hit a game-winning RBI triple in the bottom of the seventh that gave the UMD softball team the 5-4 win over Wayne State Friday afternoon in their home opener at Malosky Stadium. The Bulldogs would go on to sweep the Wildcats with a shutout win in the second game 6-0. They’ll look to keep…

Css Volleyball
College, Sports

St. Scholastica Volleyball Picks Up Home Win Over Northland College

CSS will close out their season Saturday at home against Minnesota Morris.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Jessica Remer finished with a career-high 24 kills while Katie Brostrom had a career-high 54 assists as the St. Scholastica volleyball team defeated Northland College 3-1 Thursday night at the Reif Gym. It was the Saints’ 49th straight win over the Lumberjills. CSS will close out their season Saturday at home against Minnesota Morris. Categories: College, Sports

Css Baseball
College, Sports

St. Scholastica Baseball Happy To Be Back at Wade Stadium

Last weekend, the Saints returned home for the first time in two years and have rattled off three straight wins at Wade Stadium.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The college baseball season is underway, and so far, so good for St. Scholastica. Last weekend, the Saints returned home for the first time in two years and have rattled off three straight wins at Wade Stadium. “I think just in terms of coaching, it felt normal for the first time in two years. When you’re on…

Mirage
High School, Sports

Proctor/Hermantown Girls Hockey Take Down Warroad, Advance to State Championship Game

The Mirage advance to the state championship game for the first time in program history.
Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Freshman Hannah Graves finished with two goals as the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team defeated Warroad 3-1 in the Class A state semi-finals at the Xcel Energy Center. Senior Alyssa Watkins also scored her sixth goal of the tournament, while junior Abby Pajari finished with 31 saves. The Mirage advance to the state championship game for the…

Gianna Kneepkens
High School, Sports

Duluth Marshall’s Gianna Kneepkens Scores State-Record 67 Points in Final High School Game

Kneepkens wraps up her high school career with 3,702 points, which will sit in the #5 spot on the all-time scoring list.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Tuesday, the Duluth Marshall girls basketball team suffered a heart-breaking loss in the state quarterfinals. It was the final game in the high school career for Gianna Kneepkens and she went out with a bang. Kneepkens finished with a career-high 67 points, which is also a new prep girls state record for most points scored in a…

Hermantown Hockey
High School, Sports

Hermantown JV Hockey Team Receives Outpouring of Support After State Quarterfinals

The support included an exchange of mutual respect on Twitter between Zam Plante and Dodge County's Brody Lamb.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – After their loss in the state quarterfinals Tuesday night, the Hermantown JV hockey team has received an outpouring of support all over social media, including from former Hawk and current UMD Bulldog Blake Biondi, as well as an exchange of mutual respect on Twitter between Zam Plante and Dodge County’s Brody Lamb. Categories: High School, Sports

Prep Basketball
High School, Sports

Prep Boys Baskeball: Duluth East, Hibbing, MLWR, Deer River Fall in State Quarterfinals

The season came to an end for the Greyhounds, Bluejackets, Rebels and Warriors.
Sam Ali,

OSSEO, Minn. – In the Class AAAA state quarterfinals, the Duluth East boys basketball team struggled in the second half as they fell to Wayzata 78-69. In other quarterfinals action, DeLaSalle defeated Hibbing 92-72 in Class AAA, Minneapolis North knocked off Moose Lake-Willow River 71-40 in Class AA, and in Class A it was Badger/Greenbush-Middle River over Deer River 58-52….

Ph Mirage
High School, Sports

State Semi-Final Meeting with Warroad Awaits Proctor/Hermantown Girls Hockey Team

Puck drop for tomorrow's game against Warroad at the Xcel Energy Center is set for 11 a.m.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Wednesday morning, the best breakfast for Northland hockey fans won’t be a bagel or eggs benedict. It will be the start of the state semi-finals for girls hockey. And Proctor/Hermantown have earned a spot at the table. The Mirage will go up against Warroad, the #1 ranked team in Class A. The Warriors are led by Ms….

Mib Basketball
High School, Sports

MIB Girls Basketball Talk Thrilling Quarterfinals Win

MIB will face defending state champs Minneota in the state semi-finals on Tuesday.
Sam Ali,

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. – The Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball team got a big win Tuesday afternoon over Cass Lake-Bena in the Class A quarterfinals. It wasn’t pretty though as the Rangers committed 24 turnovers and only led for the last 17 seconds of the game. But they say a win is a win when it comes to the state tournament….

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High School, Sports

Marshall, Denfeld Baseball Teams Begin Practices with New Head Coaches

Spring practices are underway for the Duluth Marshall and Duluth Denfeld baseball teams, who both have new head coaches.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – As winter sports begin to wind down, that means spring sports are starting back up. And it’s been a long wait for many local teams who had their seasons cancelled last year, including Northland baseball teams. And for some teams, like Duluth Denfeld, it means getting re-introduced to their new head coach. Joe Wicklund took over last…

Prep Girls Basketball
High School, Sports

Prep Girls Basketball: MIB Advances to Class A Semi-Finals; Season Ends at Quarterfinals for Duluth Marshall, Grand Rapids

The Rangers stay alive in the state tournament, while the season came to an end for the Hilltoppers and the Thunderhawks.
Sam Ali,

PEQUOT LAKES, Minn. – In a game where they lead for the final 17 seconds, the Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball team earned a comeback win over Cass Lake-Bena 50-49 in the quarterfinals of the Class A state tournament. The Rangers move on to face Minneota in the state semi-finals. That game will be next Tuesday at the Target Center. In…

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High School, Sports

Hermantown Boys Hockey Fall to Dodge County in Class A Quarterfinals

Cameron Pietrusa, Sam Swenson and Zam Plante all scored for the Hawks, who were playing without most of their varsity players due to COVID exposure.
Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Hermantown boys junior varsity hockey team fought valiantly in place of their varsity teammates, but it wouldn’t be enough as they fell to Dodge County 7-3 Tuesday night in the Class A state quarterfinals. Cameron Pietrusa, Sam Swenson and Zam Plante all scored for the Hawks, who were playing without most of their varsity players…

Uws Soccer
College, Sports

UWS Women’s Soccer Blank Northland College at Home

Emma Street and Claire Smith each scored in the second half.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Emma Street and Claire Smith each scored in the second half as the UW-Superior women’s soccer team earned an exhibition victory over Northland College Tuesday afternoon at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex. The Yellowjackets will open their regular season schedule Saturday as they will host Martin Luther. Categories: College, Sports
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Scott Sandelin Named Finalist for Spencer Penrose Award

Since the start of the 2016 season, Sandelin has posted the second-most wins in all of NCAA.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Tuesday, UMD’s Scott Sandelin was named a finalist for the Spencer Penrose Award given to the top head coach in Division I men’s hockey. This is the fifth year in a row that Sandelin has been nominated for the award, which he won back in 2004. Since the start of the 2016 season, Sandelin has posted the…

Uws Css Baseball
College, Sports

St. Scholastica Baseball Tops UW-Superior in Non-Conference Bridge Battle

Dallas Miller was stellar on the mound for the Saints as he finished with a career-high 12 strikeouts
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – In their first meeting since the 2019 UMAC playoffs, the St. Scholastica baseball team got the home win over UW-Superior 5-2 Monday afternoon at Wade Stadium. Dallas Miller was stellar on the mound for the Saints as he finished with a career-high 12 strikeouts, allowing just two hits over 7.1 innings of work. CSS improves to 3-2…

Vekich
High School, Sports

GRG’s Claire Vekich Named Top-5 Finalist for Ms. Hockey Award

The winner of the Ms. Hockey award will be announced next Tuesday April 6th.
Sam Ali,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Grand Rapids/Greenway’s Claire Vekich is now a top-five finalist for the Ms. Hockey award, given to the top senior player in the state of Minnesota. Vekich says she hopes the nomination will bring more attention to girls hockey programs in the Northland. “I think it’s a really big eye-opener to have a Northern GRG hockey player…

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