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Css Soccer
College, Sports

St. Scholastica Men’s Soccer Using Spring Season to Prepare for Transition to MIAC This Fall

The Saints are ready to make one final push at a UMAC title this spring while also preparing for a different type of competition in the fall in the MIAC.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After months of training and practicing, the St. Scholastica men’s soccer team returned to the pitch this past week and are currently 2-0. While they’re hoping for some success this spring, the Saints are already focused on next fall. CSS will make the transition next season to the MIAC. The Saints said they are glad to have…

Swaney
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Nick Swaney Signs One-Year, Entry-Level Contract With Minnesota Wild

Swaney will report to the Iowa Wild of the AHL for the remainder of the season. He's the first current Bulldog to sign a professional contract this offseason.
Claudia Chakamian,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – UMD men’s hockey senior forward Nick Swaney has signed a one-year, entry-level contract with the Minnesota Wild, the organization announced on Sunday. Swaney will report to the Iowa Wild of the AHL on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the season with his entry-level contract starting in the 2021-22 season. The alternate captain finished his…

Uws Soccer
College, Sports

UWS Women’s Soccer Shuts Out Bethany Lutheran, Men Win in Overtime

Olivia Harding scored the game-winner for the women while Blake Perry scored the game-winner for the men as both Yellowjackets squads stayed unbeaten.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Olivia Harding scored her first collegiate goal in the 80th minute to give the Wisconsin-Superior women’s soccer team the 1-0 win over Bethany Lutheran. The Yellowjackets had multiple chances that just went wide, making Harding’s the only goal of the match. Morgan Philliber made her third straight start in net and made one save. UWS improves to…

Uws Baseball
College, Sports

UWS Baseball Dominates Offensively in Doubleheader Sweep of North Central

The Yellowjackets scored 21 runs total in Saturday's doubleheader sweep.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Wisconsin-Superior baseball team had a big afternoon at the plate on Saturday, getting the 10-1 and 11-10 wins over North Central to sweep the doubleheader. In the first game, the Rams got on the board in the first but then the Yellowjackets took over, including six runs in the third inning. Bryce Flanagan went 2-for-4 with…

Prc East Sb
High School, Sports

Prep Softball: Proctor, Duluth East Win Home Openers

The Rails also got the 10-0 win over Two Harbors earlier in the day to improve to 3-0 on the season, while the Greyhounds used a 15-run first inning to win their season opener.
Claudia Chakamian,

PROCTOR, Minn. -The Proctor softball team returned home in a big way on Saturday, getting the 6-2 win over Grand Rapids. The Rails also got the 10-0 win over Two Harbors earlier in the day to improve to 3-0 on the season. In other prep softball action, Duluth East scored 15 runs in the first inning to get the 17-1…

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…

Chastey Css
College, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Former Denfeld Standout Keegan Chastey to Play Under Dad Barry on St. Scholstica Men’s Soccer Team

Barry Chastey has been coaching his son Keegan for the past decade and now gets one more chance at it this semester, as the Denfeld standout will suit up for the Saints this spring.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Denfeld soccer alum Keegan Chastey has been cheering on the Saints since he first started playing soccer. “I’ve been up here watching the games, especially the playoffs, ever since I was maybe four years old. To be a part of the team instead of just a fan, it’s a good feeling,” Keegan said. After guiding the…

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…

Lavallee
Business, Minnesota, News, News - Latest News, Sports

Levi LaVallee Releases Duluth Snowmobile Stunt Video

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — After months of preparation and a week of filming, pro snowmobiler Levi LaVallee released his Red Bull video of stunts in Duluth Wednesday. LaVallee performed all over Duluth — from jumps at Spirit Mountain to flips over North Shore Scenic Railroad cars before landing in the Fitger’s parking lot. LaVallee is a native of Longville, Minnesota. His professional…

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…

Umd Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Team Not Taking For Granted Fourth Straight Frozen Four

The Bulldogs will face UMass in the national semifinals on Thursday. Puck drop is set for 8:00 p.m. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s officially Frozen Four week for the UMD men’s hockey team, a place they have been to four straight times. And while the accomplishment is impressive, it’s just business as usual for the players. “We’ve had three shots at it in my career, my class and we’ve got there every single year so it’s pretty special. This…

Morgan Friday
College, Sports

St. Scholastica’s Morgan Friday Records 100th Career Point

Friday added that she plans to return next fall as she chases her dad's 144 career points.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica women’s soccer team got their season off to a great start, knocking off Northwestern 3-0 this past weekend. It was also a historic game for Morgan Friday who scored her 100th career point in a Saints uniform, becoming the 10th player in program history to do so. And surprisingly, she hit that milestone on…

Uws Softball
College, Sports

UWS Softball Team Welcomes New Head Coach Melissa Fracker

The Yellowjackets will be back in action on Tuesday for their home opener against North Central. 
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – It’s a new era of softball for Wisconsin-Superior with Melissa Fracker as the new head coach. The team has already had to deal with some postponements but it has allowed more time for her to get to know her players. “Number one: I love that I don’t have to make them do stuff together. They do it…

Boys Hockey All Star Game
High School, Sports

Northland Boys Hockey Season to Culminate in All-Star Game

Puck drop from the Heritage Center is set for 7:15 p.m.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Tuesday night, the Northland boys hockey season will come to an end with the annual Essentia All-Star hockey game. 34 players will take part in the event, with Eveleth-Gilbert’s Jeff Torrel and Hermantown’s Patrick Andrews serving as head coaches. And for the seniors, it will be the final game of their high school careers. “Last game of…

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…

Css Uws So
College, Sports

College Soccer: Saints Women, Yellowjackets Men Earn Shutouts in Home Openers

The St. Scholastica women and UWS men returned home in big ways on Saturday with both squads picking up home shutouts.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica women’s soccer team picked up right where they left off last season, getting the 3-0 win over Northwestern in their season opener in a rematch of the 2019 UMAC Tournament championship. Elisa Galyen, Emily Thalmann and Kaiya Quam all scored for the Saints, with Galyen and Thalmann recording their first collegiate goals, while Morgan…

Css Volleyball
College, Sports

Saints Volleyball Ends Regular Season with Home Win

St. Scholastica earned the No. 2 seed for the UMAC tournament and will host UWS in the semifinals on Thursday.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica volleyball team ended the regular season in a big way, taking down Minnesota Morris 3-1 (25-19, 27-29, 25-14, 25-17), ending a 10-match losing streak to the Cougars. Jessica Remer led the way with 22 kills while Ashley Larson finished with 10 kills and a career-high 15 digs for her first collegiate double-double. Katie Brostrom…

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

Mib Basketball Preview
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

MIB Girls Basketball Prepares for Return to State Semifinals

The class A state semifinal between Minneota and Mountain Iron-Buhl is Tuesday, April 6 at the Target Center. Tipoff is set for noon. 
Claudia Chakamian,

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. – The Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball team stuck with it the entire way and only led for the final 17 seconds of their state quarterfinal game, but it was enough to get the job done as they’re now heading back to familiar territory: the class A state semifinals. “It will feel like home,” junior forward Jacie Kvas…

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….

Brule River
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Back in Business as the Brule Reopens for Trout Season

Trout Season on the Brule River Opened Saturday, Mar. 27
Brett Scott,

BRULE, Wis. – Fly fishing is now the name of the game on the Brule River in Wisconsin. This past Saturday, the trout season officially opened, and many avid anglers are thrilled to be back out doing what they love. “Anything you need in the fly fishing world, I can provide it,” said John Fehnel, owner of Great Lakes Fly…

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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…