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Northland College Hires Ashland Native Nicholas Nemec as New Cross Country Coach

Nemec previously served as the cross country coach at Ashland Middle School.

ASHLAND, Wis.- Northland College has a new head cross country coach. Ashland native Nicholas Nemec is set to lead the team for the upcoming 2024 season. He’s previously served as the cross country coach at Ashland Middle School. Nemec also has some experience at his alma mater, as he was a volunteer coach at UW-Superior. During his playing days, Nemec…

Coaches Corner: Otto Berti

Berti is in his 2nd season leading the team.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we’re joined by Superior City FC Head Men’s Coach Otto Berti. Berti is in his 2nd season leading the team. So far this year, Superior City FC has a record of 3-4. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

St. Scholastica Softball Hires Former Player Grace Hadlich as New Assistant Coach

Hadlich just finished up her four-year career with the Saints this past spring.

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica softball has added to their coaching staff and it’s a familiar face. Now former player Grace Hadlich has joined the coaching staff. She just finished up her four-year career with the Saints this past spring. During that time, Hadlich played in 136 games and became the all-time leader in hit-by-pitches. She could also hit the ball…

Huskies Drop Home Opener Against Big Sticks

Duluth's only two runs scored in third inning

DULUTH, Minn.- Despite having a warm reception from fans at Wade Stadium, the Duluth Huskies were unable to win their 2024 home opener. On Sunday, the Huskies were defeated by the Badlands Big Sticks 6-2. Duluth’s only two runs were scored in the third inning on back-to-back hits by Joe Vos and Ethan Cole. Duluth will have a chance at…

Coaches Corner: Nick Bursik

UWS AD finishes 10th year leading Yellowjackets

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we’re joined by UW-Superior Athletic Director Nick Bursik as the collegiate year comes to an end. Bursik discussed the Yellowjackets winning the Kruse All-Sports Trophy for the third consecutive year, the biggest differences between his job as athletic director and his former job as a coach, and the latest on the construction of…

After 9 Seasons at UMD, Maura Crowell Accepts Head Coaching Position at Dartmouth

Crowell had an overall record of 174-115-28 with the Bulldogs.

DULUTH, Minn.- When the UMD women’s hockey team enters play next season, they’ll be doing so with a new head coach. After nine seasons, Maura Crowell is departing the program and will be the next head coach at Dartmouth College. Crowell led the Bulldogs to four straight NCAA tournament appearances, a NCAA title runner-up finish in 2022, two NCAA Frozen…

Cloquet Native Kendra Kelley Enters Transfer Portal After Four Seasons at NDSU

Just this past season, Kelley ran the fastest 200 meter dash in NDSU history with a time of 23.19.

FARGO, N.D.- A Cloquet native and track and field standout is looking for her next home. Kendra Kelley announced on her own personal Twitter page that she is entering the transfer portal after four seasons at NDSU. Just this past season, Kelley ran the fastest 200 meter dash in NDSU history with a time of 23.19. She’s also second for…

Six Former UMD Women’s Hockey Players Enter PWHL Draft

The draft is June 10th at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul.

DULUTH, Minn.- In just 12 days, the PWHL will welcome in their next batch of talent as they hold their annual draft in St. Paul this year. Six former UMD Bulldogs are among those that will hope to hear their name called. Forwards Mannon McMahon, Reece Hunt, Anneke Linser, Michelle Lowenhielm, Naomi Rogge, and lastly goaltender Blanka Skodova have all…

UW-Superior Announces 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame Class

The ceremony will take place on July 20th at the Yellowjacket Union Great Room.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- UW-Superior has announced their 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame class. Braden Desmet, Cody Kastern, Sarah Moravchik, Dan Stauber, Rod Daniels, and lastly Jim Rakow are all set to be inducted on July 20th. The ceremony will take place at the Yellowjacket Union Great Room. For more information, click here. Categories: College, Sports

UMD Men’s Basketball Names Jordan Riewer as New Assistant Coach

Riewer has quite the resume, playing professionally in Croatia and Australia.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team has added a new assistant coach. Former MSU-Moorhead assistant Jordan Riewer has joined the team for the upcoming season. Riewer has quite the resume, playing professionally in Croatia and Australia. Back in his college days, he was named the NSIC Player of the Year in 2014 and 2015 at Moorhead. He also would…

CSS Throwers Beneke & Beseth Earn All-American Honors at D3 Outdoor Nationals

This is the 2nd straight year Beneke has earned All-American status.

DULUTH, Minn.- Over the weekend, two St. Scholastica throwers would end their seasons with All-American honors. Competing at the D3 Outdoor Championships, Lily Beneke unleashed a personal best hammer throw of 60.06 meters. That was good enough to place third and once again earn All-American status for the 2nd straight year. On the men’s side, Trent Beseth and his shot…

UMD’s Eli Bicek Places 14th in Hammer Throw at D2 Outdoor Championships

Bicek ends his college career as a program record holder and the third UMD men's hammer thrower to compete at nationals.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD thrower Eli Bicek was competing on the big stage last week at the D2 Outdoor Championships. Bicek’s best hammer throw of the day was 56.76 meters, which outperformed all of his regular season throws. He would finish 14th overall, tying UMD’s previous best performance at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in hammer throw. Bicek ends his college career…

UMD Women’s Hockey Releases Schedule for 2024-2025 Season

In total, the Bulldogs will play 14 games against teams that played in the 2024 NCAA regionals.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team released their schedule for the upcoming season. It all starts on September 21st when they visit the defending national champions, Ohio State. The following weekend will mark their first home series when they take on Syracuse University. The Orange are one of the three non-conference opponents for UMD next year. In total, the…

UMD Thrower Eli Bicek to Become 3rd Bulldog to Participate in Outdoor Hammer Throw Championship

Bicek just recently placed first at the NSIC Conference championship.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD senior thrower Eli Bicek ended a 10-year drought, becoming the first men’s Bulldog to qualify for the Outdoor Championships since 2014. When he competes on Thursday, he’ll officially be the 3rd UMD thrower in program history to participate in the outdoor hammer throw championship. Bicek, who recently just placed first at the NSIC conference championship with a…

CSS Throwers Beneke & Beseth Set to Compete at D3 Outdoor National Championships

This is the 3rd straight year that Beneke has qualified. Beseth has competed in the indoor national championship before.

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica throwers Lily Beneke and Trent Beseth have earned plenty of accolades over the course of the season. Later this week, they’ll look to add national champion to that list. The two will be heading to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to compete in the Division III Outdoor National Championships. This is the 3rd straight year that Beneke…

St. Scholastica’s Breuer & Dail Earn All-MIAC Softball Honors

This is the first time Dail has been recognized by the conference. Breuer, on the other hand was an honorable mention last season.

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica softball had two players earn All-MIAC honors Monday afternoon. Senior shortstop Aislind Dail and senior outfielder Kari Breuer would pick up the accolade. This is the first time Dail has been recognized by the conference. Breuer, on the other hand was an honorable mention last season. Categories: College, Sports

UMD Women’s Hockey Adds Former Ms. Minnesota Hockey Winner to Roster

Mobley spent last season with Ohio State. In 39 games played, she would tally 27 points for the Buckeyes.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team has added another veteran to their roster. The latest is a former Minnesota Ms. Hockey Award winner in Olivia Mobley. Mobley spent last season with Ohio State. In 39 games played, she would tally 27 points for the Buckeyes. Before her time at Ohio State, she was with Quinnipiac for three seasons. Mobley…

UMD’s Eli Bicek Becomes 1st Male Bulldog to Qualify for NCAA Outdoor Championships Since 2014

Bicek just recently placed first in the hammer throw at the NSIC Outdoor Championship.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD thrower Eli Bicek will be heading to the NCAA D2 Outdoor Championships in Emporia, Kansas next week. He’s the first men’s track athlete at UMD to compete at the event since 2014. Bicek just recently placed first in the hammer throw at the NSIC Outdoor Championship. He’ll be set to throw at 12:30 PM on Thursday. We’ll…

UW-Superior Softball Sees Season End in NCAA Regional Loss to Bethel

UW-Superior finishes the year with a 26-15 overall record.

PELLA, Iowa.- The UW-Superior softball team’s season came to a close on Friday as they were eliminated by Bethel 10 to 3. Zoe Thomson gave the Yellowjackets a jolt in the bottom of the first with a two-run homer. But UWS’ bats would be mostly silent until the bottom of the 7th, where they would add one more run. UW-Superior…

St. Scholastica’s Trent Beseth Wins 2024 MIAC Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year Award

Beseth is the first Saint to win a major MIAC award since the school joined the conference in 2022.

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica thrower Trent Beseth has been named the 2024 MIAC Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year. He’s the first Saint to win a major MIAC award since the school joined the conference in 2022. Beseth was the champion in the discus throw and would place 2nd in the shot put and 3rd in the hammer throw to…

St. Scholastica Football to Head to Winnipeg for Exhibition Game

The St. Scholastica football team will be heading to Canada for the first time since 2013.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica football team will be heading to Canada for the first time since 2013. The Saints will face the Winnipeg Rifles on Saturday in an exhibition game. Every three years, an NCAA football team is allowed to play an international game. The Rifles are in the Canadian Junior Football League, which is a post high school…

Five UW-Superior Baseball Players Pick Up All-UMAC First-Team Honors

This is the 3rd time Fuguere has made the team and the 2nd for Steiner.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Five UWS baseball players would be named to the All-UMAC first team on Wednesday. They are senior Isaac Fugere, juniors Payton Steiner and Ethan Coady, Sophomore Aiden Pfeifer, and lastly freshman Zach Romans. This is the 3rd time Fuguere has made the team and the 2nd for Steiner. UWS finished the year with an overall record of 22-19,…

UWS Softball Drops NCAA Regional Opener to Central, Faces Elimination Friday

The UWS softball team would make their sixth national tournament appearance in program history on Thursday.

PELLA, Iowa.- The UWS softball team would make their sixth national tournament appearance in program history on Thursday. Unfortunately, the host team Central made it tough for the Yellowjackets as UWS would fall 10-2. UWS was led by Larissa Snyder, who went 3 for 3 with a home run in the contest. Next up is an elimination game against Bethel…

UMD Women’s Hockey Names Van Wieren & Jobst-Smith as Captains for Upcoming Season

Hannah Baskin and Mary Kate O'Brien will serve as alternates.

DULUTH, Minn.- Four months from now the UMD women’s hockey team will be back at it as they prep for the 2024-2025 season. On Wednesday, they would reveal their leaders for the upcoming season. The Bulldogs have named Clara Van Wieren and Nina Jobst-Smith as captains. Hannah Baskin and Mary Kate O’Brien will serve as alternates. Jobst-Smith and Van Wieren…

UW-Superior’s Leccia & Fish Named to UMAC All-Conference First Team

Both players have been red hot offensively, batting over .370.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- UWS’ Mykenzie Leccia and Indigo Fish are preparing for their first round matchup against Central on Thursday. On Tuesday, they would be recognized by the UMAC conference as both were named to the first team. Both players have been red hot offensively, batting over .370. Five other Yellowjackets would either receive honorable mentions or sportmanship honors. Leccia and…

Three CSS Baseball Players Land On All-MIAC Conference List

This is the largest All-MIAC class for CSS in program history.

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica had three players land on the All-MIAC conference list on Tuesday. Pitcher Grant Taival and Catcher Kyle Oswald were recognized by the conference for the first time. And senior outfielder and pitcher Jake Schelonka earned MIAC honors for the 2nd straight year. Schelonka and Oswald mashed for the Saints as each had batting averages over .360….

UMD’s Lauren Dixon Recognized By D2CCA for 2nd Straight Year

Dixon was on the D2CCA first team last year.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD senior pitcher Lauren Dixon has been recognized by the D2 Conference Commissioner’s Association for the 2nd year. On Monday, Dixon was named to the 2nd team. The Sobieski native rewrote the pitching record books for the Bulldogs. Dixon holds the records for strikeouts, wins, games completed, starts by a pitcher, and lastly innings pitched. Dixon was on…

UWS Softball to Face Central College in NCAA Tournament

Sixth NCAA Tournament appearance in program history

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After a dramatic victory to capture the UMAC Tournament Championship, the UWS Softball team now knows who they’ll face in the first round of the NCAA Division III Tournament. The Yellowjackets will take on region hosts Central College of Pella, Iowa on Thursday at noon. If they win, UWS will then face either UW-Whitewater or Bethel University. UWS…

Kale Adams Steps Down After Two Seasons as Northland College’s Cross Country Coach

A search for his replacement is currently ongoing.

ASHLAND, Wis.- Northland College’s Kale Adams has stepped down after two seasons as the men’s and women’s head cross country coach. He’s helped the program grow in that time, going from just two runners to 18 runners. He also coached a 2023 All-Conference member in Ben Thompson. A search for his replacement is currently ongoing. Categories: College, Sports

UWS Baseball Falls Short of Conference Title

Loses to Crown Twice

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The UWS baseball team had their season come to end in heartbreaking fashion, falling in the UMAC Championship game. The Yellowjackets only needed to defeat Crown College once in two games on Saturday. Instead, UWS lost 9-7 in game one and 8-6 in game two. Despite the season ending without a conference title, this marks the second-straight…

UWS Softball Advances to NCAA Tournament

Defeated Bethany Lutheran in UMAC Championship

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The UW-Superior softball team are 2024 UMAC Champions and will now compete in the NCAA Division III Tournament. On Saturday, the Yellowjackets defeated Bethany Lutheran 6-5 to claim the conference crown. MyKenzie Leccia delivered a walk-off win with an RBI double in the bottom of the seventh, sending Camille Wikstrom home. UWS will learn who they will…

Northland College Names Olaf Kirsten New Women’s Soccer Head Coach

Olaf Kirsten returns to the school after previously leading the men's and women's teams back in 2010 through 2016.

ASHLAND, Wis.- Northland College has a new women’s soccer head coach and he’s very familiar with the program. Olaf Kirsten returns to the school after previously leading the men’s and women’s teams back in 2010 through 2016. Kirsten was also a member of the original men’s varsity program that began in 1982. He was inducted into the Northland College Athletic…

UWS Baseball & Softball Advance to UMAC Championship Games

Both teams picked up semifinal wins on Friday with the baseball team beating Crown and the softball team besting Bethany Lutheran.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Both the UW-Superior baseball and softball teams will compete for the UMAC championship on Saturday. The lady Yellowjackets began the day by upsetting top seeded Bethany Lutheran, 5-4 in the semifinals. UWS will next face either Bethany Lutheran or Northwestern on Saturday. First pitch is at noon. As for the baseball team, they would shut out Crown on…

UWS Tennis Freshman Maya Haupt Wins UMAC Rookie & Player of the Year, Schaffner Named Coach of the Year

In total, the men's and women's teams would have 13 players honored by the conference.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- UWS tennis freshman Maya Haupt finished off her debut season with some hardware. On Wednesday, she was named the UMAC rookie and player of the year. She would go 17-7 in singles action, leading the team in wins. Haupt also had a 10-match winning streak during the season. Head Coach Ceejay Schaffner was named UMAC Coach of the…

Northern Star: Isaac Fugere

First-Team All-UMAC selection in 2023

SUPERIOR, Wis.- From the perspective of Isaac Fugere, time has flown by in the last four years playing baseball at UW-Superior. “It’s definitely different being an older guy that people kind of look at as just the older guy that has been there.” However, the First-Team All-UMAC selection is taking things in stride as a senior leader for the Yellowjackets….

Superior’s Emma Raye Named to Big Ten All-Freshman & All-Defensive Teams

In 43 games played this season, she has 29 hits, 10 of which were home runs.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior native and current Northwestern catcher Emma Raye landed on two Big Ten teams on Wednesday afternoon. Raye was named to the All-Freshman team as well as the All-Defensive team. In 43 games played this season, she has 29 hits, 10 of which were home runs. Defensively, Raye threw out 12 base runners. She and the Wildcats will…

UWS Men’s & Women’s Track & Field Well Recognized By UMAC Conference for Postseason Awards

Between the two teams, 17 players received postseason awards from the conference.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s track team received plenty of postseason awards. Senior Nate Ohman was named the UMAC Field Athlete of the Meet, after he picked up three titles in the shot put, discus, and hammer throw. The Yellowjacket coaching staff would be awarded UMAC Coaching Staff of the Year. The recognition didn’t stop there as a whopping 13…

Scholastica’s Wells Patten Named MIAC Men’s Tennis Coach of the Year

Patten helped lead the Saints to their 2nd straight playoff berth and to a 3rd place finish, their highest ever in the conference.

DULUTH, Minn.- Some end of the year honors for both the St. Scholastica men’s and women’s tennis teams. Wells Patten, who is the head coach of both teams, was named the MIAC Steve Wilkinson Men’s Tennis Coach of the Year. He helped lead the Saints to their 2nd straight playoff berth and to a 3rd place finish, their highest ever…

Aaron Blanchard Steps Down After One Season as Northland Women’s Soccer Coach

Before he was the head coach, Blanchard was an assistant at the college for three years for both the men's and the women's squads.

ASHLAND, Wis.- Northland College is in search of a new women’s soccer head coach after Aaron Blanchard has stepped down. Blanchard would lead the Lumberjills for just one season. During that time, the team picked up two wins. Before he was the head coach, he was an assistant at the college for three years for both the men’s and the…

UW-Superior Introduces Bre Simon as New Head Women’s Hockey Coach

Simon replaces Dan Laughlin, who retired after 21 years as head coach and 23 with the program.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A new era of UW-Superior women’s hockey began on Tuesday as the school introduced Bre Simon as the 6th head coach in program history. Simon comes to Superior after spending the last two seasons as an assistant coach at Elmira College. She also has experience at the high school level, coaching at Gentry Academy for two seasons. Simon…

Dominic James Named Captain of UMD Men’s Hockey for 2024-2025 Season

James would play in two games in 2023 before suffering a season- ending injury.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team has announced their captain for the upcoming season. After serving as an alternate captain this past year, Dominic James has been picked to don the “C”. James would play in two games in 2023 before suffering a season-ending injury. The year prior, he compiled 28 points in 35 games, which was the 2nd…

UMD Volleyball Releases Schedule for Upcoming Season

UMD's home opener is September 21st against Concordia-St. Paul.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD volleyball has released their schedule for the upcoming season. The Bulldogs campaign begins September 6th, when they take part in the Texas A&M Kingsville Invitational. UMD will play four games in Texas, beginning with a contest against Missouri Southern. The Bulldogs will play nine games on the road to begin the year before finally having their home…

Ben Kluzak Resigns as Head Coach of Northland College Women’s Basketball Team

Former assistant coach Corey Sackman will serve as the interim head coach for the team going forward.

ASHLAND, Wis.- Ben Kluzak has stepped down after just one season as the head coach of the Northland College women’s basketball team. This was Kluzak’s 2nd stint in Ashland after previously being a men’s assistant back in the 2021-2022 season. In his lone season, the Lumberjills failed to make the UMAC playoffs. Former assistant coach Corey Sackman will serve as…

UWS Baseball Opening UMAC Tournament Against Northwestern

Lost two of three games in previous series against Eagles

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After finishing 20-17 overall in the regular season, the UW-Superior baseball team now have their sights set on the UMAC Tournament. As the #3 seed, the Yellowjackets will face #2 Northwestern on Thursday to begin the four-team double-elimination tournament. UWS faced Northwestern in a three-game series April 25-27, which ended with the Eagles winning the final two games….

UWS Baseball Drops First Game of Final Regular Season Series

Surrender six runs in second inning

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior baseball team was on the receiving end of a hitting spree Friday afternoon, falling 17-3 against Bethany Lutheran. This is the first of the Yellowjackets’ three final games of the regular season, with two more outings against Bethany Lutheran scheduled for Saturday. Regardless of Saturday’s outcomes, UWS has already clinched a spot in the UMAC Tournament….

UMD Baseball Settles for Split with UMary to Begin Final Regular Season Series

Brayden Buttweiler had a no-hitter through five innings for the Bulldogs in game one.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD baseball team began their regular season series on Friday, facing UMary in a doubleheader. UMD (17-31) would start off strong in game one by taking the 4 to 1 victory. Brayden Buttweiler had a no-hitter through five innings for the Bulldogs. He’d end up going 6 1/3 innings with two hits. In game two, UMary would…

UMD Softball Blanks Minot State to Make Return to NSIC Championship Game

The Bulldogs will next face Augustana on Saturday in a rematch of last year's championship game. First pitch is at noon.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- The UMD softball team is heading back to the NSIC championship game on Saturday. UMD made that possible after shutting out Minot State 2-0 in the semifinals on Friday. Julia Gronholz would have an RBI single in the bottom of the 3rd. Then one inning later, Elle Potts clubbed her 5th home run of the season. In…

UMD Softball Edges Winona State for Spot in NSIC Tournament Semifinals

UMD will next face Minot State in the semifinals. First pitch is at 2:30 on Friday.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- The UMD softball team achieved revenge on Thursday, defeating Winona State 4 to 3 in the NSIC tournament quarterfinals. The Warriors previously beat the Bulldogs twice in the regular season. UMD was led by Julia Gronholz, who had one home run and three runs batted in. In the circle, Lauren Dixon would go seven innings and strike…

UMD Soccer Releases Schedule for Upcoming 2024 Season

In total, UMD has nine home games and seven away games.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD soccer team released their schedule for the upcoming season. Like in previous years, UMD will open the season September 5th against Northern Michigan and then two days later they’ll host Michigan Tech. The Bulldogs have played the Wolverines and the Huskies in their first two contests since 2018, that excludes the 2020 season. In total, UMD…

Woes Continue for UMD Baseball Team as Concordia-St. Paul Takes Two From Bulldogs

UMD falls to 16-30 on the year and will next host UMary on Friday for a doubleheader.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD baseball team was unable to snap their five-game losing streak on Tuesday, dropping two games to Concordia-St. Paul. In game one, the Golden Bears would rally in the 6th and 7th to pull away with the 12-7 victory. Following that contest, Concordia had a fast start in game two, putting up five in the first three…