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Huskies Inch by the Moondogs

Game Two is scheduled for Wednesday at 6:35 PM at Wade Stadium.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies faced off against the Mankato Moondogs for the second time this season, but this time Duluth got to play on their home turf. The Huskies pulled out the win in Game One of the series 5-4. Game Two is scheduled for Wednesday at 6:35 PM at Wade Stadium.   Categories: College, Northwoods League, Sports

Karen Stromme Puts Retirement on Hold

Stromme will step into the athletic director role temporarily.

DULUTH, Minn.- Karen Stromme announced her retirement back in May, however with UMD’s current athletic director Josh Berlo transitioning out of the university, Stromme will step into the role as AD until a permanent one is found. Stromme has worked as the University’s senior associate athletic director for internal operations and senior woman administrator, as well as compiling impressive accolades…

UMD Football Hosts Skills Camp for High Schoolers

The Bulldogs will be hosting camps all summer for athletes of all ages.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team hosted their second camp of the summer Monday, as hopeful future Bulldogs came from all across the Midwest to showcase their skills and for coaches to take a look at the future of their program. “Camps like today give us an opportunity to evaluate both personally, athletically and mentally kids, really throughout the Midwest…

Celebrating 50 Years of Title IX

June marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX.

DULUTH, Minn.-  June marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX. The amendment changed athletics forever, giving female athletes equal opportunity to showcase their skills on the diamond, the court or wherever they choose to play. Title IX was passed in 1972, the amendment says that no person on the basis of sex can be denied participation, benefits of or discriminated…

St. Scholastica Athletics Introduces Logo Change

The new logo is meant to pay homage to the school's Benedictine heritage and incorporates pieces of the past with a more modern appearance. 

  DULUTH, Minn.- Thursday St. Scholastica announced a makeover to the athletics logo. St. Scholastica has undergone some change this past year as their teams moved over to the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC).  With this change and their 50th anniversary approaching, the college thought it was time for a rebrand. The college says the updated shield is meant to…

Duluth Huskies Win Fifth Straight

The Huskies will host the Bucks Thursday for Game Two of the series.  

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies kept their hot streak alive Wednesday night, defeating the Waterloo Bucks 7-3 at Wade Stadium. The Huskies will host the Bucks Thursday for Game Two of the series. Categories: College, Northwoods League, Sports

Duluth FC Returns Home for Shut-Out Win

The Blue-Greens blanked the Goats 3-0 at Public Schools Stadium Wednesday night. 

  DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth FC returned home after dropping their first game of the season last Saturday. Tonight, they looked to bounce back against Joy Athletic Club. The Blue-Greens blanked the Goats 3-0 at Public Schools Stadium Wednesday night. Duluth FC will hit the road Saturday against Sioux Falls Thunder FC. Categories: College, Sports

Former Grand Rapids Forward Hunter Bischoff Commits to Augustana Men’s Hockey

Bischoff is the first ever men's hockey commit for Augustana as the Vikings are getting ready to begin their first NCAA Division I hockey season in the fall of 2023.

COHASSET, Minn. – Former Grand Rapids forward Hunter Bischoff made history this week as the first ever commit for the Augustana men’s hockey program. The Vikings are getting ready to begin their first ever NCAA Division I hockey season in the fall of 2023. Most recently, Bischoff spent this past season playing for the Anchorage Wolverines in the NAHL, putting…

Wilderness Forward Barrett Hall Commits to St. Cloud State

Hall finished his rookie season with the Wilderness with five goals and 20 points

CLOQUET, Minn. – Minnesota Wilderness forward Barrett Hall announced his commitment over the weekend to St. Cloud State men’s hockey. Hall finished his rookie season with the Wilderness with five goals and 20 points. He also played in all nine playoff games, registering a goal and four assists. Hall also spent part of this past season finishing with his high…

Grand Rapids/Greenway’s Ellie Gandy Commits to UW-Stout Women’s Lacrosse

Gandy has suited up for the varsity squad since 2019 and battled back from a knee injury during her junior campaign.

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – This week, Grand Rapids/Greenway’s Ellie Gandy signed her National Letter of Intent to join the UW-Stout women’s lacrosse team. Gandy has suited up for the varsity squad since 2019 and battled back from a knee injury during her junior campaign. As a senior, she finished with three goals, one assist and six ground balls, helping the…

Scott Sandelin Signs Two-Year Extension with UMD Men’s Hockey

The Hibbing native has been with the program for the past 22 seasons and has led the Bulldogs to seven straight NCAA tournament appearances and 11 overall during his tenure.

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD and men’s hockey head coach Scott Sandelin have agreed to a two-year contact that will keep him with the team through the 2026-27 season. The Hibbing native has been with the program for the past 22 seasons and has led the Bulldogs to seven straight NCAA tournament appearances and 11 overall during his tenure. That also…

Duluth Huskies Fall at Home to Minnesota Mud Puppies

The Huskies will be back at home Friday night when they host the Willmar Stingers.

DULUTH, Minn. – After getting a big win in the home opener Wednesday night, the Duluth Huskies dropped Wednesday afternoon’s game to the Minnesota Mud Puppies 7-6 in 12 innings. The Huskies will be back at home Friday night when they host the Willmar Stingers. Categories: College, Northwoods League, Sports

Josh Berlo Leaving UMD to Become Athletic Director at Denver

Since his arrival in Duluth, 15 of the 16 Bulldog teams have reached the NCAA tournament, which includes back-to-back national championships for men's hockey team.

DULUTH, Minn. – In his nine years as UMD’s athletic director, Josh Berlo has led the Bulldogs to their most successful era in recent memory. And now, he will be taking on a new challenge at another school. Berlo has been named the new athletic director at the University of Denver. Since his arrival in Duluth, 15 of the 16…

Huskies Bats Come Alive for Win on Home Opener

The Huskies bats carried them to victory, winning 17-9. 

  DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies returned home to Wade Stadium Wednesday to face the Minnesota Mudpuppies for their Home Opener. The Huskies bats carried them to victory, winning 17-9. Next game of the series is scheduled for Thursday, first pitch is set for 12:05 pm at Wade Stadium. Categories: College, Northwoods League, Sports

Duluth East’s Sam McEvoy Signs National Letter of Intent

McEvoy signed with Edward Waters University to play baseball.

DULUTH, Minn.-  Duluth  East baseball infielder Sam McEvoy made his commitment official Tuesday, carrying on his athletic career as part of the Edward Waters University baseball team. The Tigers are located down in Jacksonville, Florida and last season brought home the National Championship for HBCU’s. “I’ve kind of always wanted to go down South somewhere to play ball. I don’t…

UMD’s Isabelle Brezinka Earns All-American Honors at NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships

The senior finished Saturday's 800m final in 7th place with a time of 2:09.71. Brezinka is the first Bulldog since Haleigh Reindl in 2019 to earn All-American status

ALLENDALE, Mich. – The NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships wrapped up on Saturday and UMD’s Isabelle Brezinka is taking home First-Team All-American honors for the first time in her career. The senior finished Saturday’s 800m final in 7th place with a time of 2:09.71. In Friday’s prelim, Brezinka set a new personal best of 2:08.23 which was the third…

Duluth FC’s Kostyantyn Domaratskyy Discovers Ukranian Ties with Host Family

The Ukranian mid-fielder was paired with a host family in Duluth who also has ties to his home country.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth FC soccer team is filled with footballers from all over the country and all over the world. And as fate would have it, one Ukrainian member of the club would already have a connection with his host family in Duluth. Last year, Laura Witrak went to a Duluth FC match and learned about becoming a…

Duluth Native Gianna Kneepkens Signs NIL Deal with Options Travel

Kneepkens is coming off a stellar first year at Utah, earning PAC-12 Freshman of the Year honors this past season.

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been almost a year since the NCAA has allowed student-athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness. And one former Duluth Marshall basketball star is taking advantage of that opportunity right in her own backyard. Utah guard Gianna Kneepkens has agreed to an NIL deal with Options Travel, a company that helps streamline the traveling…

UMD’s Karen Stromme and Gary Holquist Announce Retirement

The duo announced they will be retiring come June of this year.

DULUTH, Minn.- After a combined 75 years involved with the UMD athletic department, Karen Stromme and Gary Holquist have announced they will be retiring this June. A special ceremony was held Thursday at Romano Gym to honor the husband and wife duo who have held many positions over the years with UMD from coaching to administration. One thing they say…

24 Spartans Recognized for College Commitments

Many of the commits have decided to stay close to home, while others are headed out of state.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Around seven percent of high school athletes move on to play in college. Superior high school has produced many talented student-athletes over the years, including the class of 2022. Wednesday night 24 Spartans were recognized for their decision to continue their athletic careers at the college level. The athletes took time during the event to thank all…

Barnum’s Anessa Davis Signs NLI for Central Lakes Women’s Basketball

Davis recorded 459 points in her career as a Bomber.

BARNUM, Minn. – Barnum’s Anessa Davis has put pen to paper to continue her basketball career at a high level. Davis appeared in 86 games in her career with the Bombers, Recording a total of 459 points, while leading her team on the defensive end of the court. Davis says, “It’s really exciting, it’s very nerve wracking, going from just…

South Ridge’s Bennett Brothers Sign NLIs for Minnesota Crookston Baseball

The Bennetts will be joining former teammate Connor Bushbaum, who currently plays outfield for the Golden Eagles.

CULVER, Minn. – South Ridge twin brothers Aaron and Jaxson Bennett have both signed their National Letters of Intent to join the Minnesota Crookston baseball team. The Bennetts have been a key part of the Panthers’ dominance on the diamond with three straight section titles. “Well my friend Connor went there and so we decided to check that out. He…

UMD’s Isabelle Brezinka Set to Make First Appearance at Nationals

In her final year at UMD, Brezinka will make her first appearance at nationals.

DULUTH, Minn. – Bright and early Tuesday morning, UMD’s Isabelle Brezinka ran around the track at Malosky Stadium one last time before she hit the road to head to the NCAA outdoor track and field championships. The fifth-year senior, who is going to nationals for the first time in her career, qualified for the 800-meter run thanks to her performance…

Tanner Laderoute Named UMD Men’s Hockey Team Captain; Luke Loheit, Quinn Olson to Serve as Assistants

Laderoute served as an assistant captain last season and was named a finalist for the NCHC's Defensive Forward of the Year award.

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD men’s hockey forward Tanner Laderoute has been named team captain for the upcoming season. The fifth-year senior served as an assistant captain last season and was named a finalist for the NCHC’s Defensive Forward of the Year award. Senior forwards Quinn Olson and Luke Loheit will serve as assistant captains. Last season, Olson tallied career-highs in…

St. Scholastica Baseball’s Jake Schelonka Signs with Duluth Huskies

The Huskies will open their season Monday, May 30th in Mankato.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies announced Friday that they have signed St. Scholastica pitcher and infielder Jake Schelonka. The Sartell native was with the team last year in the final few weeks of the season and he says that experience was a big reason why he wanted to come back to play at Wade Stadium. “I’ve never played with…

Six Duluth East Greyhounds Sign National Letters of Intent

Six Greyhounds in total put pen to paper on their college commitments, with each one having their own reason for their respective decision.

DULUTH, Minn. – Wednesday afternoon, a handful of Duluth East student-athletes signed their national letters of intent. Six Greyhounds in total put pen to paper on their college commitments, with each one having their own reason for their respective decision. “I think my family’s pretty pumped. My mom’s a ski coach. My dad skied in college as well. My parents…

Blake Perry Scores Twice as Duluth FC Earns Home Shutout Win to Stay Undefeated

The Bluegreens improve to 3-0 on the season as they will face St. Croix Legends in a friendly match on Sunday.

DULUTH, Minn. – UW-Superior men’s soccer star Blake Perry would record his second multi-goal game of the season as Duluth FC shutout the Minnesota Twin Stars 5-0 Wednesday night at Public Schools Stadium. The Bluegreens improve to 3-0 on the season as they will face St. Croix Legends in a friendly match on Sunday. Categories: College, Sports

UMD to Host Live Panel to Celebrate Anniversary of Title IX

Among those scheduled to speak are former Bulldogs goaltender Maddie Rooney and senior associate athletic director Karen Stromme.

DULUTH, Minn. – Next week, UMD will be hosting a special live guest panel to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX. The event will take place Tuesday, May 24th at 3 p.m. at the Marshall Performing Arts Center on the UMD campus. It will be free of charge and livestreamed for those who can’t attend in person. Among those…

Former UMD Football Star, Duluth Native Noah Pauley Selected for Coaching Fellowship with Green Bay Packers

The former Duluth Central High School star will join the Packers for the next two months to focus on wide receivers, a position he currently coaches at North Dakota State in Fargo.

DULUTH, Minn. – As part of the NFL’s Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship, the Green Bay Packers have announced that 12 coaches will be joining their staff and one of them is a Duluth native. Former Duluth Central High School star Noah Pauley will join the Packers for the next two months to focus on wide receivers, a position he…

UMD’s Naomi Rogge Serving as Assistant Coach with Duluth Girls Lacrosse Team

Rogge was a three-time state champion for her high school lacrosse team at Eden Prairie before she decided to skate for the Bulldogs.

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD’s Naomi Rogge is known for many things. She’s one of the top scorers on the women’s hockey team. She’s a multi-time scholar athlete in the WCHA. And now, she’s a varsity lacrosse coach in Duluth. This season, Rogge has been an assistant coach for the Wolfpack girls lacrosse team. She was a three-time state champion for…

UMD Volleyball Announces 2022 Schedule

The Bulldogs will open at the St. Cloud State/Concordia-St. Paul tournament August 26 and 27.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD volleyball team has released their 2022 schedule as the season is just three months away. The Bulldogs will open at the St. Cloud State/Concordia-St. Paul tournament August 26 and 27. They will then head to Indy the following weekend for four games at the University of Indianapolis tournament. UMD will open NSIC play on Sept….

UW-Superior Baseball Falls in UMAC Tournament Championship Game

UWS ends the season with a 19-21 overall record. 

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The UW-Superior baseball team entered Saturday’s UMAC Tournament Championship series in the drivers seat and needing just one win, but Crown did what it needed to do, getting 13-5 and 7-2 wins to take home the UMAC Tournament title. The No. 4 seed Yellowjackets defeated the No. 2 seed Polars on Friday but the Polars bounced back…

UMD Baseball’s Season Comes to an End in NSIC Tournament Semifinals

UMD ends their season with a 25-25 overall record. 

BRANDON, S.D. – The UMD baseball team’s Cinderella run came to an end on Saturday in the NSIC Tournament semifinals as Augustana got the 11-1 win to eliminate the Bulldogs. Earlier in the day, UMD got the 6-4 win over Minot State thanks to Tosten Mann hitting three home runs. The Bulldogs were picked to finish 13 in the NSIC…

Hughes, Bell, Hanley Named Captains for UMD Women’s Hockey

DULUTH, Minn. — The UMD women’s hockey team revealed its team captains for the upcoming season. Defenseman Ashton Bell and centers Gabbie Hughes and Kylie Hanley will be sporting the “C” for the Bulldogs. It will be the second time Bell and Hanley have served as captains while Hughes was an alternate captain last season. The trio are part of…

UW-Superior Baseball Pulls Off Another Upset to Advance to UMAC Championship Game

The Yellowjackets move on to face Northwestern in the UMAC championship game on Saturday.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – For the second straight day, the UW-Superior baseball team pulled off an upset win as they defeated Crown 9-3 Friday afternoon at Reynolds Park. The Yellowjackets move on to face Northwestern in the UMAC championship game on Saturday. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Northwestern’s Monte Mayberry Commits to Cardinal Stritch Men’s Basketball Team

This past season, Mayberry led the Tigers in scoring at just under 20 points per game.

MAPLE, Wis. – This week, Northwestern’s Monte Mayberry signed his National Letter of Intent to join the men’s basketball team at Cardinal Stritch University. This past season, Mayberry led the Tigers in scoring at just under 20 points per game. He was also selected to take part in the 2022 WBCA All Star Game next month in Wisconsin Dells. “When…

Excitement Building for Duluth FC Home Opener at Public Schools Stadium

Duluth FC will take on Minneapolis City Saturday night at 7 p.m.

DULUTH, Minn. – Last week, Duluth FC head coach Sean Morgan said he wants his team to come out firing in their season opener. And not only did they do that, but it was as big of a statement as the squad could ever make. The Bluegreens would blowout Joy Athletic 6-0 behind two goals from UWS star Blake Perry….

UWS Baseball Eyeing Deep Run in UMAC Tournament

UWS will open up against top-seeded Northwestern with the first pitch coming at 7 p.m.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – It’s playoff time in the world of college baseball. The UMAC tournament is set to begin Thursday down in St. Paul and UW-Superior is hoping to make the rest of the bracket feel the sting. The Yellowjackets battled to the very end of the regular season to clinch their sixth straight trip to the postseason. And they’ve…

Seven Seniors Set to Return Next Season for UMD Women’s Hockey Team

The group has been part of the first back-to-back Frozen Four appearances for the program in over a decade.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team announced Wednesday that seven seniors will be returning next season. The group includes Gabbie Hughes, Naomi Rogge, Ashton Bell, Kylie Hanley, Taylor Anderson, Anneke Linser and Maggie Flaherty. This comes as last month, goaltender Emma Soderberg announced that she would be returning for her fifth year with the Bulldogs. The group has…

UW-Superior Tennis’ Callaway, Janes, Schaffner Take Home Top UMAC Honors

Duluth East alum Maya Callaway wins the award for the second straight season after going undefeated as the Yellowjackets' #1 singles player.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – UW-Superior junior Maya Callaway has been named UMAC women’s tennis Player of the Year. The Duluth East alum wins the award for the second straight season after going undefeated as the Yellowjackets’ #1 singles player. On the men’s side, Michael Janes took home top honors from the UMAC, the first-ever in program history. Head coach CeeJay Schaffner…

Zach Otto-Fisher Steps Down as Head Coach of UW-Superior Women’s Basketball Team

He was named UMAC Coach of the Year twice during his tenure with the Yellowjackets.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Zach Otto-Fisher announced Wednesday that he is stepping down as head coach of the UW-Superior women’s basketball team. Otto-Fisher spent five seasons at UWS, guiding the program to two UMAC regular season titles and one tournament championship. He was also named UMAC Coach of the Year twice. A national search for his replacement will begin immediately. Categories:…

UMD Baseball Team Shatters Pre-Season Expectations with First NSIC Tournament Berth Since 2017

UMD will open up against Minnesota State Mankato. First pitch on Wednesday is set for 6:30 p.m.

DULUTH, Minn. – The NSIC pre-season polls had the UMD baseball team ranked 13th out of 14 going into the 2022 season. Those expectations are a distant memory as the Bulldogs would end up finishing sixth in the conference. We wrote that on the whiteboard in the locker room, kind of like a motivation kind of thing because we knew…

UW-Superior Softball’s Kaela, Tayler Kraemer Earn Top UMAC Honors

Kaela Kraemer was named Conference Player of the Year, while Tayler Kraemer earned the Pitcher of the Year award.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A pair of UW-Superior softball sisters took home top honors from the UMAC. Kaela Kraemer was named Conference Player of the Year, while Tayler Kraemer earned the Pitcher of the Year award. Kaela wrapped up her junior season leading the NCAA in stolen bases with 71. Tayler went 20-7 this past season with an ERA just over…

Former UMD Women’s Hockey Captain Jess Healy Signs with PHF’s Buffalo Beauts

Healy spent the past three seasons in Sweden's SDHL, serving as an alternate and team captain of her team.

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Former UMD women’s hockey captain Jess Healy has signed a two-year contract with the Buffalo Beauts of the PHF. Healy spent the past three seasons in Sweden’s SDHL, serving as an alternate and team captain of her team. In 105 regular season games, she tallied 21 goals and 58 assists. Internationally, Healy played for Team Canada in…

UMD’s Heikkinen Steps Down as O-Line Coach

Heikkinen was a Bulldog from 2008 to 2012.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD football offensive line coach Garth Heikkinen is stepping down from his role to pursue opportunities outside of football. Heikkinen played for the Bulldogs for 2008 to 2012, starting in a program-record 54 consecutive games. In his senior campaign he was named the Gene Upshaw division two lineman of the year and by the end of his college…

UWS Men’s Track and Field Take UMAC Title

This is the first title for the Yellowjackets since 2019.

  MORRIS, Minn.- The Yellowjackets ran away with their fifth title in program history, after winning six events in the final day of the championship meet. UWS will returns to action Friday, May 13 in the Eagle Open at UW-La Crosse. Categories: College, Sports

UWS Baseball Clinches UMAC Playoff Spot in Season Finale

The Yellowjackets finish conference play with a 13-8 record.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Yellowjackets hosted Minnesota Morris for a double-header today that would determine which team would move on to the UMAC conference tournament. After dropping Game One 12-0, UWS bats came alive in Game Two winning 8-2 filling the final spot in the tournament. The Yellowjackets will take on the No. 1 seeded Northwestern on Thursday. Categories: College, Sports

UWS Men’s Tennis Battles Back to Win UMAC Championship

This is the UWS Men's Tennis teams first UMAC Championship Title.

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.– The UWS Men’s Tennis team won it’s first conference championship today at Baseline Tennis Center. The Yellowjackets came back from a 3-1 deficit against Northwestern. Jace Gilbertson and Jacob Zacharias, won their final two matches to bring home the title, ultimately beating Northwestern 5-4. With the win, the UWS Men’s Tennis team gets an automatic berth to…

UWS Softball Falls to Bethany Lutheran in UMAC Championship

Yellowjackets were just one game shy of the school single season record.

  SUPERIOR, Wis.- After winning the UMAC regular season out right for the first time in program history, the UWS softball team was granted the No. 1 seed going into the conference tournament. The Yellowjackets fell early in this weekends tournament, losing game one to Minnesota Morris. The team would rebound with two wins against Northwestern and Minnesota Morris to…