Friday Night Frenzy

Section Football: Grand Rapids Blanks Hermantown to Win First 7AAAA Title Since 2021

Grand Rapids previously defeated Hermantown 34-20 in the regular season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Grand Rapids football team dethroned the defending 7AAAA section champions on Friday night. Battling Hermantown for the 2nd time this season, the Thunderhawks left no doubt as they came away with the 41 to 0 victory. Grand Rapids clinches their first state tournament berth since the 2021 season. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Section Football: Barnum Handles MIB to Capture 7A Title & Advance to State

For the first time since the 2012 season, the Barnum football team is in the state tournament.

CLOQUET, Minn.- For the first time since the 2012 season, the Barnum football team is in the state tournament. On Friday, the Bombers defeated Mountain Iron-Buhl 34 to 8 in the Section 7A title game to secure their spot. “It feels amazing. What was it my freshman, sophomore year I was playing with my brother and we made it to…

Northwestern Football Routs St. Croix Falls to Advance to Sectional Semifinals

The Tigers will next face Grantsburg on November 7th.

MAPLE, Wis.- The Northwestern Tigers football team remains perfect during their 2025 campaign. On Friday, Northwestern handled St. Croix Falls 47 to 20 in Level II action to advance to the sectional semifinals. The Tigers will next face Grantsburg on November 7th. Kick-off is at 7 PM. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Section Football: Cook County Claims Section 7 9-Man Title, Ends 18-Year State Drought

It's the first time since the 2007 season that Cook County has advanced to state.

HIBBING, Minn.- The Cook County football team extended their memorable season on Friday night. Playing Littlefork-Big Falls in the Section 7 9-Man title game, the Vikings were able to get the best of the Vikings, 29 to 12. It’s the first time since the 2007 season that Cook County has advanced to state. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Northwestern Football Advances to Level II After Handling Prescott

The Tigers are now 10-0 on the season.

MAPLE, Wis.- The Northwestern football team continued their perfect season on Friday night. Playing Prescott in Level I of the WIAA Playoffs, the Tigers left no doubt as they came away with the 67 to 20 victory. Northwestern will next face St. Croix Falls in Level II on October 31st. Kick-off is at 7 PM. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High…

UMD Volleyball Bounces Back Defeating Augustana in Straight Sets

UMD improves to 17-3 on the year.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball aimed to bounce back on Friday night, taking on Augustana. The Bulldogs are back in the win column, defeating the Vikings 3-0. Leading the way for UMD was junior Madeline Guetzkow with 11 kills on the night. The Bulldogs are back at Romano Gymnasium on Saturday, October 25th, against Wayne State College. First set is…

Esko Volleyball Punches Ticket to 7AA Semifinals After Sweeping Moose Lake/Willow River

Esko will take on Greenway in the Section 7AA semifinal round on Wednesday, October 29th. 

ESKO, Minn.- The Minnesota prep volleyball playoffs continued on Friday night. Esko hosted Moose Lake/Willow River in the section 7AA quarterfinal round. Esko takes care of business at home defeating the Rebels 3-0. Esko will take on Greenway in the semifinal round on Wednesday, October 29th. First set is at 5:15 p.m. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Three-Goal 2nd Period Dooms #4 UMD Women’s Hockey in Loss to #3 Minnesota

UMD goaltender Eve Gascon stopped 16 shots before she was forced to leave the game in the 2nd due to injury.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team is still in search of their first win against Minnesota since the 2022 season. On Friday, the Gophers came into Amsoil Arena and left with the 4-0 shutout victory. UMD goaltender Eve Gascon stopped 16 shots before she was forced to leave the game in the 2nd due to injury. The Bulldogs will…

#18 UMD Men’s Hockey Remains Unbeaten on Road By Blanking #12 Minnesota

This is UMD's first victory against Minnesota since the 2021-2022 season.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team picked up an early season statement win on Friday against Minnesota. In their first 10 minutes of the opening period, the Bulldogs jumped out to a two goal lead thanks to scores by Daniel Shlaine and Zam Plante. Then in the 3rd, Grayden Siepmann tacked on another goal as UMD coasted to the…

Prep Football: Northwestern Stays Undefeated, Cloquet Wins Thriller, Duluth Denfeld Falls at Home

Friday marked week 8 for prep football teams in Wisconsin. 

MAPLE, Wis.- Friday marked week 8 for prep football teams in Wisconsin. The Northwestern Tigers hosted Ashland in the U.S Highway 2 rivalry game. The Tigers defeated the Oredockers 49-0 to win their 18th consecutive U.S Highway 2 rivalry game. Over in Minnesota, the Cloquet Lumberjacks squared off against Duluth East. The Lumberjacks defeated the Greyhounds 21-20 after a game-winning…

Four-Goal 2nd Period Propels Bulldog Men’s Hockey Past Vikings

Scout Truman, Ty Hanson, Callum Arnott, and Max Plante all found the back of the net in the victory.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team improved to 3-0 on the season on Friday night, defeating Augustana 4-1. After a scoreless first period, the Bulldogs broke out in the 2nd, scoring four goals to head into the final period. Scout Truman, Ty Hanson, Callum Arnott, and Max Plante all found the back of the net in the victory. UMD…

Prep Football: Hermantown, Duluth East, Cloquet, & Two Harbors All Secure Week 6 Wins

Friday marked Week 6 for prep football teams in Minnesota.

ESKO, Minn.- The Hermantown football team bounced back on Friday night, defeating Esko 31 to 6. Martin Sleen led the Hawks with 213 yards rushing and three rushing touchdowns. In Duluth, Duluth East and Duluth Denfeld renewed their rivalry. This year, bragging rights go to the Greyhounds as they come away with the 33-6 win. Cloquet is victorious for the…

Prep Football: Rapids Hands Hermantown First Loss, Northwestern Goes to 6-0, East & Superior Fall

In a battle of 7AAAA heavyweights, Grand Rapids reigned supreme over Hermantown on Friday night.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- In a battle of 7AAAA heavyweights, Grand Rapids reigned supreme over Hermantown on Friday night. The Thunderhawks handed the Hawks their first loss of the season, 34 to 20. In other Minnesota action, Duluth East played unbeaten North Branch tough. But, they fall to the Vikings, 22 to 12. Over in Wisconsin, Northwestern is now 6-0 on the…

Prep Football: Hermantown, Esko, & Hibbing Earn Week 4 Wins, Denfeld & Superior Fall

Friday marked Week 4 for prep football teams in Minnesota and Week 5 for Wisconsin squads.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Hermantown football team continued to prove that they are a top contender for the Section 7AAAA title. On Friday, the Hawks improved to 4-0 after defeating Cloquet 41 to 21. In Esko, the Esko football team continued their winning ways as they topped Mora 50 to 0 for their 3rd straight victory. As for Duluth Denfeld, they…

Prep Football: Northwestern & Hermantown Remain Perfect in 2025 Season

Northwestern (4-0) will next play at Cumberland on September 19th.

MAPLE, Wis.- The Northwestern football team continued their perfect start to the season on Friday night. Facing St. Croix Falls in their home opener, the Tigers left no doubt as they came away with the 41 to 0 victory. Northwestern (4-0) will next play at Cumberland on September 19th. Speaking of unbeaten teams, Hermantown took down Duluth East 42 to…

Bemidji State Spoils Home Opener for UMD Women’s Soccer

UMD (1-1-1) will next host Sioux Falls on September 19th.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s soccer team was able to play in front of their home fans for the first time on Friday. Taking on Bemidji State, UMD took a 1-0 lead into the half thanks to a goal by Kaitlyn Beavers. After that though, the Beavers responded with three unanswered goals in the 2nd half to come away with…

Jacob Lambert Becomes New Owner of Duluth Harbor Monsters

Lambert is a native of Kettle River and was very involved with the team as a sponsor before.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Harbor Monsters are under new ownership. After multiple discussions throughout the 2025 season, Brent Labrie and Kramer Service Group has now sold the team to Jacob Lambert and J&B Manufactured Homes. Lambert is a native of Kettle River and was very involved with the team as a sponsor before. With the move, General Manager Steve Walters…

CSS Women’s Hockey Adds Hoff & Wolff to Coaching Staff, Eckstrom & Sandelin to Roster

The Saints are entering their first year under head coach Sydney Brodt.

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been a busy off-season for the St. Scholastica women’s hockey team. That trend continued this week when the team hired former North Shore girls head coach Callie Hoff and former Bulldog Nick Wolff to the coaching staff. Hoff will be an assistant while Wolff will be a player development and skills coach. Other notable moves from the…

Prep Football: Hermantown Defends the Hammer, Esko Wins Nail-Biter, Duluth East Suffers First Loss

Hermantown has held on to the hammer since the 2020 season.  

DULUTH, Minn.- Week two of prep football kicked off in Minnesota on Friday night. In Hermantown, a rivalry game that dates all the way back to 1941 continued on Friday, as the Hawks hosted the Proctor Rails in the annual Hammer game. The Hawks will keep the hammer for another year as they defeat the Rails 89-0. Hermantown has held…

Prep Football: Hermantown & Grand Rapids Earn Week 1 Wins, Two Harbors & Proctor Fall

Week 1 for prep football teams in Minnesota continued on Friday night.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Week 1 for prep football teams in Minnesota continued on Friday night. One of the matchups featured a Section 7AAAA semifinal rematch as Hermantown hosted Duluth Denfeld. Like the two meetings last year, Hermantown once again came away with the win, 52 to 7. In other action, Two Harbors took on North Branch in a battle of section…

Luther Blanks UWS Men’s Soccer in Season Opener

UWS will have an opportunity to bounce back on Thursday, September 4th, against UW-Eau Claire. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s soccer team opened up their 2025 season on Friday. The Yellowjackets hosted Luther at SCCU stadium. Unfortunately, the Yellowjackets fell short in their home opener as Luther walks away with the win 1-0. UWS will have an opportunity to bounce back on Thursday, September 4th, against UW-Eau Claire. Game time is at 7 p.m. Categories:…

Girls Soccer: Duluth East Improves to 2-0, Denfeld Shuts Out Grand Rapids

Opening week for prep soccer in Minnesota continued on Friday afternoon.

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the Duluth East and Duluth Denfeld girls soccer teams picked up home wins on Friday afternoon. The Greyhounds improved to 2-0 on the season by defeating Woodbury 2-0. Julia Davis and Darby Friday were the goal-scorers for Duluth East. Duluth East will next host Roseville on Tuesday. Across town, Duluth Denfeld blanked Grand Rapids 4-0 in their…

Boys Soccer: Hermantown Defends Home Turf, Duluth Denfeld Falls in Season Opener

The Hermantown and Duluth Denfeld boys soccer teams opened up their 2025 season on Friday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Hermantown and Duluth Denfeld boys soccer teams opened up their 2025 season on Friday. The Hawks welcomed in Mesabi East Area. Hermantown defends their home field, defeating the Giants 3 to 0. The Hawks are back in action on Saturday, August 23rd, against Benilde-St. Margaret’s. Game time is at 2 p.m. For the Giants, their next game…

Duluth East Football Ready to Build on Last Season’s Learning Experience

The Greyhounds enter year two under head coach Blane Tetreault.

DULUTH, Minn.- Ordean Stadium was buzzing on Friday morning as the Duluth East football team wrapped up their first week of full practice. The Greyhounds enter year two under head coach Blane Tetreault. In coach Tetreault’s first year at the helm, Duluth East went 2-7 after starting out the year 2-0. With a new season beginning, the Duluth East coaching…

Cloquet Football Adjusting to New Head Coach

Mike Klyve enters his first season as the Lumberjacks head coach.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet football team has laced up their cleats for the start of the 2025 season. This year, the Lumberjacks coaching staff has a slight change as the team has a new head coach at the helm. Mike Klyve enters his first season as the Lumberjacks head coach. Klyve takes over a squad that went 2-7 a season…

Huskies Bounce Back at Home Against Thunder Bay

Duluth closes out the 2025 regular season on Saturday, August 9th against the Border Cats. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Huskies final series of the regular season has not been going their way. Dropping the first two road games to Thunder Bay. On Friday, The Huskies continued their home and home series with the Border Cats at Wade Stadium. The Huskies defend their home field defeating the Border Cats 4-0. Duluth closes out the 2025 regular season…

Esko Defensive Back Brody Lillo Commits to MSU Moorhead

In his junior year with Esko, Lillo had 35 tackles and 4 interceptions.

ESKO, Minn.- In prep football, Esko defensive back Brody Lillo has announced his next step in his football journey. Lillo will continue his football career at the college level as he committed to MSU Moorhead on Thursday. In his junior year with Esko, Lillo had 35 tackles and 4 interceptions. The future Dragon has one more season left with Esko….

UMD Women’s Basketball Hires Jada Devine as Assistant Coach

The Iowa native joins a Bulldog squad that went 10-18 last season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team welcomes a new coach to its staff. The Bulldogs hire Jada Devine as their next assistant coach. Before her time with the Bulldogs, Devine was an assistant coach at Iowa Central Community College. The Iowa native joins a Bulldog squad that went 10-18 last season. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of…

Huskies Put Up 16 Runs in Dominate Win Against Border Cats

The Huskies hit the road on Saturday, as they begin their home and home series with the Eau Claire Express. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The home and home series between the Thunder Bay Border Cats has not been going the way of the Huskies. As the Border Cats have won the last three games. On Friday, the Huskies closed out their series with the Border Cats. Duluth dominated all game defeating the Border Cats 16 to 1. The Huskies hit the road…

UMD’s Gascon, Kraemer, & Larocque to Attend Canada’s National Team Orientation Camp

If all goes well, Larocque, Gascon, and Kraemer will represent team Canada throughout the year.

DULUTH, Minn.- On Friday, current UMD hockey players Eve Gascon and Caitlin Kraemer, along with former All-American Bulldog Jocelyne Larocque have been invited to Canada’s national team orientation camp. Gascon and Kraemer are two of three college players invited to the camp, which is on August 26th-28th in Calgary. The UMD trio will be coached by another former Bulldog in…

Superior City FC II Set to Clash with New Richmond in WPASL Finals

The last time the Wolfpack was in the title game was in 2021, which resulted in a runner-up finish.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- It’s been a season of firsts for the Superior City FC 2nd team. This past Sunday, the Wolfpack played in their first-ever playoff match against West Metro FC and came away with the one to nothing victory. Now, the team is on the verge of their first WPASL title. Superior will clash with New Richmond on Sunday, a…

Esko Native Koi Perich Named to Jet Award Watch List

The award recognizes the top return specialist in college football.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- It seems that all eyes are on Esko Native Koi Perich this season. On Friday he was named to his fourth award watch list this week. Perich has landed on the Jet Award Pre-season watch list. The award recognizes the top return specialist in college football. The Golden Gopher is one of 16 players named to the watch…

Huskies Settle for Series Split with Larks in Final Home Game Before the All-Star Break

The Huskies are back in action on Saturday, July 12th, against the Waterloo Bucks. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies wrapped up their seven-game home stand on Friday night against the Bismarck Larks. The Huskies and the Larks went back and forth all game. Sadly, the Huskies fell to the Larks 4 to 3 in their last home game before the All-Star break. The Huskies are back in action on Saturday, July 12th, against the…

Former Bulldog Ethan Cole Returns for Third Season with Huskies

The Duluth native first suited up for the Huskies back in the 2023 season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies add a familiar face to the roster for the second half of the season. Former UMD Bulldog Ethan Cole returns for his third season with the Huskies. The Duluth native first suited up for the Huskies back in the 2023 season. In year three with Duluth, Cole has 7 hits and one home run in…

CSS Softball Hires Kiana Gibson as Assistant Coach & Baseball Adds Blake Peterson to Coaching Staff

Gibson is a former NCAA Division I softball player, where she played for Tarleton State University.

DULUTH, Minn.- On Friday, the CSS softball team hired Kiana Gibson as an assistant coach for the 2025 season. Gibson is a former NCAA Division I softball player, where she played for Tarleton State University. For the Texans, Gibson appeared in 87 games in three years. In her final season, she led the Texans to a 36-22 record. The CSS…

Superior City FC II Earns Top-Seed in WPASL Playoffs

Superior City FC II will host a WPASL playoff match on Sunday, July 27th.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- On the pitch, The Superior City FC II men’s team has punched their ticket to the 2025 WPASL playoffs. The Wolfpack are currently 6-0-2 and have earned a total of 20 points. Earning them the number one seed in the East Division. The Wolfpack still has two more regular season games left. Superior City FC II will host…

Harbor Monsters Set for ArenaMania Rematch

The Harbor Monsters and the Iowa Woo square off Saturday night.

DULUTH, Minn.- The defending ArenaMania champions have started out the 2025 season 3-1. Their only slip up came from the Hot Springs Wiseguys in week three. On Saturday, the Harbor Monsters welcome in a familiar foe in the Iowa Woo. Duluth opened up the season on the road against the Woo, where they made a late second half comeback defeating…

Express Snap Huskies Four-Game Win Streak in Series Opener

The Huskies are back in action on Saturday, June 28th in Eau Claire against the Express. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies closed out a six game homestand on Friday beginning a home and home series with the Eau Claire Express. Sadly, it was not the night for the Huskies as the Express earn the 8 to 2 road win, snapping the Huskies four-game winning streak. The Huskies are back in action on Saturday, June 28th in…

Former Hilltopper Regan Juenemann to Continue Basketball Career at Nebraska-Omaha

Back in 2024 with Marshall, Juenemann averaged 23 points on 44 percent shooting.

DULUTH, Minn.- A former Duluth Marshall Hilltopper is making the next step in her basketball career. Regan Juenemann announced her commitment to the University of Nebraska-Omaha on Friday. Juenemann spent last season with Crosby-Ironton, helping a Ranger squad make the AA title game. Back in 2024 with Marshall, she averaged 23 points on 44 percent shooting. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy,…

Local Hockey Products Reyelts & Hanson Keeping Eye on NHL Draft

The draft begins Friday night and continues on Saturday morning.

PROCTOR, Minn.- Two local hockey standouts will be watching the NHL Draft closely this weekend. Former Proctor goaltender AJ Reyelts and current UMD defenseman Ty Hanson are both prospects. Each player has popped up on draft boards the past few years but have yet to be selected. If they do go, they’re expected to go in the later rounds on…

Proctor Guard Chloe Carlson Commits to UMary Basketball

Just this past season, Carlson averaged almost 18 points per game and shot over 40 percent from deep.

PROCTOR, Minn.- Soon to be senior Proctor guard Chloe Carlson knows what her next step is. On Thursday, Carlson committed to the UMary Marauders, out of the NSIC conference. Just this past season, she averaged almost 18 points per game and shot over 40 percent from deep. Carlson and the Rails also made the section title game. Categories: Friday Night…

Popehn & Reichow Vye to Be First Person to Win Grandma’s Half & Full Marathon

The Grandma's Marathon officially begins at 5:50 AM on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- By now, the elite runners are probably resting up for the big race that is the Grandma’s Marathon on Saturday. But earlier Friday, they had a chance to take questions from the media and even some fans as the annual Elite Athlete Media conference took place at the DECC. One of the runners taking part was Dakotah Popehn,…

Team Ham Bests Team Homere in First Juneteenth Charity Game

Team Ham won the first Juneteenth Charity game defeating Team Homere 142 to 137.

DULUTH, Minn.- The first ever Juneteenth Charity basketball game took place at Denfeld high school on Friday night. The team captains for the event were Duluth Denfeld boys head coach Phill Homere and Minnesota Vikings Fullback CJ Ham. Teams competing in the charity game were constructed from players that have made an impact of the community. The event was an…

Shea Wins 3rd William A. Irvin 5k Title, Myran Makes History in Women’s Race

The William A. Irvin 5k opened up Grandma's Marathon weekend on Friday.

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been the official start to the Grandma’s Marathon for the past 32 years. The William A. Irvin 5k opened up Grandma’s Marathon weekend on Friday. In the men’s race, Mason Shea from River Falls Wisconsin won the race with a time of 15:32 to claim his third William A. Irvin 5k title. For the women’s race, a…

Waterloo Bucks Snap Duluth Huskies’ Six-Game Win Streak

The Huskies are back at Wade Stadium on Saturday, June 14 as they open up their series with the Rochester Honkers. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies wrapped up their home series with the Waterloo Bucks with their eyes on the series sweep. Unfortunately, the Bucks snap the Huskies’ six-game win streak with an 8 to 5 win. The Huskies are back at Wade Stadium on Saturday, June 14, as they open up their series with the Rochester Honkers. First pitch is…

Homere & Ham to Square Off in Juneteenth Charity Basketball Game

All proceeds from this event, will go towards helping kids afford AAU youth basketball.

DULUTH, Minn.- Thursday, June 19th, marks the national celebration of the federal holiday, Juneteenth. Right here in Duluth two local leaders are putting together a charity basketball game to commemorate the occasion with a notable Duluth Denfeld Alum playing in the game. Duluth Denfeld boys basketball head coach Phill Homere and Liza Williamson are constructing the first Juneteenth charity basketball…

UW-Superior Picks Eveline Parsons as New Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Parsons spent the last three seasons at UW-Stevens Point.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s basketball team has circled in on their next head coach. UW-Stevens Point assistant coach Eveline Parsons becomes the 9th head in program history. Just this past season, she contributed to the Pointers returning to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2016. Parsons has also coached at the D2 level with Tusculum. She replaces…

Cloquet Tabs Joe Seymour as Next Boys Hoops Coach

Seymour replaces Steve Battaglia, who stepped down after 20 years at the helm.

CLOQUET, Minn.- Hayward native Joe Seymour has been selected to lead the Cloquet boys basketball team. Seymour spent the last two seasons as an assistant on the Proctor coaching staff. He’ll replace Steve Battaglia, who stepped down after 20 years at the helm. The Lumberjacks went 18 and 9 this past year. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Four Local Hockey Products Selected in NAHL Draft

Hermantown goaltender Dane Callaway was the first to go as he was picked by the Bismarck Bobcats in the 5th round.

DULUTH, Minn.- Four local hockey standouts heard their name called at the NAHL Draft earlier this week. Hermantown goaltender Dane Callaway was the first to go as he was picked by the Bismarck Bobcats in the 5th round at number 155 overall. Just a round later, the Austin Bruins selected Grand Rapids defenseman Luka Rohloff at pick number 201. Finally…

Duluth Huskies One Day Away from 2025 Home Opener

First pitch for the Huskies home opener on Saturday is at 5:35 p.m.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies opened up their season on the road against the Waterloo Bucks earlier this week. So far, it’s been not the start they were hoping for as they went 1-3 in that series. Maybe a little home cooking can change that. As the Huskies will host the Eau Claire Express in their home opener on Saturday….