Friday Night Frenzy

Cloquet Soccer
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Cloquet-Carlton Girls Start Season With Scoreless Draw, C-E-C Boys Fall to Two Rivers

Both teams will return to the pitch on Saturday.
Ben Burns, Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The defending section 7AA champions in both boys and girls soccer began their seasons on Friday. The Cloquet-Carlton girls would have to settle for the scoreless draw with St. Francis. The Lumberjacks (0-0-1) will next play at Two Rivers on Saturday. Then later that evening, the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys would fall to Two Rivers 3 to 1. Joe Bailey…

Superior Football Loses To Wasau West
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Superior Falls in Home Opener, Northwestern Cruises Past Ashland

Second-straight year Spartans lose to Warriors
Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Despite an early lead, the Superior Spartans begin their football season with a 24-3 loss to Wausau West. Superior’s lone scoring drive began with a third-and-long conversion on a pass from Sam Meller to Taynum Clark, who broke multiple tackles before crossing the first-down line. Despite the drive stalling at the 34-yard line, Tanner Leno put the Spartans…

Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Erik Lofald

In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Duluth Denfeld head football coach, Erik Lofald.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Duluth Denfeld head football coach, Erik Lofald. Lofald is entering his 5th season coaching the Hunters. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Play
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Plays of the Week, Sports

Top Play of the Week: 8/18

This weeks’ top play belongs to Tanner Leno of the Superior football team.
Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- This weeks’ top play belongs to Tanner Leno of the Superior football team. Leno booted an impressive 51 yard kick in Superior’s season opener against Wausau West. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Plays of the Week, Sports

Savela
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

MIB’s Hali Savela to Play College Basketball at Jamestown

Savela averaged 16 points per game helping the Rangers to their first state championship this past season.
Neil Vierzba,

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- Mountain Iron-Buhl senior guard Hali Savela announced her commitment to the University of Jamestown on Friday. Savela averaged 16 points per game helping the Rangers to their first state championship this past season. Savela joins Grand Rapids forward Jessika Lofstrom as part of the 2024 Jimmies recruiting class. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Gustafson
Friday Night Frenzy, Professional Sports, Sports

Port Wing Native Megan Gustafson to Head to London Following WNBA Season

Gustafson is currently having a career-year averaging seven points and three rebounds per game for the Phoenix Mercury.
Neil Vierzba,

PORT WING, Wis.- Port Wing Native Megan Gustafson will head across the pond once her WNBA season is over. Gustafson is set to join the London Lions after spending last off-season in Greece. The center is currently having a career-year averaging seven points and three rebounds per game for the Phoenix Mercury. This will be her 5th season overseas. Categories:…

Duluth Huskies Defeat Thunder Bay Border Cats
Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports

Duluth Huskies Pull Away From Thunder Bay

Final game of 2023 season Saturday night
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies began their final series of the regular season with a 9-4 victory over the Thunder Bay Border Cats. The Huskies trailed 4-1 after three innings, but they responded by scoring three runs in the fourth inning, followed by the go-ahead run in the fifth inning. Duluth Shortstop and Northwoods League MVP Michael Hallquist sealed…

Hallquist
Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Shortstop Michael Hallquist Wins Northwoods League Player of the Year Award

Hallquist was also on the postseason all-star team, where he is joined by teammates Brandon Compton and Joshua Duarte.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- He’s racked up hit after hit for the Duluth Huskies all season long. Now, shortstop Michael Hallquist is being recognized for his efforts. On Friday, the Northwoods League announced their postseason awards. And Hallquist was named the 2023 Player of the Year. This season the Fargo, North Dakota native is batting .353 with 13 home runs, 18 doubles,…

Domaratskyy
Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Duluth FC Midfielder Kostyantyn Domaratskyy Signs Pro Deal with LA Force

Domaratskyy would tally 12 goals in two years suiting up for the BlueGreens.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth FC midfielder is making the jump to the pros. Kostyantyn Domaratskyy has signed with the LA Force, out of the N-I-S-A. Domaratskyy spent two seasons in Duluth. He would tally 12 goals in those two years suiting up for the BlueGreens. The 12 goals would land him as the club’s 4th all-time goal scorer. Domaratskyy was…

Pitching Lesson
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Pitching with the Huskies

Fox 21's Cam Derr is joined by Duluth Huskies David Stich and Tyler Leroy for a pitching lesson.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- In this segment, Fox 21’s Cam Derr teams up with Duluth Huskies closer David Stich and catcher Tyler Leroy to learn how to throw a baseball pitch. The tables turn when Stich has to learn how to throw a softball pitch. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies
Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Fall in Express Late Rally

Next up, Duluth travels to Rochester for a series with the Honkers. Game One is set for Saturday at 6:35 PM. 
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies were swept at home Friday night, falling in Game Two, 15-13. Duluth would pull ahead in the bottom of the seventh, but Eau Claire would respond with a seven run eighth inning. Huskies able to respond with a three run bottom half of the frame, however that rally would ultimately fall short. Next up, Duluth…

Huskies
Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports

Rox Take Series From Huskies with 6-4 Victory in Finale

Next up for Duluth, they'll host the Minnesota Mud Puppies at 6:35 PM on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies closed out their home and home series with the St. Cloud Rox on Friday. Unfortunately, it didn’t go Duluth’s way as St. Cloud took the final game 6 to 4. Max Coupe would go two for three to lead the Huskies offensively. Next up for Duluth, they’ll host the Minnesota Mud Puppies at 6:35 PM…

Top Play
Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Top Play of the Week: 7/7

This weeks’ top play belongs to Kasen Wells of the Duluth Huskies.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This weeks’ top play belongs to Kasen Wells of the Duluth Huskies. Wells made a spectacular catch in Tuesday’s contest against the St. Cloud Rox. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

5th Grader
Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports

Are the Duluth Huskies Smarter than a 5th Grader?

The Huskies put their knowledge to the test answering grade school trivia.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies put their knowledge to the test, answering grade school trivia with Fox 21’s Cam Derr. The rules are simple. Two subjects from each grade level, 1st through 5th, every correct answer is one point for the team. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies
Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Drop Second Straight One Run Game

The Huskies will look for a bounce back win, hitting the road for Game Two with Eau Claire on Saturday.  
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies dropped the series opener with the Eau Claire Express on Friday, 6-5 making it their second straight one run loss. Duluth was burdened by an Eau Claire five run first. Max Coupe gets the Huskies on the board in the bottom of the frame with a lead-off solo home run. Michael Hallquist notched his league…

Duarte
Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Top Play of the Week: 6/30

This weeks’ top play belongs to Joshua Duarte of the Duluth Huskies.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- This weeks’ top play belongs to Joshua Duarte of the Duluth Huskies. Duarte would throw out an Express runner on Sunday to keep the game tied up. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Mth Hallquist
Friday Night Frenzy, Meet The Huskies, Northwoods League, Sports

Meet the Huskies: Michael Hallquist

Hallquist has been swinging a hot bat as of late and has seven home runs on the year.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Meet the Huskies we chat with junior infielder Michael Hallquist, out of Minnesota Crookston. Hallquist has been swinging a hot bat as of late and has seven home runs on the year. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Meet The Huskies, Northwoods League, Sports

Cale
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Esko Baseball’s Cale Haugen Awarded MSHSBCA AA Player of the Year

Haugen was also named Minnesota Gatorade Player of the Year.
Cam Derr,

ESKO, Minn.- Esko senior Cale Haugen reached another great honor to round out his high school career. Haugen was awarded Minnesota State High School Baseball Coaches Association Class AA Player of the Year. The Mankato commit was lights out on the mound with a .27 earned run average with 98 ks in 51.1 innings pitched. While at the plate, he…

Sup City Fc
Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Superior City FC Gears Up for First Playoff Run in Program’s Inaugural Season

No. 3 Superior City FC will get a shot at No.1 St. Croix Soccer Club in the UPSL Conference Semifinals on the road, Sunday.
Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Last Saturday, Superior City FC made program history, clinching their first playoff spot in the program’s first season. Superior defeated Vlora 2-1 following a late second half rally. mark Fehringer buried a 76 minute goal to tie it and Mally Lumsden scored at the 89th minute to win the match. Now the card is set and Superior…

Mth
Friday Night Frenzy, Meet The Huskies, Northwoods League, Sports

Meet the Huskies: Colin Linder

In this week's segment we're introduced to Huskies starting pitcher, Colin Linder.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Meet the Huskies we chat with freshman power pitcher, out of Northwest Florida State, Colin Linder. Linder comes to Duluth from Suwanee, Georgia. So far this season, he’s posted a 1-1 record on the mound, with 13 runs on 17 hits and 26 strikeouts in 19.1 innings pitched.   Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Meet The…

Huskies
Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Force Split with Walk-Off Win

The Huskies took advantage of a slue of walks in the bottom of the ninth followed by a walk-off single by Brandon Compton. 
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies forced the series split at home on Friday afternoon after a bases-loaded single by Brandon Compton to win Game Two, 6-5. After stringing together a three-run third inning, Waterloo tied it in the top of the fifth and would take the lead in the bottom of the eighth. Duluth would need three to win and…

Gmas Newcomers
Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Newcomers Eye Big Debut in 2023 Grandma’s Marathon

The full Grandma's Marathon begins at 7:35 AM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Grandma’s Marathon brings in plenty of new faces for elite runners. A couple of debuts are scheduled for tomorrow. In the men’s division, Kevin Lynch will run Grandma’s for the first time. He’s previously picked up big wins at the Salt Lake City Marathon and the Big Bear Marathon. Meanwhile in the women’s division, Jessica Watychowicz will…

Cam Grandma's Pkg
Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

The Push for Life: Riley Pathman and Sean McQuaid Run in Grandma’s for Those Who Can’t

Sean McQuaid and Riley Pathman are looking to break the Guiness World Record for fastest marathon pushing a wheelchair.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Early Saturday morning, thousands of racers will begin the 26.2 mile trek from Two Harbors to Canal Park, each with one goal in mind. Two of those racers will embark on the journey together, in hopes of shattering a Guinness World Record by running for those who can’t. “Rick and Dick’s motto was always, ‘Yes you can’, and…

Irvin Winners
Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Shea Wins William A. Irvin 5K for 2nd Time, Cerbin-Bohach Takes Women’s Title

Shea last won the Irvin 5K back in 2021.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The William A. Irvin 5K officially kicked off Grandma’s Marathon on Friday night. In the men’s race, we now have a two-time champion. Mason Shea crossed the finish line with a time of 15 minutes and 40 seconds. He last won the 5K back in 2021. Then in the women’s race we have a new winner, Flannery Cerbin-Bohach,…

Gmas
Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Ondoro & Lindwurm Look to Defend Grandma’s Marathon Crowns

The full Grandma's Marathon begins Saturday at 7:35 AM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- All of the elite Grandma’s Marathon runners made their way to Duluth on Friday. That includes two two-time champions who have hopes of making it three come Saturday. On the men’s side, Dominic Ondoro looks to repeat after finishing with a time of 2 hours and 9 minutes last year to take 1st. That time nearly broke his…

Esko Baseball
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Esko Baseball Shuts Out Perham for First-Ever State Championship Title

In their first state tournament appearance since 2000, the Esko baseball team is leaving the tourney with the top prize.
Neil Vierzba, Cam Derr,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- In their first state tournament appearance since 2000, the Esko baseball team is leaving the tourney with the top prize. “We were a little nervous at the beginning, which is to be expected, but they weathered the storm and our offense carried us today and we got three unbelievable pitching performances in the tournament. I think we…

Top Play
Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Top Plays of the Week: 6/9

This weeks' top play belongs to the South Ridge and Grand Rapids baseball teams.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This weeks’ top play belongs to the South Ridge and Grand Rapids baseball teams. Both squads would win their section titles in walk-off fashion. Coming in at number two was Hermantown baseball’s Brayden Lundeen.   Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Superior Softball
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Superior Softball Clinches Spot in WIAA D1 State Championship Game

Superior will next play either Kaukauna/Oak Creek in the championship game on Saturday at 6:30 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

MADISON, Wis.- The magical season for the Superior softball team continues as on Friday they defeated Sun Prairie East 6-3 in the semfinals. With the win, the Spartans are now 27-0 on the season. Superior will next play either Kaukauna or Oak Creek in the championship game on Saturday at 6:30 PM. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Roll Skies
Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Pick Up First Win on Opening Night

Next up, Duluth will wrap up their series with the Hot Tots on Saturday from Wade Stadium. First pitch is set for 3:05 PM. 
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies opened their home schedule on Friday evening with an 8-6 victory over Minot. The Huskies starter Devin Dodson got his first win on the season going 6 innings with 5 ks and 1 run on 4 hits. Next up, Duluth will wrap up their series with the Hot Tots on Saturday from Wade Stadium. First…

Greg
Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies GM Greg Culver Talks Summer at the Ball Park

The Huskies will have plenty planned for fans in attendance this summer with promotion calendars on their socials.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Opening Day at Wade Stadium on Friday evening was something to celebrate. The Huskies were also celebrating 20 seasons as a baseball club with lots of fun planned at the ballpark this summer. “The history of Wade Stadium, baseball since 1941 in this ballpark and experiencing that, in itself is a draw,” says Huskies general manager Greg Culver,…

Top Play
Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Top Plays of the Week: 6/2

This weeks' top play belongs to Emma Raye of Superior softball.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This weeks’ top play belongs to Emma Raye of Superior softball. Her two home runs lifted the Spartans past D.C. Everest in sectional play. #2- Esko baseball’s Isaak Sertich. #3- Duluth Marshall baseball’s Charlie Hayden. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Golf
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Cloquet Boys & Rock Ridge Girls Golf Heading to State Tournament

The Class AA state tournament begins June 13th at Ridges at Sand Creek in Jordan.
Neil Vierzba,

BIWABIK, Minn.- Two local golf teams are heading to state after securing the Section 7AA titles Thursday at Giants Ridge. The Rock Ridge girls would claim the top honor with a team score of 779. On the boys side, Cloquet took first with a 607. As for individual standouts, Cloquet’s Karson Young would win the boys title with a score…

Cale Haugen
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Esko Senior Cale Haugen Named MN Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year

Haugen is the first player from Esko to win the award.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- Gatorade announced on Friday that Esko’s Cale Haugen is the 2022-2023 Gatorade Minnesota Baseball Player of the Year. He’s the first player from Esko to win the award. Before the section tournament, Haugen posted a 5-0 record with a 0.22 ERA through 20 games. He can also hit too, as Haugen had a .571 batting average with six…

Cc Sather
Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Mike Sather

For this week's segment we hear from Superior softball head coach Mike Sather.
Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with the head softball coach at Superior high school, Mike Sather. The Spartans wrap up a 22-0 regular season and are headed into sectionals beginning Tuesday at home against DC Everest. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Peterson
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Cailee Peterson to Compete in 1500M Finals at NCAA D2 Outdoor Championships

Peterson becomes the 3rd Bulldog in program history to compete in the 1500 meter final at the national championship.
Neil Vierzba,

PUEBLO, Colorado.- UMD’s Cailee Peterson has competed on the national stage for plenty of events this year. Back in the fall, she and the rest of the UMD women’s cross country team placed 20th in the National Championship. A few months later, she was runner-up in the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. Now, Peterson will get the chance to…

Top Play
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Top Play of the Week: 5/26

This week's Top Play goes to Carlton-Wrenshall pitcher Abby Mitchell.
Cam Derr,

CLOQUET, Minn.- This week’s top play of the week goes to Carlton Wrenshall’s Abby Mitchell, who tossed two consecutive no-hitters on Thursday helping her team advance to section semi finals. The junior fanned 35 batters, with no runs scored through 14 innings of work. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Plays of the Week, Sports

Ganyo
College, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

MIB Senior Guard Sage Ganyo Commits to Play College Hoops at Bemidji State

Ganyo would average 17 points per game and also played a big role in helping lead MIB to their first ever girls basketball state championship.
Neil Vierzba,

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- Mountain Iron-Buhl guard Sage Ganyo won’t have to travel too far for her next team. Earlier this week, Ganyo signed her letter of intent to play basketball at Bemidji State. Ganyo would average 17 points per game and also played a big role in helping lead MIB to their first ever girls basketball state championship. Ganyo and…

Prc Esko Sb
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Softball: Proctor Walks it Off in Extras, Esko Wins Regular Season Finale

Sami Shelton knocked the game winning fielder's choice, but also accounted for six RBIs for the Rails. 
Cam Derr,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor softball team improved to 16-4 on Friday afternoon at home, walking it off against Rush City in extra innings to win 7-6. Sami Shelton knocked the game winning fielder’s choice, but also accounted for six RBIs for the Rails. Next up, Proctor will head into section playoffs set to begin May 23. Brackets have not yet…

Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Coaches Corner: Brett Olson

Olson's camp is set to begin on July 31st at Wessman Arena in Superior.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- For this weeks’ Coaches Corner we caught up with Head Instructor/Owner of the Twin Ports Pro Development Camp, Brett Olson. The camp is set to begin on July 31st at Wessman Arena in Superior. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Play Of The Week
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Top Plays of the Week: 5/19

This weeks' top play comes from the Proctor softball duo of Sydney Adamski and Sophie Parendo.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- This weeks’ top play comes from the Proctor softball duo of Sydney Adamski and Sophie Parendo. Coming in 2nd was South Ridge baseball player Austin Josephson. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Ojile
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Ojile Talks 1st Week with Vikings & Learning From C.J. Ham

The Vikings and Ojile will begin team organized activities on May 22nd.
Neil Vierzba,

EAGAN, Minn.- On Monday, former UMD Tight End Zach Ojile received the phone call that any football player dreams about. The call to the NFL, as he officially signed with the Minnesota Vikings. Ojile was one of two players to be added to the 90 man roster after last weekend’s Vikings rookie camp. He’ll also be making a slight position…

Uws Softball
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UWS Softball Sees Season End in NCAA Tournament Regionals

UW-Superior finishes the year with an overall record of 31-13.
Neil Vierzba,

OSHKOSH, Wis.- The UW-Superior softball team were unable to hold off Luther on Friday, as the Norse eliminated the Yellowjackets from the NCAA Tournament, 8 to 2. UWS would tie the game at two in the bottom of 5th after a sacrifice fly by Mykenzie Leccia. After that though, it was all Luther as they put up six unanswered runs….

Wilderness
Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Wilderness Take 2-1 Series Lead Over Wisconsin Windigo

Game four is Saturday in Cloquet. Puck drop is set for 7:15 pm.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Minnesota Wilderness picked up a crucial game three win on Friday, defeating the Wisconsin Windigo 5 to 1. Isak Posch would stop 29 out of the 30 shots he saw to lead Minnesota defensively. Game four is Saturday in Cloquet. Puck drop is set for 7:15 pm. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Sports