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UMD Softball Sees Season Come to End in NCAA Central Regions

The Bulldogs finish the year with an overall record of 40-13.

May 12, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

JOPLIN, Missouri- The UMD softball team was unable to hold off elimination on Friday at the NCAA Tournament, as they fell 4 to 3 to Rogers State. The Bulldogs were led by Elle Potts, who went two for three with one run batted in. UMD faced a bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the 7th and they were unable to…

UWS Men’s Golf Prepares to Tee-off in the NCAA Regional Tournament

The Yellowjackets will compete in the NCAA National Championship at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ken. May 16-19.

May 5, 2023

Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s golf team has raised the UMAC trophy in four out of the past six season. UWS pulled off an impressive comeback in the conference tournament back in October and are now gearing up to tee off for a chance at a National Championship. The Yellowjackets will compete in the NCAA National Championship at Keene Trace…

Coaches Corner: Nick Garramone

In this week's segment we hear from Duluth Marshall baseball coach Nick Garramone.

May 5, 2023

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner we chat with head baseball coach at Duluth Marshall, Nick Garramone as the Hilltoppers prepare for a busy May. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Hermantown Baseball Stays Perfect with Victory over Cloquet

The Hawks move to a perfect 6-0 on the season with the win, the only undefeated team in the Lake Superior Conference.

May 5, 2023

Cam Derr,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Hermantown baseball team picked up their sixth win on the season (6-0) after defeating Cloquet 10-0 on Friday. The Hawks move to a perfect 6-0 on the season with the win, the only undefeated team in the Lake Superior Conference. Next up, Hermantown will hit the road to take on Rock Ridge on Monday at 4:30 PM….

St. Scholastica Baseball Caps Off Season By Sweeping Hamline

The Saints finish the year with a 9-24 overall record.

May 5, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica baseball team finished their season on Friday by sweeping Hamline. Kyle Oswald and Luke Schemenauer would pace the Saints with two RBI’s a piece in a 7 to 2 game one win. Following that contest, CSS put up 13 runs and 16 hits to take game two, 13 to 3. The Saints finish the year…

UMD Baseball Forces Rubber Match with UMary in Last Series of Season

The series finale will start at noon on Saturday.

May 5, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

BISMARCK, ND.- The UMD baseball team will be wrapping up their season this weekend in Bismarck. The Bulldogs played two against the Marauders on Friday and would end up splitting. In game one, UMD would see a 5 to 1 lead slip away as UMary rallied for the 6 to 5 victory. Following that game, the Bulldogs would erupt for…

Coaches Corner: Rilee Dawson

In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with the head coach of the St. Scholastica softball team, Rilee Dawson.

April 28, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with the head coach of the St. Scholastica softball team, Rilee Dawson. St. Scholastica is in their 2nd full year of being in the MIAC conference. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Top Plays 4/28/23

This week's Top Play goes to Grand Rapids Baseball's Caleb Gunderson

April 28, 2023

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s Top Plays go to: #3- Grand Rapids Baseball’s Kyler Miller #2- Cloquet Softball’s Roena Diver, hit for the cycle with 6 RBIs. #1- Grand Rapids Baseball’s Caleb Gunderson Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Plays of the Week, Sports

Top Play of the Week: 4/21

This week’s top play belongs to St. Scholastica baseball player Ryan Garlick.

April 21, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play belongs to St. Scholastica baseball player Ryan Garlick. Garlick made two spectacular diving catches in Scholastica’s contest against Gustavus on Tuesday. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Wilderness Take Game One Win From Kenai River Brown Bears 3-1

Reid Daavettila would net the eventual go-ahead goal in the 2nd period.

April 21, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Minnesota Wilderness started off the postseason with a win on Friday, defeating Kenai River 3-1 to take a one game series lead in their best of five game series. Reid Daavettila would net the eventual go-ahead goal in the 2nd period. Gunnar Thoreson and Kevin Marx Noren would have the other goals in the contest. Game two…

Prep Baseball: Hibbing & Cloquet Grab Wins on the Diamond

Wade Stadium was the place to be on Friday as it hosted multiple prep baseball games.

April 14, 2023

Neil Vierzba, Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The prep baseball season is officially underway in the Northland. Wade Stadium was the place to be on Friday as it hosted multiple prep baseball games. Early in the day, Hibbing would defeat South Ridge 9 to 7. The Bluejackets (1-0) will next play at Hermantown on Tuesday. As for the Panthers (0-1) they will look to bounce…

Coaches Corner: Bob Rients

UMD is off to a 12-20 start this season.

April 14, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with the head coach of the UMD baseball team, Bob Rients. UMD is off to a 12-20 start this season. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Top Play of the Week: 4/14

This week's top play belongs to UMD softball player Julia Gronholz.

April 14, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play belongs to UMD softball player Julia Gronholz. Her stellar catch helped the Bulldogs in a doubleheader sweep against Winona State on Friday. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Duluth Wolfpack Girls Open Season with 14 to 9 Victory Over Big Lake

The Wolfpack (1-0) will next be in action on April 21st when they play at Southwest Christian.

April 14, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Wolfpack girls lacrosse team opened the year with a win on Friday, defeating Big Lake 14 to 9 at home. The Wolfpack (1-0) will next be in action on April 21st when they play at Southwest Christian. Game time is at 5:15 pm. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

UMD Softball Knocks Off Winona State in Home-Opening Doubleheader

The Bulldogs (27-8) will next be in action on Saturday when they take on Upper Iowa in a doubleheader. First pitch of game one is set for noon.

April 14, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD softball team improved to 27-8 on the season on Friday after sweeping Winona State at home. In game one, UMD erupted for ten runs to take down the Warriors 10 to nothing. Nicole Schmitt would hit a grand slam to in the 1st inning to help lead UMD. Then in game two, it would take extras…

Bulldogs Football Mic’d Up

A special mic'd up segment with junior tight-end, Sam Pitz.

April 7, 2023

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD Football team is back on the field for spring ball. We’ll take you inside the Bulldogs practice with a special mic’d up segment with junior tight-end, Sam Pitz. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Coaches Corner: CeeJay Schaffner

In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with the head coach of the UWS men's and women's tennis teams, CeeJay Schaffner.

April 7, 2023

Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with the head coach of the UWS men’s and women’s tennis teams, CeeJay Schaffner. The Yellowjacket men’s team is off to a 16-2 start this season. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Wilderness Salvage Split with Windigo in Final Regular Season Home Series

Kevin Marx Noren, Oliver Stumpel, and Sawyer Scholl would all score for the Wilderness in the contest.

April 7, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Minnesota Wilderness bounced back on Friday, defeating the Wisconsin Windigo 3 to 2 at home. Kevin Marx Noren, Oliver Stumpel, and Sawyer Scholl would all score for the Wilderness in the contest. Next up, Minnesota will travel to Chippewa Falls to face the Steel in their final regular season series. Puck drop for game one is set…

Gabbie Hughes Wins 2023 Hockey Humanitarian Award

Hughes is the first-ever Bulldog to win the humanitarian award.

April 7, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It was a day to remember for UMD graduate forward Gabbie Hughes on Friday. Hughes won the 2023 Hockey Humanitarian Award for her involvement with Sophie’s Squad. Sophie’s Squad is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the mental health of athletes from the youth level to college. Just this past season, the Bulldogs hosted a hockey hits back…

UMD Men’s Basketball Recaps Historic Season

Fox 21's Cam Derr caught up with fifth year senior Drew Blair and junior Joshua Brown for a shoot-around recap of the season.

March 31, 2023

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- A great year to be a Bulldogs basketball fan. The women’s team is gearing up to play in the NCAA DII National Championship on Saturday. While, the the men’s team, had a historical season of their own. The Bulldogs became the first in program history to not only win an NCAA Tournament game, but also advance to the…

Coaches Corner: TJ Oakes

The Yellowjackets are so far 4-6 in Oakes' 2nd season at the helm.

March 24, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with the head coach of the UWS baseball team, TJ Oakes. The Yellowjackets are so far 4-6 in Oakes’ 2nd season at the helm. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Wilderness Snags Series Opener with Jets

The Wilderness will look for the sweep over the Jets, Saturday for a 7:15 PM puck drop.

March 24, 2023

Cam Derr,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The NAHL’s Minnesota Wilderness took Game One, Friday night from Northwoods Credit Union Arena, with a 3-1 win over the Janesville Jets. The Wilderness will look for the sweep over the Jets, Saturday for a 7:15 PM puck drop. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Coaches Corner: Lynn Anderson

For this week's segment we hear from UMD softball head coach, Lynn Anderson.

March 17, 2023

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner we catch up with UMD softball head coach Lynn Anderson ahead of the Bulldogs conference schedule. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Getting to Know the UMD Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams

In this special segment, Fox 21's Cam Derr introduces you to the men's and women's basketball teams ahead of their Elite Eight appearance.

March 17, 2023

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- In honor of both men’s and women’s basketball teams at UMD heading to the Elite Eight, we’ll take you to practice where you get to know the Bulldogs off the court. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Boys Basketball: Cherry Holds Onto Section 7A Crown with Win Over Deer River

Noah Sundquist would lead the Tigers with 24 points. Just behind him was Isaac Asuma with 22 on the night.

March 17, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Cherry boys basketball team repeated as Section 7A champions on Friday, defeating Deer River 85 to 61 in the title game. Noah Sundquist would lead the Tigers with 24 points. Just behind him was Isaac Asuma with 22 on the night. “These guys just work. They’re so relentless with everything they do. Every practice these guys come…

#1 Ohio State & Wisconsin to Clash in Frozen Four National Championship Game

Puck drop of the title game is set for 3 PM on Sunday.

March 17, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The championship game is now set for the NCAA Women’s Frozen Four. In the first game on Friday, top seeded Ohio State would shut out #5 Northeastern three to nothing to gain the first spot. Amanda Thiele would stop all 16 shots she saw in net to lead the Buckeyes. Then in the night cap, it would take…

Duluth Figure Skating Club Holds ‘Learn to Skate’ Classes for Adults

Fox 21's Cam Derr gives the Duluth Figure Skating's 'Learn to Skate' for adults class a try.

March 10, 2023

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Figure Skating Club holds ice skating classes for adults twice a week through their ‘Learn to Skate’ program. Fox 21’s Cam Derr laces up the skates and gives the class a try. For more information, or to sign up click here. Categories: Community, Friday Night Frenzy, News – Latest News, Sports

Coaches Corner: Justin Wieck

Wieck and the Bulldogs are preparing for their first round game against Central Oklahoma in the NCAA tournament.

March 10, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with the head coach of the UMD men’s basketball team, Justin Wieck. Wieck and the Bulldogs are preparing for their first round game against Central Oklahoma in the NCAA tournament. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Boys Basketball: Hermantown to Meet Duluth Denfeld in Section 7AAA Title Game

On Friday, Hermantown defeated Cloquet 80 to 58 in the Section 7AAA semifinals on their home floor.

March 10, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys basketball team is one step closer to advancing to the state tournament for the 2nd straight year. On Friday, they defeated Cloquet 80 to 58 in the Section 7AAA semifinals on their home floor. The Hawks will next play Duluth Denfeld in the title game. The Hunters took down North Branch 63 to 59 in…

Playoff Hockey Hair: A Minnesota Phenomena

Hermantown and Duluth East put their best flow forward for the postseason.

March 3, 2023

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Come prep boys hockey playoffs, teams not only want to be playing their best but looking their best too. Fox 21’s Cam Derr caught up with Section 7A/7AA finalists Hermantown and Duluth East to explore the Minnesota phenomena that is Playoff Hockey Hair. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Play of the Week: 3/3

This week’s top play belongs to Aaron Evjen of the Hermantown boys hockey team.

March 3, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play belongs to Aaron Evjen of the Hermantown boys hockey team. Evjen and the Hawks are preparing for their fourth straight tournament appearance. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: Cloquet Girls Earn Spot in 7AAA Title Game, Superior Boys Onto Regional Final

Cloquet will next face Grand Rapids on March 9th. As for Superior, they'll host Oshkosh West on Saturday.

March 3, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet girls basketball team secured a spot in the Section 7AAA title game on Friday, defeating Hermantown 71 to 46 in the semifinals. The Lumberjacks will next face Grand Rapids, who knocked off Hibbing 66-26 on Friday. That game will take place on March 9th at 7 PM at Duluth Denfeld High School. Across the bridge, the…

Coaches Corner: Corey Kemp

Kemp is returning to lead the Saints in 2023 after previously coaching the team from 2010 to 2019.

February 24, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with the interim head coach of the St. Scholastica baseball team, Corey Kemp. Kemp is returning to lead the Saints in 2023 after previously coaching the team from 2010 to 2019. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Prep Basketball: Superior Girls Secure Spot in Regional Final with Victory Over Appleton West

The Spartans now move onto the regional final where they will next host Wausau West.

February 24, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls basketball team defeated Appleton West 78 to 53 in a region semifinal game on Friday. The Spartans now move onto the regional final where they will next host Wausau West. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 PM on Saturday. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

UWS Men’s Hoops Advances to First-Ever UMAC Title Game After Taking Down Northwestern

The Yellowjackets will next play Bethany Lutheran in the title game on Sunday in Mankato.

February 24, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s basketball team earned a spot in the UMAC Championship Game after defeating Northwestern in the Semifinals on Friday. UWS was led by J’Vaun Walker, who had 17 points in the victory. The Yellowjackets will next play Bethany Lutheran in the title game on Sunday at 2 PM in Mankato. It will be the first time…

Top Play of the Week: 2/24

This week’s top play belongs to Calvin Anderson of the Superior boys basketball team.

February 24, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- This week’s top play belongs to Calvin Anderson of the Superior boys basketball team. Anderson and the Spartans will next host Chippewa Falls in regional play on March 3rd. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Shea Walters

The Lumberjacks earned the 4th seed in the Section 7AA tournament and are preparing for Coon Rapids in the 1st round.

February 17, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with head coach of the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys hockey team, Shea Walters. The Lumberjacks earned the 4th seed in the Section 7AA tournament and are preparing for Coon Rapids in the 1st round. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

UWS Men’s Hoops Clinches Spot in UMAC Tourney with Home Win Against MN Morris

J'Vaun Walker would lead the Yellowjackets with 23 points in the victory.

February 17, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s basketball team officially clinched a postseason spot on Friday, defeating Minnesota Morris 82 to 74. J’Vaun Walker would lead the Yellowjackets with 23 points in the victory. UWS (15-9) will close out the regular season on Saturday against Crown College. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Northland Scores Three Unanswered to Take Game One Away from UWS Men’s Hockey

Jack Craycroft, Brendan Charlton, and Brock Weimer would all score in the contest.

February 17, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Northland College would start the postseason on the right foot on Friday, upsetting UW-Superior 3 to 1 in Game 1. The Lumberjacks were led by three different goal scorers. Jack Craycroft, Brendan Charlton, and Brock Weimer would all score in the contest. Chris Ishmael had the lone goal for UWS. Both teams will meet again on Saturday for…

Top Play of the Week: 2/17

This week’s top play belongs to Braydon Hurtig of Superior boys hockey.

February 17, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- This week’s top play belongs to Braydon Hurtig of Superior boys hockey. Hurtig’s goal helped Superior advance past Marshfield in the Regional Final. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Greg Polkowski

The Yellowjackets are currently 13-9 and in the chase for the UMAC regular season conference title.

February 10, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with head coach of the UW-Superior men’s basketball team, Greg Polkowski. The Yellowjackets are currently 13-9 and in the chase for the UMAC regular season conference title. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

College Basketball: UMD Hoops Begins Weekend with Sweep of UMary

Both teams will be back in action on Saturday as they take on Minot State. The men will start things off at 3:30 and the women will follow at 5:30.

February 10, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams started off their weekend slates with wins on Friday. The Bulldog men would take down UMary 83 to 68 to tip-off the doubleheader. Drew Blair had a team-leading 24 points in the contest. Following that game, the Bulldog women earned a twenty point victory over the Marauders, 72 to 52. Maesyn…

Coaches Corner: Dave Kontny

The Spartans are currently 18-1 and are on a 16 game winning streak.

February 3, 2023

Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with head coach of the Superior girls basketball team, Dave Kontny. The Spartans are currently 18-1 and are on a 16 game winning streak. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Play of the Week: 2/3

This week's top play belongs to Dallas Vieau of Hermantown boys hockey.

February 3, 2023

Cam Derr,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- This week’s top play belongs to Dallas Vieau of Hermantown boys hockey. His 13th goal of the season would help Hermantown defeat C-E-C 6 to 1 on Thursday, Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

OT Goal By #10 Western Michigan Snaps UMD Men’s Hockey’s Three Game Win Streak

Quinn Olson and Ben Steeves would both find the back of the net for UMD.

February 3, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team’s three game win streak came to a close on Friday, as they fell to #10 Western Michigan 3-2 in overtime. Max Sasson would net the game-winner for the Broncos. Quinn Olson and Ben Steeves would both find the back of the net for UMD. The Bulldogs (12-14-1) will once again face off…

Coaches Corner: Dave Williams

The Saints are a perfect 8-0-1 in conference play this season so far.

January 27, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with head coach of the St. Scholastica men’s hockey team, Dave Williams. The Saints are a perfect 8-0-1 in conference play this season so far. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

College Basketball: UMD Women Stay Unbeaten in Conference Play, UMD Men Knock Off Wayne State in OT

Both teams will be back in action on Saturday against Augustana. The men's game is at 3:30 PM and the women will follow at 5:30 PM.

January 27, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team once again knocked off a conference foe on Friday, defeating Wayne State 74 to 54. Brooke Olson would continue her strong play with 22 points. As for the men, they needed overtime to take down the Wildcats 92 to 89. Drew Blair would lead the Bulldogs with 23 points in the victory. Both…

Tour of Essentia Duluth Heritage Sports Center

Travel through Duluth's rich hockey history, into the locker rooms and onto the ice in this special segment.

January 20, 2023

Cam Derr, Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Min.- Fox 21’s Cam Derr is joined with Duluth Heritage Chair Pat Francisco for a special look inside the Essentia Duluth Heritage Center. Travel through Duluth’s rich hockey history, into the locker rooms and onto the ice in this special segment. Categories: Community, Friday Night Frenzy, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Sports

Late Goal Lifts Hermantown Boys Hockey Past Moorhead, Denfeld Drops 2nd Straight

Hermantown (12-1-1) will next play at St. Thomas Academy on Saturday.

January 20, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A goal by Will Esterbrooks with 10 seconds left would lift Hermantown boys hocket past Moorhead 3-2 on Friday. Hermantown (12-1-1) will next play at St. Thomas Academy on Saturday. In other boys hockey action, Duluth Denfeld would fall to East Grand Forks 5 to 1. The Hunters (10-7-1) will look to bounce back Saturday at home against…

Coaches Corner: Steve Pitoscia

For this week's segment we hear from Duluth East boys hockey head coach, Steve Pitoscia.

January 13, 2023

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with head coach of the Duluth East boys hockey team, Steve Pitoscia. The Greyhounds had a stellar month of December, turning over into the New Year, going 8-2-1 in their last 11 games. Pitoscia talks his experience playing for Duluth East, their recent section win over Grand Rapids and the final…