Friday Night Frenzy

#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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

  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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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…

UMD Men’s Hoops Grabs 3rd Straight Victory, Olson Nets 2,000th Career Point in Women’s Win

Both teams will return to action on Saturday against Winona State. The women's game is at 3:30 and the men will follow at 5:30.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team picked up their 3rd straight win on Friday, defeating Upper Iowa 80 to 62. The Bulldogs were led by Joshua Brown, who had 17 points in the victory. Earlier in the day, the women’s squad would handle business on their floor as they took down the Peacocks 76 to 48. Brooke Olson would…

Top Play of the Week: 1/13

This week's top play comes from Mattie Thompson of the UMD men's basketball team.

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from Mattie Thompson of the UMD men’s basketball team. His alley oop slam would help UMD to an 80-62 win over Upper Iowa. Thompson would finish with 14 points in the victory. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Coaches Corner: Emily Carpenter

Carpenter and the Yellowjackets are so far 2-0 in conference play.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- For this week’s Coaches Corner, we spoke with UW-Superior women’s basketball coach Emily Carpenter. Carpenter and the Yellowjackets are so far 2-0 in conference play. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Prep Basketball: Hermantown Boys Improve to 6-0 with Home Victory against Rock Ridge

The Hawks (6-0) will next play Sauk Rapids-Rice Saturday at Duluth East High School.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys basketball team stayed unbeaten on the season on Friday, defeating Rock Ridge 108 to 77. The Hawks (6-0) will next play Sauk Rapids-Rice Saturday at Duluth East High School. Tip-off is at 1:45 PM. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Play of the Week: 12/16

Leopold scored her 1,000th point in Superior's 70 to 34 win over Hibbing on Saturday.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- This week’s top play of the week belongs to Superior’s Savannah Leopold. Leopold scored her 1,000th point in Superior’s 70 to 34 win over Hibbing on Saturday. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Cloquet Boys Hoops Rolls Past Hibbing for 1st Win of Season

The Lumberjacks (1-3) will next host Duluth Denfeld on December 20th.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet boys basketball team picked up their first win of the season on Friday, defeating Hibbing 74 to 40. The Lumberjacks (1-3) will next host Duluth Denfeld on December 20th. Hibbing (0-2) will host Rock Ridge on December 27th. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Mandy Pearson

For this week's segment we hear from head coach of the UMD women's basketball team, Mandy Pearson.

DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with head coach of the UMD women’s basketball team, Mandy Pearson. The Bulldogs are off to a 7-2 start heading into conference play. The women’s team looks to make another NCAA tournament appearance for the third consecutive year. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Prep Basketball: Superior Boys Pick Up 1st Win Against Hibbing

Next up for Superior, they'll host Northwestern on Tuesday.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Third time was the charm for the Superior boys basketball team as they picked up their first win Friday against Hibbing 91 to 24. The Spartan defense proved to be the difference maker as they had 26 steals in the contest. Next up for Superior, they’ll host Northwestern on Tuesday. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Play of the Week: 12/9

This week's top play comes from Jobe Juenemann from Duluth East boys basketball.

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from Jobe Juenemann from Duluth East boys basketball. His dunk would cap off an 83 to 49 victory over Cloquet on Tuesday. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Two Power Play Goals Not Enough as #1 Denver Rallies Past UMD 3-2

Dominic James and Ben Steeves would each have a goal for the Bulldogs in the 1st period.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team would start off their contest strong against Denver on Friday, but they would ultimately fall 3 to 2. Dominic James and Ben Steeves would each have a goal for the Bulldogs in the 1st period. Denver would then score three unanswered to take the 3 to 2 victory. Both teams will meet again…

Coaches Corner: Rhett McDonald

Duluth East opens their season Tuesday at home against Cloquet.

DULUTH, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner we spoke with Duluth East boys basketball coach Rhett McDonald. Duluth East opens their season Tuesday at home against Cloquet. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Hermantown Defeats Cloquet in Season Opener

Hermantown will next be on the road against Denfeld, Tuesday at 7 PM. While, Cloquet will travel to Duluth East, Tuesday with a 7 PM tip off. 

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Hermantown boys basketball team traveled to take on Cloquet, Friday night in a Lake Superior match-up. The Hawks scored early and often, winning it 90-55. Hermantown will next be on the road against Denfeld, Tuesday at 7 PM. While, Cloquet will travel to Duluth East, Tuesday with a 7 PM tip off. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High…

Colorado College Blanks UMD Men’s Hockey 3-0

Hunter McKown would lead the Tigers with two goals in the contest.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team would drop their first game to Colorado College on Friday, falling 3 to 0. Hunter McKown would lead the Tigers with two goals in the contest. The same two teams will meet up on Saturday with puck drop at 7 PM. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Coaches Corner: Sue Northey

For this week's segment we hear from head coach of Esko girls basketball Sue Northey in her return to the court.

ESKO, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner we spoke with Esko girls basketball coach Sue Northey ahead of the season opener. Northey returns to the court after 14 years away. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School

No. 7 UMD Women’s Hockey Cruises Past Harvard

Game Two of the series continues, Saturday. Puck drop is scheduled for 3 P.M..

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team began their series with Harvard University a Amsoil Arena, Friday night. Anneke Linser posted two goals on the night. Katie Davis and Clara Van Wieren each added one of their own. Ashton Bell became one of only three UMD defenseman to join the 100-point club in program history after an assist, in the…

UWS Women’s Hockey Snaps Two Game Skid with Shutout Win Against Northland

The Yellowjackets were led by Gaby Andreacchi and Anna Scherling who each had one goal in the victory.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS women’s hockey team was back in the win column on Friday, shutting out Northland 2-0. The Yellowjackets were led by Gaby Andreacchi and Anna Scherling who each had one goal in the victory. Defensively, Molly Black would pitch a shutout in net, stopping all 22 shots she saw. UWS (4-2) will next play UW-Stevens Point on…

Coaches Corner: Allison DeGroot

The Yellowjackets are headed to their second consecutive national tournament.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this week’s Coaches Corner we spoke with head coach of the UW-Superior women’s soccer team, Allison DeGroot. The Yellowjackets are headed to their second consecutive national tournament. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UMD Men’s Basketball Tips-off Season with a Win

The tournament continues into Saturday. UMD will face University of Nebraska Kearney at 3 PM. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team opened their season Friday hosting the American Family Insurance Classic, facing Southern Arkansas. The Bulldogs shot 41.7 percent from three-point range and 56.5 FG, getting the 93-74 victory. The tournament continues into Saturday. UMD will face University of Nebraska Kearney at 3 PM. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota –…

Two Late 3rd Period Goals Help Omaha Rally Past #20 UMD Men’s Hockey

Same two teams on Saturday with puck drop at 6:07 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team would drop their first game of a two game series against Omaha on Friday, 3-2. The Bulldogs were led offensively by Jessie Jacques and Tanner Laderoute. Same two teams on Saturday with puck drop at 6:07 PM. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Top Play of the Week 11/11

This week's top play belongs to Lucas Raymond from St. Scholastica men's basketball.

DULUTH, Minn- This week’s top play belongs to Lucas Raymond from St. Scholastica men’s basketball. His putback dunk against UW-Superior earns the top spot. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Proctor/Hermantown Mirage Opens Season with Dominating Win

Proctor/Hermantown will host Warroad, Saturday, with puck drop at 2 PM. 

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor/Hermantown Mirage dropped the puck for the first time this season on Friday, facing off with Roseville/Mahtomedi. The Mirage held the Marauders to none, on the way to a 6-0 win to start the year. Proctor/Hermantown will host Warroad, Saturday, with puck drop at 2 PM. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Joe Mooney

For this week's segment we hear from head coach of the UWS men's soccer team, Joe Mooney.

  SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this week’s Coaches Corner we spoke with head coach of the UW-Superior men’s soccer team, Joe Mooney. The Yellowjackets are headed to their sixth consecutive UMAC championship game. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Northwestern Football Wraps Up Season with Loss in WIAA Level Two

The Tigers finished 10-1 overall on the season. 

MAPLE, Wis.- The 10-0 Northwestern Tigers hosting the 9-1 Aquinas Blugolds in Level Two of the WIAA football playoffs. The Tigers won the first half going into halftime 16-14. However, the Blugolds dominated the second half, ultimately winning 36-16, to advance to Level Three. Northwestern went 9-0 in the regular season, claiming conference champions. The Tigers finished 10-1 overall on…