Friday Night Frenzy

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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.
Neil Vierzba,

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
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Top Play of the Week: 1/13

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

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
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Coaches Corner: Emily Carpenter

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

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

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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.
Neil Vierzba,

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
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Top Play of the Week: 12/16

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

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

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

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

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

Cc Pearson
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Coaches Corner: Mandy Pearson

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

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

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

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

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
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Top Play of the Week: 12/9

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

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

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

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.
Neil Vierzba,

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
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Coaches Corner: Rhett McDonald

Duluth East opens their season Tuesday at home against Cloquet.
Neil Vierzba,

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

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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. 
Cam Derr,

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…

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

Colorado College Blanks UMD Men’s Hockey 3-0

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

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

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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.
Cam Derr,

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

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

No. 7 UMD Women’s Hockey Cruises Past Harvard

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

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 Whky
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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.
Neil Vierzba,

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
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Coaches Corner: Allison DeGroot

The Yellowjackets are headed to their second consecutive national tournament.
Neil Vierzba,

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

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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. 
Cam Derr,

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 –…

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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.
Neil Vierzba,

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
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Top Play of the Week 11/11

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

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

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Proctor/Hermantown Mirage Opens Season with Dominating Win

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

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
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Coaches Corner: Joe Mooney

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

  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 Loses
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Northwestern Football Wraps Up Season with Loss in WIAA Level Two

The Tigers finished 10-1 overall on the season. 
Cam Derr,

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…

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No. 5 UMD Women’s Hockey Tops No. 3 Wisconsin in Overtime

The Badgers and Bulldogs will go head to head in Game Two of the series, Saturday at 3 PM. 
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- After falling to the No.1 nationally ranked Ohio State last weekend, the UMD women’s hockey team returned to Amsoil for another top five face-off with No. 3 Wisconsin, Friday Night. The Badgers scored late in the first period, holding the lead until the final period. Gabbie Hughes tied things up early into the third period, forcing overtime. The…

Top Play
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Top Play of the Week 10/28

This week's Top Play of the Week goes to Denfeld's Liu Newland.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s Top Play goes to Denfeld’s Liu Newland for a contested catch in the red zone, on Tuesday night’s section playoff game versus Cloquet. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Daschke’s Late Goal Helps #19 UMD Snap Skid Against #20 Cornell 3 to 2

UMD (3-4) will once again face Cornell on Saturday. Puck drop is at 7:07 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It would come down to the final minutes of the 3rd period, but finally UMD was able to get back in the win column on Friday defeating Cornell 3 to 2. Derek Daschke would light the lamp with just a minute and twenty one seconds to go. UMD (3-4) will once again face Cornell on Saturday. Puck drop…

Coaches Corner
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Coaches Corner: Mike Zagelmeyer

The Hawks will host North Branch on Saturday in the Section 7AAAA semifinals.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner we caught up with the head football coach at Hermantown, Mike Zagelmeyer. The Hawks will host North Branch on Saturday in the Section 7AAAA semifinals. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Coaches Corner: John Sundquist

For this week's segment we hear from head coach of the CEC boys soccer team, John Sundquist.
Cam Derr,

CLOQUET, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner we caught up with the head coach of the section 7AA boys soccer champions, the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton Lumberjacks, headed by John Sundquist. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Northwestern Football Advances with Dominating Playoff Victory

Northwestern advances to the next round and will face No. 3 seeded Aquinas at home. Kickoff is TBD. 
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Level one of the WIAA football playoffs kicked off Friday night with the No. 2 seeded Northwestern hosting No. 7 Stanley-Boyd. The Tigers scored early and often, lifting them to a 38-13 win. Northwestern advances to the next round and will face No. 3 seeded Aquinas at home. Kickoff is TBD. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Play Of The Week
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Top Play of the Week 10/21

The Eskomos completed a perfect 8-0 regular season on Wednesday with a 54-0 win over Duluth East.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn- Nolan Witt of Esko football earns our top play of the week. The Eskomos completed a perfect 8-0 regular season on Wednesday with a 54-0 win over Duluth East. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Prep Football: Hermantown Rallies Past North Branch, Denfeld Holds Off East 20-19, Two Harbors Handles Hibbing

The regular season in Minnesota wraps up on Monday.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- After trailing 12-0 at the half, Hermantown would rally back to defeat North Branch 21 to 18 on Friday. The Hawks (5-2) will travel to play at Rock Ridge on Wednesday. In other football action, Duluth Denfeld picked up their 3rd win of the season, defeating crosstown rival Duluth East 20 to 19. The Hunters (3-4) will next…

Coaches Corner
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Coaches Corner: Jovin Kroll

Kroll and the Tigers just won their 17th Heart O'North Conference title on October 7th.
Neil Vierzba,

MAPLE, Wis.- For this week’s Coaches Corner we caught up with the head football coach at Northwestern, Jovin Kroll Kroll and the Tigers just won their 17th Heart O’North Conference title on October 7th. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Play
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Top Play of the Week 10/14

Denfeld's Dashawn Moore earns the number one play of the week.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Denfeld football’s Deshawn Moore once again earns our top play of the week. He returned a 75 yard kick return for a touchdown to help his Hunters defeat the Greyhounds 20-19. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Sharon Lahti
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Coaches Corner: Sharon Lahti

For this week's segment we hear from Esko girls soccer head coach. Sharon Lahti.
Cam Derr,

ESKO, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner we spoke with head coach of the Esko girls soccer team, Sharon Lati. We talk the Eskomos ten game hot-streak and a team hat that is crowned on the MVP of the game. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Prep Football: Hermantown Holds onto the Hammer, Esko Stays Unbeaten, Superior Falls at Home

The Proctor and Hermantown football teams would renew their "Hammer Game" rivalry on Friday.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Proctor and Hermantown football teams would renew their “Hammer Game” rivalry on Friday. And the Hammer will stay with the Hawks for another year as they picked up the 55 to 6 win. In other football action, Esko improved to 6-0 as they defeated Hibbing 77 to 6. Then in Superior, the Spartans fall to Hudson 31…

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Prep Football: Hermantown, Duluth Denfeld, Proctor, & Superior All Pick Up Wins

The Hermantown football team would pick up a big road win on Friday, defeating Cloquet 28 to 14.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Hermantown football team would pick up a big road win on Friday, defeating Cloquet 28 to 14. Some other scores from Friday’s action: Aitkin 6, Duluth Denfeld 13 FINAL Pine City 14, Proctor 21 FINAL Eau Claire Memorial 13, Superior 34 FINAL Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner
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Coaches Corner: Jessica Williams

For this week's segment we hear from Hermantown's head volleyball coach Jessica Williams.
Cam Derr,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- This week’s Coaches Corner we got a chance to talk with the Hermantown volleyball coach, Jessica Williams. We highlight the Hawks 11-1 success so far this season and Williams’ first go as head coach of the varsity team. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Prep Football: Cloquet Holds Off Duluth East, Hermantown Handles Denfeld, Northwestern Stays Unbeaten

The Cloquet football team would pick up their 3rd win of the season on Friday, defeating Duluth East 14 to 8.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Cloquet football team would pick up their 3rd win of the season on Friday, defeating Duluth East 14 to 8. In other football action, Hermantown would improve to 2-2 after topping Duluth Denfeld 54 to 13. And in Wisconsin, Northwestern stays unbeaten with a 50 to 0 victory over Chetek-Weyerhaeuser. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Prep Football: Duluth East, Esko, Duluth Denfeld, and New Richmond Earn Victories

Duluth East football would rally from a 14 point deficit to defeat Hermantown 28 to 14 on Friday.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Duluth East football would rally from a 14 point deficit to defeat Hermantown 28 to 14 on Friday. Here are some other scores from around the Northland: Esko 56, Proctor 0 FINAL Rock Ridge 6, Duluth Denfeld 25 FINAL New Richmond 28, Superior 18 FINAL   Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner
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Coaches Corner: Matt Krivinchuk

For this week's segment we hear from Proctor's head football coach, Matt Krivinchuk.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner we caught up with head football coach at Proctor, Matt Krivinchuk. The Rails are coming off their first win since 2020, defeating Hibbing 18 to 0 on September 9th. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Cc Arntson
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Coaches Corner: Scott Arntson

For this week's segment we hear from Esko's head football coach, Scott Arntson.
Cam Derr,

  ESKO, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner we caught up with head football coach at Esko, Scott Arntson. The Eskomos are coming off an undefeated regular season last year and a great start to the 2022 season with a dominating win over Denfeld in Week One. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner
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Coaches Corner: Mike Heffernan

The Saints open their season up on Saturday as they take on Sewanee.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner we caught up with the head football coach at St. Scholastica Mike Heffernan. The Saints open their season up on Saturday as they take on Sewanee. Heffernan talks about the matchup as well as all the challenges the team has faced the last three seasons. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Cc Wiese
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Coaches Corner: Curt Wiese

For this week's segment we hear from head football coach at UMD, Curt Wiese.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner we caught up with head football coach at the University of Minnesota-Duluth Curt Wiese. The Bulldogs got their first week of practice out of the way and have their sights on the season that’s just around the corner. Wiese talks senior leadership and his favorite parts about being a Bulldog. Categories: Coaches Corner,…