Friday Night Frenzy

Bethany Lutheran Blanks UWS Softball to Draw Even in UMAC Standings

The two teams will meet again on Saturday in a doubleheader.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The chase for the top seed in the upcoming UMAC softball tournament heated up on Friday. UW-Superior, who’s 1st in the standings, opened up a three-game set with the current 2nd seeded Bethany Lutheran Vikings. The Vikings went on to blank the Yellowjackets 2-0 to draw even in the standings. For a look at the box score, click…

UMD Softball Infielder Nicole Schmitt Named NSIC Softball Outstanding Senior of the Year

Schmitt set the single season recorded for home runs for UMD with 18.

DULUTH, Minn.- On the diamond, UMD senior infielder Nicole Schmitt was named NSIC Softball Outstanding Senior of the Year. This award is presented to a student athlete who has played all four years with their program and exceeds expectation on the field and in the classroom. In her senior season with the Bulldogs, Schmitt set the single season record for…

UMD Softball’s NSIC Tournament Run Ends in Semifinal Round Against #8 Augustana

UMD will need an at-large bid to make the NCAA tournament. 

SIOUX FALLS, SD.- The UMD softball team took on top-seeded Augustana in the semifinal round of the NSIC conference tournament on Friday. The Bulldogs broke the scoreless tie in the top of the third with a solo home run by Ava Johnson and an RBI double from Nicole Schmitt to take a 2-0 lead. However, the Vikings scored eight unanswered…

Esko Baseball Scores Two Unanswered Runs Late to Snap Proctor’s Perfect Season

Esko extends their win streak to six with victory over Proctor.

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor baseball team hosted Esko in a battle of Section 7AA powerhouses. Esko scored two unanswered runs late in the game to defeat Proctor 2 to 1, extending their win streak to six. Esko is back in action on Monday, April 28th, against Rock Ridge. First pitch is at 4 p.m. For Proctor, they’re back in action…

Superior Softball Hands Cloquet Their First Loss of The Season

The Spartans picked up the road win 7 to 3 over the Lumberjacks, to improve to 5-3.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet softball team was trying to protect their perfect record on Friday as the Lumberjacks hosted Superior. But, the Spartans picked up the road win 7-3 to hand the Lumberjacks their first loss of the season. Superior is back in action on Thursday, May 1st, against Duluth Marshall. First pitch is at 4:30 p.m. For the Lumberjacks,…

Top Plays of the Week: 4/25

At number one, UW-Superior's Wylee Lottman covers a lot of ground and then lays out to make the nice diving grab.

DULUTH, Minn.- Both of this week’s top plays come from on the diamond. At number two, Superior’s Jayce Rue skies up to snag a liner and then fires to first to complete the double play. At number one, UW-Superior’s Wylee Lottman covers a lot of ground and then lays out to make the nice diving grab. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy,…

UWS Softball Improves to 11-0 in UMAC Conference Play

UWS earns doubleheader sweep over Minnesota Morris.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior softball team held a doubleheader on Friday against UMAC foe Minnesota Morris. The Yellowjackets remain perfect in conference play as they defeated the Cougars 8 to 4 in game one and 12 to 0 in game two. UWS wraps up their series with Minnesota Morris on Saturday, April 19th. First pitch is at 11 a.m. Categories:…

UMD Baseball Begins Series with Minot State By Taking Two Games

UMD will once again host Minot State for a doubleheader on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD baseball team continues to inch closer to the .500 mark. On Friday, the Bulldogs took the first two games of their four-game series with Minot State. Gabe Richardson went three for four and had four runs batted in to lead UMD to a 9-2 game one win. Then in game two, Garrett Stauffacher had five runs…

UWS Women’s Tennis Ties Win Total From Last Year in Victory Versus Northwestern

UWS improves to 16-5 and will next play at UW-Stout on Saturday.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s tennis team continues to have a strong season. On Friday, the Yellowjackets swept Northwestern 7-0 on their home court. For a look at the box score, click here. UWS improves to 16-5 and will next play at UW-Stout on Saturday. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Moorhead Spoils Home Opener for Stealth Boys Lacrosse

The Stealth fell to the Spuds 7-1, dropping to 1-2 on the season. 

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown-Proctor boys lacrosse team welcomed in Moorhead for their home opener on Friday night. However, it was a night to forget as the Stealth fell to the Spuds 7-1, dropping to 1-2 on the season. The Stealth’s next game is on Monday, April 28th, against Superior. Game time is at 7 p.m. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High…

Top Play of the Week: 4/18

At number one, St. Scholastica's Sami Ernst flashes the leather out in center to prevent a St. Catherine Wildcat from scoring.

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from on the softball diamond. At number one, St. Scholastica’s Sami Ernst flashes the leather out in center to prevent a St. Catherine Wildcat from scoring. CSS went on to win the game 3-2. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UMD Softball Salutes Seniors & Sweeps Northern State

UMD will host Minnesota State-Moorhead on Saturday in their final home series of the regular season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD softball team sent out their seniors in style on Friday, sweeping NSIC foe Northern State in a doubleheader. After trailing 3-2 in the 6th inning of game one, UMD put up four unanswered runs to go on to win 6 to 3. Then in game two, it was all Bulldogs as they once again came away…

UWS Softball Rolls Past North Central in their Home Opener

UWS defended their home field as they defeated the Rams 17 to 3. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS softball team held their 2025 home opener on Friday. Yellowjackets opened up their three-game series with North Central. UWS defended their home field as they went on to defeat the Rams 17 to 3. The Yellowjackets wrap up their series with North Central on Saturday, April 12th, in a doubleheader. First pitch is at noon. Categories:…

Top Play of the Week: 4/11

At number one, UW-Superior's Trey Sybrant puts his body on the line as he lays out to rob a Crown batter of extra bases.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- This week’s top play comes from on the diamond. At number one, UW-Superior’s Trey Sybrant puts his body on the line as he lays out to rob a Crown batter of extra bases. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Northwestern Hosts 44th Annual Dennis Simpson Track Meet

A total of 16 teams from the surrounding area competed in the meet. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Northwestern High School hosted the 44th annual Dennis Simpson indoor invitational track meet on Friday night. A total of 16 teams from the surrounding area competed in the meet. The Hayward girls team won the meet with 158.50 points. For the boys, Hayward won the meet with 136.50 points. Click here to see the full results from meet….

Minnesota Wilderness Defend Their Home Barn With 4-3 Win Over The Chippewa Steel

The Wilderness is back in action on Saturday, March 29th, against the Chippewa Steel. 

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Minnesota Wilderness looked to protect their home barn as they took on the Chippewa Steel. The Wilderness and the Steel went back and forth all game, but the Wilderness earned the 4-3 win. The Wilderness is back in action on Saturday, March 29th, against the Chippewa Steel. Puck drop is at 7 p.m.   Categories: Friday Night…

CSS Football Welcomes CJ Butt to Coaching Staff

Before joining the Saints, Butt was a defensive backs coach at Drake University from 2022-2023.

DULUTH, Minn.- The CSS football team has added a new coach to their roster. The Saints hired CJ Butt as an assistant head coach and defensive coordinator for the 2025 season. Before joining the Saints, Butt was a defensive backs coach at Drake University from 2022-2023. During his time with the Bulldogs, he helped lead the team to back-to-back Pioneer…

Top Plays of the Week: 3/28

This week's top play of the week comes from the diamond. 

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play of the week comes from the diamond. At number one St. Scholastica’s Jake Schelonka hits a two-run home run into right field against Bethel. The Saints and the Royals split in their doubleheader on Wednesday. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Jobst-Smith & Karlsson Named to 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship Roster for Their Respective National Teams

The IIHF Women's World Championship tournament begins on April 9th in Czechia.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD hockey team will represent the 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship well, as two more Bulldogs were selected to play in the tournament. Fifth-year senior Nina Jobst-Smith and Sophomore Ida Karlsson will play for their respective national teams. Jobst-Smith will represent team Germany for the fifth consecutive year. Jobst-Smith recorded three goals and 15 assists on the…

UMD Infielder Nicole Schmitt Named to NFCA DII Player & Pitcher of the Year Watchlist

Schmitt's has been named to this watchlist for the second consecutive year.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD softball infielder Nicole Schmitt was named to the 2025 NFCA DII Player and Pitcher of the Year Watchlist on Thursday. Schmitt is one of 116 players selected for this watchlist. Schmitt’s has been named to this watchlist for the second consecutive year. The UMD infielder has a batting percentage of .476 on the season and leads the…

Hayward’s Reese Sheehan Named Ms. Hockey Wisconsin

It was a breakout season for the senior as she tallied 37 goals and 33 assists.

HAYWARD, Wis.- Hayward’s Reese Sheehan took home the top prize in the state of Wisconsin for girls hockey. She is the 2025 Ms. Hockey Wisconsin award winner. It was a breakout season for the senior as she tallied 37 goals and 33 assists. Sheehan and the Hurricanes went 18-5-1 this past year. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Gascon Named to Canada’s 2025 IIHF World Championship Roster

Gascon isn't the only player with Bulldog ties as former UMD defender Jocelyne Larocque is also on the team.

DULUTH, Minn.- A current Bulldog will soon suit up for Team Canada at the 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship. Goaltender Eve Gascon is one of 25 players that will represent the Great White North. She isn’t the only player with Bulldog ties as former UMD defender Jocelyne Larocque is also on the team. Canada will be looking for their 4th…

Top Play of the Week: 3/21

At number one, Northland's Caden Willis flashes the leather out in center field as he robs a UWS hitter of extra bases.

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from on the diamond. At number one, Northland’s Caden Willis flashes the leather out in center field as he robs a UWS hitter of extra bases. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UW-Superior Baseball Completes Three-Game Sweep of Northland

UWS improves to 8-9 and will next play at St. Mary's on Tuesday.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior baseball team broke out the brooms against Northland College on Friday. The Yellowjackets took game one 13 to 1 and game two 13 to 3. Superior’s power was on display as they clubbed a total of four home runs in the two games. UWS improves to 8-9 and will next play at St. Mary’s on Tuesday….

Winona State Spoils UMD Softball’s Home Opener with Doubleheader Sweep

UMD falls to 20-10 on the year and will next host Bemidji State on Wednesday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD softball team returned to Malosky Stadium on Friday to play two against Winona State. Unfortunately, the Warriors were able to get the best of the Bulldogs as they took both games, 8 to 6 and 13 to 2. UMD falls to 20-10 on the year and will next host Bemidji State on Wednesday. First pitch is…

No. 9 Seed Indiana Gets Opening NCAA Win Over Kneepkens & No. 8 Seed Utah

Gianna Kneepkens led Utah with 24 points, including a four-point play in the fourth quarter.

Yarden Garzon scored 17 points and Shay Ciezki added 16 as No. 9 seed Indiana won its opener for a sixth straight NCAA Tournament with a 76-68 victory over eighth-seeded Utah. The Hoosiers reward for another 20-win season is a likely a matchup with the Birmingham 2 Region’s top seed in South Carolina — the defending national champions. The Gamecocks…

State Boys Basketball: Cherry Holds Off Nevis to Advance to Class A Championship Game

The Tigers will next face Dawson-Boyd in the title game on Saturday at 11 AM.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Cherry boys basketball team met up with Nevis for the 2nd straight year in the Class A semifinals on Friday. And for the 2nd time in a row, the Cherry Tigers were able to get the best of the Nevis Tigers, winning 79 to 70. Cherry was led by Carson Brown, who had 22 points in the…

Esko Boys Basketball Falls to Pequot Lakes in Section 7AA Title Game

Pequot Lakes defeated Esko 59-50 to advance to the state tournament. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The section 7AA boys basketball championship game took place on Friday night. Esko and Pequot Lakes met up in the title game for the fourth consecutive year. It was a back and forth battle all game between Esko and the Patriots. Unfortunately, Pequot Lakes defeated Esko 59 to 50 to advance to the state tournament. Esko finished the…

Top Plays of the Week: 3/14

Both of this week's top plays came from the hardwood. 

ESKO, Minn.- Both of this week’s top plays came from the hardwood. At number two, Gavin Willeck of South Ridge gets the steal and takes it coast to coast to slam it down in the section 7A quarterfinal round. For our top play of the week, Cherry turns defense into offense as Isaiah Asuma creates the turnover and throws up…

#1 Wisconsin Skates Past #6 UMD Women’s Hockey in WCHA Final Face-Off

UMD will find out their NCAA National Tournament opponent on Sunday, March 9th. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The WCHA final face-off took place at Amsoil Arena on Friday afternoon. The Bulldogs faced off against the Wisconsin Badgers with a trip the WCHA Championship game on the line. UMD and Wisconsin exchanged goals in the first period, but Wisconsin breaks through in the end as they defeat the Bulldogs 3 to 1. Scoring the lone goal…

Crosby-Ironton Girls Basketball Tops Proctor in Section 7AA Title Game

Crosby-Ironton improves to 30-0 on the season.

DULUTH, Minn.- In prep girls basketball the Proctor Rails took on the Crosby-Ironton Rangers in the section 7AA title game on Friday. The Rails and the Rangers went back and forth in the first half, but in the end, the Rangers defeated the Rails 59 to 46 to claim the section title. Proctor finished the season 26-4.   Categories: Friday…

Duluth Denfeld Boys Basketball Clinches Spot in Section 7AAA Title Game

The Hunters will next face Hibbing in the title game on March 13th.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team continued their impressive season with a semifinal win over Grand Rapids on Friday. The Hunters, who topped the Thunderhawks 81 to 62, will next meet Hibbing in the Section 7AAA title game. Hibbing topped Hermantown 73 to 46 on Friday to earn the other spot in the championship. Hibbing and Duluth Denfeld…

UWS Women’s Hoops Falls in Opening Round of NCAA Tournament

UWS finishes the season with a 17-11 overall record.

MENOMONIE, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s basketball team played in their first national tournament since the 2017-2018 season on Friday. Unfortunately, their stint at the tourney was short lived as they fell to Whitman in the opening round, 77 to 54. The Yellowjackets were led by Chloe Peterson, who had 15 points in the contest. UWS finishes the season with a…

State Boys Hockey: East Grand Forks Scores Five Unanswered to Dash Hibbing/Chisholm’s Title Hopes

Hibbing/Chisholm will play for 3rd place against Orono on Saturday.

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Hibbing/Chisholm boys hockey team entered semifinal play on Friday in hopes of their first state title game appearance since 1994. Hibbing/Chisholm matching up with East Grand Forks in the Class A Semifinals. The Bluejackets had a 5 to 2 lead in the 2nd period but the Green Wave didn’t give up, scoring five unanswered goals for…

UMD Men’s Hockey Begins Final Home Series with 3 to 2 OT Win Over Miami

The two teams will meet again on Saturday with puck drop at 6:07 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team began their final home series of the 2024-2025 season on Friday against Miami (OH). After the two teams were tied at two after the 3rd period, Jack Smith sent the Bulldogs fans home happy in overtime as he netted the game-winner. The two teams will meet again on Saturday with puck drop at…

Top Play of the Week: 2/28

At number one, Hibbing/Chisholm's Cole Swanson spots the freshman Whitaker Rewertz open out in front and he knocks it in to punch the Bluejackets' ticket to the state tournament for the first time since 2011.

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from on the ice. At number one, Hibbing/Chisholm’s Cole Swanson spots the freshman Whitaker Rewertz open out in front and he knocks it in to punch the Bluejackets’ ticket to the state tournament for the first time since 2011. Hibbing/Chisholm defeated Cloquet-Esko-Carlton 4-3 in the Section 7A title game. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy,…

Boys Basketball: Duluth East & Rock Ridge Get Back on Track

The final week of the regular season begins next week.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys basketball team returned to the win column on Friday night, defeating Cloquet 78 to 65. Brennan Meyer led the Greyhounds with 20 points. Duluth East improves to 8-15 and will next play at Eagan on Saturday. As for Cloquet (16-8), they’ll next be at Rock Ridge on February 25th. Speaking of Rock Ridge, they…

CSS Women’s Hockey Snaps Six-Game Skid with Home Victory

The Saints defeated St. Catherine University 5-1.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s hockey team hosted St. Catherine University in their final home game of the season on Friday night. The Saints snap a six-game skid as they defeated the Wildcats 5 to 1. Leading the way for the Saints was Gabby Gamst who recorded two goals in the contest. CSS will close out the season on…

Top Play of the Week: 2/21

At number one UMD's Kole Hanson spots Nick Katona who rises up and throws it down over a Northern State Wolf.

DULUTH, Minn. – This week’s top play comes from the hardwood. At number one, UMD’s Kole Hanson spots Nick Katona who rises up and throws it down over a Northern State Wolf. UMD defeated Northern State on Saturday 83 to 52. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Pionk’s OT Goal Gives UMD Upset Win Over #10 Arizona State

With 2:23 to go, defenseman Aaron Pionk called game as he netted the game-winning goal to give the Bulldogs the 3 to 2 victory.

DULUTH, Minn.- It took overtime to decide a winner between the UMD men’s hockey team and Arizona State on Friday. With 2:23 to go, defenseman Aaron Pionk called game as he netted the game-winning goal to give the Bulldogs the 3 to 2 victory. Dominic James and Callum Arnott were the other goal-scorers for UMD. UMD and Arizona State will…

#10 UW-Stevens Point Snaps #11 UW-Superior’s Five-Game Winning Streak

The Yellowjackets five game winning streak is snapped as they fell 3-1 to the Pointers. 

SUPERIOR, Wis. The UW-Superior men’s hockey team hosted UW-Stevens Point in a huge WIAC conference match up on Friday. Sadly, The Yellowjackets five-game winning streak is snapped as they fell 3-1 to the Pointers. UW-Superior is back in action on Saturday, February 15th, for game two of their series with UW-Stevens Point. Puck drop is at 7:05 p.m. Categories: College,…

UMD Men’s Basketball Falls to Minnesota State-Moorhead in Close NSIC Contest

The leading scorer for the Bulldogs was Joshua Brown with 21 points. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team hosted Minnesota State-Moorhead on Friday night. The Bulldogs and the Dragons went back and forth all game, but in the end, Minnesota State-Moorhead defeats UMD 68 to 67. The leading scorer for the Bulldogs was Joshua Brown with 21 points. UMD is back in action on Saturday, February 15th against Northern State University….

Top Play of the Week: 2/14

At number one, UMD's Austin Andrews comes up with the block on one end and that leads to Charlie Katona slamming it down on the other.

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from on the hardwood. At number one, UMD’s Austin Andrews comes up with the block on one end and that leads to Charlie Katona slamming it down on the other. UMD takes down the defending national champions, Minnesota State Mankato on Tuesday, 75 to 74. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of…

#6 UMD Women’s Hockey Continues Winning Ways with 8-2 Victory Over Minnesota State-Mankato

UMD is back in action on Saturday, for game two of their series against Minnesota State-Mankato. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team began a two-game series with Minnesota State-Mankato on Friday. The Bulldogs defended home ice as they took game one over the Mavericks 8-2. Leading the way for the Bulldogs was Clara Van Wieren, who recorded a hat trick in the contest. UMD also clinches home ice in the first round of the WCHA…

St. Scholastica Women’s Hockey Drops Conference Contest to St. Olaf

Grace Chapman scored the lone goal for the Saints.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s hockey team was unable to get back in the win column on Friday, falling to St. Olaf 4 to 1. Grace Chapman scored the lone goal for the Saints. The two teams will meet again on Saturday. But this time, it will take place on the Oles’ home ice. Puck drop is at 6…

Top Play of the Week: 2/7

At number one, Superior's Ryan Pettingill shows off his reflexes to make the juggling save against Hibbing/Chisholm.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- This week’s top play came from on the ice. At number one, Superior’s Ryan Pettingill shows off his reflexes to make the juggling save against Hibbing/Chisholm. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

#1 Wisconsin Tops #6 UMD Women’s Hockey 2-1 in Overtime

Scoring the lone goal for UMD was Grace Sadura. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team looked to get back on track as they welcomed in top ranked Wisconsin on Friday. The Bulldogs and Badgers went back and forth all game ending regulation tied 1-1. Unfortunately, the Badgers scored the winning goal in overtime with 37 seconds left to defeat the Bulldogs 2-1. Scoring the lone goal for UMD…

Hermantown Boys Hockey Unable to Snap Moorhead’s 20-Game Winning Streak

Hermantown falls to 13-7-3 on the year and will next play Benilde-St. Margaret's on February 7th.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey hosted a red-hot Moorhead squad on Friday night. Unfortunately, the Hawks were unable to trip up the Spuds as Moorhead extended their win streak to 21 games with the 2 to 1 victory. Hermantown falls to 13-7-3 on the year and will next play Benilde-St. Margaret’s on February 7th. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High…

Top Play of the Week: 1/31

At number one, St. Scholastica's Madison Kenyon pulls up from the logo with just seconds left and she banks it in for the buzzer beater.

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from on the hardwood. At number one, St. Scholastica’s Madison Kenyon pulls up from the logo with just seconds left and she banks it in for the buzzer beater. St. Scholastica earned their 10th win of the season on Wednesday against Carleton. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports