Friday Night Frenzy

UMD Men’s Basketball Back at Home After Three-Game Road Trip

The Bulldogs are 13-7 on the season.

DULUTH, Minn.- After a three-game road trip, the UMD men’s basketball team is back at Romano Gymnasium this Saturday as they welcome in 16-5 Concordia-St. Paul. The Bulldogs will look to break a two-game skid after dropping their last two contests to Minot and Winona. No easy task on Saturday as the Golden Bears sit in third place in the NSIC…

UW-Superior Men’s Hockey Team’s Unbeaten Streak Continues with 2-2 Tie Against River Falls

The Yellowjackets are back in action on Saturday, once again facing River Falls. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s hockey tried to defend their nine-game winning streak as they hosted UW-River Falls on Friday. In the end, they had to settle for the 2-2 tie with the Falcons. In the shoot-out, River Falls went on to take the extra point. Scoring for the Yellowjackets was Reed Stark and Justin Dauphinais. The Yellowjackets are back…

UMD Men’s Hockey Continues Winning Ways By Taking Game One From #5 Denver

UMD (10-12-1) will once again clash with Denver on Saturday. Puck drop is at 6:07 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team picked up another big win on Friday night, upsetting #5 Denver 4 to 3. Aaron Pionk, Max Plante, Kyle Bettens, and Anthony Menghini all scored for the Bulldogs in the contest. UMD (10-12-1) will once again clash with Denver on Saturday. Puck drop is at 6:07 PM. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports,…

UMD Men’s Basketball Handles UMary to Extend Win Streak to Six Games

Charlie Katona led the Bulldogs with 17 points in the victory.

BISMARCK, N.D.- The UMD men’s basketball team picked up a road victory on Friday night, defeating UMary 70 to 52. Charlie Katona led the Bulldogs with 17 points in the victory. UMD has now won their last six games. They’ll try to make it seven on Saturday when they visit Minot State. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of…

Top Play of the Week: 1/24

At number one, Superior's Tyler Olson takes a hack at a bouncing puck and clangs it off the pipes and in for the goal.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- This week’s top plays comes from on the ice. At number one, Superior’s Tyler Olson takes a hack at a bouncing puck and clangs it off the pipes and in for the goal. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

St. Thomas Shocks #4 UMD Women’s Hockey Again to Take Series Sweep

The Bulldogs (15-9-2) will try to bounce back next Friday when they welcome in Wisconsin.

MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn.- Coming off their first-ever win against UMD on Thursday, St. Thomas was able to top the Bulldogs again on Friday. Tied at 3 in overtime, Ella Boerger netted the game-winning goal to give St. Thomas the 4 to 3 victory. UMD had three different goal-scorers in the contest as Mary Kate O’Brien, Clara Van Wieren, and Danielle…

UMD Men’s Hoops Extends Win Streak to Four, UMD Women Get Back on Track

Both teams will be back in action on Saturday against Minnesota Crookston.

DULUTH, Minn.- It was a successful doubleheader for both the UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams on Friday night. The Bulldog men started off the evening with a 75 to 59 victory over Bemidji State. UMD was led by Charlie Katona and Jayden Johnson, who each had 16 points. Following that contest, the Bulldog women completed the sweep with a…

#4 UMD Women’s Hockey Falls After Fast Start By #2 Ohio State

A fast start for the Buckeyes leads to a 3-1 victory over the Bulldogs.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team hosted #2 Ohio State on Friday night. Unfortunately, a fast start for the Buckeyes leads to a 3-1 victory over the Bulldogs. Scoring the lone goal for the Bulldogs was Caitlin Kraemer, her eleventh of the season. The Bulldogs are back in action on Saturday for game two of their series with the…

Top Plays of the Week: 1/17

At number one, some history for Proctor's Lily Smith as she records career point number 1,000 on the three ball.

DULUTH, Minn.- Both of this week’s top plays came from on the hardwood. At number two, UW-Superior’s Reid Johnson shows off the handles as he gets the lay in to go against Northland. At number one, some history for Proctor’s Lily Smith as she records career point number 1,000 on the three ball. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, High School,…

CSS Men’s Hockey Unable to Snap Skid with Home Loss to Concordia

The two teams will meet again on Saturday with puck drop at 2 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The woes continued for the St. Scholastica men’s hockey team on Friday as they dropped their 3rd straight game to Concordia. After a scoreless first, the Cobbers jumped on the Saints with four unanswered goals to win 4-0. The two teams will meet again on Saturday with puck drop at 2 PM. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Top Plays of the Week: 1/10

At number one, Ikki Kogawa pushes the puck to the goal and delivers an impressive spin-o-rama pass to teammate Reed Stark, who knocks in the goal.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- This week’s top plays come from on the ice. At number one, Ikki Kogawa pushes the puck to the goal and delivers an impressive spin-o-rama pass to teammate Reed Stark, who knocks in the goal. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UMD Men’s Hockey Blanks #10 St. Cloud State for 7th Win of Season

Max Plante found the back of the net in the 2nd and Owen Gallatin added an empty-netter in the 3rd.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team picked up an upset win on Friday, defeating #10 St. Cloud State 2-0. Max Plante found the back of the net in the 2nd and Owen Gallatin added an empty-netter in the 3rd. UMD improves to 7-11-1 and will once again host St. Cloud State on Saturday. Puck drop is at 6:07 PM….

UMD Men’s Hockey & Alaska Fairbanks Skate to 2-2 Tie

The two teams will meet again on Saturday. Puck drop is at 6:07 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team opened up a two-game series with Alaska Fairbanks on Friday night. The game went into overtime after the score was tied at two. That’s where the two teams settled for the tie. Aaron Pionk and Carter Loney each had a goal in the contest. It marked the first meeting for the two programs…

Kraemer Nets Goal in 3rd to Help #4 UMD Sweep Syracuse

UMD (13-5-2) continues their homestand next Friday against St. Cloud State.

DULUTH, Minn.- The 4th ranked UMD women’s hockey team broke out the brooms on Friday, defeating Syracuse 2 to 1. Caitlin Kraemer scored her 2nd goal in as many days in the 3rd to break a 1-1 tie and give UMD the eventual win. Clara Van Wieren also found the back of the net for the 2nd straight game. UMD…

Top Plays of the Week: 1/3

At number one, UMD's Clara Van Wieren nets her 2nd goal in as many days with the nifty backhand.

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from on the ice. At number one, UMD’s Clara Van Wieren nets her 2nd goal in as many days with the nifty backhand. The Bulldogs broke out the brooms against Syracuse, defeating the Orange 2 to 1. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Boys Hockey: Duluth Denfeld to Play in Heritage Holiday Classic Championship, Superior Edged By Park

The Wolfpack and the Hunters will drop the puck at 3:30 PM on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The host team in the Heritage Holiday Classic will get to play for the championship on Saturday. The Duluth Denfeld boys hockey team defeated Irondale on Friday in the semifinals, 9 to 2. Nolan Harju had a team-leading three goals in the contest. Denfeld will meet Park, who topped Superior 5 to 1 in the other semifinal. The…

Prep Basketball: Esko Boys Win Coaches Classic Title, Cherry Remains Perfect, Duluth East Girls Fall

Esko defeated the Hilltoppers 74-53 to claim the Coachers Classic championship.  

ESKO, Minn.- Esko and Duluth Marshall faced-off in the 44th annual Coaches Classic championship game on Friday. The host team ended up taking home the top prize as Esko defeated the Hilltoppers 74-53. Esko’s next game is on Friday, January 3rd against Blake. Tip-off is at 7:15 p.m. For the Hilltoppers, their next game is on Saturday, January 4th against…

Top Play of the Week: 12/27

At number one, Duluth Denfeld short-handed but no problem for them as John Scott slides the puck over to Nolan Harju for the goal.

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top plays comes from on the ice. At number one, Duluth Denfeld short-handed but no problem for them as John Scott slides the puck over to Nolan Harju for the goal. Hunters advance to Saturday’s Heritage Holiday Classic Championship/ Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: Cloquet Boys, Proctor & Hermantown Girls All Earn Wins

Both the Cloquet boys and Hermantown girls extended their respective win streaks.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet boys basketball team continued their winning ways on Friday, defeating Hibbing 100 to 68. The Lumberjacks are back in action on Friday, December 27th against Cromwell-Wright. Tip-off is at 4:30 p.m. For the Bluejackets, their next game is on Friday, December 27th against Watertown-Mayer. Game time is at 4:30 p.m. Over on the girls side, the…

Top Plays of the Week: 12/20

At number one, some nice puck handling by C-E-C's Grady Knutson leads to a goal in front of the net.

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top plays come from both on the hardwood and on the ice. At number two, Denfeld’s Lee Brooks saves the ball from going out of bounds. That leads to Nathan LaPlante putting the ball up for two. At number one, some nice puck handling by C-E-C’s Grady Knutson leads to a goal in front of the…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Basketball Snap Respective Three-Game Skids

UMD will once again have a men's and women's doubleheader on Saturday against Wayne State.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams returned to the win column on Friday night. The women’s team started off the night by defeating Augustana 61 to 48. UMD was led by Myra Moorjani and Johanna Miller, who each had 16 points in the win. Following the women’s contest, the UMD men took down the Vikings by a…

CSS Men’s Hoops Protects Home Court with Non-Conference Win Against Minnesota Morris

The Saints will next be in action on December 30th at UW-River Falls.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s basketball team picked up their 4th win of the season on Friday, defeating Minnesota Morris 87 to 70. CSS was led by Jacquez Overstreet, who had 21 points in the victory. The Saints will next be in action on December 30th at UW-River Falls. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UWS Women’s Hockey Takes Down Concordia to Get Back in the Win Column

The Yellowjackets take down the Coppers 2-1, to improve to 5-6-2 on the year.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After three weeks on the road, the UW-Superior women’s hockey team returned home to host Concordia on Friday. The Yellowjackets take down the Coppers 2-1, to improve to 5-6-2 on the year. The Jackets moved the puck around on Friday as Stacy Steiner and Kaylin Garner scored in the contest. UWS is back in action on Saturday for…

Top Plays of the Week: 12/13

At number one, St. Scholastica turns defense into offense as Aaron Keykal comes up with the steal and then the slam.

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top plays come from both on the ice and on the hardwood. At number two, Rock Ridge’s Jackson Bartovich fires a no look pass to Grady Dimberio, who finishes on net. At number one, St. Scholastica turns defense into offense as Aaron Keykal comes up with the steal and then the slam. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy,…

After Scoreless First, Hermantown Boys Hockey Breaks Through for First Win Over East Grand Forks

The Hermantown hosted East Grand Forks on Friday night. 

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team hosted East Grand Forks on Friday night. The Hawks earn their first win of the season as they take down the Green Wave, 4-0. Hermantown moved the puck around as they had four different Hawks score. The Hawks will be back in action on Saturday, December 7th as they face Mahtomedi. Puck drop…

Boys Basketball: Esko Goes to 2-0, Hibbing Notches 1st Win

Esko (2-0) will be at Grand Rapids on December 10th. Meanwhile, Hibbing will play at I-Falls on the 10th.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hibbing boys basketball team picked up their first win of the season on Friday, defeating Hermantown 86 to 56. The Bluejackets improve to 1-1 and will next play at International Falls on December 10th. Hermantown falls to 0-3 and will try to bounce back against Columbia Heights on December 14th. In other boys action, Esko protected their…

Top Plays of the Week: 12/6

At number one, Esko's Graham Hartlieb and Sam Haugen team up for the off the glass jam as Esko tops Cloquet.

DULUTH, Minn.- Both of this week’s top plays came from on the hardwood. At number two, Duluth Marshall’s Brooks Johnson continues to rattle rims with a slam in their win against Two Harbors. At number one, Esko’s Graham Hartlieb and Sam Haugen team up for the off the glass jam as Esko tops Cloquet. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School,…

Prep Boys Hockey: Duluth Marshall Goes to 2-0, Hermantown Ties in Opener

The Hilltoppers defeat the Packers 11-2, improving to 2-0.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall boys hockey team hosted South St. Paul on Friday. The Hilltoppers took down the Packers 11-2, improving to 2-0. Leading the way for the Hilltoppers was Sam Berry, who scored two goals in the first period. Next up for Duluth Marshall, they will face the Superior Spartans on Tuesday, December 3rd. Puck drop is at…

Van Wieren Tallies 100th Career Point as UMD Women’s Hockey Blanks Vermont

UMD will once again host Vermont on Saturday. Puck drop is at 3 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team continued their winning ways on Friday, defeating Vermont 4 to 0. Friday’s contest was the first meeting between the two squads since the 2017 season. Clara Van Wieren achieved a bit of history as she tallied her 100th career point with a goal in the first period. Eve Gascon stopped all 19 shots she…

CSS Men’s Hockey Set to Face UWS in Superior Showdown Championship Game

St. Scholastica faced the University of Dubuque in their first game of the tournament. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The first day of the Superior Showdown tournament began on Friday. St. Scholastica faced the University of Dubuque in their first game of the tournament. The Sanits defeated the Spartans 5-3, earning a spot in the championship game. The Saints will face UW-Superior on Saturday, November 30th. Puck drop is at 7:05 p.m. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy,…

Top Plays of the Week: 11/29

At number one, Duluth Marshall's Bennett Scissons on the breakaway goes between the goalie's legs and finds the back of the net for the goal. 

DULUTH, Minn.- Both of this week’s top plays come from on the ice. At number two, we have history, UMD’s Clara Van Wieren tallies her 100th career point with the spin and then score. At number one, Duluth Marshall’s Bennett Scissons on the breakaway goes between the goalie’s legs and finds the back of the net for the goal. Categories:…

#4 UMD Women’s Hockey Earns 14th Consecutive Win Against Bemidji State

Olivia Wallin recorded a hat trick against the Beavers.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team hosted Bemidji State on Friday. The Bulldogs sticks were hot as they defeated the Beavers 8-1, to improve to 7-5-1. Leading the way in goals for the Bulldogs was Olivia Wallin, who recorded a hat trick on the night. UMD will be back in action on Saturday for game two against Bemidji State….

#6 UMD Men’s Basketball Remains Undefeated with Win Over Michigan Tech

UMD improves to 4-0 on the year.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team tipped off day one of the St. Louis County Basketball Classic on Friday. The Bulldogs defeat Michigan Tech 80-70, to improve to 4-0 on the year. Leading the way for Bulldogs was Joshua Brown, who scored 20 points on the night. UMD will take on Northern Michigan University on Saturday, for day two…

MN Prep Hockey: Duluth East Drops Home Opener to White Bear Lake

Duluth East fell to White Bear Lake 4-0.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys hockey team held their home opener against White Bear Lake on Friday. The Greyhounds fell to the Bears 4-0, dropping to 0-1 on the year. Duluth East will be back in action on Saturday, where they will host Blaine. Puck drop is set for 3:30 p.m. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Three-Goal Second Period Propels #9 Western Michigan Past UMD Men’s Hockey

UMD falls to 5-7 on the season and will once again face Western Michigan Saturday at 5:07 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team saw their two-game winning streak come to an end on Friday, as they fell to #9 Western Michigan. After the two teams were tied at one after one period, the Broncos put up three goals to go on to win 5 to 2. Zam Plante had both goals for the Bulldogs. UMD falls…

Top Plays of the Week: 11/22

At number one, Proctor's Tanner Ross makes the slick assist to his linemate Austin Bryant, who does the rest of the work for the goal.

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top plays come from both on the hardwood and on the ice. At number two, Rock Ridge’s Lexi Lamppa throws up the alley-oop to teammate Anna Westby for the lay in. At number one, Proctor’s Tanner Ross makes the slick assist to his linemate Austin Bryant, who does the rest of the work for the goal….

UMD Women’s Basketball Working with New Faces for the 2024-25 Season

The Bulldogs lost six seniors for last year.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team began their 2024-25 season on November 8th. The Bulldogs have started their non-conference play 1-2 on the year, with their first win coming against Northwestern Oklahoma State. This year the program has several new faces as the Bulldogs lost six seniors for last year. With a young new team comes new roles for…

UMD Men’s Basketball to Play Host for St. Louis County Basketball Classic

The Bulldogs are currently 3-0 on the year.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team is out to a hot start in their 2024-25 campaign. The Bulldogs are currently 3-0 and will host the St. Louis County Basketball Classic over the weekend. Through the first three games, UMD has held their opponents to a 36 percent field goal rate. This weekend the Bulldogs will have to keep up…

#4 UMD Women’s Hockey Drops Game One Against #3 Minnesota

UMD falls 4-1 to the Golden Gophers.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team back at Amsoil Arena, hosting third ranked Minnesota. The Bulldogs fall to the Gophers 4-1 in game one of the series. Scoring for the Bulldogs was Hanna Baskin in the first period. The Bulldogs are back in action for game two against the Gophers on Saturday, November 16th. Puck drop is at 3:01…

Prep Football WI: Northwestern’s Run to State Ends at State Semi-Final Game

The Tigers end season with a 10-3 overall record. 

RHINELANDER, Wis.- On Friday, Northwestern took on Wrightstown with a trip to Madison on the line. Northwestern making their first State Semi-final game since 2009, in search of a return to the State title game for the first time since 1993. The Tigers state run ends as they fall to Wrightstown 47-16 in the WIAA State Semi-final game. Northwestern ends…

Top Play of the Week: 11/15

At number one, UWS goaltender Jack Boschert gets his glove up to knock away a scoring threat from St. Scholastica.

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from on the ice. At number one, UWS goaltender Jack Boschert gets his glove up to knock away a scoring threat from St. Scholastica. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

College Hockey: UWS Sneaks By Scholastica Men, Scholastica Women Drop OT Contest to St. Ben’s

All teams will return to the ice on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the St. Scholastica men’s and women’s hockey teams were on their home ice on Friday. The men’s team welcomed in their rivals from across the bridge in UW-Superior. Tied at 1-1 late in the period, UWS scored the go-ahead goal with 1:04 left in the contest for the 2-1 victory. UWS improves to 2-0-1 and will play…

Duluth Huskies Ethan Cole Earns “Finest in the Field” Honor

The Duluth native had a fielding percentage of 1.000 in the 2024 season with the Huskies.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Northwoods League and Rawlings announced winners of the ” Finest in the Field” awards on Friday. Duluth Huskies pitcher Ethan Cole was one selected for this honor. The award highlights the top fielders for each position. The Duluth native had a fielding percentage of 1.000 in the 2024 season with the Huskies. Cole is set to enter…

UMD Men’s Basketball’s Offense Dominates in Home Opener

UMD men's basketball earns first win of the season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The University of Minnesota Duluth men’s basketball team held their home opener in the 2024 American Family Insurance Classic. The Bulldogs defeated Southeastern State University 115-81 to earn their first win of the season. Leading the way for the Bulldogs was Charlie Katona with 17 points and eight rebounds on the night. The Bulldogs are back in action…

Mirage Fall in Season Opener to Defending State Champions

The Mirage held their 2024 home opener against Warroad.

HERMANTOWN. Minn.- The Mirage dropped the puck on their 2024 campaign against the defending State Champions Warroad. Sadly, it didn’t go their way as the Mirage fell to Warroad 7-1, in their home opener. The Mirage’s next game is on Saturday, November 9th, against Roseau. Puck drop is at noon. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Play of the Week: 11/8

At number one, UWS' Halle Carlson gets the rainbow of a shot to go for the goal.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- This week’s top plays comes from on the pitch. At number one, UWS’ Halle Carlson gets the rainbow of a shot to go for the goal. UWS will host Bethany Lutheran on Saturday in the UMAC Championship game. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

#10 North Dakota Handles UMD Men’s Hockey to Take Game One of Series

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

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team opened up conference play on Friday night as they took on #10 North Dakota. Unfortunately, the Fighting Hawks jumped out to a quick lead and never looked back as they won the contest 7 to 3 Anthony Menghini had all three goals for the Bulldogs. The two teams will meet again on Saturday…

WI Prep FB: Northwestern Advances to Level Four, Northwood/Solon Springs’ Season Ends

WIAA State Playoffs continue on Friday

MAPLE, Wis.- Level three of the WIAA playoffs was held on Friday night. In Division 5, Northwestern defeated top seeded St. Croix Falls 20-8. The Tigers advance the level four, where they face Wrightstown. Kickoff is set for Friday, November 15th at 7 p.m. Over in 8-man, Northwood/Solon Springs falls to Lena/ Saint Thomas Aquinas 38-14. Northwood/ Solon Springs ends…

State Football: Moose Lake/Willow River & Deer River Fall Short in Quarterfinals

Mountain Iron-Buhl is the lone remaining Northland team in the state tournament.

BRAINERD, Minn.- The Moose Lake/Willow River football team made their 4th straight state tournament appearance on Friday night. Rebels met up with a tough Kimball Cubs squad in the AA quarterfinals, who ended up shutting out Moose Lake 38 to 0. The Rebels finish the year with a 9-3 record. In other state football action, Deer River made their return…

Hermantown Rallies Past North Branch to Claim First Section 7AAAA Title Since 2018

This will be Hermantown's first state tournament appearance since 2018.

DULUTH, Minn.- It didn’t look good at times in the first. But, the Hermantown football team rallied in the 2nd half against North Branch on Friday night for the 7AAAA title. Martin Sleen had a seven yard rushing touchdown late in the game to give the Hawks the eventual 35 to 28 victory. Alex Schott pitched in with two touchdown…