DULUTH, Minn.- As the only 2024 high school graduate on the Duluth Huskies’ roster, Jake Downing has done some on-the-fly adapting in the last month and a half. “Definitely a slow start, kind of just getting adjusted to everything,” says Downing, 18. “The faster pace of the game, the bigger guys, kind of learning as much as I can in…
PROCTOR, Minn.- It may be the offseason, but local high school hockey teams returned to the ice for some friendly competition in day one of the Hockey Proctor Summerfest. After falling one win short of the Class A State Championship last season, the new-look Hermantown Hawks fell to Benilde-St. Margarets 4-2 on their home ice. Duluth East scored first in…
DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Duluth Harbor Monsters Strength and Conditioning Coach Dre Sherill. Coach Sherill discussed running his own gym and local business, interacting with fans on gamedays, and the Harbor Monsters’ dominant win over the Ozarks Lunkers. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Duluth Tropics Post 71 continued their winning ways, defeating Rock Ridge Post 239 11-2 in the Substate 10 playoffs. Dylan Cole drove in four runs on two hits to lead Post 71 offensively. Duluth already had clinched a spot in the title game prior to the contest. They’ll next face Grand Rapids, who eliminated Proctor/Hermantown 18-11 earlier…
DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top plays came from both on the diamond and on the ice. At number three, Grand Rapids’ Caleb Gunderson charges the ball and makes the tough play over at first base. At number two, Duluth East’s Breck Burns finds himself all alone on the breakaway and he scores on the Greyhounds lone goal of the day….
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies were back in the win column on Friday, defeating the Minnesota Mud Puppies 6 to 5. Tyler Palmer led Duluth by going two for four at the plate with two runs batted in. The Huskies continued their homestand on Saturday by beginning a new series with the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders. First pitch is…
GREEN BAY, Wis.- Three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark and the Green Bay Packers have agreed on a $64 million, three-year contract extension, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Sunday. The person, who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been signed, said Clark will make $29 million this…
CLOQUET, Minn.- With the 2024-25 NAHL season looming, the Minnesota Wilderness hosted 160 prospects this week as part of the team’s Main Camp. “We’re really excited,” says Dave Boitz, the President of Operations for the Wilderness. “It’s fun to get everybody together and have 160 kids here for tryouts.” Boitz was among several front office members evaluating players looking to…
DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s top plays, a pair of Duluth Harbor Monsters put their athleticism on display in Saturday’s win over the Iowa Woo. At number two, Henry Pigee sent Iowa’s Vernon Sharp off the field and over the sideline padding on an electrifying first-down tackle. At number one, Moe Strong made a one-handed catch in the end zone…
DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, St. Scholastica assistant softball coach Grace Hadlich joins us to discuss her new role. Hadlich just wrapped up her four-year playing career for the Saints. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
SUPERIOR, Wis.- When young basketball players in the Northland want to take their game to the next level in the offseason, Salo’s Showcase is ready to answer the call. “I would say I’m a hands-on, really detailed explaining. I’m very skill oriented.” As a local skills trainer, Luke Salo has become a “basketball guru” of sorts — a journey that…
PROCTOR, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, Proctor Youth Football coach Phil LaFlamme joins us to discuss the Arrowhead Football Camp at Egerdahl Field. As the Northland’s sole full-pads youth camp, coaches like LaFlamme teach young athletes the basics of the game while promoting safety, leadership and teamwork. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top plays come from both on the diamond and on the pitch. At number two, Joe Vos is normally an outfielder for the Huskies. But, he looks like a natural at first base as he makes the catch on top of the splits and the stretch. At number one, Duluth FC’s goalkeeper Jamie Colvill stopped everything…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies had a chance to continue their winning ways on Friday. However, due to a late game rally by the Express, that win streak snapped at two with the 10 to 9 loss. Duluth took a 9 to 2 lead into the 8th inning. Eau Claire then scored two in the 8th and six in the…
DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Duluth Huskies field manager Marcus Pointer. Pointer is currently in his sixth summer leading the Huskies. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior City FC women’s soccer team is largely comprised of college soccer players from UMD, St. Scholastica and UW-Superior. This summer, the Beacons have had an influx of Bulldogs hoping to enter the fall season with an extra spring in their step. “I just wanted to be up here in Duluth with all my teammates,” says Morgan…
DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top plays featured plenty of Huskies. At number three, MJ Sweeney flashes the leather at first and then props up to race to the bag for the out. At number two, Joshua Duarte, normally known for his bat, he plays a little defense too and robs a Lark of extra bases. At number one, Brady Sullivan…
DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Northwestern softball coach Gabby Gidley as her team plays in the Arrowhead Fast Pitch League. Coach Gidley discussed her recent promotion as the Tigers’ varsity head coach, what she’s looking for from her players during their summer games, and how she’s preparing herself for the spring season. Categories: Coaches…
DULUTH, Minn.- Even though Joe Nick’s high school baseball career with Duluth East is over, he still has the whole summer to play with his Greyhound teammates — including his own brother. The Duluth Post 71 Tropics is an American Legion Baseball team represented by players from Duluth East, Duluth Denfeld and Duluth Denfeld. “I think the fact that it’s…
DULUTH, Minn.- A pair of scoring plays from the Duluth Harbor Monsters stood out in Sunday’s regular season home opener against the Kansas City Goats. On the very first play, Ja’Vonte Johnson threw a touchdown pass to receiver Nathan Chromy, giving Duluth an early lead. Later in the first quarter, Rashawn Gant recovered a botched snap on a Kansas City…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies were back in the win column on Friday, snapping a five-game losing skid against the Waterloo Bucks. Tied at four in the bottom of the 11th, Max Coupe smacked a RBI base hit into left to lift the Huskies over the Bucks, 5 to 4. Coupe had four of the five RBI’s for the Huskies…
DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, St. Scholastica assistant coach Jeff Cottrell joined us to discuss his involvement with Grandma’s Marathon. Plus a recap of the St. Scholastica track and field and cross country seasons. Cottrell is set to pace the 1:30 group of the half marathon on Saturday. He’s also in his 6th season at the College of…
DULUTH, Minn.- Chris Nikic, the 2021 ESPN Jimmy V Perseverance Award winner, might be the perfect motivator for those taking part in this weekend’s Grandma’s Marathon. On Thursday, Nikic spoke to a group of kids at the Northwood Children’s Services campus before leading them in a fun (and somewhat intense) workout. “Today was tough and painless. But either way, I…
DULUTH, Minn.- A record number of runners crossed the finish line in Friday’s William A. Irvin 5K, setting the stage for Saturday’s Grandma’s Marathon. In total, 2,188 runners finished the race, setting a new record for the William A. Irvin 5K. Noah Stevenson of Kansas won the men’s race at 15:02 (new Lakewalk course record). He finished almost two minutes…
DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play goes to an outfield with the Duluth Huskies, who showed off his arm strength during Monday’s doubleheader against the Eau Claire Express. With a runner on third base, Charlie Sutherland made a diving catch in left field. Once the runner tried to run home on the sac fly, Sutherland was able to throw the…
CLOQUET, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, Nate Knutson joined us to discuss the Northland Baseball Camp, where Cloquet coaches and players taught youngsters the fundamentals of the sport. The Northland Baseball Camp was a four-day event for kids ages 5-14 at Braun Park. Knutson is also organizing the Northland Baseball Classic, which a tournament scheduled for July 19-21. Categories:…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies are once again kids to pick up a book or two this summer through their annual summer reading program. On Saturday, Huskies players visited with young fans at Wade Stadium and read to them in honor of the program’s kick-off. The kids who attended the summer reading kick-off event also received free tickets to the…
DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top plays come from both on the pitch and on the diamond. At number two, Mya Holmquist uses her head to net an impressive goal for the Superior City FC. At number one, Joe Vos shows off his arm as he throws out a Logger at 3rd base from all the way in the right field….
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies once again matched up with the league-leading Wausau Woodchucks on Friday night. Unfortunately like Thursday night, the Woodchucks came away with the 9 to 2 win. Ethan Cole and Joe Vos accounted for both RBI’s for Duluth in the contest. Huskies fall to 9-8 on the year and will next head to Eau Claire to…
MINONG, Wis.- The Northwood/Solon Springs baseball team has reached the state tournament for the first time in program history. The milestone has also extended the high school baseball career of Lakeland East All-Conference member Abe Ahlberg. On the day before Northwood/Solon’s Section Tournament, Ahlberg and his teammates treated practice like any other Monday on the diamond. “We’re pretty relaxed right…
DULUTH, Minn.- After two games north of the US-Canadian Border, the Duluth Huskies couldn’t get their bats in order as they lost 9-1 to the Thunder Bay Border Cats on Friday at Wade Stadium. The Huskies’ only run came in the third inning off a sac fly from MJ Sweeney. Jakob Schulz (1-1) took the loss on the mound, allowing…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we’re joined by Superior City FC Head Men’s Coach Otto Berti. Berti is in his 2nd season leading the team. So far this year, Superior City FC has a record of 3-4. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s top plays it was an Esko baseball takeover. At number two, A heads up play by catcher Bryce Hipp. Hilltoppers pop up the bunt, Hipp loses his mask and then lays out to make the diving catch. At number one, Isaak Sertich intially loses the ball, he recovers, and then zips it over to Jamis…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we’re joined by UW-Superior Athletic Director Nick Bursik as the collegiate year comes to an end. Bursik discussed the Yellowjackets winning the Kruse All-Sports Trophy for the third consecutive year, the biggest differences between his job as athletic director and his former job as a coach, and the latest on the construction of…
DULUTH, Minn.- While it wasn’t without its hiccups, Saturday’s inaugural Duluth Harbor Monsters game was unique for sports fans in the Northland. Fox 21 Sports Reporter Ben Burns had a first-hand experience of the action and shares his point-of-view on the Harbor Monsters’ preseason win at the DECC. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Harbor Monsters wasted no time in making some eye-popping plays in Saturday’s preseason opener. At number two, Ja’Vonte Johnson threw a fade to receiver Moe Strong, who caught the ball for a touchdown despite being knocked out of bounds. At number one, Lovell Spruce nearly forced a sack, but instead, Willie McCalebb intercepted a pass and…
DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top plays come from both on the diamond and on the pitch. At number four, Cloquet softball’s Morgan Olesiak dives to rob a Rock Ridge batter of a hit. At number three, Northwood Solon Springs’ Abe Ahlberg scoops up a grounder and makes the throw to first in one fell swoop. At number two, Duluth Marshall’s…
DULUTH, Minn.- Following their best season in program history, Duluth FC appears to be picking up right where they left off. “It’s great to be back,” says Tyler Limmer. “We’ve got a great group of lads here. Everybody’s super committed to what we’ve built with the club. We’re just here to win games and have fun doing it.” “We were…
DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we’re joined by Duluth Harbor Monsters Head Coach Tony O’Neil. O’Neil and the Harbor Monsters are set to host the Dallas Falcons in their inaugural game on Saturday. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Professional Sports, Sports
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior baseball team’s Friday doubleheader didn’t go their way as the New Richmond Tigers won both games, 4-0 and 17-0. With those two losses, the Spartans are now 6-14 on the season. Superior’s regular season wraps up on Tuesday with a home game against Hibbing at 4:30 p.m. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- With the MSHSL Lacrosse Sectionals looming, Wyatt Vallie, Gabe Polascek and Connor Kiergaard are determined to lead the Duluth Wolfpack boys to their first-ever state tournament. “My dad, he started me playing when I was eight, and I just been sticking to it ever since.” says Polascek. “Once I got to high school, and I truly fell in…
HIBBING, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we’re joined by Hibbing Softball Head Coach Kadee Vesledahl. Vesledahl is in her third season as the Bluejackets’ skipper. She previously was a collegiate pitcher at St. Cloud State and the College of Saint Benedict. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports
SUPERIOR, Wis.- In their final regular season game, the Superior softball team would tie Hudson 4-4 on Friday. The Spartans (12-6-1) will now shift their focus to the postseason where they will host Eau Claire North on Tuesday, May 21st. First pitch is at 5 PM. In other prep softball action, Grand Rapids would get back to the .500 mark…
DULUTH, Minn.- Both of this week’s top plays would come on the diamond. At number two, Duluth East softball’s Nysjah Lillis flashes the leather out in center field to rob a Hermantown Hawk of extra bases. At number one, Superior baseball’s Owen Blomfeldt makes the diving stop and the long throw to Carter Gilbertson’s glove at first. Categories: Friday Night…
PROCTOR, Minn.- Racing fans will soon be taking to the grandstands for another season of high-octane action at Proctor Speedway. Drivers were ready to take to the dirt track on the first weekend of May, but multiple days of heavy rainfall but those plans on the backburner. “It’s always up to Mother Nature,” said Mike Donnahue, the president at Proctor…
DULUTH, Minn.- High school track and field teams competed one last time ahead of the Lake Superior Conference Championships in Friday’s Matt Kero Memorial Invitational at Duluth Denfeld High School. In team scores, the Hastings boys and girls both came out on top with 162 and 166 points, respectively. Meanwhile, Duluth East earned second place in both groups (121.5 for…
PROCTOR, Minn.- A three-run home run from catcher Anika Burke in the third inning lifted Proctor over Duluth East 4-1 on Friday night. This win puts the Rails at 15-3 overall with three games remaining in the regular season, including Tuesday’s home game against Cloquet. Duluth East’s only run came off a wild pitch in the second inning. The Greyhounds…
ESKO, Minn.- Esko baseball head coach Ben Haugen celebrated a milestone in Friday’s 10-0 win over Roseau. Haugen would pick up his 300th career victory in the contest. Esko was led by Finn Furcht, who tossed a complete game no-hitter. Esko improves to 13-0 on the season and will next play at Rock Ridge on Monday. In other prep baseball…
DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we spoke with Duluth Wolfpack girls lacrosse head coach, Naomi Rogge. Rogge is in her 2nd season leading the Wolfpack. Duluth is currently 8-1 this season. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top plays would come from the baseball diamond and on the lacrosse field. At number three, Hermantown’s Cam Lukovsky lays out in center field to rob a Duluth East batter of a base hit. At number two, Rock Ridge’s Tate Uhan snags the grounder on the bounce, gets it to Caz Carlson who completes the big-time…
