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Superior Boys Basketball Improves to 6-0 After Dominant Win Over Esko

Superior is back in action on Tuesday, December 16th, against Eau Claire Memorial.

December 12, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior boys basketball team hosted Esko on Friday night. The Spartans improve to 6-0 after defeating Esko 90-52. Superior is back in action on Tuesday, December 16th, against Eau Claire Memorial. Game time is at 7:15 p.m. For Esko, their next game is on Tuesday, December 16th, against Proctor. Game time is at 7:15 p.m. Categories: Friday…

Prep Basketball: Duluth Denfeld Boys & Duluth Marshall Girls Protect Home Floors

Both the Hunter boys and Hilltoppers girls have won their last two contests.

December 11, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team picked up their 2nd win of the season on Thursday, defeating Cloquet 86 to 84. The Hunters (2-1) will next host St. Thomas Academy on Saturday. As for Cloquet (1-2), they are at Duluth Marshall on December 16th. In girls action, Duluth Marshall took down Duluth Denfeld 100 to 47. Cairin Berger…

Superior Senior Taynum Clark to Suit Up for Two National Football Games

Clark tallied two touchdowns offensively this past season and was 3rd on the team in tackles.

December 11, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior senior running back and linebacker Taynum Clark will get two more chances to represent his school. On Tuesday, the school announced that Clark will play in two national games. On December 15th, he’ll be in Dallas for the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl. Then five days later, he’ll head to Hawaii for the Tiki Bowl. Clark tallied two touchdowns…

Hermantown & Duluth Marshall Boys Hockey Teams Skate to 5-5 Tie

The Hilltoppers scored three unanswered goals in the final eight minutes and 35 seconds of the 3rd to force the extra period.

December 9, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown and Duluth Marshall boys hockey teams remain unbeaten on the young season. On Tuesday, the two squads played in a back and forth thriller that resulted in a 5 to 5 tie. Kyler Berg led Hermantown with two goals in the contest. The Hilltoppers scored three unanswered goals in the final eight minutes and 35 seconds…

Duluth Marshall Girls Hoops Hands Rock Ridge 1st Loss

Duluth Marshall (2-1) will next host Duluth Denfeld on Thursday.

December 9, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls basketball team earned a statement win on Tuesday night. Playing unbeaten Rock Ridge, the Hilltoppers held on for the 80-72 win. Duluth Marshall (2-1) will next host Duluth Denfeld on Thursday. As for Rock Ridge (3-1), they are at Cloquet on Friday. Categories: High School, Sports

Cherry & Superior Boys Basketball Remains Perfect on the Season

The Tigers improve to 3-0 on the season, taking down the Hilltoppers 75-57.

December 8, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall boys basketball team hosted the undefeated Cherry Tigers on Monday night. The Tigers improve to 3-0 on the season, taking down the Hilltoppers 75-57. Over in Wisconsin, the Superior Spartans took on the Proctor Rails. The Spartans roll past the Rails 89-36, to improve to 5-0. Categories: High School, Sports

Duluth Denfeld Boys Basketball Picks Up First Win in Home Opener Against North Branch

Denfeld's next game is on Thursday, December 11th, against Cloquet.

December 5, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team held their home opener against North Branch on Friday night. The Hunters defend their home court defeating the Vikings 78-66. Denfeld’s next game is on Thursday, December 11th, against Cloquet. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Duluth East Boys Hockey Suffers OT Loss to Holy Angels

Liam Brooks and Zane Medlin both scored for Duluth East.

December 5, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys hockey team returned home on Friday night in hopes of their first win of the season. Playing Holy Angels, the Greyhounds had a 2-1 lead heading into the 3rd. However, the Stars rallied back to force overtime and then took the win in overtime thanks to a goal by Ayers Assad, 3 to 2….

Prep Hockey: Duluth Marshall Boys Remains Perfect, Lightning & Mirage Settle for Tie

The Hilltoppers improve to 4-0 on the year, defeating the Stars 2-1.

December 4, 2025

Isaiah Wiita, Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall boys hockey looked to keep their perfect season alive, hosting Gentry Academy. The Hilltoppers improve to 4-0 on the year, defeating the Stars 2-1. Duluth Marshall is back in action on Saturday, December 6th, against Minneapolis. Game time is at 12:15 p.m. Over in prep girls hockey, the Proctor/Hermantown Mirage took on Grand Rapids/Greenway. Both…

Proctor Girls Basketball Rolls Past Hermantown for Win Number Three

Proctor improves to 3-1, while Hermantown drops to 1-2 on the year.

December 4, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown girls basketball team host Proctor on Thursday night. The Rails head home with a win, defeating the Hawks 72-35. Next up for the Rails, they will host Minnehaha Academy on Saturday, December 6th. Game time is at 3 p.m. For Hermantown, they’re back at home on Friday, December 5th, against Esko. Tip-off is at 7:15 p.m….

Northwestern Volleyball Coach Charlie Hessel Retires After 21 Seasons

The Tigers went 22-9 this past season, including a 7-2 conference record.

December 3, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

MAPLE, Wis.- Longtime Northwestern head volleyball coach Charlie Hessel is retiring after 21 seasons at the helm. He first took over in 1999 and proceeded to lead the Tigers to a conference title in 2003, 2006, and 2007, while also winning the regional championship in 2006. Hessel then resigned after the 2007 season before eventually returning in 2014. The Tigers…

Hibbing/Chisholm Boys Hockey Remains Unbeaten After Topping Duluth Denfeld

Hibbing/Chisholm (4-0) will next host Proctor on Thursday.

December 2, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Hibbing/Chisholm boys hockey team continued their winning ways on Tuesday, defeating Duluth Denfeld 9 to 3. The Bluejackets were led by Tate Swanson, who had a hat trick in the contest. Hibbing/Chisholm (4-0) will next host Proctor on Thursday. As for Duluth Denfeld (1-2), they are at Gentry Academy on Friday. Categories: High School, Sports

Proctor Girls Basketball Hands Duluth Denfeld 1st Loss of Season

Both teams are now 2-1 on the season.

December 2, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Proctor girls basketball team picked up their 2nd win of the season on Tuesday, defeating Duluth Denfeld 87 to 37. Both teams are now 2-1 on the season. Proctor will next play at Hermantown on Thursday. As for Duluth Denfeld, they are at Greenway on Friday. Categories: High School, Sports

Superior Girls Hoops Earns Road Win Over Esko

Superior will face Eau Claire North on Thursday.

December 2, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko girls basketball team hosted Superior on Monday. In a back and forth battle, it was the Spartans who came out on top, 55 to 47. Esko is back in action on Friday, December 5th, against Hermantown. Game time is at 7:15 p.m. Up next for Superior they will take on Eau Claire North on Thursday, December…

Girls Hockey: Andover Scores 4 Unanswered Goals to Take Down the Mirage 4-1

The Mirage fall to 4-3 on the year.

November 29, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team hosted Andover on Saturday afternoon. After a scoreless first period, Avery Milbridge found the back of the net on the power play to give the Mirage a 1-0 lead. However, the Huskies scored four unanswered goals to defeat the Mirage 4-1. The Mirage is back in action on Thursday, December 4th, against Grand…

Northern Star: Chloe Carlson

Carlson is the captain of the Proctor girls basketball team.

November 26, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- Proctor senior guard Chloe Carlson has already built up quite the impressive resume. She’s the team captain. A Division II commit. And she’s already surpassed 1,000 career points. “She’s a lead by example player. She’s not a fire and brimstone type kid. She does everything right. Get on board and follow me, I’ll take you there,” said head…

Boys Hockey: Proctor Earns First Win of the Season, Superior Dominates at Home

On Monday, the Proctor boys hockey held their home opener against Greenway.

November 24, 2025

Isaiah Wiita, Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- On Monday, the Proctor boys hockey team held their home opener against Greenway. The Rails earned their first win of the season, defeating the Raiders 9-0. Proctor was led by Breckin Ross and Rafe Giswold, who each had two goals in the victory. Proctor is back to work on Friday, November 28th, taking on Two Rivers. Puck drop…

Late Third Period Goal Lifts Hayward Girls Hockey Over Superior in Season Opener

After a scoreless first two periods, the Hurricanes found the back of the net to defeat the Spartans 1-0.

November 21, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls hockey team held their season and home opener tonight, taking on their section rivals the Hayward Hurricanes. After a scoreless first two periods, the Hurricanes found the back of the net to defeat the Spartans 1-0. Hayward is back in action on Tuesday, November 25th, against Northern Tier. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. For…

Duluth Marshall Boys Hockey Lights Up Scoreboard in Season Opener Against Duluth Denfeld

The Hilltoppers found the back of the net ten times to defeat the Hunters 10-2.

November 20, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys hockey team held their home and season opener on Thursday taking on Duluth Marshall. The Hilltoppers found the back of the net ten times to defeat the Hunters 10-2. Benson Peterson scored 4 goals in the Hilltoppers big win over the Hunters. Duluth Marshall’s next game is on Saturday, November 22nd, against Anoka. Puck…

Girls Basketball: Proctor Begins Season with Win, Duluth East Falls at Home

Thursday marked the beginning of the girls basketball season in Minnesota.

November 20, 2025

Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

PROCTOR, Minn.- Thursday marked the beginning of the girls basketball season in Minnesota. Over in Proctor, the Rails protected their home court with a 63 to 41 win over Cloquet. Proctor will next play at Pequot Lakes on November 25th. Cloquet is at Esko on the 25th. In other girls action, Duluth East was unable to handle Princeton as the…

Northwestern Unable to Contain Mayville’s Ground Game in Division 5 Title Game Loss

Northwestern finishes the season with a 13-1 record.

November 20, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

MADISON, Wis.- The Northwestern football team aimed for their 2nd state title in program history on Thursday. Playing Mayville in the Division 5 Championship Game, the two teams went back and forth throughout the whole contest. Anthony Calore opened up the scoring for the Tigers in the 1st when he took a kickoff return 85 yards to the house. That…

Northwestern Football Set Sights on First State Title Since 1988

Kickoff between the Tigers and the Cardinals at Camp Randall Stadium is on Thursday at 4 p.m.

November 18, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

MAPLE, Wis.-The magical season for the Northwestern football team continues on Thursday afternoon. The Tigers will hit the field at Camp Randall Stadium for their first state championship game appearance since 1993. Northwestern punched their ticket to the big dance last Friday, after defeating Stratford 22-13 in the State semi-final round. Now in the championship game it’s a battle of…

Grand Rapids LB Oliver Spahn to Play in Minnesota High School Football All-Star Game

The All-Star Game will be played on December 13th at 1 PM at U.S. Bank Stadium.

November 18, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- The season may be over for the Grand Rapids Thunderhawks. But, one of their players will get one last chance to represent his team at the Minnesota High School All-Star Game. Linebacker Oliver Spahn was named to the North roster a few days ago. Spahn played a key part in helping Rapids advance to the state semifinals….

Northwestern Holds Off Stratford to Advance to State Title Game for First Time Since 1993

Northwestern will next face Mayville on Thursday for the championship in Madison at 4 PM.

November 14, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis.- The over 30-year wait is finally over for the Northwestern football team. On Friday, the Tigers bested the Stratford Tigers, 22 to 13 to head to the state title game for the first time since 1993. Tysen Teal tallied two of the three touchdowns on the night for Northwestern. Northwestern will next face Mayville on Thursday for…

State Football: Grand Rapids’ Heroic Comeback Falls Short in Loss to Kasson-Mantorville

Grand Rapids finishes their season with a 10-2 record as they fall 16-14.

November 14, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Grand Rapids football team proved on Friday that you always play until the clock hits zeros. Trailing 16-0 to Kasson-Mantorville late in their AAAA semifinal, Logan McNear connected with Jaxon Rabbers on a 77-yard pitch and catch to pull the Thunderhawks within eight. Then moments later, Grand Rapids recovered the onside kick and marched down the field…

Three-Goal 2nd Period Lifts Northern Stars to Road Victory Over Cloquet/Esko/Carlton

The Northern Stars improve to 2-1 on the year.

November 13, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet/Esko/Carlton girls hockey team looked to protect their home barn on Thursday night, taking on Duluth. The Northern Stars scored all their goals in the second period, defeating the Lumberjacks 3-0. Duluth (2-1) is back in action on Saturday, November 15th, against Dodge County. Puck drop is at 2 p.m. For Cloquet/Esko/Carlton (2-2) is back at home…

Grand Rapids Football One Win Away from State Championship Game

With a win on Friday, the Thunderhawks will advance to their first-ever state championship game.

November 13, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Grand Rapids football kicks off their state semifinal game against Kasson-Mantorville on Friday morning. The Thunderhawks punched their ticket to U.S Bank Stadium last week, rolling past Benilde-St. Margaret’s 54-7. With a win on Friday, the Thunderhawks will advance to their first-ever state championship game. Kickoff between the 10-1 Thunderhawks and the 10-1 Komets is Friday at…

Good’s Goal Gives Duluth Northern Stars the 1-0 Win Over North Shore

Duluth outshot North Shore 45-21.

November 11, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Northern Stars girls hockey team earned their first win of the season on Tuesday night. Playing North Shore at home, Nora Good scored what ended up being the game-winning goal late in the 2nd period. Duluth also outshot North Shore 45-21. The Northern Stars (1-1) are next at Cloquet-Esko-Carlton on Thursday. As for North Shore (0-2),…

Northwestern Football Bests Grantsburg in Battle of Unbeatens to Advance to Level IV

The Tigers will battle Stratford next week for a trip to state.

November 7, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

GRANTSBURG, Wis.- The magical season that the Northwestern football team is having will continue. On Friday, the Tigers defeated Grantsburg 44 to 16 in Level III. They move on to Level IV to battle Stratford for a trip to state. That contest kicks off next Friday in Stratford at 7 PM. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

State Football: Breckenridge’s Run Game Too Much for Barnum in Quarterfinal Loss

Barnum finishes the year with a 10-2 record.

November 7, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

MORRIS, Minn.- The Barnum football team celebrated their first state tournament appearance since 2012 on Friday night. Sadly, Breckenridge spoiled the party as they handed the Bombers a 57 to 14 loss in the Class A quarterfinals. Landon Hosmer had both of the touchdowns for Barnum in the contest. Barnum finishes the year with a 10-2 record. Categories: Friday Night…

State Football: Grand Rapids Advances to Semis, MLWR, Cromwell-Wright, & Cook County Eliminated

The road to the Prep Bowl officially kicked off on Thursday evening for four local football teams.

November 6, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

BRAINERD, Minn.- The road to the Prep Bowl officially kicked off on Thursday evening for four local football teams, who made the final eight in their respective classes. In Class AAAA, Grand Rapids handled Benilde-St. Margaret’s 54 to 7 to move on to the semifinals. The Thunderhawks will next face Kasson-Mantorville on November 14th at 11:30 AM at U.S. Bank…

State Volleyball: Esko & North Woods Tripped Up in Quarterfinals

Both the Esko and North Woods volleyball teams ended over decade-long waits on Thursday.

November 6, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- Both the Esko and North Woods volleyball teams ended over decade-long waits at the state tournament on Thursday. Esko made their first state tournament appearance since 2011. They took on Chatfield in the AA quarterfinals. Esko ended up taking the 2nd set 25-22, but that would be the only set they’d win as they fell to the…

Northern Star: Barnum Football

Barnum is making it's first state tournament appearance since 2012.

November 5, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

BARNUM, Minn.- The 2025 football season will be one to remember for the Barnum Bombers. After earning the top seed in the section 7A playoffs, the Bombers squared off against Mountain Iron-Buhl in the title game with a trip to the state tournament on the line. The Bombers rose up to the occasion defeating M-I-B 34 to 8 to earn…

State Volleyball: Grand Rapids’ Title Hopes Dashed By Benilde-St. Margaret’s

Paisley Sweeney led the Thunderhawks with 9 kills in the contest.

November 5, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Grand Rapids volleyball team made their 4th state tournament appearance in the last five seasons on Wednesday night. Unfortunately, the Thunderhawks ran into a tough Benilde-St. Margaret’s squad, who topped Grand Rapids in straight sets. Paisley Sweeney led the Thunderhawks with 9 kills in the contest. Grand Rapids heads into consolation play and will next be…

Five Local Football Teams Learn First Round State Opponents

The State Quarterfinal rounds kickoff on Thursday and Friday.

November 3, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- Last week, five local football teams punched their ticket to the state tournament. Over the weekend, they learned who their first-round state opponent will be. In the Class AAAA Tournament, Grand Rapids earned the top seed in the north region. The Thunderhawks will face Benilde-St. Margaret in the quarterfinal round. Over in the Class AA tournament, Moose Lake/…

Section Volleyball: Esko Defeats Rush City in Five Sets to Claim First Section Title Since 2011

The scores were (18-25, 25-8, 25-15, 20-25, 16-14)

November 1, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- For the fourth consecutive year, the Esko volleyball team faced off against Rush City in the Section 7AA title game. In a close section title game, Esko defeated the Tigers 3-2 to earn their first section championship since 2011. The scores were (18-25, 25-8, 25-15, 20-25, 16-14) Esko will learn who its state opponent is later this week….

Section Football: Grand Rapids Blanks Hermantown to Win First 7AAAA Title Since 2021

Grand Rapids previously defeated Hermantown 34-20 in the regular season.

October 31, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Grand Rapids football team dethroned the defending 7AAAA section champions on Friday night. Battling Hermantown for the 2nd time this season, the Thunderhawks left no doubt as they came away with the 41 to 0 victory. Grand Rapids clinches their first state tournament berth since the 2021 season. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Section Football: Barnum Handles MIB to Capture 7A Title & Advance to State

For the first time since the 2012 season, the Barnum football team is in the state tournament.

October 31, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

CLOQUET, Minn.- For the first time since the 2012 season, the Barnum football team is in the state tournament. On Friday, the Bombers defeated Mountain Iron-Buhl 34 to 8 in the Section 7A title game to secure their spot. “It feels amazing. What was it my freshman, sophomore year I was playing with my brother and we made it to…

Northwestern Football Routs St. Croix Falls to Advance to Sectional Semifinals

The Tigers will next face Grantsburg on November 7th.

October 31, 2025

Neil Vierzba, Kevin Johnson,

MAPLE, Wis.- The Northwestern Tigers football team remains perfect during their 2025 campaign. On Friday, Northwestern handled St. Croix Falls 47 to 20 in Level II action to advance to the sectional semifinals. The Tigers will next face Grantsburg on November 7th. Kick-off is at 7 PM. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Section Football: Cook County Claims Section 7 9-Man Title, Ends 18-Year State Drought

It's the first time since the 2007 season that Cook County has advanced to state.

October 31, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

HIBBING, Minn.- The Cook County football team extended their memorable season on Friday night. Playing Littlefork-Big Falls in the Section 7 9-Man title game, the Vikings were able to get the best of the Vikings, 29 to 12. It’s the first time since the 2007 season that Cook County has advanced to state. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Duluth Marshall Infielder Aaden Westerbur Commits to Concordia-Moorhead Baseball

In Westerbur's junior season with the Hilltoppers, he clubbed 16 hits, 1 home run, and 15 RBIs.

October 31, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- On the diamond, Duluth Marshall infielder Aaden Westerbur will continue his baseball career at the college level. Westerbur announced his commitment to Concordia-Moorhead earlier this week. In eight’s junior season with the Hilltoppers, he clubbed 16 hits, 1 home run, and 15 RBIs. Last year, Duluth Marshall and the future Cobber reached the state tournament for the first…

Section Volleyball: Grand Rapids Earns Redemption Against Princeton to Head to State

The Thunderhawks are back at state after missing out in 2024.

October 30, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Back in August, the Grand Rapids volleyball team began their season with a four-set loss to Princeton. Over two months later, the Thunderhawks returned the favor. This time defeating the Tigers, 3-1 in the 7AAA title game. Grand Rapids advances to state for the first time since the 2023 season. “Every year we have really coachable girls. I…

Section Football: Moose Lake/Willow River Earns Fifth Straight Section 7AA Title

The Rebels will make their 19th state appearance in past 20 seasons.

October 30, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

ESKO, Minn.- The first set of section championship games kicked off on Thursday. Moose Lake/Willow River squared off against Aitkin in the Section 7AA title game. The Rebels claim their fifth consecutive Section 7AA title, blanking the Gobblers 28-0. “Great for these kids, they work so hard, this group of seniors is special. There are 21 seniors on this team,…

Section Football: Cromwell-Wright Handles Bertha-Hewitt to Claim Section Five 9-Man Title Once Again

This is the 5th time in program history that the Cromwell-Wright co-op has made it to state.

October 30, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

BRAINERD, Minn.- For the 2nd straight season, the Cromwell-Wright football team made it to the final eight. On Thursday, they defeated Bertha-Hewitt 41 to 18 to claim the Section 5 9-Man title. The Cardinals were led by Drew Nyberg, who had four touchdown passes and a field goal in the victory. This is the 5th time in program history that…

State Girls Soccer: Esko & St. Cloud Cathedral Tie in 3rd Place Game

Esko finishes their 2025 campaign with a 14-3-2 record.

October 30, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Esko girls soccer team ended their season with a tie on Thursday afternoon. Playing St. Cloud Cathedral in the Class A 3rd place game, both teams would not find the back of the net as they both finished with zeros. Esko finishes their 2025 campaign with a 14-3-2 record. Categories: High School, Sports

Esko Volleyball Advances to 4th Straight Section 7AA Title Game

On Wednesday, Esko swept Greenway in straight sets in the 7AA semifinals to secure their spot in the title game.

October 29, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Esko volleyball team will get the chance to play for a trip to state. On Wednesday, Esko swept Greenway in straight sets in the 7AA semifinals to secure their spot in the title game. They’ll next face Rush City on Saturday in Hermantown at 4 PM. It’s the 4th straight year that Esko will play the Tigers…

Northern Star: Britta Koski

Koski had nine goals and seven assists in the team's first 17 games of the season.

October 29, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- Britta Koski is not hard to miss on the field. She rocks two different colored cleats and is a big part in almost every goal for the Esko girls soccer team. “One of Britta’s strengths is being able to see the game before the game even really happens. She can see where that pass needs to go to…

Section 7A Volleyball: North Woods & Floodwood Secure Spots in Title Game

The section title game is set for Saturday at 4 PM at Rock Ridge High School.

October 29, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

VIRGINIA, Minn.- The Section 7A volleyball championship game is now set. On Wednesday, North Woods and Floodwood both secured their spots with semifinal wins. The Grizzlies defeated South Ridge in four sets and the Polar Bears upset Chisholm in five sets. The section title game is set for Saturday at 4 PM at Rock Ridge High School. Categories: High School,…

State Girls Soccer: Esko’s Rally Falls Short in Semifinal Loss to Providence Academy

Hannah Rautell had the lone goal for Esko

October 29, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- For the 2nd straight season, the Esko girls soccer team saw their title hopes end in the state semifinals. Facing top-seeded Providence Academy, Esko went into the break trailing by two. Then in the 2nd half, Hannah Rautell found the back of the net to pull her team within one. Shortly after that though, the Lions responded with…

Section Volleyball: Duluth East Sees Season End with Four-Set Loss to Andover

Duluth East finishes the year with a 19-9 overall record.

October 28, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

ANDOVER, Minn.- The Duluth East volleyball team looked to secure a spot in the Section 7AAAA title game on Tuesday night. Unfortunately, the ran into a tough Andover squad, who went on to defeat the Greyhounds 3-1 in the semifinals. Duluth East finishes the year with a 19-9 overall record. Categories: High School, Sports