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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. 
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…

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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.
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…

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

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

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High School, Sports

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

Northwestern finishes the season with a 13-1 record.
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…

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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.
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…

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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.
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….

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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.
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…

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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.
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…

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High School, Sports

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

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

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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.
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…

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High School, Sports

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

Duluth outshot North Shore 45-21.
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),…

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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.
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

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

Barnum finishes the year with a 10-2 record.
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…

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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.
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…

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High School, Sports

State Volleyball: Esko & North Woods Tripped Up in Quarterfinals

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

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High School, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Barnum Football

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

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High School, Sports

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

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

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High School, Sports

Five Local Football Teams Learn First Round State Opponents

The State Quarterfinal rounds kickoff on Thursday and Friday. 
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/…

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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)
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….

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

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

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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.
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…

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

The Tigers will next face Grantsburg on November 7th.
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

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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.
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

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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.
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…

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

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

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

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

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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.
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…

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

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

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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.
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…

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Northern Star: Britta Koski

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

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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.
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,…

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

Hannah Rautell had the lone goal for Esko
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…

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

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

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Esko Girls Soccer to Meet Top Seed Providence Academy in Class A State Semifinal

Esko's state semifinal game against the Lions is on Wednesday, October 29th. 
Isaiah Wiita,

ESKO, Minn.- After a three goal second half by Addy Parrott in the quarterfinal round, the Esko girls soccer team punched their ticket to the state semifinal round. Now, Esko is set to kickoff at U.S Bank Stadium against top seeded Providence Academy with a trip to the championship game on the line. The State semifinal game is not the…

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High School, Sports

Section Volleyball: After One-Year Hiatus, Grand Rapids to Play for 7AAA Title Once Again

Grand Rapids lost to North Branch in the semifinals in 2024.
Neil Vierzba,

NORTH BRANCH, Minn.- The Grand Rapids volleyball team has found themselves back in the Section 7AAA championship game. On Monday, the Thunderhawks defeated North Branch in four sets in the semifinals to secure their spot. They’ll next face Princeton, who swept Cloquet in the other semifinal game on Monday night. The section title game will take place on Thursday at…

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Hermantown Football Returns to Section 7AAAA Title Game After Semifinal Win Over North Branch

Hermantown will clash with Grand Rapids in the section title game on Friday, October 31st.
Isaiah Wiita,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The prep football playoffs in Minnesota continued on Saturday. The Hermantown football team hosted North Branch in the Section 7AAAA semifinal round. The Hawks punch their ticket back to the title game, defeating the Vikings 35-28. Hermantown will clash with Grand Rapids in the section title game on Friday, October 31st. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.   Categories:…

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Northwestern Football Advances to Level II After Handling Prescott

The Tigers are now 10-0 on the season.
Neil Vierzba, Kevin Johnson,

MAPLE, Wis.- The Northwestern football team continued their perfect season on Friday night. Playing Prescott in Level I of the WIAA Playoffs, the Tigers left no doubt as they came away with the 67 to 20 victory. Northwestern will next face St. Croix Falls in Level II on October 31st. Kick-off is at 7 PM. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High…

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Esko Volleyball Punches Ticket to 7AA Semifinals After Sweeping Moose Lake/Willow River

Esko will take on Greenway in the Section 7AA semifinal round on Wednesday, October 29th. 
Isaiah Wiita,

ESKO, Minn.- The Minnesota prep volleyball playoffs continued on Friday night. Esko hosted Moose Lake/Willow River in the section 7AA quarterfinal round. Esko takes care of business at home defeating the Rebels 3-0. Esko will take on Greenway in the semifinal round on Wednesday, October 29th. First set is at 5:15 p.m. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Mountain Iron-Buhl Guard Aniyah Thomas Commits to UWS Hoops

Last year, Thomas averaged 12 points per game for the Rangers. 
Isaiah Wiita,

VIRGINIA, Minn.- In prep basketball, Mountain Iron-Buhl guard Aniyah Thomas has committed to play college hoops at UWS. The Guard has one more season with the Rangers who went 26-4 a season ago. She averaged 12 points per game last year. Thomas and the Rangers open up the year against Hillcrest Academy on Friday, November 21st. Categories: High School, Sports

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High School, Sports

State Boys Soccer: Southwest Christian Scores Two Unanswered Goals to Eliminate Duluth Marshall

Duluth Marshall finishes the season with a 11-6-2 record.
Neil Vierzba,

FOREST LAKE, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall boys soccer team made their 3rd straight state tournament appearance on Thursday night. Playing Southwest Christian in the Class A quarterfinals, Marshall held a 1-0 lead for the first 75 minutes of the contest. Benson Peterson scored the goal for the Hilltoppers. After that though, the Stars rallied back to force overtime and then…

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Section Volleyball: Cloquet & Proctor Extend Seasons with Opening Round Wins

Wednesday marked the beginning of a number of section volleyball tournaments.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Wednesday marked the beginning of a number of section volleyball tournaments. In 7AAA, Cloquet began their quest towards a state berth by topping Hermantown, 3-1 in the quarterfinals. Cloquet will next play at Princeton in the semifinals on Monday. In 7AA, Proctor held off Mesabi East in five sets to advance to the quarterfinals. The Rails now shift…

Eskosoccer
High School, Sports

State Soccer: Parrott’s Hat Trick Lifts Esko to Class A Semifinals for 2nd Straight Year

Esko was led by Addie Parrott, who had a hat trick in the victory.
Neil Vierzba,

WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn.- The Esko girls soccer team will once again get the chance to play at U.S. Bank Stadium. On Wednesday, Esko defeated St. Croix Prep 4-1 in the quarterfinals to secure their spot in the semifinals. Esko was led by Addie Parrott, who had a hat trick in the victory. Paiton Plante had the other goal for…

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High School, Sports

Rock Ridge Girls Tennis Wins Class AA State Title

On Wednesday, the Wolverines defeated Blake 6-1 in the state title game to capture the trophy.
Neil Vierzba,

BLOOMINGTON, Minn.- For the first time in program history, the Rock Ridge girls tennis team has captured the Class AA state title. On Wednesday, the Wolverines defeated Blake 6-1 in the state title game to win the trophy. Singles: 1 Mayme Scott Grade 11 Vs Sienna Szerda Grade 9 Rock Ridge (Virginia) 6-1 4-6 10-7 – 2 Ellie Dimberio Grade 8 Vs Michelle…

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Prep Football: Esko & Duluth Denfeld Earn Home Wins in Respective Quarterfinal Round Matchups

The first round of the Minnesota prep football playoffs began on Tuesday night. 
Isaiah Wiita, Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The first round of the Minnesota prep football playoffs began on Tuesday night. In section 7AAA, Esko hosted Proctor in the quarterfinals. Esko defended their home turf, defeating the Rails 50-0. Esko will hit the road on Saturday, October 25th, to take on Pierz in the semifinal round. Kickoff is at 2 p.m. Over in section 7AAAA, the…

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High School, Sports

State Soccer: Grand Rapids & Duluth East Girls, Duluth Denfeld Boys Fall in Quarterfinals

Three local soccer teams took the big stage on Tuesday night to begin state tournament play.
Neil Vierzba,

FOREST LAKE, Minn.- Three local soccer teams took the big stage on Tuesday night to begin state tournament play. Perhaps the most eager to get going was the Grand Rapids girls, who made their first-ever state tourney appearance. The Thunderhawks drew the defending champs, Mahtomedi, who they held in check in the first half and most of the second. But…

Mshslsoccer
High School, Sports

Five Local Soccer Teams Learn State Seeding & First Round Opponent

Over the weekend, the state seedings for both boys and girls soccer were released.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Over the weekend, the state seedings for both boys and girls soccer were released. And only one local team secured higher than a 5th seed spot. That team would be the Esko girls, who are set for their 4th straight state tournament. Esko earns the 4th seed and will clash with the 5th seed, St. Croix Prep in…

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Northwestern Football Earns 2nd Seed in WIAA Playoffs & Awaits a Week One Rematch

The 9-0 Tigers will host Prescott in the first round of the postseason.
Isaiah Wiita,

MAPLE, Wis.- The Northwestern football team learned its WIAA playoff seeding over the weekend. The Tigers earned the second seed in the Division 5 Northwest Region. The 9-0 Tigers will host Prescott in the first round of the postseason. Northwestern and the Cardinals squared off once this year, playing each other in the first week of the season. In their…

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Northwestern Football Defeats Hayward 49-7 to End the Regular Season with a 9-0 Record

Northwestern will learn its WIAA playoff matchup over the weekend.
Isaiah Wiita,

MAPLE, Wis.- The final week of the prep football season in Wisconsin kicked off on Friday night. The Northwestern Tigers hosted the Hayward Hurricanes with their perfect record on the line. The Tigers defeat the Hurricanes 49-7, to end the regular season with a 9-0 record. Northwestern will learn its WIAA playoff matchup over the weekend. For Hayward, they close…

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Duluth East Volleyball Extends Win Streak to Ten After a 3-1 Victory Over Duluth Marshall

Duluth East is back in action on Friday, October 17th, against Roseville.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth East volleyball team hosted Duluth Marshall Thursday night. The Greyhounds pick up the 3-1 win over the Hilltoppers to extend their win streak to ten. Duluth East returns to action on Friday, October 17th, against Roseville. First set is at 1:30 p.m. Categories: High School, Sports

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Prep Football: Hermantown, Duluth Denfeld, & Esko End Regular Season with Victories, Proctor Falls

The final week of the Minnesota prep football season kicked off on Wednesday night. 
Isaiah Wiita, Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The final week of the Minnesota prep football season kicked off on Wednesday night. In Hermantown, a rematch of last years section 7AAAA championship game took place, as the 6-1 Hawks hosted the 6-1 North Branch Vikings. The Hawks dominated all game, defeating the Vikings 56-26. Hermantown ends the regular season with a 7-1 record. Cloquet aimed for…