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Cloquet Softball Tops Esko for First Time in Five Years, South Ridge Extends Win Streak to 7

Cloquet improves to 10-6 and will next play at Proctor on Tuesday. South Ridge is now 12-4 and will host Two Harbors on Wednesday.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet softball team did something on Monday that they haven’t done since 2019. And that’s defeat Esko. The Lumberjacks would get the best of Esko, 9-1 on their home field at Braun Park. Allie Jones tossed five innings of no-hit ball and struck out 12 Cloquet improves to 10-6 and will next play at Proctor on Tuesday….

Superior Boys Tennis Edges St. Francis for 4th Win of Season

The Spartans will next be in New Richmond on May 18th.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Superior boys tennis team would play St. Francis close on Monday, ultimately defeating the Fighting Saints 4 to 3. The scores are listed below: Singles: No. 1 – Otto Netteberg, St. Francis def. Vinnie Theisen, Superior, 6-0 , 6-2 , -; No. 2 – Dylan Urbaniak, Superior def. Joe Zandlo, St. Francis, 6-2 , 6-0 , -;…

Superior Picks Kristin Riesgraf to Coach Spartan Volleyball Team

The Hibbing native will begin her duties in August and will make her home debut as head coach on August 9th against Duluth Marshall.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior high school has a new volleyball coach. The Spartans have hired Kristin Riesgraf to replace Brenda Pluntz. Riesgraf has been an assistant for UW-Superior since 2011. She’s also had two stints leading club teams in Superior. The Hibbing native will begin her duties in August and will make her home debut as head coach on August 9th…

Mike Randolph Set to Lead Northern Lakes Boys Hockey Next Winter

The former Greyhound spent the last three seasons at St. Thomas Academy.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former Duluth East hockey coach Mike Randolph has found his next gig. Pending school board approval, Randolph is set to lead Northern Lakes boys hockey next winter. The school confirmed the news with FOX 21. “The Pequot Lakes School District is excited to announce the hiring of Mike Randolph as the next Northern Lakes Boys Hockey Head Coach,…

Proctor Softball On Track for Third-Straight Section Title

Three games remaining in regular season

PROCTOR, Minn.- With the high school softball season winding down, the Proctor softball team will have another opportunity to win a section title. The Rails are currently 14-3 overall and most recently defeated Duluth East 4-1. After winning sectionals in 2022 and 2023, Proctor’s seniors are confident they have what it takes to step up in big moments. “We have…

Track and Field Teams Take Mark in Matt Kero Invitational

Hastings wins boys, girls events

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…

Burke Homers in Proctor Win Over Duluth East

Rails improve to 15-3

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…

Haugen Earns 300th Career Win for Esko Baseball, Marshall Blanks Roseau

Finn Furcht for Esko and Tanner Carlson for Duluth Marshall would each have complete game shutouts. Furcht threw a no-hitter as well.

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…

Hermantown/Proctor Unable to Hold Off Wayzata as Stealth Drop 2nd Straight Game

The Stealth (7-3) will next play at Hopkins/St. Louis Park on May 14th.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown/Proctor boys lacrosse team faced a tall test on Friday against Wayzata. Ultimately, they would be unable to hold off the Trojans as they fell 13 to 5. The Stealth (7-3) will next play at Hopkins/St. Louis Park on May 14th. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Marshall Baseball Tops Rock Ridge in 7AA Quarterfinal Rematch, Hermantown Earns 2nd Straight Victory

Rock Ridge previously defeated Duluth Marshall 3-2 in the Section 7AA quarterfinals last year.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall baseball team earned revenge on Thursday, defeating Rock Ridge 9 to 2. Rock Ridge previously defeated Duluth Marshall 3-2 in the Section 7AA quarterfinals last year. The Hilltoppers improve to 6-2 and will next host Roseau on Friday. As for the Wolverines, they’ll next be in action on Monday, hosting Esko. In other prep baseball…

Polacsek’s Big Night Helps Wolfpack Boys Pick Up Road Win Against Stealth

Duluth was led by Gabe Polacsek, who had four goals in the first quarter.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Duluth Wolfpack boys lacrosse team picked up their 2nd straight win on Thursday, defeating the Hermantown/Proctor Stealth 15 to 9. Duluth was led by Gabe Polacsek, who had four goals in the first quarter. The Wolfpack improve to 6-3 and will next host Wayzata on Saturday. Hermantown/Proctor (7-2) will also play Wayzata next. That game is scheduled…

Boben’s Pitching Leads Hibbing Softball Past Denfeld

Fourth-straight win for Bluejackets

DULUTH, Minn.- A 17-strikeout performance by Hibbing’s Aune Boben was a key factor in the Bluejackets’ 17-2 win over Duluth Denfeld on Thursday. In a complete game on the mound, Boben only allowed three hits and two walks on 102 pitches. At the plate, she went a perfect 4-4, including a solo home run in the sixth inning. Kori McCormick…

Duluth East Boys Tennis Protects Home Court Against Hibbing

East would take three out of four singles matchups and two out of the three doubles matchups.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys tennis team picked up their 10th win of the season on Wednesday, defeating Hibbing 5 to 2. East would take three out of four singles matchups and two out of the three doubles matchups. The Greyhounds (10-11) will next play Mahtomedi on May 10th. Hibbing (9-5) will play Grand Rapids and Thief River Falls…

Stealth Handle C-E-C in Battle of Boys Lacrosse Heavyweights

After the contest was 5-4 in favor of the Stealth at the half, Hermantown/Proctor would outscore C-E-C 8 to 1 in the 2nd half.

ESKO, Minn.- The Hermantown/Proctor boys lacrosse team would hand Cloquet-Esko-Carlton their first loss of the season on Tuesday, 13 to 5. After the contest was 5-4 in favor of the Stealth at the half, Hermantown/Proctor would outscore C-E-C 8 to 1 in the 2nd half. The Stealth (7-1) will next host Duluth on Thursday. Meanwhile, C-E-C (7-1) will try to…

Nine Local Hockey Standouts Selected in USHL Draft

Three were drafted in Phase 1 on Monday.

DULUTH, Minn.- Plenty of locals heard their named called at the USHL Draft. On Monday, Marshall goaltender Kaenan Smith was the first Northlander to be selected as he was taken by Sioux Falls in the 4th round. Two rounds later, Tri-City would pick Hibbing/Chisholm’s Jackson Strukel and then in the 7th round Des Moines grabbed Grand Rapids forward Nathan Garski….

Big 2nd Inning Lifts Superior Softball Past Hermantown

The Spartans (7-4) would put up nine runs in the 2nd inning.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Superior softball team was back in the win column on Monday, defeating Hermantown on the road 16 to 0. The Spartans (7-4) would put up nine runs in the 2nd inning. They’ll next be in action on Tuesday at Duluth Denfeld. Meanwhile, Hermantown (3-4) will try to bounce back at Rock Ridge also on Tuesday. Categories: High…

Hermantown/Proctor Girls Lacrosse Hands Duluth Marshall 1st Loss

Hermantown/Proctor improves to 2-5 and will be at Superior on Thursday.

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls lacrosse team suffered their first defeat on Monday, falling to Hermantown/Proctor 9 to 8. Hermantown/Proctor would rally after being down 7-2 at the half. The Hilltoppers fall to 3-1 and will next play at Coon Rapids on Thursday. Hermantown/Proctor improves to 2-5 and will be at Superior also on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports

Marshall’s Owen Marsolek to Play College Baseball at Western Kentucky

Just this past season, Marsolek would hurl 92 strikeouts in 44 innings of work.

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Marshall junior pitcher and outfielder Owen Marsolek won’t have to worry about learning a new nickname when he begins playing his college ball. On Saturday, the Hilltopper announced his commitment to the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, a Division one program out of the USA conference. Just this past season, Marsolek would hurl 92 strikeouts in 44 innings of…

John Scott & Christian Houser Latest to Join Wilderness NA3HL Team

They join C-E-C forward Ryan Jones as local players on the roster.

CLOQUET, Minn.- Duluth East defenseman Christian Houser and Duluth Denfeld forward John Scott both inked tenders with the NA3HL Minnesota Wilderness team over the weekend. They’re the latest local talents on the team after Minnesota would pick C-E-C forward Ryan Jones in the NA3HL draft last week. Just this past year, Houser skated in 26 games for the Greyhounds, totaling…

Hermantown’s River Freeman Signs Tender with Minnesota Wilderness

Just this past season, Freeman had his best year with the Hawks, tallying 22 goals and 27 assists.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A current Hermantown Hawk will soon be suiting up for the Minnesota Wilderness. Forward River Freeman signed a tender with the club out of Cloquet. Just this past season, Freeman had his best year with the Hawks, tallying 22 goals and 27 assists. The year prior, he would have just 13 goals and 14 assists. Number 23 played…

Norsemen Eager for Sanctioned Boys Volleyball Season

Boys volleyball to become official MSHSL Sport in 2024-25

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- With a 3-0 record, the Proctor/Hermantown boys’ volleyball team has a lot to be excited about both this — and next — season. Since the Norsemen’s debut in 2019, they’ve made a name for themselves in the Northern Minnesota Conference. But in the next school year, they’ll compete for the first time as an official high school team…

Coaches Corner: Kyle Young

Lumberjacks seeking seventh-straight state tournament appearance

AURORA, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, Cloquet Boys Golf Assistant Coach Kyle Young joins us on day one of the invitational at The Quarry at Giants Ridge. Coach Young discussed Cloquet competing against teams in Southern Minnesota, his family’s love for golf, and the Lumberjacks’ goal of getting back to the State Tournament. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy,…

Boys Lacrosse: Duluth Drops Home Contest to Hill-Murray, Grand Rapids Earns 1st Win of Season

The Thunderhawks will next host Brainerd on May 8th.

DULUTH, Minn.- A battle of two four win teams would happen in boys lacrosse on Friday. Ultimately, Hill-Murray would stand tall as they took down Duluth, 12 to 5. Duluth falls to 4-2 on the year and will next host Rosemount on Saturday. In other boys lacrosse action, Grand Rapids picked up their first win of the season, defeating Superior…

Top Plays of the Week: 5/3

At number one, Hermantown/Proctor's Kale Smith goes behind his back to pull off the goal against St. Paul.

PROCTOR, Minn.- Both of this week’s top plays would come on the lacrosse field. At number two, Grand Rapids’ Owen Stark with the sidearm of a shot and laser to the back of the net. At number one, Hermantown/Proctor’s Kale Smith goes behind his back to pull off the goal against St. Paul. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Rails End Home Stretch, Roll Past Jacks

First Proctor win over Cloquet since 2022

PROCTOR, Minn.- After losing twice to Cloquet last season, the Proctor baseball team had their revenge on Thursday, taking down the Lumberjacks 7-5 on Thursday. Proctor was the first to score when Tyler Berglund hit an RBI single in the bottom of the first inning. Cloquet would later take the lead 5-3 after scoring four runs in the top of…

Stealth Boys Lacrosse Off to Best Start in Program History

The Stealth have already surpassed last season's win total of five.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Just last season, the Hermantown/Proctor boys lacrosse team didn’t even get to six wins. Fast forward to this year and the team is off to their best start in program history at 6-0. A big reason for the team’s success has been their depth. The Stealth have a program-high 49 players, 13 of which are seniors on the…

Wilderness Select C-E-C Forward Ryan Jones with First NA3HL Draft Pick

Just this past season, Jones would tally six goals and six assists in 23 games of action for the Lumberjacks.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The week of firsts continues for the Minnesota Wilderness NA3HL Team. After naming their first-ever head coach and GM on Tuesday, the team made their first-ever draft pick on Wednesday. The Wilderness took a local product in C-E-C forward Ryan Jones with the 49th pick in the 2nd round of the NA3HL Draft. Just this past season, Jones…

Northern Star: Carter Boos

Will play for Northern Iowa Area Community College in 2025

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall baseball is getting the most they’ve ever gotten from Carter Boos, who’s in his sixth year playing for the high school team. “I think just the vibes in the dugout have been ‘We’re one unit,’ and we(‘ve) got to go win games together.” Boos has developed into a dependable hitter, a dangerous pitcher, and a…

C-E-C Boys Lacrosse Holds Off Grand Rapids to Improve to 6-0 on Season

The Lumberjacks will next be in action on Friday at Bloomington Kennedy/Burnsville.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys lacrosse team continues to have a magical first season. On Wednesday, the team defeated Grand Rapids/Greenway 15 to 9 to improve to 6-0 on the year. The Lumberjacks will next be in action on Friday at Bloomington Kennedy/Burnsville. Meanwhile, Grand Rapids/Greenway (0-6) will look to bounce back at Superior also on Friday. Categories: High School,…

Duluth East Baseball Gets Back On Track with Home Win Against Sartell

Duluth East improves to 6-4 and will next play Brainerd on Friday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East baseball team would snap a three-game losing skid on Wednesday, defeating Sartell 5 to 1. The Greyhounds were led by Curran Conrad, who went three for three with three runs batted in. On the mound, Jack Teachworth went seven innings and struck out four batters. Duluth East improves to 6-4 and will next play Brainerd…

Wolfpack Girls Lacrosse Extends Win Streak to Five By Taking Down Superior

The Wolfpack improve to 6-1 and will next host Eastview-Eagan on Friday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Wolfpack girls lacrosse team continued their winning ways on Tuesday, defeating Superior 14 to 0. The Wolfpack improve to 6-1 and will next host Eastview-Eagan on Friday. Superior will try to bounce back against Sun Prairie East also on Friday. Categories: High School, Sports

Report: Mike Randolph & St. Thomas Academy Part Ways After Three Seasons

Randolph spent the last three seasons on the coaching staff, two of which he was the lone head coach.

MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn.- Former Duluth East head coach Mike Randolph will no longer be the head coach at St. Thomas Academy. According to Youth Hockey Hub, Randolph and the Cadets have parted ways. He spent the last three seasons on the coaching staff, two of which he was the lone head coach. Randolph would lead St. Thomas Academy to the…

Marshall’s Carlson Brings Maturity to Mound

Seven strikeouts in Friday win over Warroad

DULUTH, Minn.- As the Duluth Marshall baseball team continue to play strong this season, senior Tanner Carlson found himself as a leader both on and off the diamond. On Friday, Carlson recorded seven strikeouts in a 6-3 win over Warroad. As a team captain, he’s embraced a leadership role with a team, and not just as a leader by example….

Twin Ports Border Battle Brings New Competition to Northland

Basketball tournament featured 130 teams

SUPERIOR, Wis.- For the last five years, the Twin Ports Border Battle has rendered the basketball offseason obsolete for players ages 10-18. “Each year it’s grown, and I think what happens is people come up here, they realize how beautiful Duluth and superior is, and they’re like, I want to come back.” Playmakers North Director Phil Roe has put in…

Duluth East Shines in Greyhound Invitational

Athletes battle through rain, wind

DULUTH, Minn.- Despite the rainy conditions, high school track and field teams competed in the Greyhound Invitational on Friday at Duluth East High School. With 32 of 36 events officially scored, Duluth East scored the most points for both the boys’ (181.5) and girls’ (228.5) events, followed by Rock Ridge (149.5 for boys, 109 for girls). You can find the…

Prep Lacrosse: Stealth Boys Improve to 4-0, Stealth Girls Drop 3rd Straight

The boys will next be in action on Saturday when they host St. Paul/Two Rivers.

PROCTOR, Minn.- Both the Hermantown/Proctor boys and girls lacrosse teams would have home contests on Friday night. But, they would have different results. The Stealth boys improved to 4-0 on the season, defeating Bloomington Kennedy 19 to 5. Meanwhile, the Stealth girls dropped to 0-3 on the year, falling to New Prague 14 to 8. The boys will next be…

Top Play of the Week: 4/26

Motts Erickson and the Wolfpack are off to a 3-1 start this season.

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes on the turf. In Tuesday’s Superior versus Duluth boys lacrosse game, Motts Erickson catches the rebound and then puts it right back on net for the goal. The Wolfpack are off to a 3-1 start this season. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Mike Vuchetich

Vuchetich has been the head coach for the Stealth since the program started.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Hermantown/Proctor’s boys lacrosse head coach, Mike Vuchetich. Vuchetich has been the head coach for the Stealth since the program started. The team is also off to a 3-0 start this season. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Superior Softball Picks Up 5th Win of the Season in Clash with Cloquet

The Spartans improve to 5-1 and will next play at Chippewa Falls on Friday.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A pair of one loss squads would meet on the softball diamond on Thursday. In the end, Superior proved to be too much for Cloquet, as they defeated the Lumberjacks 13 to 3. The Spartans improve to 5-1 and will next play at Chippewa Falls on Friday. Meanwhile, Cloquet will try to bounce back against Carlton/Wrenshall also on…

Esko Baseball Improves to 7-0 After Topping Warroad By 5

Esko improves to 7-0 and will next visit Rock Ridge on April 29th.

ESKO, Minn.- Another day, another win for the Esko baseball team. On Thursday, they would top Warroad 6 to 1. Finn Furcht would toss six innings of shutout baseball, striking out 10 batters. Offensively, Trent Ondrus had three runs batted in to lead the team. Esko improves to 7-0 and will next visit Rock Ridge on April 29th. Categories: High…

Northern Star: Ella Brisbois

Duluth senior to play college lacrosse at Concordia St. Paul

DULUTH, Minn.- On a team full of general newcomers to the sport of lacrosse, Ella Brisbois brings some uncommon experience to the Duluth Wolfpack. “She’s a really good shooter,” says teammate Grace Karakas. “She’s really confident on the field so it helps a lot. She’s a good passer and she just knows what she’s doing out there.” For Karakas, lacrosse…

Hermantown’s Max Plante Named to Team USA U-18 Men’s Roster

Plante and Team USA will face Slovakia on Thursday.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A former Hermantown Hawk and future UMD Bulldog has found himself on the Team USA U18 Men’s Roster. Max Plante is set to don the red, white, and blue later this week at the IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship in Finland. He also will have the “A” on his jersey as he will serve as an alternate captain….

Northwood/Solon Springs’ Abe Ahlberg Tallies 100th Career Hit, Also Hurls 20 K’s for School Record

The Northwood/Solon Springs baseball team is off to a 6-0 start this season and are currently ranked 3rd in the state coaches poll.

SOLON SPRINGS, Wis.- It was a day to remember for Northwood/Solon Springs’ senior Abe Ahlberg. In Tuesday’s 9 to 1 victory for the Evergreens over Prairie Farm, Ahlberg would club his 100th career hit. The special day wouldn’t stop there as Ahlberg would also toss 20 strikeouts, which is a school record. The Northwood/Solon Springs baseball team is off to…

Prep Baseball: Proctor Hands Hermantown 1st Loss of the Season

Ethan Carter and Nick Terhaar would each have an RBI in the contest.

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor baseball team would pick up their 4th win of the season on Tuesday, defeating Hermantown 2-0. Ethan Carter and Nick Terhaar would each have an RBI in the contest. Terhaar would also get it done on the mound, going 6 1/3 with 10 strikeouts. The Rails (4-2) will next host Warroad on Friday at 5 PM….

Wolfpack Boys Lacrosse Earn Road Victory at Superior

Duluth improves to 2-1 and will next host St. Paul/Two Rivers on Friday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Wolfpack boys lacrosse team would get back in the win column on Tuesday, defeating Superior 16 to 1. Duluth improves to 2-1 and will next host St. Paul/Two Rivers on Friday. Superior will travel to face Hudson on Friday. Categories: High School, Sports

Duluth Marshall’s Brooks Johnson to Play College Hoops at UMD

This past season, Johnson would average 32 points and nearly 17 rebounds per game.

DULUTH, Minn.- While you may have been sleeping, the UMD men’s basketball team received a big time local commitment. Duluth Marshall’s Brooks Johnson is set to play for the Bulldogs beginning in the 2025-2026 season. Johnson made the official announcement via his own personal Twitter page. This past season, he would average 32 points and nearly 17 rebounds per game….

C-E-C Boys Lacrosse Improves to 3-0 After Handling Superior

C-E-C is next in action on Thursday when they host Duluth Marshall.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys lacrosse team was once again victorius on Monday, defeating Superior 22 to 7. C-E-C is now 3-0 on the season and will next play Duluth Marshall on Thursday at home. Meanwhile, Superior will try to bounce back Tuesday against the Duluth Wolfpack. Categories: High School, Sports

Duluth East Names Dave Bergan as New Head Boys Soccer Coach

Bergan previously coached at Cloquet High School, where he led them to an undefeated regular season in 2020.

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth East boys soccer has a new head coach and he’s familiar to the area. Dave Bergan will replace Corey Bachand, who stepped down after six seasons at the helm. Bergan previously coached at Cloquet High School, where he led them to an undefeated regular season in 2020 and was named Section 7A Coach of the Year. Bergan…

Prep Softball: Superior, Proctor Deliver Shutouts

Proctor's Shelton pitches no-hitter

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Two of the hottest softball teams in the area started the week off with home shutout victories on Monday. Superior scored 17 runs in the first two innings to defeat Carlton-Wrenshall 18-0 in four innings. The Spartans’ final run came on a solo home run from Paige R. Johnson in the third inning. Superior (4-1) will stay at…