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Mineheine
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Proctor’s Wyatt Mineheine Signs Tender Deal with New Mexico Ice Wolves

Just this past year, Mineheine would have a career-high 20 goals with five assists.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- Proctor forward Wyatt Mineheine will soon be joining a NA3HL team. On Monday, Mineheine signed a tender with the New Mexico Ice Wolves. Just this past year, he would have a career-high 20 goals with five assists. Speaking of the Rails, Mineheine’s teammate Carson Pavlowich will take to the ice this weekend at the Boys National Invitational Tournament….

Prep Baseball Web 2
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Baseball: Spartans Falls Short, Titans Sink Oredockers

Orlandi Memorial Tournament continues Saturday
Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In day one of the Orlandi Memorial Tournament, the Superior Spartans couldn’t keep up with Rice Lake’s scoring while Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin battled through the cold temps for a win against Ashland. In game one, Superior gave up three runs in the first inning, ultimately losing to Rice Lake 14-4. Following the Spartans’ loss, G/NK defeated the Oredockers 5-2. On…

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Top Plays: 4/19

At number one, Esko's Isaak Sertich with the diving stop and then the throw over to Jamis Halvorson, who keeps his foot on the bag.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top plays both come from on the diamond. At number two, Hermantown’s Cam Lukovsky makes the nice diving grab to rob a Duluth Denfeld Hunter of a hit. At number one, Esko’s Isaak Sertich with the diving stop and then the throw over to Jamis Halvorson, who keeps his foot on the bag. Categories: Friday Night…

Sup G Lax
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Fast Start Helps St. Paul/Two Rivers Top Superior Girls Lacrosse

Superior (0-3) will next host the Duluth Wolfpack on April 23rd.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls lacrosse team is still in search of their first win of the season after falling to St. Paul/Two Rivers 12-2 on Friday. The Ducks would get out to a five goal lead after two quarters and wouldn’t look back. Superior (0-3) will next host the Duluth Wolfpack on April 23rd.   Categories: Friday Night Frenzy,…

Prep Baseball Web
High School, Sports

Prep Baseball: Esko, Hermantown Stay Undefeated With Thursday Wins

Esko takes down Proctor 7-3, Hermantown tops Denfeld 8-1
Ben Burns,

ESKO, Minn.- Esko and Hermantown each proved their strength on the diamond on Thursday as they each put their undefeated records on the line. Esko defeated Proctor 7-3, improving to 4-0 in 2024. The defending state champions were scheduled to face Duluth Marshall on Friday, but that game has been postponed. Meanwhile, Proctor (2-1) will be in Maple Grove on…

Superior Softball
High School, Sports

Superior Softball Shuts Out Rock Ridge in Home Opener

Spartans improve to 3-1 overall
Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior softball team allowed only two hits in their 7-0 home opening win over Rock Ridge on Monday. One of the Spartans’ biggest plays came in the bottom of the fourth when Paige Johnson hit a two-run home run, increasing Superior’s lead to seven. This win puts Superior at 3-1 overall as they look ahead to Grantsburg…

Grg Lax
High School, Sports

Grand Rapids/Greenway Girls Lacrosse Earns 1st Win On The Road in Duluth

Grand Rapids/Greenway (1-2) will next host Anoka on Saturday in their home opener.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Grand Rapids/Greenway girls lacrosse team picked up their first win of the season on Thursday, defeating Duluth 16 to 5. The Lightning would lead 5-3 after the first quarter. Grand Rapids/Greenway (1-2) will next host Anoka on Saturday in their home opener. Meanwhile, Duluth (1-1) is set to host St. Paul/Two Rivers also on Saturday. Categories: High…

Wolfpack Blax
High School, Sports

Eastview/Apple Valley Hands Wolfpack Boys Lacrosse First Loss

Duluth falls to 1-1 on the season and will next play at Superior on April 23rd.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In a battle of two unbeatens on Tuesday, Eastview/Apple Valley would reign supreme over the Duluth Wolfpack boys. The Lightning would jump out to a five goal lead after the first quarter and they wouldn’t look back as they won 17 to 1. Duluth falls to 1-1 on the season and will next play at Superior on April…

Rain Game
High School, Sports

Rain Wins as Hunters & Hilltoppers Battle at Windy Wade Stadium

The teams plan to reschedule Tuesday's game for a later date.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall and Duluth Denfeld baseball teams gave it a go on Tuesday for their scheduled game. Ultimately, the rain and wind would win the contest as the game was called off in the bottom of the 1st. Marshall was leading 5-3 at that point. The teams plan to reschedule Tuesday’s game for a later date. Duluth…

Sup Football
High School, Sports

Superior Names Rob Scott as New Head Football Coach

From 2006 to 2021, Scott was an educator at Superior and also held many roles for the football team during that time.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Spartans have a new head football coach. And he’s familiar to the program. Rob Scott returns to lead the team after spending the last three seasons as the head coach at Eau Claire Memorial. From 2006 to 2021, Scott was an educator at Superior and also held many roles for the football team during that time….

Proctor Web
High School, Sports

Proctor Softball’s Hot Start Continues With Win Over Esko

Rails' fifth-straight win over Esko
Ben Burns,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor softball remains undefeated, taking down Esko 7-3 on their home field on Monday. This marks the fifth-straight time Proctor has defeated Esko in head-to-head games. The Rails — who are now 4-0 — have outscored their opponents 42-8. Proctor has a favorable matchup ahead of them as they’ll take on 0-5 Bemidji on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Esko…

Superior Soccer Web
High School, Sports

Spartans Girls Soccer Can’t Keep Up With Golden Bears

Brynn Johnson scores Superior's lone goal
Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls soccer team fell back to .500 on Monday in a 3-1 loss to Barron. After a scoreless first period, Superior’s defense couldn’t keep up with the Golden Bears’ offensive attack. Junior Brynn Johnson scored Superior’s only goal of the night (team’s eighth goal of season). Superior (2-2) will stay home this week as they’ll host…

Stealth
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Boys Lacrosse: Stealth Protect Home Turf By Handling Superior

The Stealth (1-0) will next play at Grand Rapids/Greenway on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown/Proctor Stealth opened up their season on Monday, defeating Superior 17 to 2 in their home opener. Hermantown/Proctor would lead by 11 at the half. The Stealth (1-0) will next play at Grand Rapids/Greenway on Thursday. As for the Superior, they’ll play at Cloquet on April 22nd. Categories: High School, Sports

Hermantown Softball
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Hermantown Softball Blanks Esko in Season Opener

Geisen hits two-run home run
Ben Burns,

ESKO, Minn.- The Hermantown softball team started their season on all the right notes as they delivered a 11-0 blowout win against Esko on Friday. After three scoreless innings, the Hawks’ bats came alive, starting with freshman Bryden Geisen hitting a two-run home run to break the stalemate. Hermantown (1-1) will host Superior on Thursday in the Hawks’ home opener….

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Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Lucas Mehelich

The Lumberjacks are in their first-ever season as a varsity program.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we’re joined by Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys lacrosse head coach Lucas Mehelich. The Lumberjacks are in their first-ever season as a varsity program. C-E-C would defeat Rocori 10-7 in their inaugural game on Friday. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Wolfpack Boys Lacrosse Handles Big Lake For Season-Opening Victory

This was the 2nd straight year that the Wolfpack have opened the season against the Hornets.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Wolfpack boys lacrosse team started their season on Friday with a win, topping Big Lake 17 to 1. This was the 2nd straight year that the Wolfpack have opened the season against the Hornets. Duluth (1-0) will next host Eastview/Apple Valley on April 16th. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Baseball: Superior Rallies Past Rock Ridge, Cloquet Picks Up 1st Win

Superior (2-5) will next play at Cloquet on April 16th. Meanwhile, Cloquet will travel to Rock Ridge on April 15th.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior baseball team would find themselves down 3-0 against Rock Ridge on Friday. But, after putting up one run in the 3rd and three in the 6th, the Spartans would rally past the Wolverines for the 4-3 win. Superior (2-5) will next play at Cloquet on April 16th. Rock Ridge (2-2) will also play Cloquet next on…

Aultman Bros
High School, Sports

Jordan & Elijah Aultman to Reunite & Play For Superior Wolfpack This Summer

The duo will be in action on April 21st at Union Eau Claire.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Aultman Brothers are set to be reunited this summer as members of the Superior Wolfpack. Jordan and Elijah have both been named to the roster this week. Jordan was a two-time Lake Superior All-Conference selection during his time at Cloquet-Esko- Carlton. Elijah just wrapped up his final season as a Lumberjack, scoring 20 goals. The duo will…

Proctor baseball
High School, Sports

Proctor’s Big Bats Serve Up Home-Opening Win

Rails improve to 2-0
Ben Burns,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor baseball team are off to a hot start, stringing together their second-straight win in an 8-3 victory over Mesabi East on Thursday. The Rails were propelled by Wyatt Mineheine, who led off with a triple in the first before recording a two-RBI double in the second inning. On the mound, Tyler Berglund pitched a complete game…

Lax 411
High School, Sports

Prep Lacrosse: C-E-C & Marshall Boys Win First-Ever Games, Marshall Girls Spoil Superior’s Home Opener

The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton, Duluth Marshall, & Superior boys and girls lacrosse teams are in their first seasons.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

CLOQUET, Minn.- On Thursday, four local area teams would have either their first-ever home game or their first-ever inaugural game. For the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys, they played and hosted their first-ever contest against Rocori. After being tied 5-5 at the half, the Lumberjacks would outscore the Spartans 5-2 in the 2nd half to earn their first victory, 10 to 7. Michael…

Cec B Lax
High School, Sports

After Many Years of Club Play, C-E-C Boys Lacrosse Eager for First Season

C-E-C players previously played for the Northern Siege club team.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The sport of lacrosse is becoming more and more popular in the Northland. Just this spring, there are four varsity teams beginning their first-ever seasons. That includes, the Cloquet-Esko- Carlton boys, who have been previously playing for the Northern Siege club for many years. The Lumberjacks are led by head coach Lucas Mehelich, a former lacrosse player himself…

Bjorn Lind
High School, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Bjorn Lind

Duluth East senior to play college baseball at Augustana
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn- Duluth East’s baseball team is chock full of returning starters in their lineup, including Augustana-commit and versatile defender Bjorn Lind. “I’m definitely a lot stronger, faster, more physical and (I’ve) grown a couple inches.” says Lind, who has a lot of reasons to why he loves baseball. “I would say going into the field every day with your…

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High School, Sports

Minnesota Girls & Wisconsin Boys Take Bragging Rights at DAYBA Border Battle

Solon Springs' Isaiah Kastern would be named MVP of the boys game after finishing with 28 points.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- For the fourth straight time, the Minnesota girls team would take down the Wisconsin girls in the Annual DAYBA Border Battle on Wednesday. Minnesota would hold a comfortable lead for most of the contest, eventually earning the 121 to 76 victory. Following that game, it was the boys turn. After dropping the last two meetings, the Wisconsin boys…

Esko Sb
High School, Sports

Esko Softball Handles Moose Lake/Willow River for 2nd Win of Season

Esko (2-1) will next host Duluth Marshall and Hermantown in a doubleheader on Friday.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko softball team would pick up two wins on Wednesday, including a big victory against Moose Lake/Willow River 20-6. Esko defeated Two Harbors 14 to 0 earlier in the day. Esko (2-1) will next host Duluth Marshall and Hermantown in a doubleheader on Friday. First pitch against the Hilltoppers is at 2 PM. Categories: High School, Sports

Hockey
High School, Sports

Trio of Northlanders Named to U.S. Under 17 National Team

The three will compete for the team in the USHL, as well as other international tournaments during the 2024-2025 season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A trio of Northlanders have been named to the U.S. Under 17 National Team. Hermantown natives Victor Plante and A.J. Francisco, as well as Superior’s Jackson Marthaler were named to the roster on Wednesday afternoon. The NTDP is a two-year residency program that is located at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Michigan. The three will compete for the…

G Rapids Vs Sup Baseball
High School, Sports

Grand Rapids Baseball Opens Season with Shutout Road Victory in Superior

The Thunderhawks were led by Easton Sjostrand, who struck out 10 and would only allow one hit on the mound.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The quest for a 4th straight trip to state began on Tuesday for the Grand Rapids baseball team. In their first game of the season, they would shut out Superior 10-0 in five innings. The Thunderhawks were led by Easton Sjostrand, who struck out 10 and would only allow one hit on the mound. Grand Rapids (1-0) will…

Sup G Lax
High School, Sports

Superior Girls Lacrosse Prepping for First-Ever Home Game

Superior's roster is about a 50/50 split of players who have played club lacrosse before or have never played the sport at all.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Back in February, the Superior school board voted to make girls and boys lacrosse a co-curricular sport. Fast forward to now, and the two teams are gearing up for their first-ever home games. The Superior girls squad is led by Dustin Anderson, a former longtime soccer coach who’s also played lacrosse recreationally. His roster is about a 50/50…

Proctor softball
High School, Sports

Rails Cut Through Fog in Rout Over Agates

15 runs scored in five innings by Proctor
Ben Burns,

PROCTOR, Minn.- After defeating Rock Ridge in their season opener, the Proctor softball team stayed undefeated, taking down Two Harbors 15-0 in five innings. After a scoreless first inning, the Rails adjusted to the foggy conditions by scoring eight runs in the second inning. Three of the first four runs were scored on wild pitches before Emma Shelton and Sydney…

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High School, Sports

Northwestern QB Gavin Williams to Play College Football for St. Scholastica

Williams had a total of 4 touchdowns in the 2023 season.
Neil Vierzba,

MAPLE, Wis.- Northwestern Quarterback and safety Gavin Williams will join the St. Scholastica Saints next fall. After dealing with an elbow injury for most of the season, Williams would only play in 3 games for the Tigers. In those contests, he would throw for 296 yards with 3 touchdowns. He also had another score on the ground with 84 yards…

Top Play
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Top Play: 4/5

Duluth Marshall's Berrisford hits in-the-park HR
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Marshall’s Max Berrisford opened the season with a big-time hit at Wade Stadium. In the third inning, Berrisford delivered a hit to right field. Although it didn’t make it over the wall, the catcher rounded the bases for a two-run in-the-park home run. The Hilltoppers won their season opener over Cloquet 8-1. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High…

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High School, Sports

Prep Baseball: Duluth East & Duluth Marshall Open Seasons with Wins Against Cloquet

The Greyhounds (1-0) will next face Duluth Denfeld on April 9th. Meanwhile, Marshall (1-0) will next play at Aitkin on April 11th.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- More local area baseball teams would have their season openers on Thursday. In the first game of a doubleheader at Wade Stadium, Duluth East would top Cloquet 7 to 4. The Greyhounds were led by Dylan Cole, who was four for four with two runs batted in. On the mound, Bjorn Lind went four innings with 10 strikeouts….

Superior track and field
High School, Sports

Northern Wisconsin Schools Compete in Packy Paquette Invite

Chippewa Falls boys, Hayward girls take home titles
Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- 12 high school track and field teams were at UW-Superior on Thursday to compete in the annual Packy Paquette Invitational. For the boys, Chippewa Falls finished with the most points (102), followed by Eau Claire North (95) and Rice Lake (92.5). Meanwhile, the Hayward girls were victorious (101), finishing ahead of Cameron (93) and Chippewa Falls (77.7). Below…

Aidan Altona
High School, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Aidan Altona

Denfeld senior returns to court after severe knee injury
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- After suffering a torn meniscus and a partial ACL tear in December, Duluth Denfeld’s Aidan Altona returned to the court in last week’s Iron Range Senior All-Star Game. Altona was set to have an earth-shaking season with the Hunters in 2023-24. But after going up for a shot block in their season opener, everything changed when he landed…

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High School, Sports

Prep Baseball: Hermantown Puts Up 13 Runs in 6th to Handle Denfeld in Season Opener

After three innings of play, the Hawks would hold a 4 to 3 lead.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the Hermantown and Duluth Denfeld baseball teams would open up their seasons on Wednesday. After three innings of play, the Hawks would hold a 4 to 3 lead. Three innings later, Hermantown put up 13 runs in the 6th to take the eventual 18 to 3 victory. The Hawks (1-0) will next play at Hibbing on April…

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High School, Sports

Lofstrom, Savela, & Zubich Named to MGBCA All-Star Roster

The Rangers head coach Jeff Buffetta and assistant Dawn Savela will also serve as coaches for the games.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Three local senior standouts will get a chance to represent their respective schools one last time. Grand Rapids’ Jessika Lofstrom and Mountain Iron Buhl’s Hali Savela and Jordan Zubich were all named to the roster for the MGBCA All-Star Series. The Rangers head coach Jeff Buffetta and assistant Dawn Savela will also serve as coaches for the games….

Ethan Starstead
High School, Sports

Denfeld’s Starstead Steps Up Amid Hunters’ Injuries

17.1 PPG, 9.2 RPG in 2023-24 season
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Denfeld’s boys’ basketball season was derailed by injuries, but one senior was able to make the most of his extra minutes on the court. In the 2023-24 season, Ethan Starstead finished with 17.1 points per game, along with a team high of 9.2 rebounds per game. “Going into the season, I was the third, fourth option on…

Mountain Iron-Buhl Girls Basketball
High School, Sports

Mountain Iron-Buhl Seniors Reflect on Final Season

Zubich, Havela, Lira and Aubrey all to play college basketball
Ben Burns,

VIRGINIA, Minn.- On Thursday, a quartet of Mountain Iron-Buhl seniors had a chance to decompress from their Class A State Championship loss earlier this month. Jordan Zubich, Hali Savela, Gabby Lira and Suzy Aubrey were all selected to play in the Iron Range Engineering Senior All-Star Game. “I think it (was) a good break from playing.” said Zubich in regard…

Jordan Zubich
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Top Play: 3/29

MIB's Zubich swishes half-court heave at halftime
Ben Burns,

VIRGINIA, Minn.- This week’s Top Play wasn’t officially made during an actual game, but it’s good enough for us! At Thursday’s Iron Range Engineering Senior All-Star Basketball Game, Mountain Iron-Buhl’s Jordan Zubich drained a half-court shot during the game’s halftime shootout competition. Zubich is ending high school career as a state champion, the Rangers’ all-team leading scorer and will take…

Cherry Basketball
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Cherry Boys Hoops Celebrate State Title With Community

Tigers' first-ever boys basketball state championship
Ben Burns,

CHERRY, Minn.- In the middle of a winter storm, the Cherry community packed themselves into a town hall to celebrate the Tigers boy’s basketball team, fresh off their 78-40 Class A State Championship win over Fertile-Beltrami. “The support that we’ve had this season has been incredible,” said Head Coach Jordan Christiansen at Sunday’s celebration. “All the comments that I’ve seen…

Marshall Baseball
High School, Sports

Hungry Hilltopper Baseball Team Ready for Tough Section 7AA Schedule

Marshall's first game is set for April 4th at Esko.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Anytime you finish a season at 17-6, that’s something you can be proud of. But for the Duluth Marshall team they weren’t satisfied with the way their season ended a year ago. Facing a tough section 7AA schedule, the Hilltoppers would fall short by being eliminated in the quarterfinals. The good news is Marshall is ready to run…

Northwestern Track and Field
High School, Sports

Northwestern Hosts 43rd Dennis Simpson Invitational

Hayward girls, Moose Lake boys take home titles
Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- As the snow from this week’s winter storm begins to melt, high school track and field teams competed indoors at the 43rd annual Dennis Simpson Invitational at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. For the girls, Hayward won the Simpson Invitational for the third straight year while Northwestern took 2nd place. For the boys, Moose Lake/Willow River captured their first…

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High School, Sports

Asuma & Soumis Set to Compete in 42nd Annual MBCA All-Star Series

The games take place on April 6th at Anoka Ramsey Community College.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Two Northland standouts will take part in the 42nd annual Minnesota High School All-Star Basketball Series. Cherry’s Isaac Asuma and Hermantown’s Abe Soumis were both named to the blue team roster and will play in the games on April 6th at Anoka Ramsey Community College. Asuma is coming off a season in which he led the Tigers to…

Kloe Zentkowski and Eva Peterson
High School, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Kloe Zentkowski and Eva Peterson

Spartans' duo both named to Lake Superior All-Conference Team
Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls basketball team know they have two giant holes to fill next season with Kloe Zentkowski and Eva Peterson graduating in May. It’s now been over one month since Superior had their season come to an end in WIAA Regionals on their home court. Since then, Zentkowski and Peterson have gained some perspective on their last…

Iron Range Senior All-Star Game
High School, Sports

Basketball Seniors Shine in Iron Range All-Star Game

MIB's Zubich, Denfeld's Altona among participants
Ben Burns,

VIRGINIA, Minn.- Though their high school hoops careers are officially over, seniors were able to enjoy another game on the court at the Iron Range Engineering Senior All-Star Game at Minnesota North College- Mesabi Range. In the girls’ all-star game, the home team won 86-79. Members of the winning team included Mountain Iron-Buhl’s Hali Savela and Suzy Aubrey, Cloquet’s Leilani…

Peart
High School, Professional Sports, Sports

Former Thunderhawk Jack Peart Inks Deal with Minnesota Wild

Peart just finished up his third year at St. Cloud State.
Neil Vierzba,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- After being selected by the Wild back in the 2021 NHL Draft in the 2nd round, Grand Rapids native Jack Peart is ready to join the team. On Tuesday, the defenseman signed a three-year, entry-level deal with the squad. Peart just finished up his third year at St. Cloud State. Before his time with the Huskies, he…

Cherrybasketball
High School, Sports

Cherry Captures Boys Basketball Class A State Championship

Defeated Fertile-Beltrami 78-40
Ben Burns,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Cherry boys basketball team has ended their 2023-24 season with the ultimate prize, defeating Fertile-Beltrami 78-40 in the Class A State Championship Game. The Tigers started the game on an 11-0 run, which included a Noah Asuma three-pointer and a Noah Sundquist steal-turned-layup. Defensively, Cherry kept Fertile-Beltrami off the scoreboard for the first five minutes and 25…

Polar League Track
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Polar League Track Teams Stretch Legs in Indoor Exhibition

Esko, Moose-Lake Willow River among top performing teams
Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Following two weeks of high school track and field practices, teams in Minnesota’s Polar League got their first taste of competition in an indoor exhibition meet at UW-Superior. Below is a list of some of the top finishers in Friday’s first track events: Girls 4×800 Meter Relay: Moose Lake/Willow River (Olivia Jutila, Amelia Olson, Nia Petry, Shannon Granquist)-…

Coaches Corner
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Coaches Corner: Jamie Lindseth

9-year head coach leading Rock Ridge Baseball program
Ben Burns,

VIRGINIA, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we’re joined by Jamie Lindseth, the head coach of Rock Ridge Baseball. In our conversation, Coach Lindseth discussed the challenges of practicing indoors, the Wolverines’ progress as they enter their third year as a program, and how he’s grown as a head coach over the years. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High…