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Mr Basketball
High School, Sports

Asuma, Perich, & Soumis Land On Minnesota Mr. Basketball Watch List

The three players were picked by a committee, who will now trim the list down to a top ten on February 26th.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota Mr. Basketball award is given out every year to the best boys high school basketball senior in the state. On Monday, the watch list was released and the Northland was well represented with three potential winners. Cherry’s Isaac Asuma, Esko’s Koi Perich, and Hermantown’s Abe Soumis all made the list of 35. The three players were…

Duluth Swim Web
High School, Sports

Duluth Boys Swim Team Wins Section 7AA True Team Title, Advances to State

This is the 5th consecutive true team title for Duluth.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth boys swim team won the Section 7AA true team championship over the weekend. This is the 5th consecutive true team title for the team. Duluth would claim nine of the 12 events in order to accomplish the feat. One notable were two rookie divers in Charlie Chapman and Logan Monette, who placed in the top eight…

Usa 115
High School, Sports

Francisco & Marthaler Excited & Honored to Play for U.S. Youth Olympic Team

The first game for Francisco and Marthaler will be on January 27th against Slovakia.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Hermantown sophomore defenseman A.J. Francisco and Superior sophomore defenseman Jackson Marthaler will be away from their teams for the next couple of weeks. And it’s for a good reason as they’ll both be preparing for a once in a lifetime experience. Francisco and Marthaler will hop on a plane later this week and head to South Korea to…

Superior Boys Basketball
High School, Sports

Spartans Overpower Raiders, Capture Fifth-Straight Win

Part of Shoot Out Childhood Cancer Night
Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Make it five in-a-row for the Superior boys’ basketball team, who took down Hudson 54-40 at Spartan Gym Monday night. The Spartans’ game was also part of Shoot Out Childhood Cancer Night, which raised money for the St. Luke’s Foundation, as well as for the family of Amelia, a Cooper Elementary student currently battling acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Monday’s…

South Shore Gbb
High School, Sports

South Shore’s Small-School Spirit Translating on Basketball Court

Cardinals 11-1 overall this season
Ben Burns,

PORT WING, Wis.- It’s been nine years since the South Shore girls’ basketball team reached the State Tournament. Ryan Tiberg, who was in his second year as the cardinals coach at the time, says that team was a lot different from his current roster. “(A) little different dynamic, that 2015 team,” says Tiberg. “We had a 6′ 3″ post player…

Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Tim Stark

Second-year Nordic ski coach at Cloquet-Esko-Carlton
Ben Burns,

CLOQUET, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Tim Stark, the head coach of the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton Nordic ski team. Stark is in his second season heading C-E-C Nordic, but he’s coached the sport since 2007. In this interview, Coach Stark talked about his team’s training regimen, practicing when Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate, and his outlook on the…

Cherry Boys basketball
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top-Ranked Cherry Tigers Outshoot Esko in Packed Gym

Tigers' fourth-straight win
Ben Burns,

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko boys’ basketball team’s “Pack the Gym Night” was spoiled by the Cherry Tigers, who ran away with the 100-74 victory. All five members of Cherry’s starting lineup scored in double digits. Noah Asuma was the Tigers’ leading scorer while Isaac Asuma and Carson Brown each added 20 points. This marks the fourth-straight win for Cherry (11-2),…

Denfeld Bhky
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Boys Hockey: Two Goal 2nd Period Lifts Little Falls Over Duluth Denfeld

The Hunters fall to 9-5-1 and will next play Duluth East on January 16th. Puck drop is at 7 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Little Falls boys hockey team came into Heritage Center on Friday and left with a two to nothing win over Duluth Denfeld. Both of the Flyers goal would come in the 2nd period. The Hunters fall to 9-5-1 and will next play Duluth East on January 16th. Puck drop is at 7 PM. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy,…

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High School, Sports

Solon Springs Senior Isaiah Kastern Becomes School’s All-Time Scoring Leader

Kastern, who is set to play his college ball at Bemidji State, is currently averaging almost 30 points per game for the 11-1 Eagles.
Neil Vierzba,

LAC COURTE OREILLES, Wis.- Isaiah Kastern became the school’s all-time scoring leader for Solon Springs in their game against Lac Courte Oreilles on Thursday. Kastern would sky up and accomplish the feat in style with the jam. That was on point number 1,503. He is now at 1,524 points The previous record holder was Morgan Anderson who had 1,502 points….

Zubich 2
High School, Sports

MIB’s Jordan Zubich Surpasses 3,000 Career Points

She'll now chase her brother Asher for the all-time scoring record at MIB. He finished his Rangers career with 3,581 career points.
Neil Vierzba,

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- It’s been a special week for Mountain Iron-Buhl senior Jordan Zubich. First, she received a nomination for the 2024 McDonald’s All-American game. Then on Thursday night, she would surpass 3,000 career points in the Rangers 100 to 35 victory over North Woods. Zubich would sink a free throw early in the first half to accomplish the feat….

Prep Hoops
High School, Sports

Prep Hoops: Northwestern Boys’ Streak Snapped, Superior Girls Stand Tall

Tigers' first Heart O' North loss this season
Ben Burns,

MAPLE, Wis.- The Northwestern boys’ basketball team had a hard time stopping the Cameron Comets as they lost 91-66 Thursday night. The Tigers entered the game on a six-game winning streak and were 6-0 against Heart O’ North opponents. Cameron’s win now puts the Comets at 6-1 in the conference and 10-1 overall. Meanwhile, the Superior girls’ basketball team won…

Cec Hky
High School, Sports

C-E-C Boys Hockey Edges Duluth Marshall for 9th Victory of Season

C-E-C (9-6) will next host Coon Rapids on Saturday at 3 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys hockey team was back on track Thursday, defeating Duluth Marshall 3 to 1. C-E-C (9-6) will next host Coon Rapids on Saturday at 3 PM. Meanwhile, Duluth Marshall (8-5-1) will look to bounce back at home on Saturday against Northern Lakes. Puck drop is at 7 PM.   Categories: High School, Sports

Pretasky
High School, Sports

South Ridge Senior Pitcher/1st Baseman Christian Pretasky Commits to UW-Superior

The senior currently is the program leader in wins, strikeouts, and home runs.
Neil Vierzba,

CULVER, Minn.- South Ridge pitcher and 1st baseman Christian Pretasky won’t have to travel far for his next team. Pretasky recently committed to UW-Superior. The senior currently is the program leader in wins, strikeouts, and home runs. He also has season records for ERA with 0.19 in 2021 and strikeouts with 68 in 2022. Categories: High School, Sports

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High School, Sports

Denfeld’s Aidan Altona to Play College Basketball at Bethany Lutheran

Last season, Altona averaged 17.5 points per game for the Hunters.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Some college commitment news as Duluth Denfeld basketball senior Aidan Altona announced he’ll play his college ball at Bethany Lutheran. Altona has missed most of the year dealing with an injury. Last season, he would average 17.5 points per game for the Hunters. Altona also led Denfeld in blocks per game and rebounds per game. He would finish…

Emily Montgomery, South Shore
High School, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Emily Montgomery

Averaging 25.8 PPG through 12 games
Ben Burns,

PORT WING, Wis.- The South Shore girls basketball team has produced some of the best players to ever come out of the state of Wisconsin. Emily Montgomery may soon join that list. Last season, Montgomery etched herself in South Shore basketball history when she scored her 1,000th point. “It was surreal, honestly. The energy was insane.” Five years before that…

High School Hockey
High School, Sports

Prep Hockey: Superior Girls Win 10th Straight, Grand Rapids Boys Rally Against Spartans

Superior girls 16-1 overall, Grand Rapids boys 8-6 overall
Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- One Superior Spartan hockey team continued to ride their winning streak while another team was unable to hold onto their third-period lead. The Superior girl’s hockey team won their 10th straight game on Thursday, defeating Cloquet-Esko-Carlton 4-0. The Spartans were unable to score in the first period, but their consistent play on defense helped them return to their…

Prep Bbb
High School, Sports

Boys Basketball: Superior Picks Up 8th Win of Season, Denfeld Gets Back on Track

The Spartans are now 8-3 and will next play Proctor in Cloquet on Saturday. Meanwhile, Denfeld will host Duluth Marshall on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Superior boys basketball team picked up their 8th win of the season on Tuesday, defeating Duluth Marshall 87 to 58. The Spartans are now 8-3 and will next play Proctor in Cloquet on Saturday. Duluth Marshall (5-4) will play at Duluth Denfeld on Thursday. The Hunters (6-5) would take down Proctor 92 to 38 on Tuesday night…

Zubich
High School, Sports

MIB’s Jordan Zubich Nominated for 2024 McDonald’s All-American Game

Zubich is having a stellar season for the Rangers as she's currently averaging 26 points and six assists per game.
Neil Vierzba,

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- The Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball team continues to make a run at a two peat in Class A. And on Tuesday, one of their leaders was recognized by perhaps the top high school all-star game in the country. Senior guard Jordan Zubich was named a nominee for the 2024 McDonald’s All-American game. She is one of 724…

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High School, Sports

Girls Basketball: Proctor Extends Win Streak to Five with Road Victory at Esko

Proctor (10-3) will next host Cass Lake-Bena on Friday.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- Both the Proctor and Esko girls basketball teams would enter Monday’s matchup on winning streaks. In the end, the Rails would extend theirs to five with the 56 to 40 victory against Esko. Esko’s (8-5) win streak ends at five with the loss. They’ll look to bounce back at home on Thursday against Hibbing. Proctor (10-3) will next…

Randolph
High School, Sports

Former Duluth East Hockey Coach Mike Randolph Reaches 700 Career Wins

Randolph is now eight wins away from becoming the winningest coach in Minnesota high school hockey history.
Neil Vierzba,

MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn.- Former Duluth East head coach Mike Randolph celebrated a milestone over the weekend. In St. Thomas Academy’s 5 to 1 win over Tartan, Randolph earned his 700th career victory. He is now eight wins away from becoming the winningest coach in Minnesota high school hockey history. Former Rochester Mayo head coach Lorne Grosso currently holds the record…

Sup Gbb
High School, Sports

With New Coach, Superior Girls Hoops Looks to Keep Momentum Going

The Spartans will next be in action on Tuesday when they host Duluth Marshall.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls basketball team have offically surpassed the midway point of their season and so far they remain in the hunt for the Lake Superior conference title. The Spartans are being led by Mackenzie Meneguzzo, who took over for Dave Kontny, after he stepped down after 16 years at Superior high school. Meneguzzo has installed a few…

Koi Perich
High School, Sports

Esko’s Perich Named MVP of All-American Bowl

Recorded INT, blocked punt for Team West
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Esko football star and University of Minnesota signee Koi Perich shined on the national stage on Saturday as he was named the MVP of the All-American Bowl. In the first quarter, Perich intercepted a pass, preventing a Team East touchdown. The following quarter, Perich blocked a punt, leading to a Team West touchdown on the following play. Perich…

Prep Hoops
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: Duluth Marshall Girls, Superior Boys Pick Up Wins

Hilltoppers snap two-game losing streak
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- In their first home games of the calendar year, the Duluth Marshall girls and Superior boys were each able to earn some much-needed victories in front of their own fans. The Hilltoppers defeated Grand Rapids 85-58. Friday’s win put an end to Marshall’s two-game losing streak and put the Hilltoppers at 6-4 overall on the 2023-24 season. They’ll…

C Corner
Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School

Coaches Corner: Mackenzie Meneguzzo

Meneguzzo is in her first season leading the Spartans.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- For this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Mackenzie Meneguzzo, the head coach of the Superior girls basketball team. Meneguzzo is in her first season leading the Spartans. Superior is 7-5 so far this year. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Play of the Week: 1/5

A.J. Reyelts was stellar all week in net for Proctor.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes on the ice. A.J. Reyelts was stellar all week in net for Proctor. He had a 46 save performance against Hermantown and then he would follow that up with 35 save outing against Denfeld. Include one snag in a two on one against the Hunters. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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High School, Sports

Boys Hockey: Proctor Edges Denfeld for 10th Win, C-E-C Tops Superior in OT

With the victory, the Rails have now won five of their last six games.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Proctor boys hockey earned their 10th win of the season on Thursday, defeating Duluth Denfeld 3 to 1. With the victory, the Rails have now won five of their last six games. Proctor (10-5) will next play at International Falls on Saturday. As for the Hunters (8-4-1), they’ll play at Cambridge-Isanti on January 9th. In other boys…

Travis Elling
High School, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Travis Elling

Duluth East senior swimming in long-distance races
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Boys’ Swim & Dive team has faced adversity this season following the graduation of All-American Grant Wodny. “Very big shoes to fill…Impossible shoes to fill, really.” smiles Travis Elling, a senior with the swim team. “With all the previous seniors leaving, it feels like it’s my time to shine and step up. I try and set…

Proc Gbb
High School, Sports

Girls Basketball: Proctor Tops Cloquet in Lake Superior Showdown for 9th Win of Season

Proctor (9-3) will next play at Esko on January 8th.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor girls basketball team picked up a big conference win on Tuesday, defeating Cloquet 55 to 40. The Rails would take a 10 point lead (24-14) into the half and they wouldn’t give it back. Proctor (9-3) will next play at Esko on January 8th. Cloquet (8-3) will try and bounce back against Esko at home on…

Hermantown Boys Hockey
High School, Sports

Hermantown Slips Past Reyelts, Proctor in OT

Hawks outshoot Rails 48-11
Ben Burns,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Hermantown Hawks have started the New Year on the right track as they defeated the Proctor Rails 2-1 in overtime Tuesday night. Drew Nelson scored the game-winning goal, which happens to be his first of the season. Andrew Johnson Jr. scored the Hawks’ first goal in the third period. In total, the Hawks outshot the Rails 48-11….

Kerr
High School, Sports

Former Thunderhawk Justin Kerr to Play College Hockey at Bowling Green

Kerr has spent this season suiting up for the Lone Star Brahmas of the NAHL.
Neil Vierzba,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- A former Grand Rapids Thunderhawk is ready to make the jump to the college ranks. Forward Justin Kerr announced his college commitment to Bowling Green on Tuesday. Kerr has spent this season suiting up for the Lone Star Brahmas of the NAHL. In 34 games played, he has 12 goals and 17 assists for a total of…

Superior Girls Hockey
High School, Sports

Spartans Primed for State Championship Run

State runners-up in 2022-23 season
Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Last season, the Superior girls’ hockey team reached the state championship, only to fall 3-0. This season, they’ve won 13 of their first 14 games. With 10 games to go in the regular season, these Spartans are ringing in the New Year with a winning attitude. “We’re off to a good start, I like the way our team…

Cloquet-Esko Wrestling
High School, Sports

Despite Low Numbers, Cloquet-Esko Brings Toughness on Mats

C-E's Thiesen: 2022-23 state qualifier
Ben Burns,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The shorthanded Cloquet-Esko wrestlers are entering the new year with a chip on their shoulders. “I don’t think a lot of kids expect anything when they hear they’re wrestling a Cloquet kid, because since we’re so small, we don’t win many duels,” says freshman Aiden Thiesen. “It’s annoying when we get counted out before it even starts.” Team…

Prep Boys Hockey
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Boys Hockey: Denfeld, Proctor Claim Holiday Tournament Titles

Hunters 8-3-1, Rails 9-4 overall
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Both host teams from two of the biggest high school boys hockey holiday tournaments in the Northland came out as champions on Friday. Duluth Denfeld defeated Cloquet-Esko-Carlton 5-4 in overtime to claim the Heritage Holiday Classic Championship. The Hunters previously defeated Irondale 4-1 and Park of Cottage Grove 3-2 to earn a spot in the championship game. Meanwhile,…

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High School, Sports

Boys Hockey: Denfeld Knocks Off Park to Clinch Spot in Heritage Holiday Classic Final Against C-E-C

Puck drop is set for 3:30 PM on Friday at the Heritage Center.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys hockey team earned a spot in the Heritage Holiday Classic Final, after defeating Park 3 to 2 in the semifinals on Thursday. The Hunters will next take on Cloquet-Esko-Carlton in the title game on Friday. C-E-C would defeat Anoka 6-1 in the other semifinal game Thursday. Puck drop is set for 3:30 PM on…

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High School, Sports

Girls Basketball: Cromwell-Wright Wins Wood City Classic, Duluth East Falls at Home

The Cardinals (8-3) will next play at Carlton/Wrenshall on January 2nd.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cromwell-Wright girls basketball team finished the Wood City Classic unbeaten on Thursday, topping Mesabi East 64 to 38. The Cardinals (8-3) will next play at Carlton/Wrenshall on January 2nd. Meanwhile, the Giants (6-3) will host Littlefork-Big Falls on January 4th. In other girls basketball action, Duluth East would fall to Forest Lake 64 to 47. The Greyhounds…

Autumn Cooper
High School, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Autumn Cooper

Superior senior wants state title before graduation
Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls hockey team is well on their way to returning to the state tournament. Team captain Autumn Cooper has had an immeasurable impact on the Spartans’ success, and she’s hoping to do a little bit more before she heads to Bemidji State. On a Saturday afternoon, the Spartans took the ice on the same day as…

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High School, Sports

Boys Hockey: Hermantown Bounces Back, C-E-C & Denfeld Advance in Heritage Holiday Classic

Both the Hunters and Lumberjacks will play in separate semifinals on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team returned to the win column on Wednesday, defeating Delano 5 to 1. The Hawks would have five different goal-scorers in the contest. Hermantown (5-1-2) will next host East Grand Forks on Thursday at 3:30 PM. In other boys hockey action, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton would top Apple Valley 5 to 2 on day one of the…

Sup Gbb
High School, Sports

Forest Lake Snaps Superior Girls Basketball’s Three-Game Winning Streak

The Spartans (6-3) will next play Coon Rapids on Thursday at 1 PM at Duluth East High School.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Superior girls basketball team saw their three-game winning streak come to a close on Wednesday, falling to Forest Lake 81 to 53. The game was a part of the Duluth East Holiday Tournament. The Spartans (6-3) will next play Coon Rapids on Thursday at 1 PM at Duluth East High School. Categories: High School, Sports

Bb Web
High School, Sports

Prep Hoops: Marshall Boys Soar Over East Central, Hermantown Girls Fall in Double OT

Marshall's Brooks: 22 points in first half
Ben Burns,

ESKO, Minn.- It was an eventful Boxing Day for two Northland basketball teams in the 2023 Esko Coaches Classic. The Duluth Marshall boys were able to secure their fourth win of the season, taking down East Central 73-68. The Hilltoppers were led by Brooks Johnson, who scored 22 points in the first half and put down his fair share of…

Joey Zelen, Duluth Swimming
High School, Sports

Duluth’s Zelen Living Up to Family Name in Swimming Pool

Won 50, 100-yard freestyle in Prior Lake
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- The high school boys’ swim and dive season is well underway, and the Duluth swim team has a sophomore that’s already making his mark in the pool. Last year, then-freshman Joey Zelen was part of a relay team that reached the state tournament. In a meet at Prior Lake on December 9th, Zelen was victorious in both the…

Hermantown boys Hockey
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Rosemount Plays Grinch in Hermantown’s First Loss of Season

Irish outshot Hawks 43-31
Ben Burns,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- After the first two periods ended in ties, the Rosemount Irish scored two goals in the third period to defeat Hermantown 3-1. This marks the Hawks’ first loss of the 2023-24 season. Hermantown (4-1-2) will play three games in three days, starting with a home matchup against Delano, following another home game against East Grand Forks on Thursday….

Cam Berger
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Cam Berger

Berger is in his first season leading the Hilltoppers.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Duluth Marshall head boys basketball coach Cam Berger. Berger is in his first season leading the Hilltoppers. Duluth Marshall is 3-2 so far this season. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: Duluth East Boys Earn 1st Win, Hermantown & Marshall Girls Bounce Back

All high school teams enter the holiday break before beginning play in holiday tournaments starting on December 26th.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys basketball team opened the home portion of their schedule on Friday in style, defeating Bloomington Jefferson 69 to 57. The Greyhounds earned their 1st win of the season and will next host Blaine on December 29th. In girls action, Hermantown snapped a five-game losing skid, topping Mesabi East 53 to 44. The Hawks (2-7)…

D Marshall Bbb
High School, Sports

Duluth Marshall Boys Basketball Making Next Step with New Head Coach

It's a new era of Hilltopper basketball as Cam Berger takes over at the helm after being an assistant on last year's squad.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Last season, the Duluth Marshall boys basketball team only had a four win campaign. Fast forward to this year, and they’ve nearly reached that total, posting a 3-2 record in their first five games of the season. It’s a new era of Hilltopper basketball as Cam Berger takes over at the helm after being an assistant on last…

Lindseth
High School, Sports

Rock Ridge Tennis Standout Julia Lindseth Signs with Bemidji State

Lindseth is coming off a doubles state tournament appearance in her last season.
Neil Vierzba,

VIRGINIA, Minn.- Rock Ridge senior Julia Lindseth put pen to paper earlier this week as she signed her National Letter of Intent with the Bemidji State Beavers. Lindseth is coming off a doubles state tournament appearance in her last season. She would partner with teammate Anna Beaudette to accomplish that feat. Lindseth also received interest from St. Scholastica, before deciding…

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High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: Hermantown Boys & Superior Girls Extend Win Streaks, Marshall Girls Fall

The Hawks will get the week off before playing Delano in the Delano Holiday Tournament on December 28th. Meanwhile, Superior will play Forest Lake on December 27th.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls basketball team faced a tough Class AA opponent in Crosby-Ironton on Thursday night, ultimately, it would go the Rangers way 84 to 75. The Hilltoppers fall to 4-2 on the season and will next host Hinckley-Finlayson on Friday night. In other girls action, Superior extended their win streak to three games with a road…

Superior Boys Hockey
High School, Sports

Superior Boys Give Gift of Goals in Shutout Over Hayward

Spartans' largest margin of victory this season
Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After giving up four goals in a loss Tuesday night, the Superior boys hockey team got back on track with a 6-0 win over Hayward on Thursday in their annual Bar Down by the Bay game. Thursday’s win is Superior’s largest margin of victory this season. It’s also their first shutout after allowing an average of 2.3 goals…

Vikes All State
High School, Sports

Barnum’s Charboneau & Hermantown’s Menzel Named to Vikings All-State Team

Both players will be honored at Sunday's Vikings game.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Two prep standouts from the Northland have been named to Vikings 2023 All-State team. Barnum Quarterback Hayden Charboneau and Hermantown Wide Receiver Peyton Menzel each landed on the roster. Charboneau is coming off a season in which he led the Bombers to the section title game. He would toss 22 touchdowns on the season. Meanwhile, Menzel broke a…

Perich Gophers
High School, Sports

Esko’s Koi Perich Sticking to Original Commitment, Will Play for Gophers Next Fall

Perich is coming off a season in which he totaled 27 touchdowns and helped Esko to a 10-1 overall record.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- After a last second attempt from Ohio State, Esko senior football standout is sticking to his original commitment back in April. Perich has officially signed with Minnesota according to the team’s Twitter page. Wednesday morning, Perich officially signed with P.J Fleck and company. And later that afternoon he had a chance to celebrate with family, friends, and teammates…

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High School, Sports

Prep Hockey: Hermantown & Denfeld Boys Skate to 2-2 Tie, Grand Rapids/Greenway Girls Clinch 9th Win

Duluth Denfeld would rally from a two goal deficit early in the 2nd period.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team stayed unbeaten on the year on Tuesday, but they didn’t get the win. Duluth Denfeld would rally from a two goal deficit to force a 2-2 tie with the Hawks. Hermantown (4-0-2) will next host Rosemount on Friday at 7 PM. Meanwhile, Denfeld (5-3-1) will host Irondale on December 27th. In girls action,…