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Six Locals Heading to USA Hockey Boys Select 15 National Development Camp

The fun starts on July 16th and goes through the 21st at The Northtown Center in Amherst, New York.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Six locals will head to New York in July to participate in the 15 Boys U.S. National Camp. Paxson Madill, Jax Hardy, Zane Medlin, Liam Brooks, Dylan Knox, and lastly Nikolai Zhukov will all take part in the camp. It’s put on so that players can experience an extremely competitive atmosphere with a grueling week of training and…

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Washburn Girls Soccer Sees Title Hopes End in D4 Semifinals at State Tourney

Washburn finishes the season with a 16-2-1 overall record.
Neil Vierzba,

MILWAUKEE, Wis.- The Washburn girls soccer team made history on Thursday night, competing in their first-ever state tournament. In a contest against Ozaukee/Random Lake, the two teams were tied at one after two overtime periods. Finally in a shootout, the Warriors were able to outlast the Castle Guards, taking the shootout 7-6. Washburn finishes the season with a 16-2-1 overall…

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Duluth Marshall Pitcher Owen Marsolek Decommits From Western Kentucky

This past season, Marsolek led the state with 139 strikeouts.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s already been a busy week for Duluth Marshall senior pitcher Owen Marsolek. On Sunday, he was named Mr. Baseball, earning the highest honor in prep baseball for Minnesota. Fast forward to Tuesday and Marsolek is looking for a new college home. He announced on his personal Twitter page that he is decommiting from Western Kentucky due to…

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Washburn Girls Soccer Draws Second Seed in WIAA State Tournament

On Monday, it was revealed that the 16-1-1 Castle Guards earned the two seed and will face Ozaukee/ Random Lake in the State Semifinal round on Thursday.
Isaiah Wiita,

WASHBURN, Wis.-The Washburn girls soccer team made history on Saturday night. The Castle Guards punched their ticket to the programs first state tournament after defeating Assumption 1-0 in the Division 4 Sectional Championship game. On Monday, it was revealed that the 16-1-1 Castle Guards earned the two seed and will face Ozaukee/ Random Lake in the State Semifinal round on…

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Duluth Marshall Pitcher Owen Marsolek Named 2025 Mr. Baseball

The senior pitcher lead the Hilltoppers to a 22-3 record.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- A local standout has earned the highest honor in prep baseball in the state of Minnesota. Duluth Marshall’s pitcher Owen Marsolek was named 2025 Mr. Baseball on Sunday afternoon. The senior pitcher lead the Hilltoppers to a 22-3 record. Marsolek and the Hilltoppers punched their ticket to the state tournament for the first time since 2022 after defeating…

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Homere & Ham to Square Off in Juneteenth Charity Basketball Game

All proceeds from this event, will go towards helping kids afford AAU youth basketball.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- Thursday, June 19th, marks the national celebration of the federal holiday, Juneteenth. Right here in Duluth two local leaders are putting together a charity basketball game to commemorate the occasion with a notable Duluth Denfeld Alum playing in the game. Duluth Denfeld boys basketball head coach Phill Homere and Liza Williamson are constructing the first Juneteenth charity basketball…

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Cloquet Tabs Joe Seymour as Next Boys Hoops Coach

Seymour replaces Steve Battaglia, who stepped down after 20 years at the helm.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Hayward native Joe Seymour has been selected to lead the Cloquet boys basketball team. Seymour spent the last two seasons as an assistant on the Proctor coaching staff. He’ll replace Steve Battaglia, who stepped down after 20 years at the helm. The Lumberjacks went 18 and 9 this past year. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Four Local Hockey Products Selected in NAHL Draft

Hermantown goaltender Dane Callaway was the first to go as he was picked by the Bismarck Bobcats in the 5th round.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Four local hockey standouts heard their name called at the NAHL Draft earlier this week. Hermantown goaltender Dane Callaway was the first to go as he was picked by the Bismarck Bobcats in the 5th round at number 155 overall. Just a round later, the Austin Bruins selected Grand Rapids defenseman Luka Rohloff at pick number 201. Finally…

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Five Local Athletes Earn Top Three Finishes at Minnesota State Track & Field

In Section A, Two Harbors Trinity Giddings took home a first-place finish in the 400-meter dash.
Isaiah Wiita,

ALBERTVILLE, Minn.- The final day of the Minnesota State Track and Field meet took place on Thursday. Five local standouts finished in the top three in their respective events. In Section A, Two Harbors Trinity Giddings took home a first-place finish in the 400-meter dash, with a time of 56.50 seconds. Right behind her was Violet Udovich from Ely. Who…

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State Golf: Cloquet Boys Finish 5th, Rock Ridge Girls Take 8th

Both the Cloquet boys and Rock Ridge girls golf teams hit the links for the Minnesota State Golf tournament on Wednesday.
Neil Vierzba,

JORDAN, Minn.- Both the Cloquet boys and Rock Ridge girls golf teams hit the links for the Minnesota State Golf tournament on Wednesday. The Lumberjack boys posted a total score of 620, which earned them a 5th place finish in Class AA. As for individuals, Hermantown’s Boston Carlson and Duluth Marshall’s Bennett Scissons tied for 16th after both posted a…

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State Baseball: Grand Rapids Falls in AAA Consolation Title Game

Grand Rapids finishes the season with a 18-9 overall record.
Neil Vierzba,

CHASKA, Minn.- After falling in the AAA quarterfinals to Delano on Wednesday, the Grand Rapids baseball team had the chance to end their season on a high note. The Thunderhawks first battled Stewartville in the consolation semifinals. It was all Grand Rapids in that one as they took the 10-0 victory. Grand Rapids then met up with Totino-Grace in the…

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State Baseball: Glencoe-Silver Lake Holds Off Duluth Marshall in Rainy Affair

Duluth Marshall will share 3rd place with Perham after the game was canceled due to rain.
Neil Vierzba,

ST. CLOUD, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall baseball team played in the semifinals for the first time since 2019 on Thursday. In a close battle with Glencoe-Silver Lake, Duluth Marshall was able to tie the game in the 4th thanks to a Brody Carlson RBI. The contest then went into extras, where in the 8th the Panthers put one across with…

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State Baseball: Fast Start By New Ulm Cathedral Dooms South Ridge in A Semifinals

The Panthers will share 3rd place with Parkers Prairie after the future contest was canceled due to rain.
Neil Vierzba,

ST. CLOUD, Minn.- The South Ridge baseball team made their first state semifinal appearance since 2018 on Thursday. Facing New Ulm Cathedral, the Greyhounds jumped out to a 7-0 lead after three innings of play. Then in the top of the 6th, Sam Pretasky put a one on the board for the Panthers as he reached first on an error….

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State Baseball: Grand Rapids Blanked By Delano in First Round

Grand Rapids will play Stewartville in the consolation semifinals on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

JORDAN, Minn.- The Grand Rapids baseball team made their 5th straight state tournament appearance on Wednesday night. Unfortunately, it was a short stay in the winners bracket as the Thunderhawks fell to Delano 10-0 in the AAA quarterfinals. Grand Rapids will play Stewartville in the consolation semifinals on Thursday. First pitch is at 11:30 AM. Categories: High School, Sports

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High School, Sports

State Baseball: Big Third Inning Propels Duluth Marshall Past Concordia Academy in AA Quarterfinals

Duluth Marshall advances to the semifinals and will play Glencoe-Silver Lake on Thursday at 11:30 AM.
Neil Vierzba,

ST. CLOUD, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall baseball team began state tournament play with a statement on Wednesday. After trailing 1-0 in the bottom of the 3rd, the Hilltoppers put up an eight spot to take the lead and take the lead for good, 11 to 4. Alden Marsolek went two for three with two runs batted in. Duluth Marshall advances…

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State Baseball: Alexander Plays Hero for Semifinal Bound South Ridge

Tied at 1 in the bottom of the 8th, Zyere Alexander found the right-center field gap to plate the game-winning run.
Neil Vierzba,

ST. CLOUD, Minn.- The South Ridge baseball team faced a nail-biter in the quarterfinal round of state on Wednesday. Tied at 1 in the bottom of the 8th, Zyere Alexander found the right-center field gap to plate the game-winning run. Benjamin Pretasky had the other RBI for the Panthers in the 3rd inning. South Ridge will next face New Ulm…

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South Ridge Baseball Set to Make 6th State Tournament Appearance in Last Eight Seasons

The Panthers are vying for their first state quarterfinal victory since the 2018 season.
Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

CULVER, Minn.- Last year, the South Ridge baseball team was just one win away from making their 4th straight state tournament. Fast forward to this season, and the team left no doubt as they ran the table in the Section 7A tournament. The Panthers will enter the tourney as the 3rd seed and will battle the 6th seed Hayfield out…

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Northwood/Solon Springs Baseball Falls Short in D4 Sectional Title Game

Northwood/Solon Springs finishes with an overall record of 12-4.
Neil Vierzba,

ATHENS, Wis.- The Northwood/Solon Springs baseball team was on the verge of their 2nd straight state tournament berth on Tuesday. The Eagles started out the day on the right foot, defeating Washburn 8-6 in the D4 Sectional Semifinals. They then shifted their focus to Edgar in the title game. Sadly, that’s where their season ended as they fell 14 to…

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Duluth Marshall Baseball Gearing Up for First State Tournament Since 2022

The Hilltoppers open up the state quarterfinal round on Wednesday, June 11th. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The three-year wait is almost over for the Duluth Marshall baseball team. Wednesday will mark their first state tournament game since the 2022 season. Marshall earned the top seed in the class AA tournament and will face the 8th seed Concordia Academy in the first round. In their 2025 campaign the Hilltoppers posted a 21-2 record. In the…

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High School, Sports

Marsolek & Haugen Named Finalists for Mr. Baseball Award

The winner of the award will be announced on June 15th.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Two local players have found themselves up for the top honor for prep baseball in Minnesota. Duluth Marshall’s Owen Marsolek joins Esko’s Sam Haugen as two of the eight finalists for the award. Once his state tournament run is done, Marsolek is heading to Western Kentucky. As for Haugen, he’ll be joining his brother Cale at Minnesota State-Mankato….

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Grand Rapids Baseball Draws Fifth Seed in Class AAA State Tournament

Grand Rapids and Delano open up the quarterfinal round of the state tournament on Wednesday, June 11th. 
Isaiah Wiita,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Last week the Grand Rapids baseball team claimed their fifth straight Section 7AAA title, defeating Hermantown 12-2. Over the weekend the Thunderhawks learned who their first-round opponent is at the state tournament. Grand Rapids will face the 4th seeded Delano in the quarterfinal round. This is the Thunderhawks 23rd state appearance as a program, which is a…

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Two Harbors & Duluth Denfeld Football to Clash Under the Lights at TCO Stadium

It's the first time two teams from the North have been invited to play at the training facility of the Minnesota Vikings.
Neil Vierzba,

EAGAN, Minn.- A exciting opportunity awaits both the Duluth Denfeld and Two Harbors football teams. On September 5th, the Hunters will battle the Agates under the lights at TCO Stadium in Eagan. It’s the first time two teams from the North have been invited to play at the training facility of the Minnesota Vikings. Both squads are coming off six-plus…

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Duluth East Senior Curran Conrad to Continue Baseball Career at Bethany Lutheran

Just this past season, Conrad had 10 hits, two doubles, and one triple with seven runs batted in.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth East baseball standout is making the next step in his career. First baseman and pitcher Curran Conrad announced his commitment to Bethany Lutheran earlier this week. Just this past season, Conrad had 10 hits, two doubles, and one triple with seven runs batted in. His year was eventually cut short as he missed the last six…

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Duluth Marshall Baseball Emerges Victorious in Section 7AA Title Game

The Hilltoppers will learn who their first-round opponent at State is on Saturday morning. 
Isaiah Wiita,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In prep baseball, Duluth Marshall and Proctor battled it out for the section 7AA title on Thursday night. It was a back-and-forth battle between the Hilltoppers and the Rails as it was tied 2 to 2 through the first two complete innings. In the bottom of the third, the Hilltoppers took the lead after a two-run shot from…

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Superior Girls Soccer Posts Shutout in First-Round of WIAA Playoffs

The Spartans will face New Richmond on Saturday, June 7th in the second round of the postseason. 
Isaiah Wiita,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls soccer team kicked off their playoff push on Thursday night. The Spartans welcomed in the Barron Co-Op in the WIAA Regional round. Superior earns the shutout win defeating the Golden Bears 8 to 0. The Spartans will next face New Richmond on Saturday, June 7th in the second round of the postseason. Categories: High School,…

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Grand Rapids Baseball Soars to Fifth Straight Section 7AAA Title

The Thunderhawks will learn who their state opponent is on Saturday at 9 a.m.
Isaiah Wiita,

HIBBING, Minn.- A trip to the State Tournament was on the line in Hibbing Wednesday afternoon. The Grand Rapids baseball team took on the Hermantown Hawks in the Section 7AAA title game. The Thunderhawks and the Hawks entered the third inning tied 1 to 1. In the bottom of the third inning, the Thunderhawks broke through scoring seven runs to…

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Former Proctor Goaltender AJ Reyelts to Play College Hockey at UMD

Reyelts last suited up for the Rails back in the 2023-2024 season.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- A local hockey product will be staying close to home to play college hockey. Former Proctor goaltender AJ Reyelts announced his commitment to UMD on Wednesday. Reyelts was originally set to skate for Lindenwood but decommitted after a coaching change. He last suited up for the Rails back in the 2023-2024 season. In 19 games played, Reyelts posted…

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State Softball: Fast Start By Badger/Greenbush-Middle River Dooms Moose Lake/Willow River in A Quarterfinals

The Rebels finish their season with a 16-7 record.
Neil Vierzba,

MANKATO, Minn.- The Moose Lake/Willow River softball team celebrated their 4th straight state tournament appearance on Wednesday. Sadly, the celebration was cut short as Badger/Greenbush-Middle River was able to get the best of the Rebels, 10 to 3 in the A quarterfinals. Moose Lake/Willow River put up two runs in the bottom of the 4th. One came from a Kara…

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Rock Ridge Boys Tennis Falls in Class A State Title Match

Rock Ridge finishes in 2nd, which is the best finish in program history.
Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Rock Ridge boys tennis was just one step away from hoisting the top prize in Class A. On Wednesday, the Wolverines defeated Rochester Lourdes 4-3 in the semifinals to advance to the state championship. Rock Ridge swept the doubles competition and snuck by in singles action to earn the extra point to get past the Eagles. For…

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State Softball: Top-Seeded Randolph Too Much for Esko in Class AA Quarterfinals

Elly Barta had the lone RBI for Esko in the loss.
Neil Vierzba,

MANKATO, Minn.- The Esko softball team played in their first state tournament since the 2019 season. Unfortunately, Esko ran into a tough Randolph squad that ended their title hopes with a 9-1 loss in the AA quarterfinals. Elly Barta had the lone RBI for Esko in the loss. Esko then played Spectrum in the consolation semifinals, Trailing 5-1 with the…

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Section 7A & Section 7AAA Baseball Championship Matchups Set

The road to state is nearing a conclusion.
Neil Vierzba,

ELY, Minn.- The Section 7A and Section 7AAA baseball championship matchups are officially set. In 7A, South Ridge will once again compete for the top prize after defeating Ely 7 to 2 in the semifinals on Tuesday. It’ll be a rematch between the Timberwolves and the Panthers as Ely topped Cherry 7 to 4 in the elimination bracket final. The…

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Duluth Marshall Claims Spot in Section 7AA Championship Game with Win Over Esko

The top-seeded Hilltoppers scored 4 unanswered runs to defeat Esko 4 to 1. 
Isaiah Wiita,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The anticipated rematch between the Esko baseball team and Duluth Marshall took place on Tuesday in the Section 7AA semifinal round. The top-seeded Hilltoppers scored 4 unanswered runs to defeat Esko 4 to 1. Duluth Marshall advances to their second consecutive Section 7AA title game. The Section 7AA championship game is on Thursday, June 5th at NBC Spartans…

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Moose Lake/Willow River Softball Hoping 4th Time is the Charm at State

The Rebels will meet Badger/Greenbush-Middle River in a 2023 Class A semifinal rematch.
Neil Vierzba,

MOOSE LAKE, Minn.- Playing at Caswell Park in Mankato is nothing new for the Moose Lake/ Willow River softball team. That’s because the Rebels are state bound for the 4th straight year. Moose Lake/Willow River will get a chance at redemption in the first round. In a rematch of the 2023 Class A semifinals, the Rebels are set to battle…

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Esko Softball Draws Defending Champions in First State Tourney Since 2019

First pitch between Esko and Randolph is set for 3 PM on Tuesday at Caswell Park in Mankato.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- The six-year wait is nearly over for the Esko softball team. On Tuesday, Esko will begin state tournament play, marking their first appearance in the tourney since the 2019 season. The team had no problem being the underdog during the Section 7 AA tournament as they knocked off top seeded Greenway/Nashwauk- Keewatin and earned revenge against a Rush…

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Grand Rapids Goaltender Carter Casey Nearing College Decision

Casey is reportedly choosing between Denver, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota.
Neil Vierzba,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Grand Rapids goaltender Carter Casey is coming close to making a college decision. On Saturday, he revealed his top four to Ryan Sikes of Puck Preps. They are Denver, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota. The current Waterloo Black Hawk is scheduled to visit those schools in the coming weeks. Casey is coming off an impressive run for…

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Five-Run 6th Inning Lifts Grand Rapids Baseball Over Rock Ridge in Section 7AAA Semifinal Round

Grand Rapids opponent for the Section 7AAA title game is still to be determined. 
Isaiah Wiita,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- On Saturday, the Rock Ridge baseball traveled to Grand Rapids to take on the top-seeded Thunderhawks in the Section 7AAA semifinal round. A five-run sixth inning for the Thunderhawks secured the 8 to 2 victory over the Wolverines. With the win over Rock Ridge, Grand Rapids advances to their fifth straight Section 7AAA title game. The Section 7AAA…

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Esko Softball Earns Revenge Against Rush City in Section 7AA Championship

Esko snaps a six-year state tournament drought after they last appeared in the tourney back in 2019.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- A lot of people probably counted out the Esko softball team after they fell 10-0 to Rush City in the 7AA quarterfinals on May 22nd. But on Thursday, Esko silenced the doubters by proceeding to shut out the Tigers twice, 2-0 and 3-0 to claim the 7AA title. “We needed to get ahead early in these two games…

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Moose Lake/Willow River Softball Claims Fourth Straight Section 7A Title

The Rebels will learn who their first-round opponent is this weekend.
Isaiah Wiita,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- The Moose Lake/Willow River softball team took on the Cherry Tigers in the section 7A title game for the second consecutive year. The Rebels dominated at the plate defeating the Tigers 11 to 1 to earn their fourth straight section 7A title and punch their ticket to the 2025 state tournament. “I am not disappointed about anything,…

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Grand Rapids Baseball Tops Hermantown in Section 7AAA Quarterfinal Round

The Thunderhawks defended their home field defeating the Hawks 2 to 1. 
Isaiah Wiita,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- The Grand Rapids baseball team welcomed in the Hermantown Hawks in the section 7AAA quarterfinal round on Thursday night. A low-scoring affair between Grand Rapids and Hermantown, but in the end, the Thunderhawks defended their home field defeating the Hawks 2 to 1. Grand Rapids secures a spot in the section 7AAA semifinal round, where they will…

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Esko Baseball Rallies Past Proctor to Advance to 7AA Semifinals

Esko will next face Duluth Marshall in the semifinals on June 3rd.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko baseball team is one step closer to defending their Section 7AA title. On Thursday, Esko rallied against Proctor to earn the 4 to 3 victory in the quarterfinals. They’ll next meet up with Duluth Marshall in the semifinals, who defeated Aitkin 4-2 in the other quarterfinal. The game takes place on June 3rd. Time and place…

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Rock Ridge Softball Falls Short in Section 7AAA Title Game

Rock Ridge finishes the season with a 18-6 overall record.
Neil Vierzba,

NORTH BRANCH, Minn.- The Rock Ridge softball team needed two wins on Thursday to advance to their first-ever state tournament. Unfortunately, the Wolverines ran into a tough Chisago Lakes squad, that handed Rock Ridge a 2-1 loss in the Section 7AAA title game. Rock Ridge finishes the season with a 18-6 overall record. Categories: High School, Sports

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Kemp & Rock Ridge Baseball Blank Duluth Denfeld in Section 7AAA Opener

The Wolverines were led by pitcher Will Kemp, who tossed seven shutout innings.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Wednesday marked the beginning of the Section 7AAA baseball tournament. In the three versus six matchup, 6th seeded Rock Ridge was able to get the best of 3rd seeded Duluth Denfeld, 1-0. The Wolverines were led by pitcher Will Kemp, who tossed seven shutout innings. Rock Ridge will next face Hibbing in the quarterfinals on Thursday. First pitch…

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Duluth Marshall Baseball Begins Section 7AA Play with Two Straight Wins

The Hilltoppers started off the day by blanking Hinckley-Finlayson 14-0 in the opening round.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall baseball team began section tournament play on the right foot on Tuesday. The Hilltoppers started off the day by blanking Hinckley-Finlayson 14-0 in the opening round. Marshall then shifted their attention to Pequot Lakes in the quarterfinals, where once again the Hilltoppers came out on top, 12 to 4. Duluth Marshall will next face Aitkin…

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Rock Ridge Softball Falls in Section 7AAA Semifinals, Earns Rematch with Chisago Lakes

Rock Ridge and Chisago Lakes will once again clash in the title game on Thursday
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Rock Ridge softball team’s title hopes took a bit of a hit on Tuesday, as the team fell to Chisago Lakes 3-0 in the 7AAA semifinals. The Wolverines then went on to face Hermantown in a elimination game, where they kept their season alive with a 5 to 4 victory. Rock Ridge and Chisago Lakes will once…

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Wolfpack Boys & Girls Lacrosse Advance to Section 7A Quarterfinals

Both teams will next be in action on Thursday night.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the Duluth Wolfpack boys and girls lacrosse teams extended their seasons on Tuesday night. The Wolfpack girls began the night with a first round victory over Hermantown/Proctor, 10 to 5. They’ll next meet Blaine in the quarterfinals on Thursday at 5 PM. Following that contest, the Wolfpack boys battled Duluth Marshall in another 7A first round contest….

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Section Softball: Cherry & MLWR to Meet in 7A Title Game, Esko Earns Spot in 7AA Championship

Cherry, Moose Lake/Willow River, & Esko join Rock Ridge as local teams vying for a state spot.
Neil Vierzba,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- The section championships for softball are now set in both Section 7A & Section 7AA. Moose Lake/Willow River started off Tuesday with a 12-0 shutout victory over Cherry in the 7A semifinals to earn a spot in the title game. Cherry then battled back in the elimination bracket, defeating Silver Bay 3 to 2 to set up…

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Duluth Marshall Guard Chloe Johnson Named Finalist for Team USA 16U Roster

Johnson is one of the 22 finalists selected by the USA Basketball Women's Developmental National Team Committee.
Isaiah Wiita,

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.- Over the weekend, Duluth Marshall guard Chloe Johnson was named a finalist for the Team USA U16 roster. Johnson is one of the 22 finalists selected by the USA Basketball Women’s Developmental National Team Committee. Unfortunately, the Hilltopper guard did not make the 12-player roster that will compete in the 2025 FIBA U16 Women’s AmeriCup. Categories: High…

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Proctor Baseball Closes Out Regular Season With Shutout Win

The Rails end the regular season with a 12-7 record. 
Isaiah Wiita,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor baseball team closed the regular season at home, as the Rails hosted Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin on Friday. The Rails defend their home field, defeating the Titans 3 to 0. The Rails end the regular season with a 12-7 record. Proctor awaits their postseason seeding, as the section 7AA tournament begins on Tuesday, May 27th. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy,…

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Prep Girls Lacrosse: The Wolfpack Tops Duluth Marshall in Regular Season Finale

The Wolfpack end the regular season with a 7 to 5 win over the Hilltoppers.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth girls lacrosse team welcomed in Duluth Marshall in their regular season finale on Friday night. The Wolfpack end the regular season with a 7 to 5 win over the Hilltoppers. Duluth’s next game is on Tuesday, May 27th, against the Hermantown/Proctor Stealth in the first round of the section 7A playoffs. Game time is at 5…