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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…

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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,…

Superior Boys Basketball
High School, Sports

Spartans’ Sharpshooting Stifles Eagles in Solon Springs’ First Loss

Superior improves to 5-2 this season
Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After a neck-and-neck first half, the Superior boys’ basketball team came alive in the second half to deliver an 84-57 knockout over Solon Springs. The Spartans were aided by their three-point shooting. In total, they made 13 shots from beyond the perimeter. This win puts the Spartans at 5-2 this season as they look ahead to the new…

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High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: MIB Girls Earn 8th Straight Victory, Marshall Boys Pick Up 3rd of the Year

MIB (9-1) will next play at Northhome/Kelliher on Friday. The Hilltoppers (3-1) will travel to play at Greenway on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

ESKO, Minn.- The defending state champions in Class A continued their winning ways on Monday, as Mountain Iron-Buhl defeated Esko 82 to 66. The Rangers were led by Jordan Zubich, who had 46 points in the victory. MIB (9-1) will next play at Northhome/Kelliher on Friday. Esko (3-4) will play at Pine City on Thursday. In boys action, Duluth Marshall…

Kastern
High School, Sports

Solon Springs Senior Forward Isaiah Kastern Signs with Bemidji State

Just last season, Kastern would average 23 points and 11 rebounds per game.
Neil Vierzba,

SOLON SPRINGS, Wis.- Solon Springs senior forward Isaiah Kastern has officially signed with Bemidji State University. Just last season, Kastern would average 23 points and 11 rebounds per game. Kastern was also a key force in helping lead the Eagles to the sectional final. He has been named all-state first team once and is a two-time all-conference first team member….

Olson
High School, Sports

Superior Football Lineman Cadin Olson to Play at St. Scholastica

Olson has been on the Spartan varsity roster since 2021.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Another superior football senior has found his college home. And it won’t be far for senior offensive and defensive lineman Cadin Olson as he announced his college commitment to St. Scholastica. Olson is a athletic lineman with a great work ethic and high football IQ, according to head coach Bob DeMeyer. He’s been on the varsity roster since…

Dalton Spindler
High School, Sports

Esko’s Spindler Taking On Increased Offensive Role

Averaged 10.5 PPG, 5.5 RPG, and 5 APG in 2022-23
Ben Burns,

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko boys basketball team is off to a 3-0 start to their 2023-24 season, and combo guard Dalton Spindler has played a major role in their success. “I think my role is just to be a scorer and pass the ball a lot, get people open, play-make.” Over the last two seasons, Spindler has led Esko in…

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

Coaches Corner: Jeff Laspi

Four-year head coach with Proctor boys hockey
Ben Burns,

PROCTOR, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Proctor boys’ hockey head coach Jeff Laspi. Laspi is in his fourth season as the Rails’ head coach and previously served as an assistant coach with the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Hockey
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Hockey: Zephyrs Zip Past Lumberjacks, Mirage Run Down Rockford

Proctor/Hermantown improves to 5-5-1
Ben Burns,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet/Esko/Carlton boys hockey team suffered their first loss on their home ice this season to the Defending Class A State Champion Mahtomedi Zephyrs. Mahtomedi got on the board quickly with a goal 52 seconds into the first period. CEC would respond with a power play goal, but two more goals from the Zephyrs would seal the 4-1…

Top Play
Friday Night Frenzy, High School

Top Plays: 12/15

At number one, Reagan Zywicki gets goal number one as a member of the Mirage in Friday's victory over Delano/Rockford.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Three top plays this week and all three would happen on the ice. At number three, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton’s Bobby Thornton would score thanks to a little back and forth action with teammate Niko Gentilini. At number two, Duluth Marshall goaltender Kaenan Smith would lay out to stop a Hermantown scoring threat in Tuesday’s contest. At number one, Reagan Zywicki…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Chisholm Girls Hoops Handles Duluth Denfeld to Improve to 5-0 on Season

Chisholm (5-0) will next play at Ely on December 18th.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Chisholm girls basketball team continued their winning ways on Friday, defeating Duluth Denfeld 63 to 27. The Bluestreaks were led by Tresa Baumgard, who had 28 points in the victory. Chisholm (5-0) will next play at Ely on December 18th. Duluth Denfeld (1-5) will face Barnum on December 27th as part of the Chisholm Holiday Tournament. Categories:…

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High School, Sports

Esko Football Standout Koi Perich to Make College Decision on December 20th

Perich, who originally committed to Minnesota back in April, most recently took an official visit to Ohio State.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- A decision day is nearing for Esko football standout Koi Perich. On Thursday, Perich announced on his personal Twitter account that he will officially sign on Wednesday, December 20th at the Esko theater. Perich, who originally committed to Minnesota back in April, most recently took an official visit to Ohio State. It’s believed that he is choosing between…

D Marsh Ghky
High School, Sports

Duluth Marshall Girls Hockey Hands Superior 1st Loss of Season

Duluth Marshall (11-1) will next host Delano/Rockford on Saturday at noon.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls hockey team was able to do something other teams haven’t done on Thursday and that’s defeat Superior. The Hilltoppers would top the Spartans 5 to 1. Duluth Marshall (11-1) will next host Delano/Rockford on Saturday at noon. Meanwhile, Superior (6-1) will return home Saturday to play International Falls at 2 PM. Categories: High School,…

Bauer Murphy
High School, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Bauer Murphy

Grand Rapids senior named team captain
Ben Burns,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- The Grand Rapids boys’ hockey team is undergoing some changes with Grant Clafton as their new head coach. One thing that hasn’t changed: Bauer Murphy imposing his will on the defensive side of the puck. The Thunderhawks’ season got off to an electric start in their home-opening win against Hibbing-Chisholm. “That was really awesome,” recalls Murphy. “It…

Htown Bhky
High School, Sports

Hermantown Boys Hockey Blanks Duluth Marshall to Stay Unbeaten on Season

Hermantown (3-0-1) will next host Mahtomedi on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team added another victory to the win column on Tuesday, defeating Duluth Marshall 3 to 0. The Hawks had three different goal-scorers in the contest. Hermantown (3-0-1) will next host Mahtomedi on Saturday. Meanwhile, Duluth Marshall (1-3-1) will battle Bagley/Fosston on Friday at home. Categories: High School, Sports

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High School, Sports

Hermantown’s Francisco & Superior’s Marthaler Named to U.S. Youth Olympic Men’s Team

The duo will hop on a plane and head to South Korea next month to compete in the Winter Youth Olympics from January 19th to February 1st.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A few local standouts were named to the U.S. Youth Olympic men’s team on Tuesday afternoon. The 17 player roster includes Hermantown defenseman A.J. Francisco and Superior defenseman Jackson Marthaler. The duo will hop on a plane and head to South Korea next month to compete in the Winter Youth Olympics from January 19th to February 1st. Francisco so…

Powell
High School, Sports

Denfeld Senior Guard Finnley Powell to Play College Hoops at Northland

Powell is currently averaging 11 points and four rebounds per game while shooting 50 percent from the field.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Denfeld senior guard Finnley Powell won’t have to travel far for college. On Monday, the team announced on their personal Facebook page that Powell has committed to Northland College. Powell has seen an increase in points and rebounds per game in his senior campaign. He’s currently averaging 11 points and four rebounds per game while shooting 50…