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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Football: Northwestern & Hermantown Drop 1st Game, Proctor & Cloquet Get in Win Column

Week 3 in Minnesota and Week 5 in Wisconsin is officially in the books.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

MAPLE, Wis.- In a big Heart O’North conference matchup on Friday, Northwestern football would see their first loss of the season, falling to Cameron 32 to 14. Over in Minnesota, North Branch would hold off Hermantown, 28-21 in a rematch of the 7AAAA section semifinals last season. Cloquet would survive a late 16 point run by Duluth East to earn…

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High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball: Cloquet & Esko Earn Straight Set Victories at Home

The Lumberjacks were led by Ava Carlson, who had 23 kills in the contest.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet volleyball team picked up their 8th win of the season on Thursday, defeating Proctor at home, 3-0. The Lumberjacks were led by Ava Carlson, who had 23 kills in the contest. Carlson will need one more for her 1,000th career kill. In other volleyball action, Esko would sweep Barnum 3-0 on their home floor. Categories: High…

C E C Vs. Duluth East
High School, Sports

C-E-C Edges Out Greyhounds, Win Streak at Five

Lumberjacks 6-2 on 2023 season
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Cloquet-Carlton-Esko Lumberjacks have now won five games in a row after defeating Duluth East 2-1 Thursday. In the first half, the Greyhounds struck first with a goal from Jack Whitehill. However, the Lumberjacks evened the score before halftime as Brody Dushkin scored on a header off a corner kick. C-E-C broke the stalemate in the second half…

Alyssa Doyle
High School, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Alyssa Doyle

Denfeld Senior to play for UMD in 2024
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Denfeld’s Alyssa Doyle is currently in her senior year, and she’s already cemented her status as a Hunters legend on the soccer field. However, she’s not letting that get to her head. “I know that I couldn’t do this without my teammates behind me and without the support that I’ve gotten.” Says Doyle, who recorded 19 goals…

Bischoff
High School, Sports

Grand Rapids/Greenway’s Mercury Bischoff Makes College Commitment to MSU-Mankato

Over the course of four seasons, Bischoff has stuffed the stat sheets with 234 points.
Neil Vierzba,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Grand Rapids/Greenway standout Mercury Bischoff may have two more years with the Lightning to go. But on Wednesday, she announced her next step in her hockey career, committing to Minnesota State-Mankato for the 2025-2026 season. Bischoff has been skating for the Lightning since she was in 7th grade. Over the course of four seasons, she’s stuffed the…

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High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball: Hermantown Improves to 5-0, Proctor Rallies Past Rock Ridge

The Hawks (5-0) will next host Hibbing on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown volleyball team improved to 5-0 on Tuesday, defeating Greenway in straight sets. The scores were 25-23, 25-16, and 25-18. The Hawks (5-0) will next host Hibbing on Thursday. In other volleyball action, Proctor would rally after trailing two sets to one to defeat Rock Ridge in five sets. The Rails (6-4) will make the short trek…

Trentor
High School, Sports

Superior’s Doug Trentor Named NFHS Coaches Association Girls Hockey Coach of the Year

Trentor is coming off a season in which he helped lead the Spartans to their first state tournament in 17 years.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior girls head coach Doug Trentor has been named the NFHS Coaches Association Girls Hockey Coach of the Year. Trentor is coming off a season in which he helped lead the Spartans to their first state tournament in 17 years. Superior would finish as the WIAA Division 1 state runner-up with an overall record of 20-6. Trentor is…

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High School, Sports

Superior Boys Soccer Shuts Out Hermantown for 4th Win of Season

The Spartans (4-2-1) will next be in action on Thursday at Duluth Denfeld.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior boys soccer team was back in the win column on Monday as they shut out Hermantown 2-0. Superior was led by Spencer Kidd and Presley Bonneville, who each had a goal in the contest. The Spartans (4-2-1) will next be in action on Thursday at Duluth Denfeld. Hermantown (3-4) will look to bounce Tuesday at home…

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High School, Sports

Spartans Begin Conference Play With Win Over Toppers

Haven't lost to Marshall since 2018
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- In their first Lake Superior Conference game of the season, Superior’s volleyball team defeated Duluth Marshall in three sets. This is third-straight year the Spartans swept the Hilltoppers. They also haven’t lost a game to Duluth Marshall since 2018. Superior will now return to their home floor to face Eau Claire Memorial Tuesday night, followed by a road…

Terhaar
High School, Sports

Proctor’s Nick Terhaar Commits to Play College Baseball at Iowa

Terhaar is currently rated as the 3rd player in Minnesota and 141st pitcher in the country, according to Perfect Game.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- He may not graduate until 2025, but current Proctor baseball player Nick Terhaar knows where he will be playing his college ball. On Monday, Terhaar took to Twitter and announced his commitment to the University of Iowa. Terhaar is currently rated as the 3rd player in Minnesota and 141st pitcher in the country, according to Perfect Game. He…

Langenbrunner
High School, Professional Sports, Sports

Cloquet’s Jamie Langenbrunner to be Inducted Into U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame

Langenbrunner will be inducted on December 6th in Boston at the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Celebration.
Neil Vierzba,

EVELETH, Minn.- Cloquet’s Jamie Langenbrunner has accomplished a lot in his hockey career. He’s won the Stanley Cup twice, once with Dallas in 1999 and once with New Jersey in 2003. He’s even skated for team USA, winning silver in 2010. Now, he’ll cap off his career with one of the highest honors as Langenbrunner will be inducted into the…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Football: Duluth Denfeld, Esko, & Hermantown Improve to 2-0, Superior Falls at Home

The Hunters will hit the road next week to take on Pine City. Meanwhile, Grand Rapids will host Rock Ridge.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In a battle of two unbeatens on Friday, Duluth Denfeld would come out on top over Grand Rapids 24 to 21 to improve to 2-0 on the season. The Hunters will hit the road next week to take on Pine City. Meanwhile, Grand Rapids will host Rock Ridge. In other football action, Esko defeated Proctor 73 to 6…

Grand Rapids At Denfeld Boys Soccer
High School, Sports

Grand Rapids Boys Soccer Soars Over Denfeld

Remains undefeated at 3-0-2 overall
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Grand Rapids boys soccer team remains undefeated this season after rolling over Duluth Denfeld 4-1 Thursday night. The Hunters scored in the first five minutes of the first half with Ben Senich finding the back of the net. However, the Thunderhawks would recover with two goals before halftime. Grand Rapids would carry that momentum to the second…

Esko Girls Soccer
High School, Sports

Esko Girls Soccer Shuts Out Hibbing/Chisholm to Improve to 4-0-1

Esko (4-0-1) will next play at Eden Prairie on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko girls soccer team stayed unbeaten on the season on Wednesday, defeating Hibbing/Chisholm 9-0. Kaitlyn McConnell and Jordyn Randa each had two goals to lead Esko. Esko (4-0-1) will next play at Eden Prairie on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Bluejackets (0-3) will host Hermantown on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports

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High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball: Hermantown Stays Unbeaten, Duluth Denfeld Knocks Off Hibbing

Hermantown improves to 3-0 and will next play at Proctor on Thursday. Denfeld will play at Grand Rapids also on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown volleyball team continued their winning ways on Tuesday, defeating Duluth East at home 3 to 2. Hermantown improves to 3-0 and will next play at Proctor on Thursday. Duluth East falls to 1-3 and will look to get back on track against St. Francis at home on Thursday. In other volleyball action, Duluth Denfeld would take…

Hipp
High School, Sports

Esko Baseball’s Bryce Hipp to Play Collegiately at Dakota County Technical College

Hipp would mash the ball this past season for Esko. 30 hits in 73 at bats, 10 extra base hits, and 30 runs batted in for a .411 batting average.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- Another Esko baseball standout will make the jump to the college ranks. Soon to be senior catcher Bryce Hipp announced his college commitment to Dakota County Technical College over the weekend. Hipp would mash the ball this past season for Esko. 30 hits in 73 at bats, 10 extra base hits, and 30 runs batted in for a…

Coaches Corner: Tom Nelson
Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Tom Nelson

Coming off 6-4 season in 2022
Ben Burns,

TWO HARBORS, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Two Harbors football head coach, Tom Nelson. Nelson and the Agates are coming off a 6-4 season in 2022 that ended in the section semifinals against Esko. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Football: Wins for Hermantown, Duluth Denfeld, Two Harbors, & Northwestern

High school football is officially back in Minnesota and a number of teams kicked off their seasons on Friday.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

PROCTOR, Minn.- High school football is officially back in Minnesota and a number of teams kicked off their seasons on Friday. Hermantown once again takes home the hammer as they defeated Proctor 47 to 8. Duluth Denfeld picks up their first week one win since 2018, defeating Mora 28 to 16. Two Harbors protected their home turf by holding off…

Esko Football
High School, Sports

Esko Football Takes Down Duluth East to Extend Regular Season Winning Streak to 18 Games

Esko (1-0) will next host Proctor on September 8th. Duluth East (0-1) will look to bounce back at Hibbing on September 8th.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Esko football team opened up their season on Thursday, topping Duluth East 63 to 6. With the win, Esko has now won 18 consecutive regular season games. A streak dating back to 2020. Esko (1-0) will next host Proctor on September 8th. Duluth East (0-1) will look to bounce back at Hibbing on September 8th.   Categories:…

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High School, Sports

Duluth Denfeld Girls Soccer Blanks Hastings On Home Turf

Duluth Denfeld (2-1-1) will next host Two Harbors on September 5th.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld girls soccer team picked up their 2nd win of the season on Thursday, shutting out Hastings 3 to 0. The Hunters were led by Alyssa Doyle, who had two goals in the victory. Cayley Larsen was dominant in net stopping the 17 shots she saw in the game. Duluth Denfeld (2-1-1) will next host Two…

Greyhounds Win
High School, Sports

Duluth East Girls Soccer Picks Up 1st Win at Home Against Hastings

Duluth East (1-1-1) will next host Wayzata on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East girls soccer team picked up their first win of the season on Wednesday, defeating Hastings 4 to 2. The Greyhounds had four goal-scorers in the contest. They were Lilly Kuettel, Jessie Paulson, Taitaum Snustad, and Ali Lemon. Duluth East (1-1-1) will next host Wayzata on Saturday. Categories: High School, Sports

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High School, Sports

Hermantown & Wilderness Defenseman Beau Janzig to Play for Air Force

In 58 games played last season, Janzig would tally 23 points for the Wilderness.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A former Hermantown standout and recent member of the Minnesota Wilderness is making the jump to the division one ranks in two years. Defenseman Beau Janzig announced his commitment to the Air Force Academy on Tuesday. In 58 games played last season, Janzig would tally 23 points for the Wilderness. Then just the year before, he had 29…

Prep Volleyball
High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball: Proctor, Cloquet Look Strong in Openers

Lumberjacks sweep Greyhounds in three sets
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Two local high school volleyball teams tipped off their seasons with promising results Tuesday night. The Proctor Rails made some big plays on their home court against Duluth Marshall, who lost their season opener last week against Hermantown. Meanwhile, the Cloquet Lumberjacks picked up right where they left off in 2022, sweeping Duluth East in three sets. Here…

Duluth East Girls Tennis
High School, Sports

Duluth East Girls Tennis Headlined by Deep Senior Class

3-3 start to 2023 season
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- The The high school girls tennis season is in full swing, and the courts at Longview will be getting plenty of use from the Duluth East girls, who have already been busy with competitions over the last two weeks. Entering this week, the Greyhounds have gone 3-and-3 as a team, which includes a 7-0 win over Grand Rapids…

Top Play Of The Week
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Top Play of the Week: 8/25

Cromwell-Wright's Dahl fights for interception
Ben Burns,

CROMWELL, Minn.- This week’s top play belongs to Brady Dahl of the Cromwell-Wright football team. In the first quarter, Dahl snatched an interception on a deep pass from the Ogilvie offense. The Cardinals lost to the Lions 42-21 and will face Hill City/Northland next week. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Plays of the Week, Sports

Carlton Wrenshall Football
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Nevis Spoils Raptors’ Varsity Return in Blowout

Carlton-Wrenshall trailed 34-0 after first quarter
Ben Burns,

CARLTON, Minn.- Friday’s high school football game for Carlton-Wrenshall was supposed to be a celebration of their return to varsity action. Instead, they were the victims of a massive blowout, courtesy of the Nevis Tigers. On the first play of the game, Nevis pitched to running back Ayomide Ogundeji, who stiff-armed a defender and used his legs the rest of…

Cloquet Soccer
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Cloquet-Carlton Girls Start Season With Scoreless Draw, C-E-C Boys Fall to Two Rivers

Both teams will return to the pitch on Saturday.
Ben Burns, Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The defending section 7AA champions in both boys and girls soccer began their seasons on Friday. The Cloquet-Carlton girls would have to settle for the scoreless draw with St. Francis. The Lumberjacks (0-0-1) will next play at Two Rivers on Saturday. Then later that evening, the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys would fall to Two Rivers 3 to 1. Joe Bailey…

Cromwell Wright Football
High School, Sports

Ogilvie Slips Past Cromwell-Wright in 9-Man Showdown

Cardinals cut lead to five in second half
Ben Burns,

CROMWELL, Minn.- The Cromwell-Wright Cardinals comeback effort wasn’t enough to earn a season-opening victory as they fell to the Ogilvie Tigers 42-21 Thursday night. Ogilvie was the first team to get on the board with a Colby Milbrandt touchdown pass to Cole Herges. The Lions would run a similar play later in the fourth quarter, but it would result in…

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High School, Sports

Hermantown Volleyball Opens Season with Straight Set Victory Over Duluth Marshall

Hermantown (1-0) will next play at Esko on August 29th.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown volleyball team opened up the regular season on Thursday, hosting Duluth Marshall at home. The Hawks would go on to win the contest in straight sets. (25-12, 25-12, 25-11) Hermantown (1-0) will next play at Esko on August 29th. Duluth Marshall (0-1) will look to bounce back against Proctor, also on the 29th. Categories: High School,…

Prep Soccer
High School, Sports

Prep Soccer: Proctor Girls, Denfeld Boys Drop Openers

Hunters give up nine goals in blowout
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Two Northland soccer teams were unable to secure season-opening victories on their home fields Thursday afternoon. The Proctor girls were defeated by the defending state champion St. Francis Huskies 2-1. The Rails trailed early after St. Francis’ Meghan Pryzbilla scored for the Huskies. Proctor will have another chance at a home victory Saturday when they host Esko. Meanwhile,…

Cloquet Volleyball
High School, Sports

State Tourney the Goal for Cloquet Volleyball

Reached sectional finals last two seasons
Ben Burns,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet Lumberjacks are hoping that the third time will be the charm this year if they were to once again play in the sectional finals. Led by Head Coach Heidi Anderson, Cloquet has reached the sectional finals two years in a row but lost in both appearances. Despite those losses, the Lumberjacks have won 44 games over…

Cloquet Carlton G Soccer
High School, Sports

Lumberjacks Girls Soccer Reloading With Young Lineup

9-0 home record in 2022
Ben Burns,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet-Carlton girls soccer team has made their mark on the pitch in recent history, winning four straight section 7AA titles. Even without last year’s strong senior class, the Lumberjacks are ready to defend their crown. Cloquet-Carlton’s 2022 season included a 10-game winning streak. They were also a perfect 9-0 on their home field. Head Coach Dustin Randall…

Hermantown Volleyball
High School, Sports

Hermantown Volleyball Boasts Strong Returning Core of 9 Seniors

The Hawks open the season at home Thursday against Duluth Marshall.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Two days from Tuesday a number of teams will have their first regular season games. That includes the Hermantown Hawks, who having a whopping nine seniors on the roster this season. Head Coach Jessica Williams enters her 2nd year at the helm. She says having that amount of experience will help her team throughout the course of the…

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High School, Sports

Chisholm’s Tresa Baumgard to Join MSU-Moorhead Basketball in 2024-2025 Season

Baumgard is on the brink of history this season as she's only 318 points away from breaking the program record.
Neil Vierzba,

CHISHOLM, Minn.- Chisholm senior post Tresa Baumgard has been playing varsity basketball since she was in the 7th grade. Her playing career will continue for at least four more years after her time with the Bluestreaks comes to an end as recently she announced her commitment to MSU-Moorhead. Baumgard is on the brink of history this season as she’s only…

Superior Football Loses To Wasau West
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Superior Falls in Home Opener, Northwestern Cruises Past Ashland

Second-straight year Spartans lose to Warriors
Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Despite an early lead, the Superior Spartans begin their football season with a 24-3 loss to Wausau West. Superior’s lone scoring drive began with a third-and-long conversion on a pass from Sam Meller to Taynum Clark, who broke multiple tackles before crossing the first-down line. Despite the drive stalling at the 34-yard line, Tanner Leno put the Spartans…

Coaches Corner
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Coaches Corner: Erik Lofald

In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Duluth Denfeld head football coach, Erik Lofald.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Duluth Denfeld head football coach, Erik Lofald. Lofald is entering his 5th season coaching the Hunters. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Play
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Top Play of the Week: 8/18

This weeks’ top play belongs to Tanner Leno of the Superior football team.
Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- This weeks’ top play belongs to Tanner Leno of the Superior football team. Leno booted an impressive 51 yard kick in Superior’s season opener against Wausau West. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Plays of the Week, Sports

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High School, Sports

C-E-C Soccer Excited to Defend LSC Title

Third-place finish at 2022 State Tournament
Ben Burns,

ESKO, Minn.- Last season, the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team claimed the top spot in the Lake Superior Conference, going a perfect 7-0 against L-S-C opponents. On August 25, the Lumberjacks will be back in action with hopes of defending their title. C-E-C ended the 2022 season with a third-place finish at the Class AA State Tournament. The Lumberjacks were often…

Savela
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

MIB’s Hali Savela to Play College Basketball at Jamestown

Savela averaged 16 points per game helping the Rangers to their first state championship this past season.
Neil Vierzba,

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- Mountain Iron-Buhl senior guard Hali Savela announced her commitment to the University of Jamestown on Friday. Savela averaged 16 points per game helping the Rangers to their first state championship this past season. Savela joins Grand Rapids forward Jessika Lofstrom as part of the 2024 Jimmies recruiting class. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Furcht
High School, Sports

Esko’s Finn Furcht Commits to Play College Baseball at Iowa Western

The soon to be senior compiled a 6-1 record with a 1.68 ERA last season.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- Esko pitcher and outfielder Finn Furcht announced his commitment to Iowa Western on Thursday. The soon to be senior compiled a 6-1 record with a 1.68 ERA last season. He could also hit too as Furcht had 10 extra base hits with 29 runs batted in. Furcht played a huge role in helping lead Esko to their first…

Esko Football
High School, Sports

Esko Ready to Overcome Recent State Losses

Undefeated in last two regular seasons
Ben Burns,

ESKO, Minn.- Over the last two years, Esko’s football team has had a spotless record in the regular season, but a pair of heartbreaking defeats in the postseason has kept the section 7AAA powerhouse outside of state title contention. In November of 2020, Esko lost in the state quarterfinals to Dylworth-Glyndon-Felton 21-17. Head Coach Scott Arntson is entering the year…

Carlson
College, High School, Sports

Proctor’s Hope Carlson to Play College Hoops at St. Scholastica

Carlson averaged 19 points, seven rebounds, and three assists per game last season.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- A Proctor girls basketball standout won’t have to go far for her next team. Forward Hope Carlson announced that she will suit up for the College of Scholastica this upcoming season. Just last season, Carlson was a Class AA All-State honorable mention. She averaged 19 points, seven rebounds, and three assists per game. Categories: College, High School, Sports

Duluth East Football
High School, Sports

Duluth East Enters Football Season With New Look

Aiming for first winning season since 2020
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East Greyhounds haven’t had a winning football team since the shortened 2020 COVID season. The freshmen from that team are now seniors, hoping to get their program back to its former glory. The Greyhounds will have a lot of fresh faces taking the field on their season opener. Head Coach Joe Hietala estimates he has about…

Proctor Football
High School, Sports

Proctor Football Aims to Change Narrative & Mindset in New Campaign

The Rails are entering year two under head coach Matt Krivinchuk.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- It was a learning year for the Proctor football team in 2022. They picked up two wins, including their first since the 2020 season. Now, the Rails enter year two under head coach Matt Krivinchuk. With a heavy senior class led by Zak McPhee, Aaron Bergquist, Nolan Okstad, and Gavin Tabbert, Proctor is looking to put more blocks…

Hermantown Football
High School, Sports

Hermantown Football Preaching Responsibility Ahead of 2023 Season

The Hawks kick off week one in the annual hammer game against Proctor on September 1st.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown football team is back at it on the practice field after a 6-3 campaign a year ago. Having a season like that is something you can pat yourself on the back for. But, for Hawks head coach Mike Zagelmeyer and his 14 seniors they still think about the ending. Which was a 7AAAA semifinal loss to…

Denfeld Football
High School, Sports

No Need for Speed, Duluth Denfeld Football Already Has It

The Hunters open the season September 1st at home against Mora.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Denfeld football made a step forward in 2022, picking up three wins last season. Which was three wins better than the year before. Even better news for the Hunter program is that a lot of those guys that competed in those games last year are back. That includes quarterback Mace Brooks, running back Taye Manns, and wide…

Cloquet Football
High School, Sports

Cloquet Football Faces Challenges of Restructuring Line & Road Dominated Schedule in 2023

The Lumberjacks will play most of their home games at Egerdahl Field in Proctor this season.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- It was the first day of practice for prep sports in Minnesota on Monday. One of those teams kicking off their 2023 season was the Cloquet football team, who is coming off a 7-4 season. The Lumberjacks return a number of skill position players including running back & linebacker Warren Hietala and fullback & linebacker Carter Horvat. However,…

Carlton Wrenshall Football
High School, Sports

Carlton-Wrenshall Raptors Return to Varsity Competition

Co-op fielding 24 players following 2022 JV season
Ben Burns,

WRENSHALL, Minn.- The Carlton-Wrenshall Raptors have returned to the football field as they prepare for their season opener later this August. It will actually be their first varsity game in over a year after only fielding a JV team in 2022 due to low numbers. At the end of last fall, the Raptors had 20 high school players on their…

Grace Kirk
College, High School, Sports

Duluth Marshall Alum Grace Kirk Hosts First-Ever Girls Basketball Camp

The camp wasn't all basketball as Kirk led a talking session on self-determination, self-worth, and voice for young women.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Marshall alum Grace Kirk has gone on to do big things since her Hilltopper career ended in 2020. Now a senior guard at Brown University, Kirk made her return to the Duluth community to give back with her first-ever girls basketball camp. Nearly a dozen local athletes grades 8 through 12 were on hand to receive instructions…