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Denfeld Softball Snags Win Over East in Extras

The Hunters open section 7AAA tournament play, Wednesday on the road against North Branch. While the Greyhounds, are set to face Blaine for the opening round of the section 7AAAA tournament. 
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Denfeld softball team pulled out the 3-2 win after nine innings of play over Duluth East on Monday. A close one from the start would end in favor of the home team Hunters in the bottom of the ninth. The Hunters open section 7AAA tournament play, Wednesday on the road against North Branch. While the Greyhounds, are…

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High School, Sports

Duluth East, Hermantown Knock off Lake Superior Conference Opponents

Hermantown is set to take on Duluth East on Wednesday. While, Proctor will look to bounce back, Tuesday at home against Crosby-Ironton. Denfeld makes the trek to Cambridge-Isanti, Tuesday at 4:30 PM
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth East picked up a dominating 12-2 road victory over Denfeld, Monday afternoon at Wade Stadium. The Greyhounds jumped out to a 9-0 lead through the first four innings, allowing just two runs in the bottom of the fourth. Duluth East will next host Hermantown, Wednesday for a 4 PM start time. While, Denfeld makes the trek to…

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High School, Sports

Superior Softball Completes Perfect 22-0 Regular Season

Next up, the Spartans will await seeding for Regionals heading into the State Tournament. 
Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior softball team capped off a perfect 22-0 regular season on Saturday with an 8-5 victory over Chippewa Falls. The Spartans battled back from a 3-0 deficit early in the game, but tallied a four run third and never looked back. Next up, the Spartans will await seeding for Regionals heading into the State Tournament. Categories: High…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Softball: Proctor Walks it Off in Extras, Esko Wins Regular Season Finale

Sami Shelton knocked the game winning fielder's choice, but also accounted for six RBIs for the Rails. 
Cam Derr,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor softball team improved to 16-4 on Friday afternoon at home, walking it off against Rush City in extra innings to win 7-6. Sami Shelton knocked the game winning fielder’s choice, but also accounted for six RBIs for the Rails. Next up, Proctor will head into section playoffs set to begin May 23. Brackets have not yet…

Play Of The Week
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Plays of the Week: 5/19

This weeks' top play comes from the Proctor softball duo of Sydney Adamski and Sophie Parendo.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- This weeks’ top play comes from the Proctor softball duo of Sydney Adamski and Sophie Parendo. Coming in 2nd was South Ridge baseball player Austin Josephson. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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High School, Sports

Prep Baseball: Duluth Marshall Holds Off Hermantown for 10th Win of Year

Duluth Marshall (10-3) will next host Blake on Saturday at 4 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall baseball team would start out strong against Hermantown on Wednesday, ultimately holding on for the 10 to 8 victory. The Hilltoppers would put up five runs in their first two innings to start off the game. Duluth Marshall (10-3) will next host Blake on Saturday at 4 PM. Meanwhile, Hermantown (10-2) will play at Chisago…

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High School, Sports

Girls Lacrosse: Wolfpack Reach .500 Mark with Road Win at Duluth Marshall

Duluth (5-5) will next host Owatonna on Friday at 6:30 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls lacrosse team would have their first-ever home game on Tuesday. In the end though, it went the road team’s way as the Duluth Wolfpack grabbed the 14 to 4 victory. Duluth (5-5) will next host Owatonna on Friday at 6:30 PM. Meanwhile, Duluth Marshall will look for their first win Friday at Champlin Park….

South Ridge Baseball
High School, Sports

South Ridge Baseball Edges Cloquet for 10th Straight Victory

The Panthers (11-2) will next be in action on Thursday when they host McGregor.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The South Ridge baseball team and Cloquet would go back and forth on Tuesday. Ultimately, the Panthers would pick up their 10th win, 6 to 3. The Panthers (11-2) will next be in action on Thursday when they host McGregor. Meanwhile, Cloquet will play at Esko on May 23rd. Categories: High School, Sports

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High School, Sports

Proctor Softball Knocks Off Esko to Extend Win Streak to 8 Games

The Rails (15-2) will next be in action on Tuesday in Cloquet.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- The Proctor softball team added another game to their win column on Monday, defeating Esko 12 to 4. The Rails (15-2) will next be in action on Tuesday in Cloquet. Meanwhile, Esko (8-8) will be back at home Tuesday to play Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin. Categories: High School, Sports

Nelson
College, High School, Sports

Northwestern’s Jase Nelson to Play College Hoops at Minnesota Morris

Just this past season, Nelson averaged 17 points and eight rebounds per game.
Neil Vierzba,

MAPLE, Wis.- Northwestern senior guard Jase Nelson is making the jump to the college ranks. On Monday, he announced his commitment to Minnesota Morris. Just this past season, Nelson averaged 17 points and eight rebounds per game. His play helped him land on the 1st team All Heart O’North for the 2nd straight season. He also set the single game…

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High School, Sports

Former Thunderhawk Joey DelGreco Wins NAHL MVP & Rookie of the Year Awards

DelGreco finished third in the league for assists, points, and power-play assists.
Neil Vierzba,

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma.- Former Grand Rapids Thunderhawk Joey DelGreco grabbed plenty of hardware on Thursday. DelGreco was named NAHL MVP of the Year and NAHL Rookie of the Year. He was third in the league for assists, points, and power-play assists. He also led all rookies in assists and points. DelGreco’s team is getting it done on the ice too….

Cole Christian
College, High School, Sports

Duluth East Forward Cole Christian to Play College Hockey at Air Force

The forward is coming off a monster season in which he tallied 69 points.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth East standout Cole Christian has found his new team. Christian announced his commitment to the Air Force Academy on Thursday. The forward is coming off a monster season in which he tallied 69 points, 30 of which were goals and 39 were assists. In his four years at East he would accumulate 121 total points. Categories: College,…

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High School, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: The Haugens

The Haugens and the Eskomos will look to extend an 11 game win streak, on the road this Friday against Roseau.
Cam Derr,

ESKO, Minn.- In baseball everything starts at home. and in the Haugen household two brothers and their father get to share their love of the game, all on the same Diamond. “Kind of have a built-in friend, I guess, as your brother. You come to the field together, go play catch together. If we’re at home we can say, ‘let’s…

Cloquet Softball
High School, Sports

Prep Softball: Cloquet Blanks Hermantown for 3rd Consecutive Win

The Lumberjacks (8-4) will next be in action on Thursday when they host Grand Rapids.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet softball team improved to 8-4 on the year on Wednesday, shutting out Hermantown 1-0. A Lilly Witte RBI fielder’s choice in the bottom of the 1st would be the difference maker in the contest. Allie Jones would have eight strikeouts and only allow 3 hits for Cloquet on the mound. The Lumberjacks (8-4) will next be…

Prep Baseball
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Prep Baseball: Esko Improves to 10-0, Duluth Marshall Grabs 5th Straight Victory

Esko (10-0) will next play at Roseau on Friday. Meanwhile, Duluth Marshall will play at Rock Ridge on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba, Cam Derr,

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko baseball team remained unbeaten on the year on Tuesday, defeating Hibbing 13 to 2 on their homefield. The Eskomos were led by Finn Furcht on the mound as he tossed seven strikeouts through three innings. Esko (10-0) will next play at Roseau on Friday. Hibbing (2-4) looks to bounce back at Cloquet on Thursday. In other…

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High School, Sports

Boys Lacrosse: Unbeaten Chisago Lakes Holds Off Duluth Wolfpack

Duluth (5-3) will next be in action on Saturday when they host Prior Lake. Gametime starts at 11:30 AM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Wolfpack boys lacrosse team would put up a fight against Chisago Lakes, ultimately falling to the unbeaten Wildcats 9 to 6. Duluth (5-3) will next be in action on Saturday when they host Prior Lake. Gametime starts at 11:30 AM. Categories: High School, Sports

Aaron Pionk
College, High School, Sports

Hermantown Native Aaron Pionk Flips Commitment from Minnesota State to UMD

He'll be the 5th player from Hermantown on UMD's roster, joining Zam Plante, Joey Pierce, Blake Biondi, and Darian Gotz.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A former hermantown standout has flipped his decision to commit to Minnesota State and will now be suiting up for UMD next fall. Aaron Pionk announced his commitment to the Bulldogs on Tuesday. It’s a family affair as his brother Neal played for UMD from 2015 to 2017. Pionk most recently suited up for the Waterloo Black Hawks…

Boys Volleyball
High School, Sports

Boys Volleyball Approved as Sanctioned Sport by MSHSL

The league is still deciding if play will begin in the fall or spring of 2024-2025.
Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- A big day for local boys volleyball teams as the Minnesota State High School League representative assembly approved boys volleyball as a sanctioned sport. 32 votes were needed for approval and it received 39. The sport had been previously voted down three times, most recently in 2022. Minnesota now becomes the 25th state association to sanction the sport….

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High School, Sports

Longtime Esko Basketball Coach Mike Devney to Be Inducted Into MBCA Hall of Fame

Devney spent 19 seasons leading Esko. His best season came in 2014 when the Eskomos captured the Class AA state championship.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- A longtime boys basketball coach for the Eskomos, Mike Devney will be inducted in the Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Devney spent 19 seasons leading Esko. His best season came in 2014 when the Eskomos captured the Class AA state championship. Devney also had stints with Carlton, where he led the Bulldogs to the state title…

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High School, Sports

Prep Baseball: Denfeld, Superior Protects Home Turf

The Hunters were backed by a big five-run third inning. While, The Spartans starter on the mound Nathan Maki would give up just one hit with 5 strikeouts through 6 innings of work. 
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Denfeld picked up a 6-1 home win over Greenway/Nashwauk Keewatin at Wade Stadium, Monday afternoon. The Hunters were backed by a big five-run third inning. Next up, Denfeld hits to road for LSC match-up with Grand Rapids, Wednesday at 4 PM. While, the Raiders are set to host International Falls, Thursday at 4:30 PM. Meanwhile, Superior defeated…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Hermantown Baseball Stays Perfect with Victory over Cloquet

The Hawks move to a perfect 6-0 on the season with the win, the only undefeated team in the Lake Superior Conference. 
Cam Derr,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Hermantown baseball team picked up their sixth win on the season (6-0) after defeating Cloquet 10-0 on Friday. The Hawks move to a perfect 6-0 on the season with the win, the only undefeated team in the Lake Superior Conference. Next up, Hermantown will hit the road to take on Rock Ridge on Monday at 4:30 PM….

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Proctor/Hermantown Stealth Earn First Victory of the Season

The Stealth would have a big second quarter, highlighted by back to back goals from Josh Muehlbauer.
Cam Derr,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Proctor/Hermantown Stealth boys lacrosse team picked up their first victory of the season, Friday, with a 9-4 victory over Hopkins at home. The Stealth would have a big second quarter, highlighted by back to back goals, just 30 seconds apart, from Josh Muehlbauer. Proctor/Hermantown will be back in action on Tuesday, hosting Grand Rapids/Greenway at 7 PM….

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High School, Sports

Hawks Softball Soars to Victory

Lindsey Ewer earned the win in the circle, striking out seven. The Hawks move to 4-1 on the season. 
Cam Derr,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown softball team picked up the 7-1 victory over Esko, Thursday afternoon in the Hawks first home game. Lindsey Ewer earned the win in the circle, striking out seven. The Hawks move to 4-1 on the season. Hermantown will look to keep rolling, taking on North Branch Friday on the road for a 5 PM start time….

Superior Softball
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Prep Softball: Big 3rd Inning Propels Superior Past Cloquet as Spartans Improve to 11-0

Superior (11-0) will next host Duluth Marshall on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Superior softball team improved to 11-0 on the season on Wednesday, defeating Cloquet 18-0. The Spartans would put up 13 runs in the 3rd inning. Superior (11-0) will next host Duluth Marshall on Thursday. Cloquet (5-3) will aim to bounce back at Barnum on May 8th. Categories: High School, Sports

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College, High School, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Lahti & McDonald Commit to UMD Men’s Basketball Team

Lahti is 2nd all-time in scoring at Northwestern. McDonald is 1st at Hibbing.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A pair of local products will be suiting up for UMD next season. On Monday, Northwestern guard Cole Lahti announced his commitment to the Bulldogs. Lahti averaged 22 points per game last season for the Tigers. He finished 2nd on the all-time school scoring list and set the single season scoring record. Joining Lahti is former Hibbing standout…

Lightning Lacrosse
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Girls Lacrosse: Grand Rapids/Greenway Knocks Off Proctor/Hermantown for 4th Win of Season

The Lightning (4-1) will return home next Tuesday for a game against Duluth.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Grand Rapids/Greenway Lightning girls lacrosse team improved to 4-1 on the season on Tuesday, defeating Proctor/Hermantown 17 to 6. The Lightning (4-1) will return home next Tuesday for a game against Duluth. Meanwhile, Proctor/Hermantown (2-3) will look to bounce back at Totino-Grace on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports

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Duluth East Baseball Still in Search of 1st Win as Greyhounds Fall to Bemidji

Duluth East (0-5) will next play at Blaine on Wednesday. First pitch is at 4:30 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East baseball team would have their first game of the season at Ordean Stadium on Tuesday. Unfortunately, they would fall to Bemidji by a final of 11 to 1. Duluth East (0-5) will next play at Blaine on Wednesday. First pitch is at 4:30 PM. Categories: High School, Sports

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High School, Sports

Proctor and Superior Softball Pick Up Wins at Home

Superior's Haley Zembo would have a great outing in the circle, throwing a no-hitter against the Pirates with 11 strikeouts. 
Cam Derr,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor softball team rolled to 6-1 on the season after defeating Two Harbors 11-1 at home, Monday afternoon. The Rails will next face off with Hermantown, Tuesday from Egerdahl Field in a Lake Superior match-up. First pitch is set for 4:30 PM. Meanwhile, the Superior Spartans improve to 10-0, knocking off Grantsburg 11-1 at home. Haley Zembo…

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Esko Remains Perfect on the Season with Shutout Win

Ty Christianson had a day at the plate, going 3-4 with 2 RBIs. Cale Haugen was lights out on the mound, throwing a two-hit shutout with 10 strikeouts. 
Cam Derr,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Esko baseball team rolled to 5-0 on the year, Saturday afternoon, with a 7-0 shutout win over Proctor. Ty Christianson had a day at the plate, going 3-4 with 2 RBIs. Cale Haugen was lights out on the mound, throwing a two-hit shutout with 10 strikeouts. Esko is set to host Rock Ridge on Monday at 4…

Top Plays
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Top Plays 4/28/23

This week's Top Play goes to Grand Rapids Baseball's Caleb Gunderson
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s Top Plays go to: #3- Grand Rapids Baseball’s Kyler Miller #2- Cloquet Softball’s Roena Diver, hit for the cycle with 6 RBIs. #1- Grand Rapids Baseball’s Caleb Gunderson Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Plays of the Week, Sports

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Superior and Cloquet Softball Stay Perfect on the Season

Emma Raye went 2-2 on the day with two doubles, an RBI and 3 runs scored. Roena Diver hit for the cycle, with 6 RBIs and 5 runs scored. 
Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior softball team extended their undefeated season to 7-0 after defeating Menomonie, Friday afternoon at home 11-1. Emma Raye went 2-2 on the day with two doubles, an RBI and 3 runs scored. Next up, the Spartans will host Grantsburg on Monday at NBC Sports Complex. First pitch is set for 4 PM. Meanwhile, Cloquet also remains…

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Prep Baseball: Grand Rapids Earns First Win of the Season

Next up, Duluth East will look to bounce back on the road against Lakeville South. Grand Rapids is set to host Princeton. Both games are scheduled for Friday at 4:30 PM.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Grand Rapids baseball team earned their first win of the season on Thursday morning with 2-1 victory over Duluth East, at Wade Stadium. Thunderhawks’ Easton Sjostrand and Kyle Henke are responsible for the RBIs in the win. Next up, Duluth East will look to bounce back on the road against Lakeville South. Grand Rapids is set to…

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Prep Baseball: Superior and Hermantown Pick Up Lake Superior Conference Wins

The Spartans move to 4-2 on the season. While, Hermantown extends their undefeated run to 4-0.
Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Baseball has finally made its way to the Northland with a jam-packed day of prep action. Duluth Marshall traveled across the bridge to face off with Superior, Thursday afternoon. The Spartans held the lead throughout the game but the Hilltoppers find a spark late to tie the game. Superior would pull out the 5-4 win on a bases…

Wolfpack B Lax
High School, Sports

Duluth Wolfpack Boys Secure Home-Opening Win against Grand Rapids

The Wolfpack (2-1) will next be in action on Friday when they host St. Paul Central. Gametime is scheduled for 7 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Wolfpack boys lacrosse team picked up their 2nd win of the season on Tuesday, defeating Grand Rapids 15 to 4. The Wolfpack (2-1) will next be in action on Friday when they host St. Paul Central. Gametime is scheduled for 7 PM. Categories: High School, Sports

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High School, Sports

Hermantown and Superior Baseball Pick Up Conference Wins

Hermantown moves to 2-0, Superior breaks .500 and Grand Rapids falls to 0-3.
Cam Derr, Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- NBC Sports Complex hosted a pair of Lake Superior Conference baseball match-ups Monday afternoon. In the early slot, Hermantown moved to 2-0 on the season after defeating Grand Rapids 8-3. Hermantown will hope to keep rolling, Wednesday on the road against Proctor. First pitch is scheduled for 5 PM. While later that evening, Superior picked up win number…

Northern Star
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Northern Star: Dayne Painovich

Painovich is a three-sport athlete at Cloquet. In the fall, it's football. Come winter, it's hockey and spring is all about baseball.
Cam Derr,

CLOQUET, Minn.- One of the most difficult decisions for any high school athlete, is where they’ll take the next step in both their academic and athletic careers, but for Dayne Painovich the question wasn’t where, but which sport he would continue playing and which he would leave behind. In the fall, it’s football. Come winter, it’s hockey and spring is…

Koi Perich
College, High School, Sports

Esko’s Koi Perich to Play College Football at University of Minnesota

The 2nd ranked player in the state of Minnesota wrapped up his junior season with 75 tackles, three interceptions and four fumble recoveries.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- He had interest from half of the Big Ten conference, so it was likely Esko junior safety Koi Perich was going to pick a team that is a part of the power five. Wednesday, he did just that. Perich announced he will be staying in his home state and will play for the Minnesota Golden Gophers starting in…

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Prep Softball: Proctor & Grand Rapids Open Seasons with Victories

Proctor will next play at Superior on Friday. Meanwhile, Grand Rapids will play at Rock Ridge on Wednesday.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor softball team opened their season on Tuesday with two wins. They would defeat Bemidji 5 to 2 earlier in the day. Then follow that up with a 16 to 1 victory over South Ridge. Proctor (2-0) will next play at Superior on Friday. In other softball action, Grand Rapids would get the best of Duluth Denfeld…

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Prep Baseball: Hibbing & Cloquet Grab Wins on the Diamond

Wade Stadium was the place to be on Friday as it hosted multiple prep baseball games.
Neil Vierzba, Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The prep baseball season is officially underway in the Northland. Wade Stadium was the place to be on Friday as it hosted multiple prep baseball games. Early in the day, Hibbing would defeat South Ridge 9 to 7. The Bluejackets (1-0) will next play at Hermantown on Tuesday. As for the Panthers (0-1) they will look to bounce…

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High School, Sports

Superior Softball Picks Up Shut Out Victory on Home Opener

Indigo Fish would lead the way for the Spartans with two doubles and 3 RBIs. 
Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior softball team picked up their third win of the season on Friday, with a 5-0 victory over New Richmond. Indigo Fish would lead the way for the Spartans with two doubles and 3 RBIs. Next up, Superior hosts a double-header with Hermantown and Chippewa Falls on Saturday. Categories: High School, Sports

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Duluth Wolfpack Girls Open Season with 14 to 9 Victory Over Big Lake

The Wolfpack (1-0) will next be in action on April 21st when they play at Southwest Christian.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Wolfpack girls lacrosse team opened the year with a win on Friday, defeating Big Lake 14 to 9 at home. The Wolfpack (1-0) will next be in action on April 21st when they play at Southwest Christian. Game time is at 5:15 pm. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports