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For 2nd Straight Year, Minnesota Sweeps Wisconsin at DAYBA Border Battle All-Star Basketball Games

Pine City's Sophie Lahti and Duluth East's Jobe Juenemann would earn MVP honors in the games.

March 28, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 2nd straight year, Minnesota reigned supreme over Wisconsin at the DAYBA Border Battle All-Star Games. In the first game, the Minnesota girls would defeat Wisconsin by a final of 95 to 78. Pine City’s Sophie Lahti would earn MVP honors in the contest. Following that game, the Minnesota boys would handle Wisconsin 115 to 86. Duluth…

Duluth Marshall Baseball Leans on Team Culture to Bring Success

The Hilltoppers hope to get their season rolling April 6 from Wade Stadium, opening their season against Esko.

March 28, 2023

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall baseball team has made their way to the State Tournament in four of the last five seasons. While the Hilltoppers are stacked with some of the best young talent around, that level of success doesn’t just come from playing ability. Head coach Nick Garramone sats the culture they’ve built at Duluth Marshall is the secret…

Juenemann & Zubich Selected to MBCA All-Star Series Rosters

The games are put on to represent the forty best senior basketball players in the state.

March 28, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

COON RAPIDS, Minn.- A pair of area senior basketball standouts will get a chance to play one last game at the high school level. Duluth East guard Jobe Juenemann and Mountain Iron-Buhl guard Asher Zubich are set to play in the MBCA All-Star basketball series on Saturday at Anoka-Ramsey Community College. Juenemann will play for Team Green while Zubich is…

Boys Basketball: Cherry’s Late Rally Falls Short as R-T-R Eliminates Tigers Title Hopes

The Tigers will next play in the 3rd place game against Spring Grove.

March 24, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Cherry boys basketball team once again saw their title hopes end in the Class A semifinals on Friday, falling to Russell-Tyler-Ruthton 61 to 57. Isaac Asuma would lead Cherry with 21 points in the contest. Noah Asuma would also chip in 13 points. The Tigers will next play in the 3rd place game against Spring Grove. Tip-off…

Kris Hamling Steps Down as Grand Rapids Girls Basketball Coach

Of the 10 years leading Rapids, she helped guide the Thunderhawks to the state tournament six times.

March 23, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- A longtime girls basketball coach at Grand Rapids is stepping down. After 10 seasons with the Thunderhawks, Kris Hamling is moving on. Of the 10 years leading Rapids, she helped guide the Thunderhawks to the state tournament six times. Their most recent state tournament berth was this past season where they would finish with a 26 and…

Falling Short of State Tournament, Esko Baseball More Determined as Practices Begin

The Eskomos will head down to Orlando, Florida this weekend to compete in some scrimmages, as well as get a chance to practice outdoors.

March 22, 2023

Cam Derr,

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko baseball team is already two weeks into their spring season. After finishing with a 20-5 record last year, the Eskomos are more determined to make their way to the big game. The team knows that reaching that goal though, starts day one of practice. “This is a very good section this year but we were a…

Boys Basketball: Cherry Advances to Class A Semifinals for 2nd Straight Year

Next up for the Tigers, they'll play top seeded Russell-Tyler-Ruthton in the semifinals. Tip-off is set for noon on Friday at the Target Center.

March 22, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Cherry boys basketball team is moving onto the semifinal round of the Class A state boys basketball tournament. The Tigers defeated Border West 68 to 55 on Wednesday in the quarterfinals. Cherry was led by Noah Sundquist, who had 30 points in the game. Next up for the Tigers, they’ll play top seeded Russell-Tyler-Ruthton in the semifinals….

Armed with Depth, Cherry Boys Basketball Eyes More in 2nd Go-Around at State

The Tigers come into the matchup as the 4th seed with a 26-4 record. Meanwhile, Border West is the five seed as they posted a 26-2 record so far.

March 21, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

IRON JUNCTION, Minn.-The Cherry Tigers will begin their quest for the Class A title on Wednesday when they take on Border West in the Class A Quarterfinals. The Tigers come into the matchup as the 4th seed with a 26-4 record. Meanwhile, Border West is the five seed as they posted a 26-2 record so far. Head Coach Jordan Christianson…

Boys Basketball: 2nd Half Rally Falls Short as Orono Holds Off Hermantown in AAA Quarterfinals

Hermantown will play Stewartville in consolation play on Wednesday.

March 21, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Hermantown boys basketball team would play Orono tough on Tuesday at the Class AAA state tournament, but they ultimately would fall 84 to 82 to the Spartans. Abraham Soumis would lead the Hawks with 34 points in the game. Hermantown will either play Stewartville or DeLaSalle in consolation play on Wednesday. Tip-off is scheduled for 4 PM…

Hermantown Boys Hoops Hopes for Longer Stay at Class AAA State Tournament

Hermantown, who is unseeded will take on the two seed Orono. The Spartans would get the best of the Hawks back on February 9th as they went on to win 76 to 60.

March 20, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys basketball team are set to make their 2nd straight appearance at state. Over the weekend, the Hawks learned who their opponent will be and it’s someone they’ve already seen this year. Hermantown, who is unseeded will take on the two seed Orono. The Spartans would get the best of the Hawks back on February 9th…

Mountain Iron-Buhl Girls Basketball Brings Home First Class A State Title

This victory marks the first time in program history the Rangers girls basketball team became Class A State Champions, making them the second State Champion team to come out of MIB this year after the football team won the 9-man State Championship in December.

March 18, 2023

Cam Derr,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- For years the Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball team has been chasing a state title and on Saturday, from Williams Arena the Rangers made program history, defeating Bold by a score of 52-21. After 13 trips to the State Tournament, MIB wanted to make sure to set the tone of the game early, coming out strong with an…

Esko Falls in Section 7AA Title Game

Esko finishes their season 25-4.

March 17, 2023

Cam Derr,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A Section 7AA title rematch took place in Hermantown, Friday night, between the reigning section champs Pequot Lakes and Esko. The Eskomos pulled ahead by 14 in the first half, but just before halftime the Patriots were able to come back and knot things up at 36 a piece. In the final half, Pequot Lakes would go on…

Boys Basketball: Cherry Holds Onto Section 7A Crown with Win Over Deer River

Noah Sundquist would lead the Tigers with 24 points. Just behind him was Isaac Asuma with 22 on the night.

March 17, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Cherry boys basketball team repeated as Section 7A champions on Friday, defeating Deer River 85 to 61 in the title game. Noah Sundquist would lead the Tigers with 24 points. Just behind him was Isaac Asuma with 22 on the night. “These guys just work. They’re so relentless with everything they do. Every practice these guys come…

Girls Basketball: Mountain Iron-Buhl Advances to First State Title Game Since 2017

Mountain Iron-Buhl will next play BOLD in the title game on Saturday. Tip-off is at noon.

March 17, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball team is now just one game away from their first-ever state championship in program history. The Rangers would defeat Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa 61 to 57 on Friday in the Class A semifinals. MIB was led by Sage Ganyo, who had 23 points in the contest. Mountain Iron-Buhl will next play BOLD in the title game…

Boys Basketball: Hermantown Repeats as Section 7AAA Champions

Hermantown will look for their first-ever state tournament win next week.

March 16, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 2nd straight year, the Hermantown boys basketball team is heading to the state tournament. The Hawks made that possible on Thursday, when they defeated Duluth Denfeld 70 to 59 in the Section 7AAA title game. “We had goals right after last year. Losing one guy, Michael Lau last year. We lost his leadership, we lost his…

Girls State Basketball: Mountain Iron-Buhl Knocks Off Minneota in Class A Quarterfinals

The Rangers were led by Jordan Zubich, who had 25 points in the victory.

March 16, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball team advanced to the Class A semifinals on Thursday, defeating Minneota 65-50 in the quarterfinals. The Rangers were led by Jordan Zubich, who had 25 points in the victory. MIB now shifts their focus to Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa. They’ll play at noon on Friday. Categories: High School, Sports

Boys Basketball: Cherry & Deer River Secure Spots in Section 7A Title Game

Deer River and Cherry will tip things off on Friday at 6 pm at Romano Gym in Duluth.

March 15, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Cherry boys basketball team continues to inch closer to making another state tournament berth. On Wednesday, they defeated Northland 86 to 53 in the 7A semifinals. The Tigers will next face Deer River, who defeated Mountain Iron-Buhl 86 to 73 in the other semifinal game. Deer River and Cherry will tip things off on Friday at 6…

Boys Basketball: Esko Advances to 7AA Title Game, Two Harbors Eliminated in Semis

Esko will meet Pequot Lakes in a rematch of last year's Section 7AA title game.

March 15, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Esko boys basketball team is once again heading the Section 7AA championship game. On Wednesday, the Eskomos took down the Wolverines of Rock Ridge 73 to 60 to secure their spot. It will be a rematch because they are set to face Pequot Lakes, who defeated Two Harbors 53 to 35. Gametime is set for 6 pm…

Girls Basketball: Grand Rapids Falls to Stewartville in Class AAA Quarterfinals

The Thunderhawks will next play Marshall in consolation play on Thursday. Tip-off is at 2 PM.

March 15, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Grand Rapids girls basketball team saw their chances at a state championship come to an end on Wednesday, as they fell to Stewartville 71 to 57 in the AAA quarterfinals. Jessika Lofstrom would lead the Thunderhawks with 18 points in the contest. With the loss, that ends a 26 game winning streak for Grand Rapids. The Thunderhawks…

Prep Hockey: Duluth Sweeps Iron Range in Boys & Girls Essentia Health All-Star Games

Proctor/Hermantown's Nya Sieger would be named MVP of the girls contest.

March 14, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth would take bragging rights over the Iron Range on Tuesday at the Essentia Health All-Star Games. In the first contest, the Duluth girls would handle the Iron Range by a final of 6 to 1. Proctor/Hermantown’s Nya Sieger would be named MVP of that contest. This was the first girls all-star game to happen in the history…

Superior Softball Prepares for Upcoming Season

The Spartans hope to get their season rolling in the first week of April.

March 13, 2023

Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Spring sports are starting to blossom, even if the weather is keeping them indoors. That didn’t stop the Superior softball team from holding their first practice of the season. “It definitely feels good. Coming off of basketball season, I always miss softball, that’s my sport, and then coming back, getting the rust shaken off feels really good,” says…

Esko Boy’s Basketball Advances to Section 7AA Semifinals

The two seeded Eskomos will take on No. 3 Rock Ridge, Wednesday at 7 PM from Hermantown High School.

March 11, 2023

Cam Derr,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Esko cruises by Aitkin 78-33, Saturday afternoon, advancing to the Section 7AA semifinals. The two seeded Eskomos will take on No. 3 Rock Ridge, Wednesday at 7 PM from Hermantown High School. Categories: High School, Sports

Cherry Boy’s Basketball Blows by North Woods in Section 7A Quarterfinal

The Tigers were led by future Minnesota Golden Gopher Isaac Asuma, who posted a triple-double with 31 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds.

March 11, 2023

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Cherry boys basketball team dominated Northwoods, 105-76 Saturday afternoon in the opening round of the Section 7A tournament. The Tigers were led by future Minnesota Golden Gopher Isaac Asuma, who posted a triple-double with 31 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds. Cherry will next take on Northland in the Section Semifinals, Wednesday at 7 PM from UMD….

Boys Basketball: Hermantown to Meet Duluth Denfeld in Section 7AAA Title Game

On Friday, Hermantown defeated Cloquet 80 to 58 in the Section 7AAA semifinals on their home floor.

March 10, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys basketball team is one step closer to advancing to the state tournament for the 2nd straight year. On Friday, they defeated Cloquet 80 to 58 in the Section 7AAA semifinals on their home floor. The Hawks will next play Duluth Denfeld in the title game. The Hunters took down North Branch 63 to 59 in…

Late Goal By Mahtomedi’s Drage Ends Hermantown’s Hopes at Repeating in Class A

The Hawks will play Orono on Saturday in the 3rd place game.

March 10, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team’s game with Mahtomedi in the Class A semifinals would go down to the wire on Friday. In the end though, the Zephyr’s are heading to the Class A state title game. Charlie Drage would score with under 50 seconds to go to give Mahtomedi the 2 to 1 victory. Dallas Vieau had…

Grand Rapids Girls Basketball goes Back to Back to Back in Section 7AAA Championship

The Thunderhawks were led by junior forward Jessika Lofstrom with 27 points in the victory.

March 9, 2023

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the third straight season, the Grand Rapids girls basketball team is crowned Section 7AAA champions, after defeating Cloquet 59-43, Thursday night. “Everything. How we have six seniors, we’ve worked our whole season and our whole lives for this and to go back to back to back is amazing and I’m so proud of our team. We’re just…

Boys Basketball: Superior Holds Off Appleton North in OT to Advance to D1 Sectional Final

Superior will next play Neenah on Saturday at Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln.

March 9, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

SCHOFIELD, Wis.- The Superior boys basketball team is onto the D1 Sectional Final after defeating Appleton North 45-42 in overtime in the sectional semifinals on Thursday. Superior will next play Neenah on Saturday at Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln. If the Spartans were to win, they would advance to their first state tournament since 1974. Gametime is to be determined. Categories: High…

Greyhounds’ Center Rocco Paulson Commits to UW-Superior

The 6 foot 8 center is averaging nearly ten points a game, seven rebounds a game, and is almost 60 percent from the field.

March 9, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Just a day after Duluth East took down Centennial in the Section 7AAAA quarterfinals, their big man has found his next home and he won’t have to travel far. Greyhounds’ senior Rocco Paulson announced his commitment to the University of Wisconsin-Superior. The 6 foot 8 center is averaging nearly ten points a game, seven rebounds a game, and…

Boys Basketball: Duluth East Advances to Section 7AAAA Semifinals with Win Over Centennial

Duluth East will next play Cambridge-Isanti on Saturday at Princeton High School. Tip-off is at 5 PM.

March 8, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In their final home game of the year, the Duluth East boys basketball team took down Centennial 78 to 61 in the Section 7AAAA quarterfinals. The Greyhounds were led by Patrick Smith, who had 21 points in the win. Just behind him was teammate Michael Kastelic with 20. Duluth East will next play Cambridge-Isanti on Saturday at Princeton…

Girls Basketball: Duluth Marshall & Proctor Eliminated in Section 7AA Semifinals

Pequot Lakes and Crosby-Ironton will meet in the title game on Friday in Cloquet.

March 8, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the Duluth Marshall and Proctor girls basketball teams would see their seasons come to a close on Wednesday. The Hilltoppers would fall to top seeded Pequot Lakes 64 to 49 in the first semifinal game of the night. Regan Juenemann had 20 points in the contest for Duluth Marshall. Following that game, Crosby-Ironton would sneak by Proctor…

Boys Hockey: Hermantown Shuts Out Luverne in Class A Quarterfinals

The Hawks will next play Mahtomedi in the semifinals on Friday. Puck drop is at 11 AM.

March 8, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team inched closer to repeating as Class A state champions on Wednesday, shutting out Luverne 6-0 in the Class A quarterfinals. Aaron Evjen, River Freeman, Evan Gunderson, Wyatt Carlson, Dallas Vieau, and George Peterson would all score in the contest. The Hawks will next play Mahtomedi in the semifinals on Friday. Puck drop…

Boys Basketball: Esko Rolls Past Greenway in 1st Round of Section 7AA Tournament

The Eskomos move onto the quarterfinals where they will play Aitkin.

March 7, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko boys basketball team left no doubt on Tuesday as they defeated Greenway 104 to 25 in the 1st round of the Section 7AA tournament. The Eskomos move onto the quarterfinals where they will play Aitkin. The game is set for 4 PM on Saturday at Hermantown High School. Categories: High School, Sports

Hermantown Boys Hockey Set to Make 4th Straight Appearance at State

Hermantown will face Luverne for the 3rd time in program history at the state tournament.

March 6, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- For the fourth straight season and 13th time in the last 14 seasons, the Hermantown boys hockey team is getting set for the class A state tournament. The Hawks will make the trek to the X on Wednesday as they will take on Luverne in the Class A quarterfinals. This isn’t the first time Hermantown has seen Luverne…

Proctor/Hermantown United’s Zak McPhee Battles Into State Championship Round

Zak finished 45-2 on the season, Class AA State Runner-Up and the highest finisher in program history.

March 5, 2023

Cam Derr,

PROCTOR, Minn.- Junior Zak McPhee has had a spectacular season on the mat and what better way to round out the season than getting to wrestle on the biggest stage high school wrestling has to offer. Representing Proctor/Hermantown United at this past weekend’s State Tournament, McPhee battled his way into the championship round. McPhee has been ranked amongst the top…

Duluth Marshall and Proctor Advance to Section 7AA Semifinals

Duluth Marshall will face top seeded Pequot Lakes, Wednesday at 5:30 PM. While, Proctor is set to play Crosby-Ironton at 7 PM. Both games will be held at Romano Gym on the campus of UMD.

March 4, 2023

Cam Derr,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Section 7AA Quarterfinals got underway on Saturday from Hermantown high school. Duluth Marshall took on Esko in the quarterfinal round. A back and forth game throughout, but the Hilltoppers would pull away in the final minutes, knocking off the Eskomos, 62-52. Marshall was led by 7th grader Chloe Johnson with 33 points in the win. The Hilltoppers…

Playoff Hockey Hair: A Minnesota Phenomena

Hermantown and Duluth East put their best flow forward for the postseason.

March 3, 2023

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Come prep boys hockey playoffs, teams not only want to be playing their best but looking their best too. Fox 21’s Cam Derr caught up with Section 7A/7AA finalists Hermantown and Duluth East to explore the Minnesota phenomena that is Playoff Hockey Hair. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Play of the Week: 3/3

This week’s top play belongs to Aaron Evjen of the Hermantown boys hockey team.

March 3, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play belongs to Aaron Evjen of the Hermantown boys hockey team. Evjen and the Hawks are preparing for their fourth straight tournament appearance. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: Cloquet Girls Earn Spot in 7AAA Title Game, Superior Boys Onto Regional Final

Cloquet will next face Grand Rapids on March 9th. As for Superior, they'll host Oshkosh West on Saturday.

March 3, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet girls basketball team secured a spot in the Section 7AAA title game on Friday, defeating Hermantown 71 to 46 in the semifinals. The Lumberjacks will next face Grand Rapids, who knocked off Hibbing 66-26 on Friday. That game will take place on March 9th at 7 PM at Duluth Denfeld High School. Across the bridge, the…

Boys Hockey: Duluth East Sees Season End in Section 7AA Title Game

Duluth East finishes the season with a 20-7-1 overall record.

March 2, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys hockey team saw their season come to a close on Thursday as they fell to Andover 7 to 2 in the Section 7AA title game. Grant Winkler and Henry Murray would have the goals for the Greyhounds. Duluth East finishes the season with a 20-7-1 overall record. Categories: High School, Sports

Cherry’s Isaac Asuma Commits to Play Basketball at University of Minnesota

Just last season, Asuma helped lead Cherry to the state tournament and a 4th place finish.

March 2, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

CHERRY, Minn.- Following the Rock Ridge vs. Cherry boys basketball game on Thursday, Tigers junior guard Isaac Asuma announced his college commitment. Asuma will suit up for the Minnesota Golden Gophers beginning in the winter of 2024. He also had interest from Butler, Iowa, and Iowa State. Just last season, Asuma helped lead Cherry to the state tournament and a…

Superior Girls Hockey Skates By Hudson 3-2 to Earn Spot in State Title Game

Superior (20-5) will next play Bay Area on Saturday. Puck drop is at 12:10 PM.

March 2, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

MIDDLETON, Wis.- The Superior girls hockey team will compete for the state title on Saturday, after defeating Hudson 3 to 2 in the semifinals on Thursday. Autumn Cooper would score a short-handed goal with 12 seconds to left to give the Spartans the eventual victory. Superior (20-5) will next play Bay Area on Saturday. Puck drop is at 12:10 PM….

Dave Kontny Retiring as Superior Girls Basketball Head Coach

Kontny finished with an overall record of 325 wins and 175 losses.

March 2, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After 16 years of coaching at Superior high school, Spartan girls basketball coach Dave Kontny is retiring. Kontny coached 500 total games for both the Superior girls and boys over the years. He finished with an overall record of 325 wins and 175 losses. Kontny helped lead the Spartans boys to their lone sectional title back in 2011….

Boys Hockey: Hermantown Repeats as Section 7A Champions for 4th Straight Year

With the win, that makes it 13 out of the last 14 years that Hermantown has made the state tournament.

March 1, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team would hold off Rock Ridge 3-1 on Wednesday, clinching their 4th consecutive Section 7A title. The Hawks were led by Aaron Evjen, Dallas Vieau, and River Freeman who each tallied a goal in the contest. With the win, that makes it 13 out of the last 14 years that Hermantown has made the…

After 17-Year Wait, Superior Girls Hockey Finally Heading Back to State Tournament

The semifinal contest between Hudson and Superior is scheduled for 6:15 on Thursday at the Bob Suter Capitol Ice Arena in Middleton, Wisconsin.

February 28, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The wait is finally over for the Superior girls hockey team. The Spartans are set to make their first state tournament appearance since the 2006 season. They made that possible when they defeated Hayward this past Saturday, 7-5 in the Sectional One title game. Head Coach Doug Trentor has been at the helm for three seasons and he…

Prep Hockey: Hermantown & Rock Ridge to Clash in Section 7A Championship Game

The game will take place Wednesday at 7 PM at AMSOIL Arena.

February 27, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Hermantown Hawks survived a two goal rally from Hibbing/Chisholm on Monday to eventually knock off the Bluejackets 3-2 in the Section 7A semifinals. Aaron Evjen would net the game-winning goal with under 15 seconds to go. It was Evjen’s 2nd goal of the contest. Hermantown will now meet Rock Ridge on Wednesday. The Wolverines would score 12…

Duluth East Advances to Section Title Game, Grand Rapids Falls to Andover

Next up, Andover and Duluth East will go head to head for the section title, Thursday at AMSOIL Arena for a 7 PM puck drop.

February 25, 2023

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- AMSOIL Arena hosted the remaining four teams in Section 7AA boys hockey, Saturday afternoon. Top seeded Duluth East faced off with No. 5 Coon Rapids in the semi-finals. After the Cardinals jumped out front in the first period, the Greyhounds responded with four unanswered goals in the final two frames. Following that game, Andover took on Grand Rapids….

Prep Basketball: Superior Girls Secure Spot in Regional Final with Victory Over Appleton West

The Spartans now move onto the regional final where they will next host Wausau West.

February 24, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls basketball team defeated Appleton West 78 to 53 in a region semifinal game on Friday. The Spartans now move onto the regional final where they will next host Wausau West. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 PM on Saturday. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Play of the Week: 2/24

This week’s top play belongs to Calvin Anderson of the Superior boys basketball team.

February 24, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- This week’s top play belongs to Calvin Anderson of the Superior boys basketball team. Anderson and the Spartans will next host Chippewa Falls in regional play on March 3rd. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

OT Goal Lifts Orono Past Proctor/Hermantown in Class A Semifinals

Proctor/Hermantown (20-7-2) will close out their season in the 3rd place game against South St. Paul on Saturday.

February 24, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- It would take overtime between Orono and Proctor/Hermantown to decide a winner in the Class A semifinals on Friday. But in the end, Maddy Kimbrel would net the game-winning goal to send Orono to the state title game. The Mirage had three different goal scorers in the contest. Reese Heitzman, Nya Sieger, and Izy Fairchild would all…

Boys Basketball: Hermantown Tops Superior for Lake Superior Conference Title

The Hawks (18-6) will next play at St. Francis on February 28th.

February 23, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys basketball team captured the Lake Superior conference title on Thursday, defeating Superior 73 to 63. With the win, Hermantown is now 11-0 in conference play. The Hawks (18-6) will next play at St. Francis on February 28th. Categories: High School, Sports