High School

Superior City FC Names Otto Berti as Head Coach

Berti is the current boys soccer varsity coach for Superior High School.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After forming on January 24th, the Superior City Football Club has their head coach. And it’s a familiar face to the local community. Otto Berti will lead the team in it’s first season. Berti is the current boys soccer varsity coach for Superior High School. He also coached over the summer in the past. Most recently serving as…

Hermantown Boys Hockey Catches Fire Late in Win Over C-E-C

Six different Hawks found the net in the victory.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team hosted future section 7A opponents, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton, Thursday night. A slow start to the game would finish with six different Hawks finding the net in the 6-1 victory. Jace Stewart scored the lone goal for the Lumberjacks. Next up, Hermantown will host Totino-Grace on Saturday for a 3:15 PM puck drop. While, C-E-C will…

Prep Hockey: Duluth East Boys Extend Win Streak to 6 with Victory Over Superior

Cole Christian would get his 100th career point in the win.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys hockey team was once again victorious on Wednesday, as they defeated Superior 4-0. Cole Christian would get his 100th career point in the win. The Greyhounds (14-6-1) will next be in action on Friday when they host Champlin Park. As for Superior (10-9), they’ll play at Proctor on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports

Prep Hockey: Mirage Skate Past Spartans on Home Ice 2-1

Anika Burke and Nya Sieger would be the goal scorers for the Mirage.

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor/Hermantown Mirage picked up a big home win on Monday, defeating Superior 2-1. Anika Burke and Nya Sieger would be the goal scorers for the Mirage. As for Superior, Kenlyn Thimm had the lone goal. The Mirage (16-6-2) will next play at Mound Westonka/Southwest Christian on Saturday. As for the Spartans (17-4) they’ll play at Central Wisconsin…

Grand Rapids Girls Basketball Picks Up Big LSC Victory

Braya LaPlant led the way for the Thunderhawks with 22 points.

PROCTOR, Minn.- Two of the top girls basketball teams in the Lake Superior Conference battled on the hardwood in Proctor, Thursday night. Braya LaPlant led the way for the Thunderhawks with 22 points, helping Grand Rapids improve to 16-2 on the season, with the 57-43 victory. Next up, the Thunderhawks will host Hermantown, Friday for a 7:15 PM tip off….

Prep Hockey: Hermantown Boys Blank Proctor, Mirage Girls Grab 15th Win

The Hawks (14-2-1) will next play Mahtomedi as part of Hockey Day Minnesota on Saturday. Meanwhile, The Mirage (15-5-2) will play at Hill Murray on Friday.

PROCTOR, Minn.- For the 2nd consecutive game, the Hermantown boys hockey team would have a shutout win. The latest being a 7-0 victory at Proctor on Thursday. The Hawks (14-2-1) will next play Mahtomedi as part of Hockey Day Minnesota on Saturday. The contest will take place at Polar Lakes Park in White Bear Lake. In other hockey action, the…

Esko’s Javontae Gregory to Play College Football at Winona State

The six foot running back and defensive back was a key part in helping the 11-1 Eskomos reach the state tournament this past season.

ESKO, Minn.- Just three days after his teammate Nolan Witt made his college commitment to UW-Stout, Esko’s Javontae Gregory has announced his next step in his football career. Gregory will suit up for the Warriors of Winona State, based out of the NSIC conference. The six foot running back and defensive back was a key part in helping the 11-1…

Northern Star: Hermantown Boys Hockey to Play in Hockey Day Minnesota

The Hawks will face off in a state tournament rematch Mahtomedi, Saturday for a 1 PM puck drop, in White Bear Lake. 

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Hockey culture in Minnesota runs deep, after all it is the state of hockey, with the countries most elite high school and college programs around. So, what better way to celebrate the sport, than an entire weekend dedicated to it. The 16th annual Hockey Day Minnesota kicks off this weekend and one of the states best will take…

Esko RB/LB Nolan Witt Announces Commitment to UW-Stout

The bruising back had 750 yards on the ground this past season for the Eskomos.

ESKO, Minn.- Another local standout will call UW-Stout home in the fall. Esko running back and linebacker announced his commitment to the Blue Devils on Monday night. The bruising back had 750 yards on the ground this past season for the Eskomos. He could also play some defense too as he rallied up 45 tackles. Witt had a number of…

Hermantown’s Blake Schmitz to Play College Basketball at Bethel

In 12 games so far this season, Schmitz leads the Hawks in points, assists, steals, and blocks.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Hermantown forward Blake Schmitz won’t have to travel too far for his next team. Schmitz announced he’ll suit up for the Bethel Royals, out of the MIAC conference next year. In 12 games so far this season, Schmitz leads the Hawks in points, assists, steals, and blocks. He also ranks 2nd in rebounds for Hermantown. Schmitz and the…

Prep Basketball: South Shore Girls Earn 13th Win, Chisholm Boys Knock Off Duluth Marshall

The Cardinals (13-1) will next host Solon Springs on Thursday. Meanwhile the Bluestreaks (8-6) will host Littlefork-Big Falls on Tuesday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The South Shore girls basketball team picked up their 13th win of the season on Monday, defeating Duluth Denfeld 88 to 33. Lily Truchon had a team-leading 36 points. The Cardinals (13-1) will next host Solon Springs on Thursday. In other basketball action, the Chisholm boys earned a road win at Duluth Marshall 80 to 63. The Bluestreaks…

Prep Hockey: Duluth Northern Stars Hold Off Moose Lake Area 2-1

Duluth was led by Grace Karakas, who had two goals in the victory.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Northern Stars would grab their 10th win of the season on Monday, defeating Moose Lake Area 2 to 1. Duluth was led by Grace Karakas, who had two goals in the victory. The Northern Stars (10-6-3) will host Superior on Tuesday. Moose Lake (11-7-1) will look to bounce back against Simley on Tuesday. Categories: High School,…

Superior Girls Basketball Keeps Rolling with Big Section Win

The Spartans were led by seniors Emma Raye with 27 points and Savannah Leopold with 18 points in the win. 

  SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls basketball team extended their hot streak to 13 with a 68-60 win over Hudson at home, Saturday afternoon. The Spartans were led by seniors Emma Raye with 27 points and Savannah Leopold with 18 points in the win. Next up, Superior will make the short trek to Cloquet, Tuesday for a 7:15 PM start…

No. 14 Denfeld Boys Hockey Falls at Home to No. 1 Warroad

The Hunters will look to bounce back, next Thursday, on the road against Rock Ridge. Puck drop is set for 7 PM. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Denfeld boys hockey team hosted the No. 1 ranked team for Class A in the state of Minnesota, Warroad on Saturday at the Duluth Heritage Center. The Warriors put up eight goals through regulation, however, did not complete the shutout. Arttu Mollberg landed the lone goal for the Hunters in the second period, but would fall 8-1….

Late Goal Lifts Hermantown Boys Hockey Past Moorhead, Denfeld Drops 2nd Straight

Hermantown (12-1-1) will next play at St. Thomas Academy on Saturday.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A goal by Will Esterbrooks with 10 seconds left would lift Hermantown boys hocket past Moorhead 3-2 on Friday. Hermantown (12-1-1) will next play at St. Thomas Academy on Saturday. In other boys hockey action, Duluth Denfeld would fall to East Grand Forks 5 to 1. The Hunters (10-7-1) will look to bounce back Saturday at home against…

Duluth East Boys Hockey Keeps Rolling with Win Over C-E-C

Duluth East will be back in action next Thursday, on the road against Hopkins for a 7 PM start. While, C-E-C will have a quick turn around, facing off with the Academy of Holy Angels, Friday for a 7 PM puck drop. 

  CLOQUET, Minn.- The Duluth East boys hockey team picked up their tenth win on the season, with a dominating 8-1 win over Cloquet Esko Carlton, at Northwoods Credit Union Arena, Thursday night. The Lumberjacks would score early in the first period. While, the Greyhounds posted goals in each period, but the third would be the most electric, finding the…

Prep Basketball: Duluth East Boys & Girls Complete Doubleheader Sweep Over Rival Duluth Denfeld

The Greyhound boys will next host Cambridge-Isanti on Saturday. As for the girls, they'll play at Grand Rapids on Monday.

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the Duluth East boys and girls basketball teams would take down crosstown rival Duluth Denfeld on Thursday. The Duluth East boys would go on to win their contest 80 to 59. Patrick Smith led East with 21 points. The Greyhounds (10-3) will next host Cambridge-Isanti on Saturday. Denfeld (7-9) will look to bounce back at Hermantown on…

Northwestern’s Trevor Eliason Commits to Play Football at UW-Whitewater

On the field, Eliason would find the end zone five times and tally six and a half sacks on the defensive side.

MAPLE, Wis.- Another Northwestern standout will be making the next step in their football career. The latest being all-state tight end and defensive end Trevor Eliason. Eliason announced via his own twitter page that he will suit up for the Warhawks of UW-Whitewater next fall. The senior would rack up plenty of honors as he was all-region and 1st team…

Northern Star: Red the Rink by Carson Gotelaere and Caden Lia

It was only fitting that the Spartans first two goals were scored by Gotelaere just seconds in, followed by a power play goal by Lia later in the first period.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Last Friday, the Superior boys hockey team traded their blue jerseys for red ones, and packed the stands for a cause bigger than hockey. An event led by seniors Caden Lia and Carson Gotelaere. “I just wanted to because I had a personal connection, with my Grandpa and seeing everything he went through and just wanting to…

Prep Hockey: Duluth East Boys Snap Denfeld’s Six Game Winning Streak 4-0

Duluth East (9-6-1) will next play at Cloquet-Esko-Carlton on Thursday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys hockey team took bragging rights on Tuesday as they downed rival Duluth Denfeld 4-0. With the loss, Duluth Denfeld’s win streak is stopped at six. The Greyhounds would outshoot the Hunters 43-10. Duluth East (9-6-1) will next play at Cloquet-Esko-Carlton on Thursday. Duluth Denfeld (10-6-1) will look to bounce back at home on Friday…

Prep Girls Basketball: Proctor Cruises by Cromwell-Wright, Duluth East Rally Late to Pick Up Eighth Straight

The Greyhounds were led by senior Rachel Hagen with 24 points in the win.

  PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor girls basketball team hosted a tough Cromwell-Wright team on Monday night. The Rails got out to a hot start in the first half and never cooled down, picking up the 63-45 win. Meanwhile, Esko welcomed in Duluth East who has been on a roll, with seven straight wins. The Eskomos were up to start the…

Coaches Corner: Steve Pitoscia

For this week's segment we hear from Duluth East boys hockey head coach, Steve Pitoscia.

DULUTH, Minn.- In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with head coach of the Duluth East boys hockey team, Steve Pitoscia. The Greyhounds had a stellar month of December, turning over into the New Year, going 8-2-1 in their last 11 games. Pitoscia talks his experience playing for Duluth East, their recent section win over Grand Rapids and the final…

Prep Hockey: Hermantown Boys Improve to 10-0-1, Marshall Girls Outlast Moose Lake in OT

Hermantown would outshoot Cathedral 49 to 12 in the contest.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team would keep their unbeaten streak alive on Thursday, defeating St. Cloud Cathedral 4-1. Hermantown would outshoot Cathedral 49 to 12 in the contest. The Hawks (10-0-1) will next play at Warroad on Saturday. In girls action, Duluth Marshall would take down Moose Lake Area 3 to 2 in overtime. The Hilltoppers (12-5-1) will…

Grand Rapids Girls Basketball’s Big Second Half Carries Thunderhawks to Twelfth Straight Win

Grand Rapids will next travel to take on Princeton at noon on Saturday. While, Duluth Marshall will take on Crosby-Ironton, Saturday at 6 pm on the road. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Grand Rapids girls basketball team picked up their twelfth straight win, Thursday night 72-57 on the road against Duluth Marshall. The Hilltoppers put up a tough fight in the first half, but the Thunderhawks stormed back in the second half to earn the victory. Grand Rapids will next travel to take on Princeton at noon on Saturday….

Prep Basketball: Duluth East Boys Hand Hermantown 1st Loss, Superior Girls Extend Win Streak to 10

The Greyhounds were led by Patrick Smith, who had 16 points in the victory.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys basketball team would hand Hermantown their 1st loss on Tuesday, 65 to 58. The Greyhounds were led by Patrick Smith, who had 16 points in the victory. Duluth East (8-1) will next play at Grand Rapids on Thursday. In girls action, Superior extended their winning streak to 10 after topping Duluth Marshall 77 to…

Esko Girls Basketball Outlasts Proctor in Final Seconds

Next up, Esko will take on Hibbing on the road, Friday for a 7 PM start. While, Proctor will looks to bounce back, hosting Cromwell-Wright , Monday for a 7:15 PM tip-off. 

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Esko girls basketball team pulled ahead of Proctor in the final seconds of the game Monday night, winning 51-49. The game was tightly played by both teams. The Rails pulled ahead with two seconds left before half time, but the Eskomos rallied in the second half to earn the close victory. Next up, Esko will take on…

Prep Basketball: MIB Falls in Tough Match-up, Cherry Earns Dominating Win at the Lake Superior Classic

The Rangers will look to bounce back, Monday, at home when they face off with International Falls. While, Cherry will host Bigfork, Tuesday. Both games are scheduled for a 7:15 tip off.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior Classic was hosted Saturday at Duluth East High school with 14 schools from all over the state participating. The Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball team was faced with a tough opponent in Providence Academy. The Rangers stayed tough through the first half, however the Lions would find a spark in the final frame, winning it 87-53….

Duluth East Boys Hockey Stuns Grand Rapids

Next up, the Greyhounds with face off with Stillwater, Saturday at 6 PM. The Thunderhawks will look to bounce back, hosting Superior, Tuesday at 7 PM. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys hockey team hosted Grand Rapids at the Duluth Heritage Center, Friday for a big rivalry game. The Thunderhawks earned the win in their last match-up 3-2, but Friday’s game was a different story. The Greyhounds shut-out Rapids in dominating fashion with a 6-0 final. Next up, the Greyhounds with face off with Stillwater, Saturday…

Prep Basketball: Hermantown Boys Improve to 6-0 with Home Victory against Rock Ridge

The Hawks (6-0) will next play Sauk Rapids-Rice Saturday at Duluth East High School.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys basketball team stayed unbeaten on the season on Friday, defeating Rock Ridge 108 to 77. The Hawks (6-0) will next play Sauk Rapids-Rice Saturday at Duluth East High School. Tip-off is at 1:45 PM. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Hockey: Duluth Denfeld Boys Blank Proctor for 3rd Straight Victory

Nolan Harju and Johnny Scott would each find the back of the net for the Hunters.

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys hockey team extended their win streak to three on Thursday, defeating Proctor 2 to 0. Nolan Harju and Johnny Scott would each find the back of the net for the Hunters. The Hunters (7-5-1) will next play at North Shore on Friday. Categories: High School, Sports

Marshall Head Coach Callie Hoff to Play for Team USA at FISU Winter Worlds University Games

Hoff and Team USA will begin red robin play on January 11th against Japan.

DULUTH, Minn.- An amazing opportunity awaits Duluth Marshall head coach Callie Hoff. Hoff will be competing for Team USA at the upcoming FISU Winter Worlds University Games in Lake Placid, New York. Hoff just wrapped up a stellar career for UW-River Falls in where she became the Falcons all-time scoring leader and was a two time All-American. Hoff and Team…

Guenther Grabs 1,000th Career Rebound in Greyhounds Win, Superior Extends Win Streak to 8

Guenther would also account for 26 points in the win.

DULUTH, Minn.- It was a night to remember for Duluth East senior guard Ashlynne Guenther grabbed her 1,000th career rebound in Duluth East’ 62-46 victory over Hermantown on Tuesday. Guenther would also account for 26 points in the win. Her teammate, Rachel Hagen would pitch in with 17. Duluth East (4-6) will next play at Duluth Denfeld on Friday. In…

Northwestern’s Luke Sedin to Play Football & Baseball at UW-Stout

Sedin and the Tigers finished with an overall record of 10-1.

MAPLE, Wis.- Northwestern football standout Luke Sedin will get to play two sports at the next level. Sedin committed to UW-Stout on Saturday to play football and baseball for the Blue Devils. Sedin won a number of accolades this past season. Most notably the Heart O’North Offensive Player of the Year as well as being named an all-state defensive back….

Mirage Skate Past Northern Stars in Outdoor Game at Woodland Park

The Mirage (9-3-2) will next host Moose Lake Area on January 3rd.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team would pick up win number nine on the year outdoors as they defeated Duluth 5 to 1 on Saturday. The Mirage (9-3-2) will next host Moose Lake Area on January 3rd. As for the Northern Stars, they’ll play at Hibbing/Chisholm on January 3rd.   Categories: High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: Duluth East Girls Protect Home Floor Versus Forest Lake

Duluth East (3-6) will next host Hermantown on January 3rd.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East girls basketball team made it two wins in a row on Thursday, defeating Forest Lake 63 to 51. The Greyhounds were led by Ashlynne Guenther who finished with a team-leading 21 points. Sydney Zwak would also have 12 points in the victory. Duluth East (3-6) will next host Hermantown on January 3rd. Categories: High School,…

Prep Hockey: C-E-C Boys Claim Heritage Holiday Inn Classic Title, North Shore Falls

The Lumberjacks were led by Patrick Dunaiski, who had two goals in the victory.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys hockey team claimed the Heritage Holiday Inn Classic title on Thursday, defeating Park of Cottage Grove 5 to 2. The Lumberjacks were led by Patrick Dunaiski, who had two goals in the victory. C-E-C (6-2) will next host Mounds View on January 2nd. In other hockey action, North Shore would fall to Red Lake Falls…

Hermantown Boys Hockey Notches Home-Opening Win Over Delano

The Hawks were led by Wyatt Carlson, who had a hat trick in the victory.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- After nearly a month on the road, the Hermantown boys hockey team had their first home game of the season on Wednesday, defeating Delano 8 to 0. The Hawks were led by Wyatt Carlson, who had a hat trick in the victory. Hermantown (5-0-1) will next be in action Thursday at East Grand Forks. Categories: High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: Cloquet & Cromwell-Wright Girls Earn Day 1 Wins at Wood City Classic

The Lumberjacks were led by Alexa Snesrud, who had 22 points in the victory.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet girls basketball team would protect their home court on Day 1 of the Wood City Classic on Tuesday, defeating Mesabi East 69 to 52. The Lumberjacks were led by Alexa Snesrud, who had 22 points in the victory. Cloquet will next play Rock Ridge on Wednesday at 4:30 PM. In other girls action, Cromwell-Wright would rally…

Prep Hockey: C-E-C, Ely, & Irondale Boys All Grab Holiday Tournament Victories

Owen Hindermann and Andy Larson would each tally a goal for the Hunters.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys hockey team would suffer a tough loss on Tuesday, falling to Irondale 3 to 2 on the first day of the Heritage Holiday Inn Classic. Owen Hindermann and Andy Larson would each tally a goal for the Hunters. Earlier in the day, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton defeated Apple Valley/Burnsville 9 to 3 to advance to the semifinals…

Duluth Marshall Girls Basketball Driven by Young Talent and Depth

The Hilltoppers return to action, Thursday in the Granite City Classic. 

  DULUTH, Minn.- Averaging 79 points per game and leading the Lake Superior Conference with an undefeated record, those numbers are typically seen from a team of veterans. But, for the Duluth Marshall girls basketball team, that’s not the case. In fact, the Hilltoppers are stacked with young talent and lots of depth. Eight players on the varsity team are…

Prep Boys Basketball: Esko Gets the Best of Duluth Marshall

Both teams will compete through Wednesday when the tournament concludes, taking on Hinkley/Finlayson. 

ESKO, Minn.- The 42nd annual Coaches Classic Tournament tipped off, Monday evening with Duluth Marshall versus Esko. The Eskomos saw six players have a double figure night on their way to a 101-46 win over the Hilltoppers. Both teams will compete through Wednesday when the tournament concludes, taking on Hinkley/Finlayson. Categories: High School, Sports

Superior Girls Basketball Extends Hot Streak with Win Over East

The Spartans have now won five straight games.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior girls basketball team tacked on another win, Thursday night, defeating Duluth East 79-51. The Spartans have now won five straight games. Superior will be back in action, Wednesday December 28 in the Marshfield Holiday Classic. While, Duluth East will look to bounce back, Tuesday December 27 at Coon Rapids. Categories: High School, Sports

Duluth East Boys Hockey Picks Up 5th Victory Against Duluth Marshall

Grant Winkler and Thomas Gunderson each had two goals in the contest for the Greyhounds.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys hockey team improved to 5-5 on the year on Thursday, defeating Duluth Marshall 7-0. Grant Winkler and Thomas Gunderson each had two goals in the contest for the Greyhounds. Duluth East (5-5) will next host Blaine on December 30th. Categories: High School, Sports

Northern Star: Chloe Johnson

Chloe is ranked first in the country for the class of 2028 by ASGR, an organization who's focus is on exposing the best girls basketball players in the U.S. to college recruitment opportunities, but despite that she knows there is still room for improvement. 

DULUTH, Minn.- Live, sleep and breath basketball. That’s what the Marshall Hilltoppers, leading scorer, 13-year old Chloe Johnson lives by. It’s because of that dedication, her talents have gained recognition on a national scale. Chloe, a seventh grader on the Marshall girls varsity basketball team is far beyond her years. She’s ranked first in the country for the class of…