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Prep Softball: Rock Ridge & Chisago Lakes Set to Faceoff in Section 7AAA Semifinal Round

The section 7AAA softball quarterfinal round took place at Braun Park on Thursday. 

CLOQUET, Minn.- The section 7AAA softball quarterfinal round took place at Braun Park on Thursday. The second seed Cloquet Lumberjacks squared off against the third seed Rock Ridge Wolverines. The Wolverines dominated at the plate, defeating the Lumberjacks 6 to 3 to secure a spot in the semifinal round. On the other side of the bracket, the Hermantown Hawks and…

Prep Softball: Rush City Sends Esko to Elimination Bracket in Section 7AA Quarterfinal Round

The Tigers earn the shutout win 10 to 0 over Esko to advance to the semifinal round.

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko softball team welcomed in Rush City in the section 7AA quarterfinal round. The Tigers earn the shutout win 10 to 0 over Esko to advance to the semifinal round. Rush City will face Aitkin in the semifinal round on Tuesday, May 27th at Braun Park. First pitch is at 3 p.m. For Esko, they will face…

Duluth Wolfpack Girls Lacrosse Bounces Back with Road Win Over Stealth

The Wolfpack picked up the road win 7 to 6 over the Stealth, to improve to 8-4. 

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown/Proctor girls lacrosse team hosted the Duluth Wolfpack on Thursday night. The Stealth and the Wolfpack battled back and forth in the first half, ending the half tied 4 to 4. The Wolfpack picked up the road win 7 to 6 over the Stealth, to improve to 8-4. Duluth’s next game is on Friday, May 23rd, against…

Hermantown Softball Claims Last Spot in Section 7AAA Quarterfinals

Hermantown will next face top-seeded Chisago Lakes in the quarterfinals.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown softball team is moving on to the next round in the Section 7AAA tournament. On Wednesday, the Hawks shutout the Thunderhawks of Grand Rapids, 15-0 in the first round. Hermantown will next face top-seeded Chisago Lakes in the quarterfinals. First pitch is at 10 AM on Thursday at Braun Park in Cloquet. Categories: High School, Sports

Section 7AAA Softball: Cloquet Tops North Branch in High-Scoring Affair, Denfeld Falls in 1st Round

Cloquet advances to the quarterfinals on Thursday and will face Rock Ridge.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet softball team opened up postseason play on Tuesday, facing the defending Section 7AAA champions, North Branch. The Lumberjacks came back from multiple deficits to eventually take down the Vikings, 16 to 13. Cloquet advances to the quarterfinals on Thursday and will face Rock Ridge. First pitch is at 10 AM. In other 7AAA first round action,…

Section 7AA Softball: Esko Sends I-Falls to Elimination Bracket with 2nd Round Victory

Esko now heads to the quarterfinal round and will next be in action on Thursday at noon.

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko softball team started out section play on a high note, defeating International Falls 12 to 2. Esko now heads to the quarterfinal round and will next be in action on Thursday at noon. International Falls will try to extend their season in the elimination bracket on Thursday at 2 PM. Matchups are still to be determined…

Superior Softball Tops Northwestern in “Battle for the Bong Center”

It was the Spartans night as they defeated the Tigers 10 to 2, improving to 15-5 on the season. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior softball team hosted Northwestern in the “Battle for the Bong Center” on Monday night. It was the Spartans night as they defeated the Tigers 10 to 2, improving to 15-5 on the season. The Spartans close out the regular season on the road against Hudson on Thursday, May 22nd. First pitch is at 5 p.m. For…

Proctor Baseball Snaps Two-Game Skid with Home Win Over Hermantown

The Rails snap a two-game skid with a 9 to 5 win over the Hawks. 

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor baseball team hosted their rival Hermantown on Monday afternoon. The Rails snap a two-game skid with a 9 to 5 win over the Hawks. The next game for the Rails is on Thursday, May 22nd, against Rock Ridge. Game time is at 4:30 p.m. For Hermantown, their next game is on Tuesday, May 2oth, against the…

Superior Girls Soccer Earns Shutout Victory Against Hayward

The Spartans extend their win streak to seven.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls soccer team hosted Hayward on Monday night. The Spartans earn the shutout win against the Hurricanes 4-0 to extend their win streak to seven. Superior is back in action on Tuesday, May 20th, against New Richmond. Game time is at 7 p.m. For Hayward, they’re back at home on Thursday, May 22nd, against Altoona/Fall Creek….

Grand Rapids/Greenway Girls Lacrosse Hands Wolfpack First Conference Loss

Grand Rapids/Greenway improves to 8-4 and will next host Moorhead on Tuesday.

DULUTH, Minn.- In a battle of seven-win teams, Grand Rapids/Greenway was able to knock off Duluth on Monday, 5 to 2. The Lightning are the first Lake Superior conference team to take down the Wolfpack this season. Grand Rapids/Greenway improves to 8-4 and will next host Moorhead on Tuesday. As for Duluth (7-4), they’ll try to bounce back at Hermantown/Proctor…

C-E-C Senior Forward Niko Gentilini Set to Skate For The Minnesota Wilderness

The senior forward tallied 21 goals and 34 assists for 55 points on the year for the Lumberjacks.

CLOQUET, Minn.- Cloquet/Esko/Carlton senior Niko Gentilini will continue his hockey career here in the Northland, as he joins the Minnesota Wilderness. In 28 games, the senior forward tallied 21 goals and 34 assists for 55 points on the year for the Lumberjacks. Gentilini helped lead the Lumberjacks to a 20-8 record and a section 7A championship game appearance, where they…

Prep Lacrosse: Stealth Boys Complete Season Sweep of Thunderhawks, Wolfpack Girls’ Win Streak Snapped

Hermantown/Proctor previously topped Grand Rapids/Greenway 8-5 on April 29th.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- In a matchup of two top three teams in the Lake Superior conference, Hermantown/Proctor reigned supreme over Grand Rapids/Greenway. The Stealth boys were able to get the best of the Thunderhawks, 12 to 7. With the win, Hermantown/Proctor is now 7-4 on the year and will next face Bloomington Kennedy/Burnsville on Wednesday. As for Grand Rapids/Greenway (6-6), they…

Big 3rd Inning Lifts Barnum Softball Past South Ridge

Both the Bombers and the Panthers await their playoff seeding as the section 7A and 7AA postseason begins next week.   

CULVER, Minn.- The South Ridge softball team welcomed in Polar conference foe Barnum on Friday afternoon. However, it was the Bombers who picked up the road win, 13 to 1 over the Panthers. The Bombers finish the regular season 7-3. For the Panthers, they finished the regular season with a 10-6 record. Both the Bombers and the Panthers await their…

C-E-C Defenseman Karson Young Commits to UMD Men’s Hockey

Just last year Young had a breakout campaign with the Lumberjacks, tallying nine goals and 29 assists.

CLOQUET, Minn.- Another local hockey product will soon don a Bulldog sweater. Cloquet-Esko-Carlton defenseman Karson Young announced his commitment to UMD on Thursday night. Just last year he had a breakout campaign with the Lumberjacks, tallying nine goals and 29 assists. Young also played for the Minnesota Wilderness, in which he skated in 26 games and picked up nine points….

Hermantown Baseball Spoils Duluth Marshall’s Perfect Season with Shutout Win

The Hawks shutout the Hilltoppers 5 to 0, handing Duluth Marshall their first loss of the season. 

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown baseball team hosted undefeated Duluth Marshall on Thursday night. The Hawks shutout the Hilltoppers 5 to 0, handing Duluth Marshall their first loss of the season. The Hawks are back in action on Friday, May 16th, against Chisago Lakes. First pitch is at 4:30 p.m. For the Hilltoppers, their next game is on Saturday, May 17th,…

Superior Softball Picks Up 13th Win of the Season Against Proctor

The Superior softball team hosted the Proctor Rails on Thursday afternoon. 

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior softball team hosted the Proctor Rails in a Lake Superior conference matchup on Thursday afternoon. The Spartans clubbed plenty of hits at the plate to defeat the Rails 19 to 4. The Spartans improve to 13-4 on the season. Superior’s next game is on Monday, May 19th, against Northwestern. First pitch is at 4:30 p.m….

Duluth Marshall Guard Chloe Johnson Invited to Team USA U16 Trials

The trials begin on May 21st and the final 12-member roster will be announced on May 26th.

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Marshall guard Chloe Johnson will get the chance to compete for a spot on the Team USA under-16 team. Johnson was one of the 52 players invited to the USA Basketball Women’s U16 National Team Trials set to take place in Colorado Springs. The trials begin on May 21st and the final 12-member roster will be announced…

Northern Star: Kale Smith

Smith recently tallied his 100th career point.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.-There’s always something special about seeing an athlete reach a century mark. It was no different on May 6th, when Hermantown/Proctor attacker Kale Smith tallied his 100th career point. “I actually still have my first goal ball in my bedroom on my dresser. So I kind of still see that everyday to day and now I have my 100th…

Prep Softball: Superior Handles Hibbing, Esko Rallies Past Denfeld

The Spartans are now 12-4 on the year and will next host Proctor on Thursday.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior softball team returned to the win column on Wednesday, defeating Hibbing 13 to 3. The Spartans are now 12-4 on the year and will next host Proctor on Thursday. As for Hibbing (5-9), they are at Esko on Thursday. Speaking of Esko, they rallied past Duluth Denfeld on Wednesday, 10 to 7. Esko has now won…

Wolfpack Girls Lacrosse Hands Duluth Marshall First Conference Loss

The Wolfpack are currently 5-0 in conference matchups and are first in the division.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Wolfpack girls lacrosse team remains unbeaten in Lake Superior Conference play. On Tuesday night, Duluth held off Duluth Marshall 10 to 8 to improve to 7-2 on the year. The Wolfpack are currently 5-0 in conference matchups and are first in the division. They’ll next face Andover on Friday at 6:30 PM. As for the Hilltoppers…

Hermantown Baseball Clubs 16 Hits to Reach .500 Mark

The Hawks picked up the road over the Spartans 13 to 10 to improve to 6-6 on the year. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior baseball team hosted Hermantown in a Lake Superior conference match on Monday. The Hawks picked up the road over the Spartans 13 to 10 to improve to 6-6 on the year. Leading the way for the Hawks was Charle Marchand who went 4-5 on the day with 2 RBIs. The Hawks are back in action on…

Stealth Girls Lacrosse Bounces Back at Home With Win Over Rocori

The Stealth are back in action on Thursday, May 15th, against St. Cloud. 

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Hermantown/Proctor girls lacrosse team looked to bounce back on Monday against Rocori. A big win for the Stealth, as they defeated the Spartans 16 to 1, improving to 6-4 on the year. The Stealth are back in action on Thursday, May 15th, against St. Cloud. Game time is at 6 p.m. Categories: High School, Sports

Stealth Boys Lacrosse Adjusting to New Head Coach in 2025 Season

The Stealth are 4-4 on the year and 3rd in the standings with only one conference loss.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown/Proctor boys lacrosse team underwent some change this off-season when longtime assistant coach Steve Lokken took over as the head coach of the program. One thing that hasn’t changed is the team’s play on the turf as Hermantown/Proctor is still in the hunt for the top spot in the Lake Superior conference. The Stealth are 4-4 on…

Hazing Investigation At Superior High School

UPDATE: The Wisconsin Dells Police Chief tells FOX 21 that his agency is investigating an “incident involving juveniles” that was referred to them by the Superior Police Department, but did not confirm the incident was regarding the Superior High School boys lacrosse team. SUPERIOR, Wis. – FOX 21 has received tips about possible hazing regarding the Superior High School boys…

Duluth Denfeld Track and Field Hosts Annual Matt Kero Invitational

Hastings swept the competition, winning for both the boys and girls.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld track and field team hosted the annual Matt Kero Invitational on Friday. In the boys 4 by 800 meter relay. Cromwell- Wright finished in first with at time of 8: 49.28. Right behind the Cardinals, Duluth East took second place with at time of 8:52.36. Over in the boys 110 meters hurdles, Two Harbors junior…

Proctor Softball Bounces Back with Shutout Win Against Duluth East

The Rails improve to 5-7 on the season and will next host Grand Rapids at 7 PM on Monday.

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor softball team returned to the win column on Friday, defeating Duluth East 5-0. The Rails improve to 5-7 on the season and will next host Grand Rapids at 7 PM on Monday. As for Duluth East (5-10), they’ll play at Moose Lake/Willow River on Monday. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Superior Girls Soccer Extends Win Streak to Four with Victory Over Somerset

The Spartans are back in action on Tuesday, May 13th, against Menomonie.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls soccer team welcomed in Somerset on Friday night. The Spartans defended their home field, as they earned the 6 to 0 shutout win. Superior extends their win streak to four. The Spartans are back in action on Tuesday, May 13th, against Menomonie. Game time is at 7 p.m. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Play of the Week: 5/9

At number one, Hermantown/Proctor's Kale Smith tallies his 100th career point in a contest against C-E-C.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from on the lacrosse field. At number one, Hermantown/Proctor’s Kale Smith tallies his 100th career point in a contest against C-E-C. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Baseball: South Ridge Tops Defending Section 7A Champions, Proctor Extends Win Streak

The Panthers defeated the defending section 7A champions 11 to 1, improving to 9-2 on the season. 

CULVER, Minn.- The South Ridge baseball team welcomed in Cherry on Thursday in a rematch of the 2024 section 7A title game. The Panthers defeated the defending champions 11 to 1, improving to 9-2 on the season. South Ridge is back in action on Friday, May 9th, against North Woods. First pitch is at 1 p.m. For the Tigers, their…

Wolfpack Boys Lacrosse Secures 6th Win of Season Over Stealth

Duluth is now 5-0 in conference play.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Wolfpack boys lacrosse team continues to sit at the top of the Lake Superior conference standings. On Thursday, Duluth defeated Hermantown/Proctor 13 to 4 to improve to 5-0 in conference play. The Wolfpack (6-3) will next play at Rosemount on Saturday. As for the Stealth (4-3), they are at Anoka on Saturday. Categories: High School, Sports

Rock Ridge Boys Tennis Improves to 15-0 on the Season

On Wednesday, the Wolverines defeated Duluth Marshall 5 to 2.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Rock Ridge boys tennis team continues to have a remarkable run. On Wednesday, the Wolverines defeated Duluth Marshall 5 to 2 to improve to 15-0 on the season. Rock Ridge will next host Aitkin on Thursday. As for the Hilltoppers, they will host Hermantown on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports

13 Local Hockey Products Selected in USHL Draft

The first to go in phase one was Hibbing/Chisholm's Cole Swanson.

DULUTH, Minn.- 13 local products heard their name called at the USHL Draft the past two days. The first to go in phase one was Hibbing/Chisholm’s Cole Swanson, who went in the 2nd round to the Waterloo Black Hawks. Swanson was second in scoring for the team. He was one of three Bluejackets to be picked. On Day 2, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton’s…

Kale Smith Tallies 100th Career Point as Stealth Boys Lacrosse Tops C-E-C

Number 100 happened on a goal by Smith with 1:44 to go in the 1st quarter.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- All eyes were on Stealth senior Kale Smith on Tuesday night as Hermantown/Proctor hosted Cloquet-Esko-Carlton in boys lacrosse. Smith needed four points to reach 100 for his career. He wasted no time in getting there, tallying all four in the first quarter alone. Number 100 happened on a goal by Smith with 1:44 to go in the quarter….

Duluth Marshall Girls Lacrosse Rallies Past Stealth to Improve to 4-1

Sarah Stauber had the game-winning goal in the extra period.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls lacrosse team didn’t let any deficits phase them on Tuesday afternoon. The Hilltoppers came back multiple times against the Stealth, eventually earning the 9 to 8 victory in overtime. Sarah Stauber had the game-winning goal in the extra period. Duluth Marshall improves to 4-1 and will next play at Gentry Academy on Thursday. As…

Prep Softball: Superior Wins Sixth Straight, Duluth Denfeld Picks Up First Victory

Superior is back in action on Tuesday, May 6th, against Duluth Denfeld. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior softball team hosted Chippewa Falls on Monday in a doubleheader. The Spartans earn the doubleheader sweep over the Cardinals as they took game one 4 to 0 and game two 10 to 9. With the doubleheader sweep, the Spartans extend their win streak to six. Superior is back in action on Tuesday, May 6th, against Duluth…

Rock Ridge Baseball Spoils Home Opener for Duluth East

Monday's meeting was the first home game at Greyhound Ballpark for Duluth East.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Rock Ridge baseball team snapped a five-game losing skid on Monday, defeating Duluth East 3-0. Monday’s meeting was the first home game at Greyhound Ballpark for Duluth East. Rock Ridge improves to 5-7 and will next play at Cherry on Wednesday. Duluth East (3-11) continues their homestand on Wednesday, hosting Hibbing. Categories: High School, Sports

Duluth Wolfpack Boys Bounce Back at Home Against Superior

The Wolfpack picked up the home win 15 to 6 over the Spartans. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth boys lacrosse team hosted Superior on Monday night. The Wolfpack ended up picking up the home win 15 to 6 over the Spartans. Duluth is back in action on Thursday, May 8th, against Hermantown/Proctor. Game time is at 7 p.m. For the Spartans, their next game is on Saturday, May 10th, against Minneapolis. Game time is…

Rich Wendt Resigns as Duluth East Head Girls Basketball Coach

Windt has led the Greyhounds for the past six seasons.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East girls basketball team will have a new head coach next season. On Sunday night, Rich Windt announced on the team’s Facebook page that he is resigning as head coach. Windt has led the Greyhounds for the past six seasons, which included a 13 and 14 record in the 2024-2025 season. Categories: High School, Sports

Superior Softball Wins Third Straight With Home Victory Over Menomonie

Superior is back in action on Saturday, May 3rd, as the Spartans hit the road to take on Rice Lake. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior softball welcomed in the Menomonie Mustangs on Friday afternoon. The Spartans pick up their third straight victory with a 9 to 3 win over the Mustangs. Superior is back in action on Saturday, May 3rd, as the Spartans hit the road to take on Rice Lake. First pitch is at 10 a.m. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy,…

Proctor/Hermantown Stealth Bounce Back in Contest Against Columbia Heights

It was all Stealth as they defeat the Hylanders 16 to 1, improving to 4-2.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Proctor/Hermantown Stealth hosted Columbia Heights on Friday night. It was all Stealth as they defeat the Hylanders 16 to 1, improving to 4-2. Ella Rothe led the Stealth in goals with four. Proctor/Hermantown is back in action on Saturday, May 3rd, against St. Cloud. Game time is at 4 p.m. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Plays of the Week: 5/2

At number one, Hermantown/Proctor's Kale Smith makes it look easy as he goes behind his back and head for the goal.

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top plays come from on the diamond and on the lacrosse field. At number two, Rock Ridge pitcher Blake Bailey lays out to make the diving catch on a pop up bunt. At number one, Hermantown/Proctor’s Kale Smith makes it look easy as he goes behind his back and head for the goal. Categories: Friday Night…

Cherry Baseball Earns Road Win Against Cloquet, Improving to 5-1

The Tigers earned the road win defeating the Lumberjacks 11 to 3, to improve to 5-1 0n the season. 

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet baseball team hosted the Cherry Tigers on Thursday. The Tigers earned the road win defeating the Lumberjacks 11 to 3, to improve to 5-1 0n the season. Cherry is back in action on Friday, May 2nd, against New York Mills for their first home game of the season. First pitch is at 11 a.m. For the…

Cloquet Softball Extends Win Streak to Five with Victory Over Hermantown

The Lumberjacks picked up their tenth win of the season with a 6 to 4 victory over the Hawks. 

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet softball team hosted Hermantown in a Lake Superior Conference battle on Thursday. In the end, the Lumberjacks picked up their tenth win of the season with a 6 to 4 victory over the Hawks. Cloquet is back in action on Monday, May 5th, against Barnum. First pitch is at 4 p.m. For Hermantown, their next game…

Duluth Marshall Girls Lacrosse Handles Superior for 2nd Straight Victory

The Hilltoppers have scored 35 goals in their last two games.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Duluth Marshall girls lacrosse team continues to find the back of the net. After a 20 goal performance on Tuesday, the Hilltoppers put up another 15 in a 15 to 1 win over Superior on Thursday. Sarah Stauber led the team with four goals and one assist. Duluth Marshall (3-1) will next host Hermantown/Proctor on May 6th….

Rock Ridge Forward Caz Carlson Commits to Play College Hockey at St. Cloud State

Carlson tallied 23 goals and 31 assists for the Wolverines in the 2024-25 season.

VIRGINIA, Minn.- Rock Ridge junior forward Caz Carlson has announced his commitment to play at St. Cloud State. Carlson tallied 23 goals and 31 assists for the Wolverines in the 2024-25 season. He also helped lead Rock Ridge to a 22-4-2 record and a Section 7AA championship game appearance at Amsoil Arena. Carlson still has one year left with the…

Northern Star: Melania Luostari

Luostari is set to play for Auburn next year.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Former Athletics GM Billy Beane once said “You get on base, we win. You don’t, we lose.” Superior senior infielder Melania Luostari has done a lot of hitting in her four years. Which of course, leads to plenty of victories. “Softball is a large part of my life, but it’s not everything. When I don’t go 3 for…

Stealth Boys Lacrosse Best Superior in Battle of Two-Win Teams

The Stealth are now 3-2 on the season and will next host Cloquet-Esko-Carlton on May 6th.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Hermantown/Proctor boys lacrosse team picked up their 3rd win of the season on Wednesday, defeating Superior 13 to 7. The Stealth are now 3-2 on the season and will next host Cloquet-Esko-Carlton on May 6th. As for Superior (2-4), they are at Sauk Prairie on Friday. Categories: High School, Sports

Esko Baseball Blanks Rock Ridge to Extend Win Streak to Seven Games

Esko has outscored their last seven opponents 72 to 2.

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko baseball team continued their impressive run on Wednesday, shutting out Rock Ridge 4 to 0. It’s the 7th straight victory for Esko, who has outscored their last seven opponents 72 to 2. Esko improves to 9-1 and will next host Carlton/Wrenshall on Thursday. As for Rock Ridge (4-5), they return home Thursday to play Superior. Categories:…