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Dallas Vieau
High School, Sports

Dallas Vieau Reacts to USA Hockey Team Selection

Dallas Vieau will take the ice, sporting red, white and blue to compete against four other countries beginning August 9.
Cam Derr,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- On Wednesday, Hermantown forward Dallas Vieau took a huge stride in his hockey career being named to the final USA Hockey U17 Men’s Select Team. What started as 54 Minnesotan hockey players came down to 20 athletes from across the country that will represent the United States in the Athletix Under-17 Five Nations Tournament in Colorado. Vieau, who…

Proctor Fb
High School, Sports

Proctor Football Returns to the Field

The Rails will take the field for the first time since 2019, kicking off against Cloquet on September 2. 
Cam Derr,

PROCTOR, Minn.- After two years without any action, the Proctor football team is back on the field. Headed by a new coach Matt Krivinchuk, the Rails are hoping for a fresh start to the 2022 season. “We’re trying to create a program that’s about player driven ownership, doing things that create unity, caring and teaching all of our core values…

Dallas Vieau
High School, Sports

Hermantown’s Dallas Vieau added to USA Hockey’s U17 Team

Vieau will compete with the team in the U17 Five National Tournament in Colorado on August 9.
Cam Derr,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Wednesday morning Hermantown’s Dallas Vieau go word he was one of 20 hockey players to make the 2022 U17 men’s select team who will compete at the U17 Five National tournament in Colorado Springs, Colorado on August 9. Vieau is coming off a season with hockey powerhouse Hermantown, where he scored 17 goals with 12 assists in 31…

Cam Pieursa
College, High School, Sports

Hermantown Baseball’s Cam Pietrusa Signs NLI to Mesabi Range Baseball

Pietrusa will suit up for the Norseman next season. 
Cam Derr,

  HERMANTOWN, Minn.- On Thursday, the Hermantown baseball team announced on Twitter that their very own Cam Pietrusa put pen to paper signing on with the Mesabi Range baseball team. Pietrusa graduated in 2021 and after going to UMD during the fall semester, taking time away from the sport, he realized it wasn’t time to hang up the cleats. “During…

Wilderness Camp
College, High School, Sports

Minnesota Wilderness Look to Stack 2022-23 Roster

The Wilderness will have to weigh out the best options for the team as they finalize their roster. 
Cam Derr,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Hockey in the Northland doesn’t stop. It’s no wonder some of the best players in the country come from right here. On Thursday the Minnesota Wilderness wrapped up their main camp of the season. The camp that started on Tuesday saw some of the most elite hockey stars from across the country travel through Cloquet to compete for…

Expos Baseball
High School, Sports

Expos Baseball Program Building Better Players

The organization has a 9U, 10U and 15U team. More to come on the program, Friday in this week's Coaches Corner. 
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Travel baseball is the newest and best way to stay sharp in the off season, while preparing these kids for a higher level of play. One program out of Duluth, has brought together the Northland’s best talent all on one team. The Expos baseball organization provides players in Duluth the opportunity to play for an elite travel team…

Lake Superior Open
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Lake Superior Open Kicks Off this Weekend

The tournament is expecting 170 soccer team from across Minnesota ranging from youth to premiere level.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The annual Essentia Health Lake Superior Open Soccer Tournament kicks off on Friday night. The tournament is expecting 170 soccer team from across Minnesota ranging from youth to premiere level, as well as both boys and girls teams. Organizers say the majority of the teams travel up from the cities to play, but also some local talent comes…

Umd Team Camp
High School, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football Hosts High School Team Camp

The camp welcomed more than 700 high school football players to the campus.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- On Wednesday UMD football wrapped up their first team camp of the summer with 21 high school teams from across Minnesota and Wisconsin participating. Malosky Stadium was packed with more than 700 high school football players who came out with their teams for a three-day full contact camp that allowed guys to line up against another team in…

Htown Gsoc
High School, Sports

Hermantown Girls Soccer Gets Jump Start on Fall Season

The girls soccer team will continue to work out the mechanics in preparation for the fall through the end of the month. 
Cam Derr,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown girls soccer team is knocking the dust off their cleats with some preseason preparation. Starting this month the Hawks have held summer practices in an effort to get as many reps as possible with an emphasis on the basics and building team chemistry. “It’s just a great opportunity for us girls to bond, we do lots…

Houge Head Coach
High School, Sports

Kennedy Houge Moves into CEC’s Girls Hockey Head Coach

Houge has acted as the assistant coach for the team for the past three seasons.
Cam Derr,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Earlier this month Cloquet-Esko-Carlton named former St. Scholastica hockey standout Kennedy Houge their new head coach of the program. Houge acted as the teams assistant coach the last three season and is now given her first opportunity as a head coach, but is ready to face the challenge head on. “It wasn’t something I anticipated so soon in…

Emma Raye Poy
High School, Sports

Superior’s Emma Raye Earns Wisconsin Player of the Year

Raye batted .506 on the season with 24 RBI's and six home runs.
Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior softball team’s Emma Raye was named Wisconsin’s Player of the Year for Division I, as well as all state and all districts first team. The future Wisconsin Badger earned the title getting a hit in more than half her at bats, posting a .506 batting average, with 24 runs batted in, six home runs and on…

Clq Fb
High School, Sports

Cloquet Football Prepares for Upcoming Season

The Lumberjacks kick off their season against Proctor, September 2 at home. 
Cam Derr,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Friday Night Lights is just around the corner. Summer football practices are starting to pick up as team work out the kinds and perfect the playbook early on. One of those teams getting an early jump is Cloquet. This years team will be headed by new head coach Jeff Ojanen this season and 29 seniors on the roster,…

Marshall Send Off
High School, Sports

Duluth Marshall Baseball Hits the Road to States

The Hilltoppers will compete in the fourth state tournament since 2017.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall baseball team was sent on their way to the State Tournament in style on Monday. Friends and family gathered outside the school as the team packed up the bus and hit the road to St. Cloud for their fourth state tournament appearance since 2017. “We took that to heart and said, ‘You know, we’re going…

Umd Football Camp
College, High School, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football Hosts Skills Camp for High Schoolers

The Bulldogs will be hosting camps all summer for athletes of all ages.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team hosted their second camp of the summer Monday, as hopeful future Bulldogs came from all across the Midwest to showcase their skills and for coaches to take a look at the future of their program. “Camps like today give us an opportunity to evaluate both personally, athletically and mentally kids, really throughout the Midwest…

Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Aaron Weber

For this week's segment, we hear from the head coach of the South Ridge baseball team.
Cam Derr,

CULVER, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner, we spoke with South Ridge baseball coach Aaron Weber as the Panthers bring home their fourth straight Section 7AA and head into the State Tournament. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Title Ix
College, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Celebrating 50 Years of Title IX

June marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.-  June marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX. The amendment changed athletics forever, giving female athletes equal opportunity to showcase their skills on the diamond, the court or wherever they choose to play. Title IX was passed in 1972, the amendment says that no person on the basis of sex can be denied participation, benefits of or discriminated…

Gps Hockey
High School, Sports

Grunnah Power Skating Holds Youth Hockey Clinic

GPS is a power skating and skill development program for all levels.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Grunnah Power Skating held a youth skating and skills hockey clinic Friday. The players worked on tactical skating, shooting and puck control skills, as well as an emphasis on pressure situations in game-like scenarios. “It’s seeing the kids come back every time, seeing them grow, seeing how they change as individuals and as human beings. Seeing how much…

Marshall Champs
High School, Sports

Duluth Marshall Earns Section 7AA Championship Title

The Hilltoppers would get the win 8-4 as they advance to the Class AA state tournament. 
Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wisc.- The Section 7AA Championship game on Thursday was held at NBC Sports Complex. The final two teams in the section, Proctor and Duluth Marshall faced off for the title. The Hilltoppers would get the win 8-4 as they advance to the Class AA State tournament. Categories: High School, Sports

Prc Send Off
High School, Sports

Proctor Send Three Sports to State Tournament

The softball team and members from the golf and track & field teams will compete in the state tournament for the Rails.
Cam Derr,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Proctor high school will have three sports representing their school in their respective state tournaments. On Wednesday, family, friends and classmates gathered outside Proctor for a send-off celebration as the softball team, a couple golfers and members of the track and field team were sent on their way. This state tournament appearance is the softball team’s first…

Grand Rapids Champs
High School, Sports

Grand Rapids Baseball Headed to Second Straight State Tournament

The Thunderhawks clinch their spot in the state tournament for the programs 18th time in their history. 
Cam Derr,

  HERMANTOWN, Minn.  –  Grand Rapids faced Chisago Lakes Wednesday in the Section 7AAA Championship Game at Fichtner Field. The Thunderhawks cruised by the Wildcats 9-2 to clinch their spot in the state tournament for the programs 18th time in their history. Categories: High School, Sports

Superior Softball
High School, Sports

Superior Softball Feeling Confident Heading into State Tournament

The Division I state quarterfinal matchup between Superior and Cedarburg is set for 2:00 p.m. on Thursday in Madison.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior softball team has said since the start of this season that they had the pieces to make a deep playoff run. Well the Spartans knew right as they are now getting ready to take the state tournament field for the first time since 1993. The Spartans have made some noise up to this point in…

Prc Marsh
High School, Sports

Prep Baseball: Duluth Marshall, Proctor to Meet in Section 7AA Finals; Hermantown’s Season Ends in 7AAA Semifinals

The Hilltoppers and Rails will face each other Thursday in the section 7AA championship series, with the Hilltoppers needing just one win to advance to state.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Behind 6 and 2/3 no-hit innings from Owen Marsolek, Duluth Marshall got the 5-0 win over Esko in the section 7AA winners bracket semifinal game. In the elimination bracket semifinal, Proctor hung on to defeat Esko 11-9 to advance to the section championship. The Hilltoppers and Rails will face each other Thursday in the section 7AA championship…

Shot Clock
High School, Sports

MSHSL Board of Directors Approves Use of Shot Clock Starting in 2023-24

The board also voted to allow conferences to use shot clocks for conference games beginning this season if all conference schools have shot clocks. 
Claudia Chakamian,

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. – The MSHSL voted Tuesday morning for high school basketball teams to start using shot clocks for the 2023-24 season. The board also voted to allow conferences to use shot clocks for conference games beginning this season if all conference schools have shot clocks. Back in December, the board voted unanimously to adopt a 35-second shot clock….

Mlwr Softball
High School, Sports

Moose Lake/Willow River Softball Preparing for Program’s First Trip to State

The Rebels state quarterfinal game against Wabasha-Kellogg is set for Thursday at 1 p.m. at Caswell Park in North Mankato.
Claudia Chakamian,

WILLOW RIVER, Minn. -Last week, the Moose Lake/Willow River softball team won the section 7A title to clinch the co-op’s first ever trip to state. Now the Rebels are looking forward to making more history later this week. Moose Lake High School went to state in 1982 but since the two schools combined just a few years later, the Rebels…

Clq Track
High School, Sports

Esko Sweeps 7A Track and Field Titles; Cloquet Girls, Grand Rapids Boys Win Section 7AA Titles

The Northland will be well-represented by teams, individuals and relay teams when the state meet takes place June 9-11 at St. Michael-Albertville High School.
Claudia Chakamian,

ESKO, Minn. – State track and field meets will take place later this week and this is the first year Minnesota will have three classes. In section 7A, Esko dominated the section meets with both the boys and girls winning the titles. The Esko boys took down defending champs GNK, who finished second and will also advance to state. The…

Superior Wins
High School, Sports

Superior Softball Learns State Tournament Seeding

The Spartans, who are making their first trip to the state tournament since 1993, are the No. 5 seed and will face No. 4 seed Cedarburg Thursday in the Division 1 state quarterfinals.
Claudia Chakamian,

MADISON, Wis. – WIAA state softball brackets have been released as the action gets started next week. Superior earns the No. 5 seed in Division 1 and will face No. 4 seed Cedarburg in the quarterfinals on Thursday, June 9 around 2:00 p.m. The semifinals are set for Friday night with the Division 1 state championship set to take place…

Proctor Softball
High School, Sports

Proctor, Moose Lake/Willow River Learn State Softball Draws

Moose Lake/Willow River earns the No. 2 seed in Class A while Proctor earns the No. 1 seed in Class AA. Both teams will open the state tournament Thursday, June 9 at Caswell Park.
Claudia Chakamian,

MANKATO, Minn. – State softball brackets have been released as the fun gets started next week. In Class A, Moose Lake/Willow River is the No. 2 seed and will face unseeded Wabasha-Kellogg on Thursday, June 9 at 1:00 p.m. in the state quarterfinals. In Class AA, Proctor earns the No. 1 seed and will face unseeded Pipestone Area in the…

Superiro S
High School, Sports

Superior’s Jake Kidd, Otto Berti Invited to Wisconsin High School All-Star Soccer Game

Kidd finished his senior year second in the state in goals and became the 13th Wisconsin player to score 100 career goals.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – This week, Superior’s Jake Kidd received an invite to take part in the Wisconsin High School All-Star soccer game, which will take place later this summer. Kidd finished his senior year second in the state in goals and became the 13th Wisconsin player to score 100 career goals. And he won’t be alone at the event as…

Prep Golf
High School, Sports

Cloquet Boys, Mesabi East Girls Capture Section 7AA Golf Championships

Kelby Anderson of International Falls took first place in the girls meet and will also be heading to state.
Sam Ali,

BIWABIK, Minn. – Thursday, the Section 7AA prep golf championships took place up at Giant’s Ridge. On the boys side, Cloquet is heading back to the state tournament for the second straight year. They were led by junior Karson Patten and sophomore Anders Gunelson, who finished in first and second place, respectively. On the girls side, it was Mesabi East…

Ga
College, High School, Sports

Grand Rapids/Greenway’s Ellie Gandy Commits to UW-Stout Women’s Lacrosse

Gandy has suited up for the varsity squad since 2019 and battled back from a knee injury during her junior campaign.
Sam Ali,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – This week, Grand Rapids/Greenway’s Ellie Gandy signed her National Letter of Intent to join the UW-Stout women’s lacrosse team. Gandy has suited up for the varsity squad since 2019 and battled back from a knee injury during her junior campaign. As a senior, she finished with three goals, one assist and six ground balls, helping the…

Superior Wins
High School, Sports

Superior Softball Clinches First Trip to State Tournament Since 1993

The Spartans now await seeding for the state tournament, which will be announced this weekend.
Sam Ali,

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – Senior Emma Raye knocked in four runs and junior Haley Zembo struck out 13 batters in seven shutout innings of work as the Superior softball team knocked off SPASH 9-0 to clinch the program’s fifth-ever state trip to the state tournament and their first since 1993. The Spartans now await seeding for the state tournament, which…

Proctor Softball
High School, Sports

Proctor Softball Rally’s Back for Section Championship Title

Rails are headed to the State Tournament for the first time since 2006.
Cam Derr,

RAND RAPIDS, Min.-Proctor outlasted Eveleth-Gilbert in a 3-2 win in the Section 7AA Championship game at Grand Rapids Sports Complex, for their first trip to the state tournament since 2006. Payton Rodburg with the game tying solo home-run to get a rally going in the sixth. Lilly Hart comes up with the game winning RBI. Maddy Walsh gets the win…

Mlwr Softball
High School, Sports

First Section Championship in 40 Years for Moose Lake/Willow River Softball

This will be the Rebels' first trip to the state tournament since 1982, when they won it all behind Minnesota State Hall of Famer Annie Adamczak.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Moose Lake/Willow River softball team battled back from the elimination bracket and picked up two wins over Cherry to win the Section 7A championship 7-1 and 11-1 in six innings Thursday afternoon at Braun Park. This will be the Rebels’ first trip to the state tournament since 1982, when they won it all behind Minnesota State…

Hhhhhh
High School, Sports

Hermantown Softball Falls in Section Title Game to Chisago Lakes

The Hawks finish their season with a 12-4 overall record and runner-up honors in Section 7AAA.
Sam Ali,

FOREST LAKE, Minn. – The Hermantown softball team would rally late against Chisago Lakes, but the Hawks would fall one run short as the Wildcats win 4-3 to capture the Section 7AAA championship Thursday afternoon. The Hawks finish their season with a 12-4 overall record and runner-up honors in Section 7AAA. Categories: High School, Sports

Trent Meyer
High School, Sports, Wisconsin

Northwestern’s Trent Meyer Headed Back to State Tournament

Meyer's run at a state championship begins next Monday and Tuesday at Black Wolf Run Golf Course in Kohlar, Wisconsin. 
Cam Derr,

SOLON SPRINGS, Wis.- This week Northwestern’s Trent Meyer qualified for the WIAA State Tournament as an individual. Last season, as a junior Meyer was one stroke away from winning a state championship, now he knows exactly what it will take to finish on top this time around. Meyer says, “I think putting is the big thing. Earlier in the season,…

Htown Softball Prvw
High School, Sports

7AAA Section Title Game Awaits Hermantown Softball Team

The section championship game will be a rematch between Hermantown and Chisago Lakes.
Cam Derr,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown softball team battled their way back from the 7AAA elimination bracket to clinch a spot in Thursday’s section title game. Standing in their way from a trip to the state tournament is Chisago Lakes, who knocked off the Hawks in the semi-finals on Tuesday. “It’s so exciting and I think it’s important for the girls to…

Sam Mcevoy
College, High School, Sports

Duluth East’s Sam McEvoy Signs National Letter of Intent

McEvoy signed with Edward Waters University to play baseball.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.-  Duluth  East baseball infielder Sam McEvoy made his commitment official Tuesday, carrying on his athletic career as part of the Edward Waters University baseball team. The Tigers are located down in Jacksonville, Florida and last season brought home the National Championship for HBCU’s. “I’ve kind of always wanted to go down South somewhere to play ball. I don’t…

Rr Prc
High School, Sports

Prep Baseball: Rock Ridge Advances in Section 7AA Tournament

The Wolverines stay in the winners bracket, winning 8-5, they will go on to play Esko Thursday in Superior at 2 p.m.. 
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- In round two of the Section 7AA tournament, Proctor takes on Rock Ridge, Tuesday at Wade Stadium. The Wolverines stay in the winners bracket, winning 8-5, they will go on to play Esko Thursday in Superior at 2 p.m.. Categories: High School, Sports

Cherry Wins
High School, Sports

Prep Softball: Cherry Punches Ticket to Section Championship Game

The Tigers will face Moose Lake/Willow River Thursday at Braun Park in the section championship game.
Cam Derr,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Cherry walked it off against Carlton/Wrenshall Tuesday at Braun Park in the Section 7A Semi-Final Game. Lydia Greely with the clutch hit to break the tie. The Tigers will face Moose Lake/Willow River Thursday at Braun Park in the section championship game. Categories: High School, Sports

Vieauyoung
High School, Sports

Hermantown’s Vieau, CEC’s Young Invited to Team USA Hockey Camp

The top performers at the camp will be chosen to compete for Team USA in national and international games. 
Cam Derr,

PLYMOUTH, Minn.- Hermantown’s Dallas Vieau and Cloquet-Esko-Carlton’s Carson Young have been invited to Team USA’s National Development Camp. The pair will represent the state of Minnesota among players who were born in 2006. “I was really just honored and really excited to, because any time your country’s going to be on your jersey it’s fun to represent,” says Young, “The…

Hermantown Sb
High School, Sports

Prep Softball: Natalie Vitek Lifts Hermantown to Section 7AAA Semifinals; Cloquet’s Season Comes to an End

Natalie Vitek recorded 13 strikeouts in nine innings of work, while also driving in the game-winning run in the 9th to give the Hawks to walk-off win in their first section 7AAA tournament game.
Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Natalie Vitek got the job done at the plate and in the circle on Saturday, helping top-seeded Hermantown get the 2-1 win over North Branch in nine innings in the section 7AAA tournament. Vitek recorded 13 strikeouts in nine innings of work, while also driving in the game-winning run in the 9th to give the Hawks the…

Duluth Lacrosse
High School, Sports

Duluth Boys Lacrosse Drops Regular Season Finale to Northfield

Colby Larson and Logan Lian scored twice while Grady Downs and Tyler Smith each scored once. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth boys lacrosse team struggled in the second half as Northfield got the 12-6 road win to end the regular season. Colby Larson and Logan Lian scored twice while Grady Downs and Tyler Smith each scored once. The Wolfpack now prepare for the section playoffs which will begin on Tuesday. Duluth will open up the 7A…

52722 Baseball
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Baseball: Duluth East, Duluth Marshall, Superior, Proctor Wrap Up Regular Season with Home Wins

The Greyhounds, Hilltoppers, Spartans and Rails ended their respective regular seasons on a high note.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth East baseball team closed out the regular season with a home win over rivals Duluth Denfeld 12-6 Friday afternoon at Ordean Field. In other prep baseball action, Duluth Marshall knocked off Mora 3-1 at Wade Stadium, thanks to 15 strikeouts from freshman pitcher Owen Marsolek. Also, Superior got the walk-off win at home over Hudson…

Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Nick Garramone

For this week's segment, we hear from the head coach of the Duluth Marshall baseball team.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we spoke with Duluth Marshall baseball coach Nick Garramone as the Hilltoppers wrap up their regular season and get ready for the section playoffs. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Girls Hockey
High School, Sports

Northland Girls Hockey All-Star Game Back On, Thanks to Northern Elite Development Program

The event was put together in just a few weeks by the Northern Elite Development Program after members of the community realized that the boys game took place and there wasn't one for the girls.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This Monday, the Northland girls hockey all star game will take place for the first time in three years. The event was put together in just a few weeks by the Northern Elite Development Program after members of the community realized that the boys game took place and there wasn’t one for the girls. “We’re a big…

Playoffs Softball
High School, Sports

Prep Softball: Cloquet Wins Playoff Opener; Proctor, Eveleth-Gilbert to Meet in Section Semi-Finals

The Lumberjacks, Rails and Golden Bears stay in the winners bracket as section playoffs begin.
Cam Derr,

CLOQUET, Minn.-  In the first round of the Section 7AAA softball playoffs, Cloquet outlasted Grand Rapids in a high scoring affair 16-12 Thursday afternoon at Braun Park. The Lumberjacks move on to face Chisago Lakes in the section quarter-finals on Saturday morning. In Section 7AA action, Proctor defeated Rush City 6-1 and Eveleth-Gilbert shutout Esko 3-0. The Rails and the…

Sue Northey
High School, Sports

Sue Northey Returns as Esko Girls Basketball Head Coach

Northey spent 20 years with the program, tallying 354 wins in her previous tenure.
Cam Derr,

ESKO, Minn.- Esko High School announced Thursday that former girls basketball coach Sue Northey will return to the sidelines. Northey headed the Eskomos for nearly two decades before stepping away to spend more time with family. In her time as head coach Northey recorded 354 wins, to go along with six state tournament appearances. The announcement comes following Scott Antinutti’s…