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Prep Soccer: CC, Esko Settle for Draw, Denfeld & Duluth East Earn Road Wins

The prep soccer regular season is coming to a close, teams will await their seeding for section playoffs.
Cam Derr,

  ESKO, Minn.- A cross-town rivalry game between Cloquet-Carlton and Esko girls soccer, Thursday night in Esko. After 80-minutes and overtime, both teams would settle for the scoreless draw. Denfeld boys soccer traveled to Hermantown. The Hawks scored first in the first half, but the Hunters came alive in the second half. This match went into overtime and Denfeld came…

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Prep Volleyball: Grand Rapids & Duluth East Notch Straight Set Victories

The Thunderhawks (17-2) will next play at Greenway on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- In a game with big section and conference implications, Grand Rapids would go on to sweep Hermantown on Tuesday. The Thunderhawks (17-2) will next play at Greenway on Thursday. In other volleyball action, Duluth East would protect their home court by defeating Superior in straight sets. Categories: High School, Sports

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Prep Soccer: Duluth Denfeld Boys Blank Princeton on Home Turf

Parker Chastey and Matt Eklund would be the goal scorers for the Hunters.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boy’s soccer team picked up their 9th win of the season on Monday, shutting out Princeton 2-0. Parker Chastey and Matt Eklund would be the goal scorers for the Hunters. Camden Rask would stop all five shots that came his way in net for his 5th shut out of the year. Denfeld (9-4-1) will next…

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Prep Tennis: Cloquet Advances in Section 7AA Tournament

With the win, the Lumberjacks will next play top seeded Elk River on Tuesday.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet girls tennis team is on to the next round of the Section 7AA tournament after defeating Duluth Denfeld 6 to 1 in the play-in game. With the win, the Lumberjacks will next play top seeded Elk River on Tuesday. Categories: High School, Sports

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Prep Football: Hermantown, Duluth Denfeld, Proctor, & Superior All Pick Up Wins

The Hermantown football team would pick up a big road win on Friday, defeating Cloquet 28 to 14.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Hermantown football team would pick up a big road win on Friday, defeating Cloquet 28 to 14. Some other scores from Friday’s action: Aitkin 6, Duluth Denfeld 13 FINAL Pine City 14, Proctor 21 FINAL Eau Claire Memorial 13, Superior 34 FINAL Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Superior Volleyball Slides Past Proctor

Proctor will host Mesabi East, October 10, while Superior travels to Duluth East, October 4. 
Cam Derr,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor volleyball team hosted Superior Thursday night, as both teams look for their first conference win. The Spartans get the road win over the Rails, with a 3-2 final. Proctor will host Mesabi East, October 10, while Superior travels to Duluth East, October 4. Categories: High School, Sports

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Prep Soccer: Hermantown Boys Grab Road Win, Proctor Girls Shut Out Denfeld

The Hawks will next be in action on Saturday when they host Cloquet-Esko-Carlton.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Hermantown boys soccer team would go on the road on Thursday and come back with a win as they defeated Superior 4-0. The Hawks will next be in action on Saturday when they host Cloquet-Esko-Carlton. In other soccer action, the Proctor girls team would defeat Duluth Denfeld 1-0. Proctor (4-11) will next play at Hermantown on October…

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Northern Star: Aultman Brothers

The Aultman brothers and the Lumberjacks will travel to take on Hermantown on Saturday. 
Cam Derr,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Soccer, a game that’s played in every corner of the world. Two brothers brought their talents from thousands of miles away to Cloquet, Minnesota, where they’ve become standout players on the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team. Meet Jordan and Elijah Aultman, brothers who were adopted from Africa and for as long as they can remember had a soccer ball…

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Prep Volleyball: Ely Improves to 15-0, Cloquet Picks Up Win Number 10 on the Year

The Timberwolves (15-0) will next host Northeast Range on October 3rd.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Ely volleyball team picked up another win on Tuesday, defeating Duluth Marshall in straight sets. The Timberwolves (15-0) will next host Northeast Range on October 3rd. In other volleyball action, Cloquet would top Esko in a battle of nine win teams. Cloquet (10-2) will play at Duluth Denfeld on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports

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Prep Volleyball: Hermantown & Proctor Protect Home Courts with Wins

Hermantown (13-1) will next be in action on Tuesday when they play at Rock Ridge.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown volleyball team picked up win number 13 on the season on Monday, defeating Pine City in straight sets. Hermantown (13-1) will next be in action on Tuesday when they play at Rock Ridge. In other volleyball action, Proctor would take down Two Harbors in straight sets. The Rails will play at Grand Rapids on Tuesday. Categories:…

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Coaches Corner: Jessica Williams

For this week's segment we hear from Hermantown's head volleyball coach Jessica Williams.
Cam Derr,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- This week’s Coaches Corner we got a chance to talk with the Hermantown volleyball coach, Jessica Williams. We highlight the Hawks 11-1 success so far this season and Williams’ first go as head coach of the varsity team. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Prep Football: Cloquet Holds Off Duluth East, Hermantown Handles Denfeld, Northwestern Stays Unbeaten

The Cloquet football team would pick up their 3rd win of the season on Friday, defeating Duluth East 14 to 8.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Cloquet football team would pick up their 3rd win of the season on Friday, defeating Duluth East 14 to 8. In other football action, Hermantown would improve to 2-2 after topping Duluth Denfeld 54 to 13. And in Wisconsin, Northwestern stays unbeaten with a 50 to 0 victory over Chetek-Weyerhaeuser. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Prep Volleyball: Cloquet & Esko Grab Home Court Victories

The Lumberjacks will next play the Eskomos on September 27th.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet volleyball team would pick up their fifth straight win on Thursday, defeating Greenway in four sets. In other volleyball action, Esko improved to 9-2 after taking South Ridge 3 to 1. The Lumberjacks will next play the Eskomos on September 27th. Categories: High School, Sports

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Northern Star: Luke Sedin

Sedin is on track to set the school record for career passing yards for a quarterback, having already set the single season record last year in both passing yards and touchdowns. 
Cam Derr,

MAPLE, Wis.- It’s not everyday you get a quarterback that plays both sides of the ball. Northwestern’s Luke Sedin does just that. Not only making an impact as a dual-threat quarterback, but also making stops defensively. The starter under center for the Tigers and a safety, Sedin stays pretty busy on game day, a task the senior doesn’t shy away…

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Prep Football: Duluth East, Esko, Duluth Denfeld, and New Richmond Earn Victories

Duluth East football would rally from a 14 point deficit to defeat Hermantown 28 to 14 on Friday.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Duluth East football would rally from a 14 point deficit to defeat Hermantown 28 to 14 on Friday. Here are some other scores from around the Northland: Esko 56, Proctor 0 FINAL Rock Ridge 6, Duluth Denfeld 25 FINAL New Richmond 28, Superior 18 FINAL   Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Coaches Corner: Matt Krivinchuk

For this week's segment we hear from Proctor's head football coach, Matt Krivinchuk.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner we caught up with head football coach at Proctor, Matt Krivinchuk. The Rails are coming off their first win since 2020, defeating Hibbing 18 to 0 on September 9th. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Prep Soccer: Wins for C-E-C & Duluth Marshall Boys, Esko Girls

Thursday's win marks the 6th overall victory for the Lumberjacks.
Neil Vierzba,

  CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team would rally from a 2-0 deficit on Thursday, to defeat Duluth East 3-2. Thursday’s win marks the 6th overall victory for the Lumberjacks. In other boys action, Duluth Marshall would handle Proctor by a final of 5 to 1. And in girls action, Esko improved to 7-1 with the 2 to nothing…

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Prep Soccer: Duluth East Boys Rally for 4-3 Victory Over Grand Rapids

Duluth East (5-2) will next play at Cloquet-Esko-Carlton on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys soccer team would use a late charge in the 2nd half on Tuesday to defeat Grand Rapids 4 to 3. With over 11 minutes left in the game, Will Smith would tie the game at three a piece. Over two minutes later, Grady Downs gave the Greyhounds the lead for good as he headed…

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Superior Boy’s Soccer’s Second Half Goals Earn Conference Win Over Hermantown

Catch the Hawks in action Saturday versus Proctor at NBC Sports Complex, kick off is set for a noon start. Superior will play Thursday against Denfeld at home, beginning at 7:30 PM. 
Cam Derr,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Hermantown boy’s soccer faced-off with Lake Superior Conference opponent Superior at Centricity Stadium on Monday. Scoreless through the first 40-minutes. The Spartans break the chain at the 52-minute mark with a goal by Darrel James, then again just five minutes later when Wyatt Tischler scores. Superior earns the shutout win, 2-0. Catch the Hawks in action Saturday versus…

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Duluth East Volleyball Drops the Hammer on Carlton

Carlton will play at home against McGregor, Thursday at 7 PM. Duluth East will host a conference game with Grand Rapids the same day at 7 PM. 
Cam Derr,

CARLTON, Minn.- The Carlton volleyball team played host to Duluth East on Monday evening. The first set would belong to the Bulldogs. However, the Greyhounds came back to win the next three in a row, winning the match 3-1. Next up, Carlton will play at home against McGregor, Thursday at 7 PM. Duluth East will host a conference game with…

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Coaches Corner: Scott Arntson

For this week's segment we hear from Esko's head football coach, Scott Arntson.
Cam Derr,

  ESKO, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner we caught up with head football coach at Esko, Scott Arntson. The Eskomos are coming off an undefeated regular season last year and a great start to the 2022 season with a dominating win over Denfeld in Week One. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Marshall’s Ilsa Lindaman Commits to St. Thomas

Just last season, Lindaman had 34 goals and 55 points and helped the Hilltoppers to a 17-8 overall record.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth Marshall hockey standout is making the next step in her career. Ilsa lindaman announced her verbal commitment to the University of St. Thomas today. Just last season, Lindaman had 34 goals and 55 points and helped the Hilltoppers to a 17-8 overall record. Those 34 goals tied for 9th among all class a skaters. Lindaman has two…

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Esko Football Hungry for Postseason

Esko will host Mora Friday in their home opener, kick-off is set for 7 PM.  
Cam Derr,

ESKO, Minn- The Esko football team is rolling off a stellar season last year that carried them into state. The Eskomos fell short in the Class-AAA semi-final but got a taste of the success and are hungry for more. Last season, Esko finished 11-1 dropping only to Dassel-Cokato, the eventual Class-AAA state champions. Now with a new season underway, the…

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Prep Volleyball: Grand Rapids & Hermantown Pick Up Straight Set Wins

The Thunderhawks (4-0) will next play at Hibbing on Tuesday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Grand Rapids volleyball team kept their undefeated streak alive on Thursday, defeating Duluth Denfeld in straight sets. The Thunderhawks (4-0) will next play at Hibbing on Tuesday. In other volleyball action, Hermantown would also stay unbeaten as they took down Proctor in straight sets. The Hawks (4-0) will be at Greenway also on Tuesday. Categories: High School,…

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CEC Boys Soccer Outlast Hermantown

The Lumberjacks will be back in action Monday on the road against Hibbing , while Hermantown hosts Superior, both kick-offs will be at 4:30 PM. 
Cam Derr,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Lake Superior Conference has been in a three way tie for first, however, tonight game between Cloquet-Esko-Carlton and Hermantown would be a deciding factor. The Lumberjacks got one early and were held to one until the half, but CEC came out firing in the second half when Jordan Aultman scored 43-minute mark to extend their lead to…

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Prep Football: Cloquet, Esko, & Menomonie All Pick Up Wins

It was opening week for prep football teams in Minnesota and in Wisconsin it was Week 3.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Min.- It was opening week for prep football teams in Minnesota and in Wisconsin it was Week 3. Here’s a look at some of the scores: Proctor 0, Cloquet 57. FINAL Esko 53, Duluth Denfeld 0. FINAL Menomonie 41, Superior 7. FINAL Northwestern 46, Spooner 0. FINAL North Central 36, Cromwell-Wright 6. FINAL Barnum 6, Two Harbors 28. FINAL…

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Denfeld Boys Soccer Settles for 0-0 Draw with Delano

Denfeld (3-1-1) will next play at Grand Rapids on September 8th.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Min.- The Duluth Denfeld boys soccer team and Delano would battle for two overtime periods on Friday, but ultimately settle for the 0-0 draw. Camden Rask would lead the Hunters in net, picking up his 3rd shutout. Denfeld (3-1-1) will next play at Grand Rapids on September 8th. Categories: High School, Sports

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Hawks Best Rebels in Season Opener

The Hawks will hit the road next Friday September 7 to take on Grand Rapids, while the Rebels take on International Falls away. 
Cam Derr,

WILLOW RIVER, Minn.- Minnesota prep football began Thursday night with a long-time rivalry between Moose Lake-Willow River and Hermantown. These teams are 4-4 in the match-ups since 2013, with Moose Lake-Willow River winning the last two. The Hawks weren’t going down without a fight to kick off this year. Hermantown wins its season opener 31-14. The Hawks will hit the…

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Proctor Girls Soccer Outlasts Hermantown

The Hawks will be back in action next Tuesday, September 6 on the road against Princeton.  The Rails will also play Tuesday at home against Cloquet. 
Cam Derr,

PROCTOR, Minn.- Proctor and Hermantown girls soccer faced off in a conference match on Thursday afternoon at Egerdahl Field. The Rails got one early in the first half, then again in the first few minutes coming out of the half. That would be all Proctor needed to get the 2-1 win over Hermantown. The Hawks will be back in action…

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Superior’s Emma Raye Announces Commitment to Northwestern

Raye still has one season left for Superior in the spring.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After announcing on August 16th, that she was decommitting from the University of Wisconsin. Superior softball standout Emma Raye knows where she’ll be heading next. She’s going to be staying in the Big Ten as Raye committed to the Northwestern University. Raye is coming off a season in which she helped lead the Spartans to the State Tournament…

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Prep Volleyball: Proctor Gets 1st Win, Northwestern Knocks Off Superior in 5 Sets

Across the bridge, Northwestern and Superior would battle to five sets. Ultimately, the Tigers would go on to take the crucial last set 15-12.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Min.- The Proctor volleyball team earned their first win of the season on Tuesday, defeating Cook County in straight sets. The Rails (1-1) will next be in action Thursday at Hibbing. Across the bridge, Northwestern and Superior would battle to five sets. Ultimately, the Tigers would go on to take the crucial last set 15-12.   Categories: High School,…

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Prep Soccer: Duluth Denfeld Boys Shut Out North Branch in Home Opener

The Hunters (2-1) will next host Duluth Marshall on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Min.- The Duluth Denfeld boys soccer team opened up their home schedule with a win on Tuesday, shutting out North Branch 6-0. Derek Mayne would net his first career goal early in the game to give the Hunters the lead. In net, Liam Doyle & Camden Rask would combine for the shutout. The Hunters (2-1) will next host Duluth…

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Superior Volleyball Hoping for Bounce Back Year

Superior will host Northwestern in their home opener tonight at 7pm.
Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Volleyball team was built primarily of young talent last season, and with a young team comes some inexperience, which showed in their final record last year. But the bright side to a young team is the ability to grow together as a team, and that’s exactly where the focus is this season. The Spartans have emphasized…

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Prep Tennis: Hermantown Edges Duluth Marshall 5-2

Both teams will have quick turn arounds as the Hawks will host Grand Rapids/Greenway on Tuesday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Hermantown girls tennis team was once again victorius on Monday, as they defeated Duluth Marshall 5 to 2. Both teams will have quick turn arounds as the Hawks will host Grand Rapids/Greenway on Tuesday. And Duluth Marshall will next host Cloquet on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports

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Cloquet-Carlton’s Big Second Half Lifts them to Victory

Catch the Lumberjacks in action Tuesday against Esko at home at 7 PM.
Cam Derr,

  CLOQUET, Minn.- Cloquet-Carlton hosted North Branch in a non-conference match on Monday. The Lumberjacks scored early in the first half, but despite taking multiple shots on goal the score would stand going into the half. Different story, however, going into the second. Alexa Snesrud scores at the 53 minute mark after an assist by Macie Majerle. Just one minute…

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Prep Soccer: Duluth Marshall Girls Soccer Drops to Spectrum

Duluth Marshall will host Hermantown at home Tuesday, August 30. 
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls soccer team drops to 0-2 after a non-conference match against Spectrum at home Saturday. The Hilltoppers scored early with a goal by Mariah Hernesan, however the Sting comes out on top winning 4-2. Duluth Marshall will host Hermantown at home Tuesday, August 30. Categories: High School, Sports

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Prep Volleyball: Hermantown sweeps Marshall, Cloquet rallies against Proctor

In other volleyball action, Cloquet would rally after dropping the 1st set to defeat Proctor 3-1.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Hermantown volleyball team started the season out strong on Thursday, defeating Duluth Marshall in straight sets. In other volleyball action, Cloquet would rally after dropping the 1st set to defeat Proctor 3-1. Hermantown will next be in action on Tuesday when the host Esko. Cloquet will play at Duluth East, also on Tuesday. Categories: High School, Sports