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Grg Youth Hockey
High School, Sports

Grand Rapids/Greenway’s Ryleigh Sherlock Recovers From Skating Accident to Score Game-Winning Goal

Sherlock and the Lightning now get set for the state tournament which will take place March 18th in Moorhead.
Sam Ali,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – You hear it all the time that hockey players are just built differently. And that sentiment rang loud and clear at a recent youth hockey tournament. Two weeks ago, ninth-grader Ryleigh Sherlock was playing with the Grand Rapids/Greenway 15U team when she fell down on the ice and accidentally cut her wrist with her own skate….

Hermantown Hockey
High School, Sports

COVID-Shortened 2021 Season Fuels Latest Run to the State Tournament for Hermantown Hockey Team

Puck drop Wednesday night against New Prague is set for 6 p.m. at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – If you show up to a Hermantown hockey practice, you’ll hear one phrase said a lot: control what you can control. That mantra became even more prevalent after how last season ended for the Hawks, which has added fuel to the fire for their latest run to the Class A state tournament. Last season, just two days…

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High School, Sports

Esko Girls Basketball Advance to Section 7AA Semi-Finals

The Eskomos move on to face Pierz in the Section 7AA semi-finals Wednesday night.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Senior guard Jayden Karppinen continued her hot streak in the playoffs with a team-high 24 points as the Esko girls basketball team defeated Virginia 47-43 Monday night at Hermantown High School. The Eskomos move on to face Pierz in the Section 7AA semi-finals Wednesday night. Categories: High School, Sports

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High School, Sports

Prep Boys Basketball: Northwestern, Superior Fall in Regional Finals

Seasons come to an end in the regional finals for the Tigers and Spartans.
Sam Ali,

MAPLE, Wis. – In the WIAA Division 3 regional finals, it was Baldwin-Woodville getting the road win over Northwestern 82-72 Monday night. In the Division 1 regional final, Appleton East made some big baskets late as they held on to beat Superior 64-60. Categories: High School, Sports

Grant Wodny
High School, Sports

East’s Grant Wodny Becomes First Duluth Prep Boys Swimming State Champion in 60 Years

The junior won both the 200- and 500-yard freestyles at the Class AA meet. In both races, he would come from behind and break his own school records.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This past weekend, the MSHSL state championships took place for prep boys swimming and a local swimmer made history in the pool. Duluth East’s Grant Wodny won both the 200- and 500-yard freestyles at the Class AA meet. In both races, he would come from behind and break his own school records. In fact, Wodny became the…

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High School, Sports

Proctor Girls Basketball Set to Battle Top Seed Pequot Lakes in Section Semi-Finals

Tip-off between the Rails and the Patriots is set for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday night at Hermantown High School.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – This past weekend, the Proctor girls basketball team picked up a big win over Duluth Marshall in the Section 7AA quarterfinals. Now the Rails move one game away from the title game, and standing in their way is top seed Pequot Lakes, who beat Proctor in the regular season just one month ago. “They’re really good at…

Greg Ohman
College, High School, Sports

Northwestern’s Greg Ohman Commits to Minnesota Morris Football

This past season, Ohman rushed for nearly 700 yards and 11 touchdowns, helping the Tigers win another Heart O' North conference title.
Sam Ali,

MAPLE, Wis. – Northwestern’s Greg Ohman has committed to joining the Minnesota Morris football team. This past season, Ohman rushed for nearly 700 yards and 11 touchdowns, helping the Tigers win another Heart O’ North conference title. He was also an all-state honorable mention at the fullback position. Categories: College, High School, Sports

Northern Star
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Northern Star: Makoi Perich

For this week's segment, we feature an Esko boys basketball player who earlier this season, scored 50 points in a game to set a new school record.
Claudia Chakamian,

ESKO, Minn. – Whether it’s on the football field or the basketball court, Esko’s Makoi Perich loves to score. “The adrenaline, that’s what I like about it. It comes quite easy to me so I like those clutch moments when you score down the wire, that’s the most fun,” Perich, a sophomore guard for the Eskomos, said. His competitive nature…

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High School, Sports

Prep Girls Basketball: Proctor, Cromwell-Wright Advance to Section Semifinals

The Rails will face Pequot Lakes in the section 7AA semifinals on Wednesday, while the Cardinals will play Ely in the section 7A semifinals on Wednesday night.
Claudia Chakamian,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Behind 27 points from Payton Rodberg, the Proctor girls basketball team got the 62-48 win over Duluth Marshall in the section 7AA quarterfinals. The Rails move on to face top-seeded Pequot Lakes, who defeated Mesabi East 70-34, Wednesday at 5:30 in Hermantown. In the other half of the bracket, Esko vs. Virginia and Pierz vs. Crosby-Ironton were…

Hermantown V. Denfeld
High School, Sports

Hermantown Boys Hockey Earns Top Seed for Class A State Tournament

The Hawks earn the No. 1 seed in Class A for the second year in a row and will face New Prague in the state quarterfinals on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
Claudia Chakamian,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The boys hockey state brackets have been released and for the second year in a row, Hermantown is the top seed in Class A. The Hawks will face New Prague in the state quarterfinals on Wednesday, March 9, at 6:00 p.m. Hermantown went 26-2 this season, earning the Hawks’ 13th trip to state in the past…

Coaches Corner
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Coaches Corner: Jason Kalin

For this week's segment, we chat with the former head coach of the Superior boys hockey team.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we hear from Jason Kalin who announced this week that after 21 seasons, he is stepping down as head coach of the Superior boys hockey team. In his time with the Spartans, they won over 300 games and captured three state championships. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Cloquet Girls Basketball Tops Hermantown to Advance to Section Finals

The Lumberjacks move on to face Grand Rapids, who defeated North Branch 81-51.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – In the Section 7AAA semi-finals, Cloquet picked up the win over Hermantown 68-51 Friday night. The Lumberjacks move on to face Grand Rapids, who defeated North Branch 81-51. The section championship game will take place Thursday night in Hermantown. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Esko Basketball
High School, Sports

Esko Girls Basketball Looking to Break Through in Competitive Bracket

The Eskomos will take on Virginia Saturday at 4:00 p.m. in the quarterfinals of the section 7AA tournament at Hermantown High School. 
Claudia Chakamian,

ESKO, Minn. – We’ve reached the quarterfinals in the section 7AA girls basketball tournament. One of the teams remaining is Esko who knocked off Hinckley-Finlayson on Thursday night behind 34 points from senior Jayden Karppinen. The team says with eight teams remaining, there is no favorite to come out of the section. “Focusing on what we can control and just…

Asuma
High School, Sports

Cherry’s Isaac Asuma Becomes Program’s All-Time Leading Scorer

The sophomore has 1,836 points, moving ahead of Jessa Schroetter's record of 1,797.
Sam Ali,

CHERRY, Minn. – Earlier this week, Cherry’s Isaac Asuma became the program’s all-time leading scorer in a win over Northland. The sophomore has 1,836 points, moving ahead of Jessa Schroetter’s record of 1,797. Asuma and the Tigers will close out their regular season Friday night at home against Mesabi East. Categories: High School, Sports

Northwestern Bbb
High School, Sports

Northwestern Boys Basketball Knocks Off Somerset in Regional Semi-Finals

The Tigers move on to the regional finals Saturday night, which will be held on their home court.
Sam Ali,

MAPLE, Wis. – Monte Mayberry led the way with 19 points as the Northwestern boys basketball team defeated Somerset 71-46 Thursday night in the regional semi-finals. The Tigers move on to the regional finals Saturday night, which will be held on their home court. Categories: High School, Sports

Andover Hockey
High School, Sports

Late Rally Falls Short for Grand Rapids Boys Hockey as Andover Wins Section 7AA Championship

The Huskies capture their third straight section title.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Ren Morque would score in the third period, but it wouldn’t be enough as the late rally falls short for the Grand Rapids boys hockey team as Andover defeated the Thunderhawks 3-1 Thursday night in the Section 7AA championship game. The Huskies capture their third straight section title. Categories: High School, Sports

Hermantown V. Denfeld
High School, Sports

Hermantown Boys Hockey Rolls Past Duluth Denfeld to Win Section 7A Championship

Dallas Vieau and Zam Plante each finished with hat tricks as the Hawks are heading back to the state tournament for the 13th time in the past 14 seasons.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – In a game that got out of hand right from the start, the Hermantown boys hockey team rolled past Duluth Denfeld 11-0 to win the Section 7A championship Wednesday night at Amsoil Arena. Dallas Vieau and Zam Plante each finished with hat tricks as the Hawks are heading back to the state tournament for the 13th time…

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High School, Sports

Duluth East Girls Basketball Team Records First Winning Season in Ten Years

The Greyhounds picked up wins in 11 of their last 15 games.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – What a year it’s been for the Duluth East girls basketball team. The Greyhounds finished their regular season at 14-12, their first winning season in a decade. In fact, they picked up wins in 11 of their last 15 games. “Over the past couple years, it’s been me, Macy and Riley especially. We’ve all been really young….

Kalin
High School, Sports

Jason Kalin Stepping Down as Head Coach of Superior Boys Hockey Team

Under Kalin's watch, the Spartans won three state titles in 2003, 2005 and 2015.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Big news across the bridge as Jason Kalin is stepping down as head coach of the Superior boys hockey team. The story was first reported by Jamey Malcomb of the Duluth News Tribune. Kalin has spent the past 21 seasons with the program, racking up 317 wins, 14 state tournament appearances, including seven in the state title…

Section 7a Preview
High School, Sports

Hermantown, Duluth Denfeld to Meet in Third Straight Section 7A Boys Hockey Title Game

Puck drop on Wednesday is set for 7:00 p.m. at AMSOIL Arena. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Hermantown and Duluth Denfeld have been ranked in the top 10 of class A for the entire season, but only one of them will be making it to the Xcel Energy Center. Both teams are preparing for a battle on Wednesday night in what’s become not only one of the top boys hockey rivalries in the Northland,…

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High School, Sports

Prep Boys Basketball: Duluth East, Moose Lake/Willow River Pick Up Wins in Final Week of Regular Season

It was a good night for the Greyhounds and Rebels boys basketball teams.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Jobe Juenemann led the way with 22 points as the Duluth East boys basketball team got the 61-51 win over cross-town rivals Duluth Denfeld. Meanwhile, Moose Lake/Willow River scored 49 points in the second half to get the 87-52 road win over Proctor. Categories: High School, Sports

Mshsl Wrestling
High School, Sports

Northland Wrestlers Qualify for MSHSL State Tournament

The MSHSL wrestling state tournament will begin Thursday, March 3rd at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Northland is sending several wrestlers to the state tournament following the section meets this past weekend. Hibbing was a big winner with six qualifiers, including section champs Christian Jelle and Drew Shay. Proctor/Hermantown’s Zak McPhee won the section title at 152 pounds. Dusty and Zach Wilke of Grand Rapids finished in first place, while teammate Asher…

2k Scorers
High School, Sports

North Woods’ TJ Chiabotti, Cloquet’s Conner Barney Score 2,000th Career Points

Chiabotti and Barney used to be teammates on a few AAU basketball squads.
Sam Ali,

COOK, Minn. – Monday night, North Woods guard TJ Chiabotti scored his 2,000th career point in a win over Carlton. With that milestone, Chiabotti is the only student-athlete in Minnesota prep sports history to score 2,000 points in basketball and rush for over 5,000 yards in football. Also this past Friday, Cloquet’s Conner Barney scored his 2,000th career point. Fun…

Clq Marsh Bbb
High School, Sports

Prep Boys Basketball: Home Wins for Cloquet, Duluth Marshall as Regular Season Winds Down

Home court advantage was key for the Lumberjacks and Hilltoppers.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Jasper Timm and Brooks Johnson combined to score 60 points as the Duluth Marshall boys basketball team defeated Eveleth-Gilbert 76-62 Monday night. In other prep boys basketball action, Cloquet held off a fiesty Duluth Denfeld team to pick up the home win 78-75. Categories: High School, Sports

Aydms
High School, Sports

Hibbing’s Ayden McDonald Named Semi-Finalist for McDonald Award

The McDonald Award is named after Ayden's grandfather, the late Bob McDonald.
Sam Ali,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Hibbing’s Ayden McDonald has been named a semi-finalist for the 2022 McDonald Award, which is given to the top senior basketball player in the state of Minnesota. McDonald is leading the Bluejackets in nearly every offensive category, including points, rebounds and assists per game. Last week, he broke the program’s single-season record for steals and points. The…

Zoo
High School, Sports

MIB’s Asher Zubich Becomes Program’s All-Time Leading Scorer

The senior guard is now at 2,716 points, surpassing the record held by Jaylon Holmes.
Sam Ali,

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. – This past weekend, the Mountain Iron-Buhl boys basketball team wrapped up its regular season with a 76-70 win over Ely. And in that victory, Asher Zubich became the program’s all-time leading scorer. The junior guard is now at 2,716 points, surpassing the record held by Jaylon Holmes. Zubich and the Rangers will close out their regular…

Kilroy
High School, Sports

Duluth Denfeld’s Carter Kilroy Commits to St. Scholastica Football Team

The running back was a huge offensive weapon for the Hunters during his senior season.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Defeld’s Carter Kilroy has announced his committment to joining the St. Scholastica football team. The running back was a huge offensive weapon for the Hunters during his senior season while also making big plays on the defensive side of the ball as a linebacker. Kilroy has also played basketball and baseball for the Hunters. Categories: High…

Sup Gbb
High School, Sports

Superior Girls Basketball Edges Eau Claire Memorial, Wins First Regional Title Since 2014

Emma Raye led the Spartans with 22 points. They'll now face Appleton East on Thursday in the sectional semifinals.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior girls basketball team hung on late to defeat Eau Claire Memorial 59-57 to capture their first regional title since the 2013-2014 season. Emma Raye finished with 22 points while Savannah Leopold chipped in with 11 points. Superior will face Appleton East on Thursday in the sectional semifinals. Categories: High School, Sports

Grand Rapids Hockey
High School, Sports

Grand Rapids Boys Hockey Cruises Past Blaine to Advance to Section 7AA Title Game

Hayden DeMars netted a hat trick as the Thunderhawks will now face Andover in the section 7AA championship on Thursday night.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Hayden DeMars netted a hat trick as the Grand Rapids boys hockey team dominated Blaine 9-1 in the section 7AA semifinal. Justin Kerr scored twice while Garett Drotts, Joey DelGreco, Easton Young and Travis Verbick each scored once. The Thunderhawks will now face Andover, who defeated Forest Lake 10-2, in the section 7AA championship game on Thursday…

Mirage Section Champs
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Proctor/Hermantown Girls Hockey Falls to Warroad in Class A Championship Game

Nya Sieger scored the lone goal for the Mirage as they end their season with a runner-up finish in Class A with a final record of 19-8-1.
Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn – The Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team would score the first goal of the game, but Warroad erupted in the second period with four goals as the Warriors win it 6-1 Saturday afternoon in the Class A state championship at the Xcel Energy Center. Nya Sieger scored the lone goal for the Mirage as they end their season…

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

Coaches Corner: Derek Anderson

For this week's segment, we chat with the head coach of the Esko boys basketball team.
Sam Ali,

ESKO, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we hear from Esko boys basketball coach Derek Anderson as the Eskomos are looking to finish the regular season strong with the section playoffs right around the corner. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Girls Basketball: Superior Advances to Regional Finals, Northwestern’s Season Ends in Semis

The Spartans will host Eau Claire Memorial in the regional championship game Saturday at 7 p.m.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior girls basketball team would score early and often as they defeated D.C. Everest 61-45 in the regional semi-finals. The Spartans will host Eau Claire Memorial in the regional championship game Saturday at 7 p.m. As for Northwestern, their season comes to an end at the hands of Ellsworth 65-57. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School,…

Marshall Basketball
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Duluth Marshall Boys Basketball Building Momentum into Final Stretch of Regular Season

The Hilltoppers will look for their fourth win in a row Saturday afternoon against Aitkin.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – After a slow start to the season, the Duluth Marshall boys are starting to build momentum heading into the final week of the regular season. The Hilltoppers have won three straight to keep them in the hunt for one of the top seeds in the Section 7A playoffs. “It feels like a lot of things that we’ve…

7a Boys Hockey
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Boys Hockey: Hermantown, Duluth Denfeld Advance to Section 7A Championship Game

Both the Hawks and Hunters got shutout wins in the semifinals and will now face each other in the section title game for the third year in a row.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The top-seeded Hermantown boys hockey team got goal scorers from six different players as they shut out Greenway 6-0 to head back to the section 7A championship game. Meanwhile, Duluth Denfeld used two second period goals from Cooper McClure and added one from Andy Larson to defeat Hibbing/Chisholm 3-0 in their section 7A semifinal win. Hermantown and…

Superior Boys Hockey
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Superior Boys Hockey Falls to Hudson in Section Finals

The Spartans end their season with a 7-17-1 overall record.
Sam Ali,

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. – The Superior boys hockey team struggled to get any offense going as they fall to Hudson 5-2 in the section championship game. Drew Nelson and Andrew Rude scored for the Spartans as they end their season with a 7-17-1 overall record. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Delgreco
High School, Sports

Grand Rapids’ Joey DelGreco Named Finalist for Mr. Hockey Award

If DelGreco wins, it will be the second straight Mr. Hockey winner for Grand Rapids after Jack Peart earned the award last season.
Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Grand Rapids forward Joey DelGreco is one of ten finalists for the Mr. Hockey award, given to the top senior high school player in the state of Minnesota. DelGreco leads the Thunderhawks with 63 points off 24 goals and 39 assists. The winner will be announced March 13th at a special banquet. If DelGreco wins, it…

Mags
High School, Sports

Proctor/Hermantown Girls Hockey Advance to Class A State Championship Game

Reese Heitzman scored twice, while Hannah Graves and Jane Eckstrom chipped in with one goal each.
Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Four goals in the third period would be the difference as the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team held on late to defeat Orono 4-1 in the Class A state semi-finals at the Xcel Energy Center. Reese Heitzman scored twice, while Hannah Graves and Jane Eckstrom chipped in with one goal each. The Mirage will face the winner…

Mirage Preview
High School, Sports

Proctor/Hermantown Girls Hockey to Meet Orono in Class A State Semi-Finals

Puck drop for Friday's Class A semi-final is set for 11 a.m. At the Xcel Energy Center.
Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Wednesday, the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team took care of business in the state quarterfinals, knocking off Albert Lea 6-2. Now they move on to the semi-finals to take on a familiar opponent. The Mirage will battled #2 seed Orono for a spot in the state title game. These two teams met three month ago on Proctor/Hermantown’s…

Section7abhky
High School, Sports

Prep Boys Hockey: Hermantown, Greenway, Duluth Denfeld Advance to Section Semi-Finals

The Hawks will face the Raiders and the Hunters will take on Hibbing/Chisholm in the section semi-finals Friday night at Amsoil Arena.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – In the quarterfinals of the Section 7A boys hockey playoffs, Hermantown blanked North Shore 13-0, Greenway defeated Proctor 5-3 and Duluth Denfeld topped International Falls 9-2 Wednesday night. The Hawks will face the Raiders and the Hunters will take on Hibbing/Chisholm in the section semi-finals Friday night at Amsoil Arena. Categories: High School, Sports

Superior Boys Hockey
High School, Sports

Superior Boys Hockey Takes Down Chippewa Falls to Clinch Spot in Section Title Game

The Spartans move on to face top-ranked Hudson in the section championship game.
Sam Ali,

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. – The Superior boys hockey team picked up their second straight road win in the playoffs as they held on to beat Chippewa Falls 4-3 Wednesday night. The Spartans move on to face top-ranked Hudson in the section championship game. On the girls side, it was Hayward taking down Superior 7-5 as the Hurricanes will face D.C….

Mirages
High School, Sports

Proctor/Hermantown Girls Hockey Knocks Off Albert Lea in Class A Quarterfinals

Nya Sieger and Hannah Graves each scored twice as the Mirage defeated the Tigers.
Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Nya Sieger and Hannah Graves each scored twice as the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team defeated Albert Lea 6-2 Wednesday afternoon in the Class A quarterfinals at the Xcel Energy Center. The Mirage move on to face #2 seed Orono in the state semi-finals. That game is scheduled for Friday at 11 a.m. Categories: High School, Sports

Benns
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Superior’s Evan Bennett Commits to UW-Superior Men’s Basketball Team

Bennett joins Superior natives Xavier Patterson, Mason Ackley and Joey Barker, who are already on the Yellowjackets roster.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – This week, Superior’s Evan Bennett announced on Twitter that he has committed to joining the UW-Superior men’s basketball team. Bennett is leading the way for the Spartans, averaging over 18 points per game. He joins Superior natives Xavier Patterson, Mason Ackley and Joey Barker, who are already on the Yellowjackets roster. Categories: College, High School, Sports

Preslie
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Proctor’s Preslie Annala Signs NLI for Dakota Technical College Softball Team

Last season as a junior, the outfielder batted .345 with eight home runs and 28 RBI.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – This week, Proctor’s Preslie Annala signed her National Letter of Intent to join the Dakota Technical College softball team. Last season as a junior, the outfielder batted .345 with eight home runs and 28 RBI. She also runs cross country for the Rails and is a member of the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team. Categories: College, High School,…

Mirage Section Champs
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Proctor/Hermantown Girls Hockey Set to Battle Albert Lea in Class A Quarterfinals

Puck drop for Wednesday's quarterfinals game for the Mirage is set for 1 p.m.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Last week, the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team won its fourth section title in the last five seasons. Now that the celebration is over, it’s time to get ready for the state tournament. And that shouldn’t be an issue for this group as ten current players were part of last year’s Class A championship team so they have…

Pajarisad
High School, Sports

Proctor/Hermantown’s Abby Pajari Named Finalist for Senior Goalie of the Year Award

Pajari holds the Mirage record for most career wins and shutouts, and is the first player in program history to be named a finalist for that award.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – This week, Proctor/Hermantown’s Abby Pajari has been named a top five finalist for the Miss Hockey Senior Goalie of the Year award. Pajari holds the Mirage record for most career wins and shutouts, and is the first player in program history to be named a finalist for that award. “It’s great, especially being from such a small…

Northern Star
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Northern Star: Jordan Zubich

For this week's segment, we feature a Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball player who's already making a name for herself in just her sophomore season.
Claudia Chakamian,

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. – Mountain Iron-Buhl’s Jordan Zubich comes from an athletic background. “My older brother, we definitely grew up butting heads in the gym and stuff but I think that really made me a better player,” Zubich, the star sophomore guard for the Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball team said. Zubich made the jump to the varsity level in 7th…