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Superior Softball Shakes Off Early Season Woes

The Spartans are back at home on Thursday, May 1st against Duluth Marshall.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- It’s been a rarity for the Superior softball team to lose three games in a row. You have to look back to the 2016 season when that last happened. But, earlier this year when they faced tough competition on both sides of the border, it happened to them again. No time to panic though as they were recently…

Cloquet Softball Earns Seventh Win of The Season with Home Victory Over Bemidji

The Lumberjacks are back in action on Monday, April 28th, against Rock Ridge. 

CLOQUET, Minn.- The battle of the Lumberjacks took place on Saturday at Braun Park as Cloquet Softball hosted Bemidji. Cloquet picked up their seventh win of the year with a 10 to 5 victory over Bemidji. The Lumberjacks are back in action on Monday, April 28th, against Rock Ridge. First pitch is at 4:30 p.m. Categories: High School, Sports

Esko Baseball Scores Two Unanswered Runs Late to Snap Proctor’s Perfect Season

Esko extends their win streak to six with victory over Proctor.

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor baseball team hosted Esko in a battle of Section 7AA powerhouses. Esko scored two unanswered runs late in the game to defeat Proctor 2 to 1, extending their win streak to six. Esko is back in action on Monday, April 28th, against Rock Ridge. First pitch is at 4 p.m. For Proctor, they’re back in action…

Superior Softball Hands Cloquet Their First Loss of The Season

The Spartans picked up the road win 7 to 3 over the Lumberjacks, to improve to 5-3.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet softball team was trying to protect their perfect record on Friday as the Lumberjacks hosted Superior. But, the Spartans picked up the road win 7-3 to hand the Lumberjacks their first loss of the season. Superior is back in action on Thursday, May 1st, against Duluth Marshall. First pitch is at 4:30 p.m. For the Lumberjacks,…

Wisconsin High School Athletes Can Now Get Sponsorships

STEVENS POINT, WI. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association has now allowed high school athletes to get individual sponsorships. At their 2025 WIAA Annual Meeting on April 25, 2025, members voted 293-108 to allow students to enter into “NIL” or “Name, Image, and Likeness” opportunities. The approved WIAA Constitutional amendment will limit the NIL for activities, “not associated or identified…

Duluth Marshall Baseball Improves to 4-0 With Road Win Over Superior

The Duluth Marshall baseball team traveled to Superior on Thursday to take on the Spartans. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Duluth Marshall baseball team traveled to Superior on Thursday to take on the Spartans. The Hilltoppers picked up the road win 4 to 0 over the Spartans, to improve to 4-0 on the season. Marshall is back in action on Friday, April 25th, against Roseau. First pitch is at 2 p.m. For the Spartans, their next game…

Prep Softball: Duluth East Earns 2nd Straight Win, Proctor Picks Up 1st Victory

The Greyhounds had just five wins total last season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East softball team continues to inch closer to tying their win mark from a year ago. On Thursday, the Greyhounds picked up their 3rd win of the season, holding off Esko 4 to 3. Duluth East (3-3) is next in action at Coon Rapids on Friday. As for Esko (4-4), they’ll be at Hermantown on Friday….

Prep Lacrosse: Wolfpack Girls Hand Stealth First Loss, Wolfpack Boys Drop Close Contest to Chisago Lakes

Duluth improves to 4-2 and will next play at Eastview/Eagan on May 2nd.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Wolfpack girls extended their win streak to three games on Wednesday, defeating Hermantown/Proctor 11-5. Duluth improves to 4-2 and will next play at Eastview/Eagan on May 2nd. The Stealth fall to 2-1 and host Bloomington Kennedy/Burnsville on Friday. In other lacrosse action, the Wolfpack boys fell to Chisago Lakes 11 to 10. Duluth is set to…

Northern Star: Brett Kurth

Kurth is one of the captains for the Duluth Wolfpack.

DULUTH, Minn.- The game of Lacrosse has been described as a mix of soccer and hockey. That takes many different athletic skills. For Duluth Wolfpack Senior Brett Kurth, he has worked all off-season on his lacrosse craft. “He’s really put in some effort this off-season and kind of taken his work ethic and putting in focus into his athleticism, said…

Prep Lacrosse: Duluth Girls & Superior Boys Earn Victories on Home Turf

Duluth (3-2) will next host Hermantown/Proctor on Thursday night.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Wolfpack girls lacrosse team continued their winning ways on Tuesday night. The team scored early and often to take down Superior 14 to 1 for their 3rd win of the season. Duluth (3-2) will next host Hermantown/Proctor on Thursday night. As for Superior, they’ll try to bounce back against Grand Rapids/Greenway also on Thursday. In boys…

Superior and Northwoods Students Named 2025 WIAA Scholar Athlete Finalists

STEVENS POINT, WI – Sixteen senior girls and 16 senior boys from Wisconsin High Schools were named as finalists to receive the 2025 Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association’s (WIAA) Statewide Scholar Athlete Award. Paolo Pagnucci, Superior High School, 3.98 GPA This year, more than 806 seniors from 415 high schools across the state were nominated for the award. To determine the…

Cloquet Softball Remains Undefeated with Home Win Over Moose Lake/Willow River

The Lumberjacks improve to 3-0 with an 8 to 4 victory over the Rebels. 

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet softball team hosted the Moose Lake/ Willow River Rebels on Monday. The Lumberjacks improve to 3-0 with an 8 to 4 victory over the Rebels. Cloquet is back in action on Wednesday, April 23rd, against Hibbing. First pitch is at noon. For Moose Lake/ Willow River, their next game is on Thursday, April 24th, against Carlton/Wrenshall….

Stealth Girls Lacrosse Earns Road Win Over Superior

The Stealth pick up the road win 13 to 2 over the Spartans. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls lacrosse team hosted Hermantown/Proctor on Monday night. The Stealth pick up the road win 13 to 2 over the Spartans. The next game for the Stealth is on Thursday, April 24th, against the Duluth Wolfpack. Game time is at 7 p.m. The Spartans’ next game is on Tuesday, April 22nd, against Duluth East. Game time…

Rock Ridge Senior Lexi Lamppa Continues Basketball Career at Minnesota Crookston

Lamppa averaged 19.8 points per game in her senior year with the Wolverines.

VIRGINIA, Minn.- Rock Ridge senior Lexi Lamppa will continue her basketball career at the college level. Lamppa has committed to play at the University of Minnesota Crookston. Lamppa averaged 19.8 points per game in her senior year with the Wolverines. In her final season with Rock Ridge Lamppa helped lead the team to their second consecutive state tournament appearance. Defeating…

Duluth Wolfpack Boys Lacrosse Suffers First Loss of The Season Against Moorhead

The Spuds defeated the Wolfpack 10-4 to hand Duluth their first loss of the year. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth boys lacrosse team hosted Moorhead on Saturday afternoon. The Spuds defeated the Wolfpack 10-4 to hand Duluth their first loss of the year. The Wolfpack are back in action on Thursday, April 24th, against Chisago Lakes. Game time is at 7 p.m. Categories: High School, Sports

Moorhead Spoils Home Opener for Stealth Boys Lacrosse

The Stealth fell to the Spuds 7-1, dropping to 1-2 on the season. 

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown-Proctor boys lacrosse team welcomed in Moorhead for their home opener on Friday night. However, it was a night to forget as the Stealth fell to the Spuds 7-1, dropping to 1-2 on the season. The Stealth’s next game is on Monday, April 28th, against Superior. Game time is at 7 p.m. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High…

Superior Baseball Extends Win Streak to Two With Victory Over Cloquet

The Spartans defeated the Lumberjacks 7 to 0.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior baseball team was back at home on Thursday, as the Spartans hosted the Cloquet Lumberjacks. Superior extends their winning streak to two as they defeat the Lumberjacks 7 to 0. The Spartans next game is on Friday, April 18th, against Rice Lake. First pitch is at 11 a.m. For the Lumberjacks, they’re back in action on…

Hermantown Baseball Celebrates Opening of Fichtner Field with Shutout of Denfeld

The Hawks were led by River Freeman, who went all seven innings on the mound and only gave up a hit.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown baseball team held their first game at the newly renovated Fichtner Field on Wednesday. Quite the celebration as they came away with a four to nothing shutout victory against Duluth Denfeld. The Hawks were led by River Freeman, who went all seven innings on the mound and only gave up a hit. Jacob Evanson went two…

Duluth Marshall Baseball Survives Scare from Esko in 7AA Title Game Rematch

Duluth Marshall improves to 2-0 and will next host Aitkin on April 23rd.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Section 7AA championship rematch didn’t disappoint as the Esko and Duluth Marshall baseball teams met up for the first time in 2025 on Wednesday. After holding a 3-0 lead heading into the top of the 7th, the Hilltoppers gave up a two-run triple to Jackson Peterson, making it a one-run contest. That was the only blemish Owen…

Superior Boys Lacrosse Holds Off Duluth Marshall for First Win of Season

Superior improves to 1-1 and will next play at Duluth on Thursday.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After a nearly three week break since their last game, the Superior boys lacrosse team hosted Duluth Marshall on Tuesday night. The two teams exchanged the lead multiple times throughout the contest, with the Spartans eventually distancing themselves, winning 11 to 9. Superior improves to 1-1 and will next play at Duluth on Thursday. As for Duluth Marshall…

Duluth East Baseball Earns First Win of 2025 Against Duluth Denfeld

The Greyhounds defeated their cross-town rivals 8 to 4 to pick up their first win of the season. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld baseball team hosted Duluth East on Monday. The Greyhounds defeated their cross-town rivals 8 to 4 to pick up their first win of the season. Duluth East is back in action on Tuesday, April 15th against Superior. First pitch is at 4:30 p.m. For Duluth Denfeld, their next game is on Thursday, April 17th, against…

Wolfpack Boys Lacrosse Remains Undefeated with Road Win Over C-E-C

The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys lacrosse team hosted the Duluth Wolfpack on Monday. 

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys lacrosse team hosted the Duluth Wolfpack on Monday in hopes of securing their first win. However, the Wolfpack remained unbeaten in their 2025 season as they defeated the Lumberjacks 16 to 7. Duluth is back in action on Thursday, April 17th, against Superior. Game time is at 7 p.m. For the Lumberjacks, their next game…

Superior Girls Soccer Gets Over .500 Mark in Bout with Washburn

The Superior girls soccer team hosted Washburn on Monday night. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls soccer team hosted Washburn on Monday night. After the game was tied at one at the half, the Spartans scored the lone goal of the second half to defeat the Castle Guards 2 to 1 Superior is back in action on Thursday, April 17th, against Chippewa Falls. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. For Washburn, they’re…

Grand Rapids Boys Lacrosse Earns Road Win Against C-E-C For First Victory of 2025

The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys lacrosse team held their home opener on Saturday against Grand Rapids. 

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys lacrosse team held their home opener on Saturday against Grand Rapids. The Lumberjacks jumped out to an early lead over the Thunderhawks. However, Grand Rapids battled back to defeat the Lumberjacks 9 to 7 to earn their first win of the 2025 season. The Thunderhawks are back in action on Tuesday, April 15th, against Moorhead….

Grand Rapids Baseball Bounces Back in 7AAA Title Game Rematch Against Denfeld

The Thunderhawks defeated the Hunters 2 to 1 to earn their first win of the season. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld baseball team opened up their season with a rematch of last year’s section 7AAA championship game as the Hunters squared off against the Grand Rapids Thunderhawks on Thursday. The Thunderhawks went on to defeat the Hunters 2 to 1 to earn their first win of the season. Grand Rapids is back in action on Monday,…

Cloquet Softball Dominates at the Plate to Take Down Esko in Season Opener

The Cloquet softball team opened up their season on the road against Esko on Thursday. 

ESKO, Minn.- The Cloquet softball team opened up their season on the road against Esko on Thursday. The Lumberjacks dominated at the plate as they defeated Esko 15 to 4 to earn their first win of the 2025 season. Cloquet’s next game is on Monday, April 14th against Hibbing. First pitch is at 4:30 p.m. For Esko, they’re back in…

Wolfpack Boys Lacrosse Opens Year with Home Victory Over Grand Rapids/Greenway

Duluth (1-0) is next in action on Monday at Cloquet-Esko-Carlton.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Wolfpack boys lacrosse team began their year out on the right foot, defeating Grand Rapids/Greenway 14 to 5 on Thursday. Duluth (1-0) is next in action on Monday at Cloquet-Esko-Carlton. As for Grand Rapids/Greenway (0-1), they’re at C-E-C on Saturday. Categories: High School, Sports

Superior Girls Soccer Drops Close Contest in Home Opener Versus Hudson

The Spartans ended the first half with a 1-0 lead over the Raiders.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls soccer team held their home opener on Thursday, as the Spartans welcomed in the Hudson Raiders. The Spartans ended the first half with a 1-0 lead over the Raiders. Sadly, the Raiders scored two unanswered goals in the second half defeating the Spartans 2 to 1. Superior’s next game is on Saturday, April 12th against…

Superior Softball Routs Grand Rapids to Open Regular Season

Superior (1-0) will next host Cloquet on Wednesday.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Tuesday marked the start of a new season for the Superior softball team as they had their first game. The Spartans left no doubt as they went on to defeat Grand Rapids 18 to 2. Superior (1-0) will next host Cloquet on Wednesday. As for Grand Rapids (0-1), they’ll be at Proctor on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports

Duluth East Baseball Searching for Identity in 2025 Season

The Greyhounds are tasked with replacing their one through six hitters, their top five pitchers and lastly, their catcher.

DULUTH, Minn.- A number of local baseball teams are still hoping to play their first games of the season later this week. As for Duluth East though, they already have two games under their belt. The Greyhounds opened the year by dropping two games to some tough Rochester squads. Head coach Chris Siljendahl says this year’s squad is faced with…

Superior Baseball Falls in Home Opener Against Menomonie

The Superior baseball team held their home opener against Menomonie on Saturday. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior baseball team held their home opener against Menomonie on Saturday.  The Spartans fell in both games in the doubleheader against the Mustangs.  The Mustangs took game one 9 to 7 and game two 10 to 5 to earn the series sweep.  The Spartan’s next game is on Tuesday, April 8th, against Grand Rapids.  First pitch is at…

Northwestern Hosts 44th Annual Dennis Simpson Track Meet

A total of 16 teams from the surrounding area competed in the meet. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Northwestern High School hosted the 44th annual Dennis Simpson indoor invitational track meet on Friday night. A total of 16 teams from the surrounding area competed in the meet. The Hayward girls team won the meet with 158.50 points. For the boys, Hayward won the meet with 136.50 points. Click here to see the full results from meet….

Local Football Teams Impacted By MSHSL’s Section Realignment

Four local teams were impacted by the MSHSL's decision.

DULUTH, Minn.- On Friday, the MSHSL announced section realignments for the next two seasons. Quite the shakeup for four area prep football teams. Cherry and Mountain Iron-Buhl are no longer 9-man team’s and will play the standard 11-man game next fall. Meanwhile, Ely goes from Class A to Class AA. Lastly, South Ridge will go from 11-man to 9-man. For…

Cherry Senior Guard Carson Brown to Play College Hoops at RCTC

Just this past year, Brown averaged 13 points, six rebounds, and seven assists per game for the Tigers.

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- Cherry senior Carson Brown is making the jump to the next level. On Thursday, Brown announced his college commitment to Rochester Community and Technical College. Just this past year, he averaged 13 points, six rebounds, and seven assists per game for the Tigers. Brown also played a key role in helping the Tigers reach their 2nd straight…

Westby, Anderson, & Juenemann Named to Minnesota Girls All-Star Series Roster

The games take place this upcoming Saturday at Carleton College.

DULUTH, Minn.- Two Northland girls basketball standouts will get one last chance to represent their respective high school squads. Rock Ridge’s Anna Westby and Cromwell-Wright’s Isabella Anderson were both named to the Minnesota Girls High School All-Star Series, which takes place this upcoming Saturday at Carleton College. The duo will be joined by former Duluth Marshall Hilltopper and current Crosby-Ironton…

Cloquet’s Jack Battaglia & Duluth Marshall’s Brooks Johnson Made the MBCA All-Star Team

Johnson and Battaglia are two of the forty seniors to make the All- Star roster.

DULUTH, Minn.- In prep boys basketball, Duluth Marshall’s Brooks Johnson and Cloquet’s Jack Battaglia made the Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association All-Star rosters. Johnson and Battaglia are two of the forty seniors to make the All- Star roster. Johnson led the Hilltoppers in points per game averaging 26.3 and will continue his basketball career at the college level as he committed…

Minnesota Sweeps Wisconsin in Annual DAYBA Border Battle Game

The annual DAYBA basketball border battle took place at UMD on Tuesday night. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The annual DAYBA basketball border battle took place at UMD on Tuesday night. The Minnesota girls team defeated team Wisconsin for the fifth straight year with a 96 to 64 win. In the boy’s game, team Minnesota boys took back bragging rights as they defeated team Wisconsin 112 to 98. Categories: High School, Sports

Prep Boys Basketball: Jordan Christianson & Phillip Homere Earned Coach of the Year Honors

With the season's conclusion, two local head coaches earned end-of-the-year honors. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The prep boys basketball state tournament wrapped up over the weekend. With the season’s conclusion, two local head coaches earned end-of-the-year honors. Cherry basketball head coach Jordan Christianson was named the section 7A coach of the year by the Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association. Christianson and the Tigers earned their fourth consecutive section 7A title and made it to…

State Boys Basketball: Cherry Falls Short in Class A State Title Game Against Dawson-Boyd

The Tigers fell to the Blackjacks 81 to 74 in the class A state title game.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- After defeating Nevis in the state quarterfinal round 79 to 70, the Cherry boys basketball team is back in the class A state title game for the second consecutive year. The top-seeded Tigers took on the second-seed Dawson-Boyd on Saturday. In the first half, the Tigers were down by eleven. But late in the half, the Tigers cut…

Hayward’s Reese Sheehan Named Ms. Hockey Wisconsin

It was a breakout season for the senior as she tallied 37 goals and 33 assists.

HAYWARD, Wis.- Hayward’s Reese Sheehan took home the top prize in the state of Wisconsin for girls hockey. She is the 2025 Ms. Hockey Wisconsin award winner. It was a breakout season for the senior as she tallied 37 goals and 33 assists. Sheehan and the Hurricanes went 18-5-1 this past year. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

State Boys Basketball: Cherry Holds Off Nevis to Advance to Class A Championship Game

The Tigers will next face Dawson-Boyd in the title game on Saturday at 11 AM.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Cherry boys basketball team met up with Nevis for the 2nd straight year in the Class A semifinals on Friday. And for the 2nd time in a row, the Cherry Tigers were able to get the best of the Nevis Tigers, winning 79 to 70. Cherry was led by Carson Brown, who had 22 points in the…

State Boys Basketball: Cherry Begins Title Defense with Quarterfinal Victory Over BOLD

Cherry will next face Nevis in the semifinals on Friday.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Cherry boys basketball team is one step closer to repeating as Class A state champions. On Thursday, the Tigers opened up state tournament play with a 89 to 57 victory over BOLD. Noah Sundquist had a team-leading 28 points in the contest. Cherry will next face Nevis in the semifinals on Friday. Tip-off is at noon at…

Northern Star: Cherry Boys Basketball

Cherry will face BOLD on Thursday at 11 AM at the Target Center.

DULUTH, Minn.- For the fourth straight year, the Cherry boys basketball team has made it to the big dance. As a repeat attendee, the Tigers know there’s not much time to celebrate beforehand. “Obviously the goal is to take care of business one step at a time. Win the section and this team has big goals. We’ve been at the…

Jeremy Zywicki Named as New Head Football Coach for Esko

Zywicki is the 5th head coach in program history for Esko.

ESKO, Minn.- Esko high school has a new head football coach. On Wednesday, the school announced that Jeremy Zywicki will lead the team for the upcoming season. He’s spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach at Esko and was a part of their two state tournament teams. Zywicki also coached at Moose Lake/Willow River and Wrenshall, where he…

Ontonagon Fighting Miners 18U Team Wins State Championship

The team is made up of players from Hurley all the way up to the U.P.

BURTON, Michigan.- The Ontonagon Fighting Miners 18U hockey team finished their season with the top prize. Over the weekend, they recently traveled to Burton, Michigan for the state championship. The team, who is made up of players from Hurley all the way up to the Upper Peninsula, defeated Belle Tire 4 to 2 to win the state title. Categories: High…

State Boys Basketball: Duluth Denfeld Unable to Contain Totino-Grace in AAA Quarterfinals

Duluth Denfeld next will play Byron in the consolation semifinals on Wednesday at 4 PM.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team made their first state tournament appearance since 2004 on Tuesday. Matching up with the three-time defending state champions Totino-Grace, the Hunters were unable to hold onto a lead as they fell to the Eagles 88 to 72. Leading the way for Denfeld was Marnaries Ferguson, who had 41 points in the contest….

Duluth Denfeld Preaching Strength in Numbers Ahead of State Tournament

Duluth Denfeld and Totino-Grace will tip off at 2 PM at the Williams Arena on Tuesday.

DULUTH, Minn.- Soon the wait will be over for the Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team as they get set to play in their first state tournament since 2004 on Tuesday afternoon. The Hunters have quite the draw off the get-go as they will square off with the three-time defending state champions, Totino-Grace. The Eagles enter the matchup with a 22…

Duluth Denfeld Boys Basketball Set to Face Totino-Grace in the State Quarterfinal Round

The Hunters will make their first state appearance since 2004.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team learned their first-round state opponent over the weekend. The Hunter’s earned the seventh seed in the class AAA tournament and will face Totino-Grace in the quarterfinal round. The Hunters punched their ticket to the state tournament earlier this week after defeating Hibbing in the section 7AAA title game 75-to-52. This will mark…

Cherry Boys Basketball Wins Fourth Consecutive Section 7A Title Game, Earning a Spot in the State Tournament

The Tigers defeated the Warriors 77 to 56 to earn their fourth consecutive state appearance. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The section 7A boys basketball championship game took place on Saturday. The top-seeded Cherry Tigers met up with the Deer River Warriors with a trip to the state tournament on the line. The Tigers defeated the Warriors 77 to 56 to earn their fourth consecutive state appearance. “The goal is to take care of business one step at…