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Cloquet Carlton Soccer
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Cloquet-Carlton Girls Soccer Drops Class AA State Semi-Final Match to Benilde-St. Margaret’s

The Lumberjacks will face the Academy of Holy Angels Friday in the third place game.
Sam Ali,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – In the Class AA girls soccer state semi-finals, Benilde-St. Margaret’s defeated Cloquet-Carlton 3-0 Thursday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Lumberjacks will face the Academy of Holy Angels Friday in the third place game. That match will take place at 11 a.m. at the West St. Paul Sports Center. Categories: High School, Sports

Volleyball Sections
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Prep Volleyball: Proctor, Greenway, Cloquet, Grand Rapids Advance to Section Finals

The Rails, Raiders, Lumberjacks and Thunderhawks punched their tickets to the section championship games.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – In the Section 7AA volleyball semi-finals, Proctor defeated Mesabi East 3-1 and Greenway swept Rush City 3-0. The Rails will battle the Raiders Saturday in the section championship game. The match will take place at Hermantown High School at 4 p.m. And in Section 7AAA, it was Cloquet over Hermantown 3-1 and Grand Rapids topped North Branch…

Duluth East Boys Soccer
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Duluth East Boys Soccer Drop Class AAA State Semi-Final Match to Rosemount

Senior Kai Hoffman would score the lone goal for the Greyhounds, who will face Rochester Mayo in the third place game.
Sam Ali,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Senior Kai Hoffman would score the lone goal for the Duluth East boys soccer team, but it wouldn’t be enough as they fell to Rosemount 2-1 in the Class AAA state semi-finals Wednesday morning at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Greyhounds will face Rochester Mayo in the third place game. That match will take place Thursday morning at…

South Ridge Volleyball
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Milestones From Schneider, Olesiak Powers South Ridge Volleyball to Section Semi-Finals

Senior setter Bella Schneider recorded her 1000th set assist and junior libero Adella Olesiak posted her 1000th career dig.
Sam Ali,

CULVER, Minn. – The South Ridge volleyball team is getting set to take part in the Section 7A semi-finals Wednesday night. Last week in their win over Carlton, a pair of Panthers hit some major milestones. Senior setter Bella Schneider recorded her 1000th set assist and junior libero Adella Olesiak posted her 1000th career dig. “I think that was actually…

Hanna Hovland
College, High School, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Duluth Denfeld’s Hanna Hovland Commits to UMD Softball Team

Last season as a junior, Hovland was an All-Conference First Team selection, while hitting over .500 with six home runs and 20 RBI for the Hunters.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, Duluth Denfeld’s Hanna Hovland announced that she has committed to joining the UMD softball team. Last season as a junior, Hovland was an All-Conference First Team selection, while hitting over .500 with six home runs and 20 RBI for the Hunters. She also plays for the Minnesota Renegades club based out of Minneapolis, and also…

Ava Butler
College, High School, Sports

MIB’s Ava Butler Signs NLI to Join Mayville State Women’s Basketball

Last season, Butler averaged just over 12 points per game for the Rangers, helping MIB make it all the way to the Class A state semi-finals.
Sam Ali,

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn – This week, Mountain Iron-Buhl’s Ava Butler signed her National Letter of Intent to join the Mayville State women’s basketball team. Last season, she averaged just over 12 points per game for the Rangers, helping MIB make it all the way to the Class A state semi-finals. Categories: College, High School, Sports

Proctor Hermantown Girls Hockey
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Proctor/Hermantown Girls Hockey Holds First Practice of Season

The defending state champions Mirage will open the 2021-22 season next Friday night at East Grand Forks.
Claudia Chakamian,

PROCTOR, Minn. – In year one of the Emma Stauber era at Proctor Hermantown, she led the Mirage to the section title game. In year two, a perfect undefeated record and the program’s first ever state championship. So on the first day of practice in year, Stauber and the Mirage are ready to prove they’re back for more. “The mentality…

Chase Sams
High School, Sports

Hermantown’s Chase Sams Wins Mountain Biking State Championship

This was Sams' fourth time at the state championships in Mankato, but his first time winning it all.
Sam Ali,

MANKATO, Minn. – Hermantown senior Chase Sam took home the mountain biking state championship this past weekend. Sams started mountain biking as a way to train for hockey during the off-season. The races are about 16 miles long and not only did Sams cross the finish line first, but he also broke the state record by 13 seconds. “If you…

Dana Jones
High School, Sports

Cloquet’s Dana Jones Commits to Winona State Softball

Jones led the Lumberjacks with a .436 batting average with 10 runs batted in.
Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Cloquet’s Dana Jones has committed to playing softball in the NSIC at Winona State. This past season, Jones led the Lumberjacks with a .436 average and .475 OBP. She recorded 24 hits, including two home runs, with 10 RBI. The outfielder was part of Cloquet’s state tournament team that took home third in 2019. Jones also plays…

Football Semis
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Prep Football: Moose Lake/Willow River, Esko, Grand Rapids Advance to Section Finals

The Rebels, Eskomos and Thunderhawks will all be playing for section championships next week.
Claudia Chakamian,

WILLOW RIVER, Minn. – The Moose Lake/Willow River football team continued their undefeated season on Saturday afternoon, getting the 63-26 win over International Falls in the section 7AA semifinals. The Rebels will now face Mesabi East in the section 7AA championship on Thursday, Nov. 4 in Esko with kickoff set for 6:00 p.m. In section 7AAA, Esko also continued their…

Northwestern Football
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Schlies Sends Northwestern Football to Level Three with Win Over West Salem

Senior Austin Schlies finished with 30 carries, 281 yards and four touchdowns
Sam Ali,

MAPLE, Wis. – Senior Austin Schlies finished with 30 carries, 281 yards and four touchdowns as the Northwestern football team defeated West Salem 42-20 Friday night at Gordon L. Nelson Field. The Tigers move on to Level 3 as they’ll take on Ellsworth next week. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Prep Volleyball: Proctor, Cloquet, Hermantown Advance to Section Semifinals

The Rails will face Rush City in the section 7AA semifinals while the Lumberjacks will host the Hawks in the section 7AAA semifinals on Wednesday.
Claudia Chakamian,

PROCTOR, Minn. – The top seed Proctor volleyball team made quick work out of Pine City, getting the 3-0 win in the section quarterfinals. The Rails will now face Rush City, who defeated Esko 3-2 in a five-set thriller, in the section 7AA semifinals on Wednesday. That match is set for 5:15 p.m. in Hermantown. In section 7AAA action, Cloquet…

Gophers Cross Country
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Carlton/Wrenshall Girls, GNK Boys, Hibbing Girls, Rock Ridge Boys Winners at Cross Country Section Championships

The Cloquet Country Club hosted the section championship for cross country.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The section finals for cross country took place Thursday at the Cloquet Country Club. In 7A, the top overall girls team score went to Carlton/Wrenshall. The first girl to cross the finish line was Addison Burkhardt of South Ridge. On the boys side, Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin got the job done as a team. Cromwell Wright’s Noah Foster is your…

Proctor Boys Soccer
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Proctor Boys Soccer Fall in Class A State Quarterfinals

The Rails end their season with a 9-10-1 overall record.
Sam Ali,

EDINA, Minn. – The Proctor boys soccer season came to an end Thursday night as they fell to top seed Southwest Christian 7-0 in the Class A state quarterfinals. The Rails end their season with a 9-10-1 overall record. Categories: High School, Sports

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Prep Volleyball: Proctor, Esko Advance to Section 7AA Quarterfinals

The Rails move on to face Pine City in the quarterfinals while the Eskomos will be matched up against Rush City.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – In the first round of the Section 7AA volleyball tournament, Proctor got the sweep over Two Harbors 3-0 and Esko topped Hinckley-Finalyson 3-0. The Rails move on to face Pine City in the quarterfinals while the Eskomos will be matched up against Rush City. Categories: High School, Sports

Cloquet Carlton Soccer
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Turner’s Lone Goal Sends Cloquet-Carlton Girls Soccer to Class AA State Semi-Finals

The Lumberjacks move on to face top seed Benilde-St. Margaret's next Thursday in the state semi-finals at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Sam Ali,

IRONDALE, Minn. – Senior forward Katie Turner scored in the first half and that’s all her team would need as the Cloquet-Carlton girls soccer team knocked off St. Francis 1-0 in Class AA state qaurterfinals. The Lumberjacks move on to face top seed Benilde-St. Margaret’s next Thursday in the state semi-finals at U.S. Bank Stadium. Categories: High School, Sports

Duluth East Boys Soccer
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Duluth East Boys Soccer Advances to Class AAA State Semi-Finals

The Greyhounds move on to face Rosemount in the state semi-finals next week.
Sam Ali,

IRONDALE, Minn. – The Duluth East boys soccer team defeated Moorhead 3-1 in the Class AAA state quarterfinals. The Greyhounds got goals from Kai Hoffman, William Smith and Jackson DesCombaz as Duluth East move on to face Rosemount in the state semi-finals. That game will take place next Wednesday at 10 a.m. at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Categories: High…

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Grand Rapids Names Practice Field After Legendary Coach Tom Drazenovich

Drazenovich coached and taught at Grand Rapids from 1971 to 2001 and was also very involved in several athletic programs, including football, track and basketball.
Sam Ali,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Monday night, the Grand Rapids School Board approved that the Thunderhawks practice football field be named after legendary coach Tom Drazenovich. He coached and taught at Grand Rapids from 1971 to 2001. He was also very involved in several athletic programs, including football, track and basketball. Drazenovich, who is originally from Naskwauk, was also credited for…

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Prep Football: Cloquet, Two Harbors Advance to Section Semi-Finals

The Lumberjacks and Agates moved one step closer to their respective section championship games.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – In the Section 7AAAA quarterfinals, Cloquet knocked off Duluth Denfeld 34-12 at Bromberg Field for Tom Lenarz’s 100th head coach victory. The Lumberjacks move on to face top-seeded North Branch on Saturday. And in Section 7AAA, it was Two Harbors all over Hibbing 46-14 at Egerdahl Field. The Agates will face Aitkin in the section semi-finals on…

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CEC Boys Soccer Fall in Double OT to Mahtomedi in Class AA Quarterfinals

Jordan Aultman scored the lone goal for the Lumberjacks.
Sam Ali,

IRONDALE, Minn. – The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team pushed two-seeded Mahtomedi to double overtime, but Lucas Yee Yick would score the game-winner for the Zephyrs as they topped the Lumberjacks 2-1 Tuesday night in the Class AA quarterfinals. Jordan Aultman scored the lone goal for CEC, who finished the season with a 12-5-2 overall record. Categories: High School, Sports

Joe Eklund
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Duluth Denfeld’s Joe Eklund Named Finalist for Mr. Soccer Award

The senior striker finished this past season with 17 goals and four assists.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This past weekend, Duluth Denfeld’s Joe Eklund was named a finalist for the 2021 Class AA Mr. Soccer award. The senior striker finished this past season with 17 goals and four assists. And although he didn’t win the award, he says it was an honor to be nominated. This is the second straight season that Denfeld has…

Tayler Mcmeekin
High School, Sports

Superior’s Tayler McMeekin Continues Stellar Freshman Year with Trip to Cross Country State Tournament

After winning the Lake Superior Conference title two weeks ago, the freshman qualified for the state tournament by finishing sixth in sectionals.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – What a season it has been for Superior’s Tayler McMeekin. After winning the Lake Superior Conference title two weeks ago, the freshman qualified for the state tournament by finishing sixth in sectionals. McMeekin has been a quick study too, as she began running last year during the start of the COVID pandemic for what was only supposed…

Duluth East Soccer
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Duluth East Boys Soccer Reminded of 2018 Greyhounds’ Loss in State Title Game

Duluth East will face unseeded Moorhead Wednesday night at 5:30 p.m. in Irondale.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Of the five Northland soccer teams that are heading down to the state tournament, the Duluth East boys got by far the best draw of the bunch as they’ll go into the Class AAA bracket as the #2 seed. They’ll also take with them the memories of their last trip to the state tournament that ended in…

Rivord Comits
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Superior’s Ross Rivord Commits to UMD Football

This past season, Rivord led the Spartans defense with 34 total tackles.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – This week, Superior’s Ross Rivord announced on Twitter that he has committed to joining the UMD football team. This past season, Rivord led the Spartans defense with 34 total tackles. On the offensive side of the ball, he added 168 yards and four touchdowns. Categories: College, High School, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Northern Star
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Northern Star: TJ Chiabotti

For this week's segment, we feature a North Woods running back who recently became the 19th player in Minnesota High School football history to rush for over 5,000 career years.
Claudia Chakamian,

COOK, Minn. – North Woods running back TJ Chiabotti has always loved the game of football. “I like running it and hitting people,” Chiabotti said. And he’s been making his mark on the North Woods football team long before this record breaking season. “He’s been the guy for a very, very long time for us. Starting almost in sixth grade…

Duluth East Boys Soccer
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Northland Soccer Teams Learn Seedings, Opponents for State Tournament

The Proctor, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton and Duluth East boys, and Proctor and Cloquet-Carlton girls learned their first round state matchups, with action getting started on Oct. 26.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – State brackets have been released for prep soccer and five Northland teams will be vying for state titles with the action starting on Tuesday. In Class A, the Proctor boys are unseeded and will face No. 1 seed Southwest Christian on Thursday, Oct. 28 at 5:30 p.m. in Edina. On the girls side, Proctor is also unseeded…

Superior Boys Soccer
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Superior Boys Soccer’s Season Comes to an End in Regional Final

The Spartans end their season with a 15-7-1 overall record. 
Claudia Chakamian,

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – After the Superior boys soccer team won their first ever WIAA playoff game at home on Tuesday, they were unable to keep the good times rolling on Saturday, as Eau Claire Memorial got the 2-0 win. Eau Claire Memorial used two first half goals to claim the regional title. Superior ends their season with a 15-7-1…

Northwestern Football
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Northwestern Football Cruises Past Mauston to Open WIAA Playoffs

Austin Schlies scored four times while passing 1,000 yards on the season to lead the Tigers to a Level 1 playoff win.
Claudia Chakamian,

MAPLE, Wis. – Austin Schlies scored four times while passing 1,000 yards on the season as the Northwestern football team got the 47-14 win over Mauston at home on Friday night to open the WIAA Division 4 playoffs. The Tigers will host West Salem next Friday night in Level 2. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner
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Coaches Corner: Scott Arntson

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

ESKO, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we hear from Esko head football coach Scott Arntson as the Eskomos finished their regular season undefeated and prepare for the section playoffs next week. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

East Volleyball
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Duluth East Volleyball Sweeps Duluth Marshall on Senior Night

Ashlyn Ring led the way with 15 kills as the Greyhounds will close out the regular season Friday at the Moorhead Pumpkin Classic Tournament.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth East volleyball team got the home sweep over Duluth Marshall 3-0 Thursday night. Ashlyn Ring led the way with 15 kills as the Greyhounds will close out the regular season Friday at the Moorhead Pumpkin Classic Tournament. Categories: High School, Sports

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Prep Football: Season Finale Wins for Esko, Hermantown; Cloquet Falls to North Branch

In the final night of the regular season, the Eskomos and Hawks were winners at home.
Sam Ali,

ESKO, Minn. – The Esko football team finished their season undefeated as they blanked Duluth East 55-0 Wednesday night at Eskomos Stadium. In other prep football action, Hermantown rolled past Rock Ridge 55-0 and North Branch got the road win over Cloquet 49-12. Categories: High School, Sports

Proctor Boys Soccer
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Proctor Boys Soccer Tops Duluth Marshall to Win Section 7A Championship

Goalie Colin Aho finished with a clean sheet as the Rails win their first section title since 2010.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Senior captain Zach Schnabel led the way with two goals and Vincent Horngren scored the other as the Proctor boys soccer team defeated Duluth Marshall 3-0 to capture the Section 7A championship. Goalie Colin Aho finished with a clean sheet as the Rails win their first section title since 2010. Categories: High School, Sports

Superior Boys Soccer
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Kidd’s Hat Trick Helps Superior Boys Soccer Win First-Ever Home Playoff Game

The Spartans move on to face Eau Claire Memorial in the regional finals.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Senior Jakob Kidd continued his scoring barrage with a first half hat trick as the Superior boys soccer team defeated Chippewa Falls 5-1 Tuesday night in the WIAA regional semi-finals. The Spartans move on to face Eau Claire Memorial in the regional finals. That game will take place Saturday in Eau Claire. Categories: High School, Sports

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Cloquet-Esko-Carlton Boys Soccer Takes Down Duluth Denfeld to Win Section 7AA Title

Jordan Aultman scored twice, including the game-winner, while Elijah Aultman scored once as the Lumberjacks punch their ticket to the state tournament.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – In a back-and-forth battle early, the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team used a second half goal to defeat Duluth Denfeld 3-2 to win the section 7AA championship. This avenges the Lumberjacks’ loss last season, where the Hunters pulled off the upset in the first round. Jordan Aultman scored twice, including the game-winner, while Elijah Aultman scored once. Gus…

Duluth East Boys Soccer
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Duluth East Boys Soccer Blank Centennial to Win Section 7AAA Championship

It's the Greyhounds first section title since 2018 and avenged back-to-back playoff losses against the Cougars.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – David Wallerstein scored twice and Kai Hoffman added a penalty kick goal to help Duluth East knock off Centennial 3-0 in the Section 7AAA championship game. It’s the Greyhounds first section title since 2018 and avenged back-to-back playoff losses against the Cougars. Categories: High School, Sports

Proctor Girls Soccer
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Proctor Girls Soccer Win First Section Title Since 1998

Sophomore Kelsey Tangen scored the lone goal of the night for the Rails.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Sophomore Kelsey Tangen scored the lone goal of the night in the second half as the Proctor girls soccer team held on to beat Legacy Christian Academy 1-0 to win the Section 7A championship. The Rails punch their ticket to the state tournament for the first time since 1998. Categories: High School, Sports

Cloquet Carlton Soccer
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Cloquet-Carlton Girls Soccer Claims Third Straight Section Title

Alexa Snesrud, Olivia Macaulay and Olivia Jameson all scored as the Lumberjacks take home the section 7AA title.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Cloquet-Carlton girls soccer team used two goals in the second half to get the 3-0 win over North Branch to capture the section 7AA title. Alexa Snesrud, Olivia Macaulay and Olivia Jameson all scored for the Lumberjacks as they take home their third straight section title. Cloquet-Carlton now prepares for the Class AA state tournament, which…

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Proctor, Duluth Marshall to Meet in Section 7A Boys Soccer Championship

The action begins at 7 p.m. at Egerdahl Field in Proctor.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Wednesday night, the Proctor and Duluth Marshall boys soccer teams will meet up for the third time this season, but this time, a trip to the state tournament is on the line. After a slow start to the season, the rails have been on a roll, winning four of their last five matches, including a 4-0 shutout…

Proctor Soccer
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Communication is Key in Section Championship Game for Proctor Girls Soccer

The Rails will face Legacy Christian Academy Tuesday at 7 o'clock in Esko.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Tuesday, the final step to the state tournament begins for several Northland soccer teams as we’ve got section title games taking place. One team that’s looking to keep the good times rolling is the Proctor girls. “We told them from the start that communication is key and the louder the team is, the better they’re going to…

Cloquet Volleyball
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Cloquet Volleyball Sweeps Duluth Denfeld on Senior Night

The Lumberjacks will close out their season tomorrow night at Hermantown while the Hunters will host Proctor in their season finale.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet volleyball team picked up their 18th win of the season as they swept Duluth Denfeld 3-0 Monday night on their Senior Night. The Lumberjacks will close out their season tomorrow night at Hermantown while the Hunters will host Proctor in their season finale. Categories: High School, Sports

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Duluth Denfeld, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton Boys Soccer Set to Face Off in Section 7AA Championship

This is a rematch of last season's first-round section playoff game, where the Hunters stunned the Lumberjacks. Kickoff on Tuesday is set for 8:00 p.m. at Public Schools Stadium.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Last season, the Duluth Denfeld boys soccer team stunned Cloquet-Esko-Carlton, knocking out the top seed in the first round of the section playoffs on their way to winning the section title. Now a year later, we get that rematch, this time in the section title game. This year, the Hunters are the top seed and the Lumberjacks…

Esko Soccer
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Esko Girls Soccer Season Ends in Section Semifinals

The game was scoreless after overtime and would go to PKs, where Legacy Christian won 3-2 to pull of the upset and advance to the section 7A title game. They'll face Proctor on Tuesday.
Claudia Chakamian,

ESKO, Minn. – The top-seeded Esko girls soccer team had plenty of chances but couldn’t find the back of the net in regulation as Legacy Christian forced overtime. The game would stay scoreless and go to PKs where Legacy Christian then pulled off the upset in PKs 3-2 to advance to the section 7A title game. The Eskomos outshot the…
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Friday Night Frenzy Highlights and Score for 10/15/21

Here's all of the action from Friday night, including wins for Northwestern and Duluth East.
Sam Ali,

MAPLE, Wis – The Northwestern football team defeated Cumberland 56-30 Friday night to win the Heart O’ North Conference regular season title. Here are other scores from around the Northland: MINNESOTA PREP FOOTBALL — WEEK SEVEN Duluth East 58, Duluth Denfeld 0 Pine City 36, Cloquet 8 Hermantown 42, North Branch 50 Rock Ridge 0, Grand Rapids 42  Two Harbors…

Superior Coach
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Ryan Hendry Named New Superior Baseball Head Coach

Hendry worked under Don Dembroski, who retired back in August, for the last 15 seasons.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Ryan Hendry has been named the new head coach of the Superior baseball team. He takes over for Don Dembroski, who retired back in August after over two decades with the program. Hendry worked under Dembroski for the last 15 seasons, as well as four years as a player. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Prep Football: MIB Tops Cook County, Cherry Blanks South Ridge

The Rangers picked up a win on their home field, while the Tigers were victorious on the road.
Sam Ali,

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. – In their first home game in six weeks, the Mountain Iron-Buhl football team defeated Cook County 52-8 Thursday night. In other nine-man football action, it was Cherry staying undefeated with a road shutout win over South Ridge 52-0. Categories: High School, Sports

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Prep Boys Soccer: Marshall, Denfeld, East Advance in Section Playoffs; Superior Wins Regular Season Finale

Thursday night was full of wins for the Hilltoppers, Hunters, Greyhounds and Spartans.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Thursday night, the section playoffs continued for Minnesota prep boys soccer. In Section 7A, Duluth Marshall defeated Lakes International Language Academy 7-1. The Hilltoppers will face Spectrum in the section semi-finals. In Section 7AA, Duluth Denfeld knocked Hermantown 4-1 as they Hunters move on to face Cloquet-Esko-Carlton in the section title game. In Section 7AAA, it was…

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One-On-One: Now-Resigned Proctor Football Coach Calls District ‘Toxic’ Amid Investigation into Players

Parendo has been the target of backlash on social media for the investigation into criminal activity by his former players.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – “I resigned because of the toxic environment at Proctor,” former football coach Derek Parendo said. Parendo says the school was no longer a safe place for him to be after misconduct allegations against some of his football players became public. He told FOX 21’s Sam Ali about a specific incident that happened outside of the school that…

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Prep Girls Soccer: Duluth East, Duluth Denfeld Moving On in Section Playoffs

The Greyhounds and Hunters opened their playoff runs with wins.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Mae Nephew scored the go-ahead goal in the second half as the Duluth East girls soccer team defeated Coon Rapids 2-1 in the Section 7AAA quarterfinals at Ordean Stadium. The Greyhounds move on to face top seed Centennial in the section semi-finals on Thursday. In Section 7AA, Duluth Denfeld knocked off Hermantown 2-1. The Hunters will face…