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Rock Ridge Boys Tennis Win Section Championship in First Co-Op Season

The Wolverines defeated Aitkin last week to capture the Section 7A championship in their first year as a program.

VIRGINIA, Minn. – Rivalries are one of the most important aspects of sports. It forces the teams involved to be better each time they meet or else you’ll be on the receiving end of some lengthy trash talk. But what happens when a pair of rivals now have to team up and play together? Well that’s exactly what happened with…

Pavlowich Comes Through In Extras as Proctor Baseball Walks Off on Duluth Marshall

The Rails will take on Aitkin in the Section 7AA semi-finals Tuesday at Egerdahl Field.

DULUTH, Minn. – In the bottom of the ninth inning, senior Conner Pavlowich delivered the game-winning RBI that gave the Proctor baseball team a 3-2 win over Duluth Marshall Thursday afternoon at Bulldog Park. Nick Terhaar would score the winning run as the Rails will take on Aitkin in the Section 7AA semi-finals Tuesday at Egerdahl Field. Categories: High School,…

Duluth Boys Lacrosse Top Champlin Park, Advance to Section Semi-Finals

Caleb Keenan, Tyler Smith and Colby Larson each scored three goals for the Wolfpack.

DULUTH, Minn. – Caleb Keenan, Tyler Smith and Colby Larson each scored three goals as the Duluth boys lacrosse team defeated Champlin Park 13-8 Thursday night at Public Schools Stadium. Gaven Slattery, Dane Calloway, Sam Mertz and Lars Berg also scored for the Wolfpack, who move on to face Blaine in the section semi-finals. That game will take place Monday…

Prep Softball: Barnum, Cherry Advance to Section 7A Semi-Finals

The Bombers and Tigers will face off in the section semi-finals Tuesday in Grand Rapids.

CLOQUET, Minn. – In the quarterfinals of the Section 7A softball tournament, Barnum defeated Silver Bay 8-6 and Cherry topped South Ridge 7-2 at Braun Park in Cloquet. The Bombers and Tigers will face off in the section semi-finals Tuesday in Grand Rapids. Categories: High School, Sports

Former Greyhounds Talk Sudden Resignation of Duluth East Boys Hockey Coach Mike Randolph

The 2018 Minnesota State High School Coaches Association Hall of Famer will be holding a press conference on Friday to address the situation.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota prep hockey world is still buzzing after Tuesday’s shocking announcement that Mike Randolph is resigning as head coach of the Duluth East boys hockey team. We caught up with some of his former players who reflected on their time with one of the most successful coaches in the history of Minnesota high school hockey. “Even…

Prep Softball: Cloquet Blanks Grand Rapids, Hermantown Walks Off on Hibbing

The Lumberjacks and Hawks started their playoff runs with home wins.

CLOQUET, Minn. – Senior Amanda Paul finished with 10 strikeouts as the Cloquet softball team shutout Grand Rapids 7-0 Wednesday afternoon at Braun Park in the first round of the Section 7AAA playoffs. Elsewhere in the bracket, Hermantown picked up the walk-off win over Hibbing 5-4. The Section 7AAA playoffs continue on Saturday with all games being played at Braun…

Prep Baseball: Section Playoff Wins for South Ridge, Silver Bay, Cherry, Duluth Marshall

South Ridge, Silver Bay and Cherry advanced to the winner's bracket with their Tuesday afternoon victories.

ESKO, Minn. – On the first day of the Section 7A baseball playoffs, South Ridge, Silver Bay and Cherry advanced to the winner’s bracket with their Tuesday afternoon victories. The Panthers defeated Carlton 11-1 in five innings, the Mariners outlasted Cook County 17-10 and the Tigers topped Chisholm 6-2. And in Section 7AA, Duluth Marshall got the upset win over…

Prep Softball: MIB, North Woods Win Section Openers

Mountain Iron-Buhl defeated Nashwauk-Keewatin 7-1 and North Woods upset Chisholm 15-7.

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. – In the opening round of the Section 7A softball playoffs, Mountain Iron-Buhl defeated Nashwauk-Keewatin 7-1 and North Woods upset Chisholm 15-7. For full results, click here. Categories: High School, Sports

Superior Girls Soccer Edged by Washburn/Bayfield in Regular Season Finale

Olivia Soltero scored twice for the Castle Guards while Hannah Drake scored the lone goal for the Spartans. 

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior girls soccer team finally got on the board late but it wouldn’t be enough, as Washburn/Bayfield got the 2-1 win to end the regular season. Olivia Soltero scored twice for the Castle Guards while Hannah Drake scored the lone goal for the Spartans. Superior ends the season 0-10-2 while Washburn is scheduled to play at…

Northwestern Boys Golf Clinches Fourth Straight Trip to Regionals

Junior Trent Meyer was named Heart O'North Conference Player of the Year marking the first time in over a decade that Northwestern has had a conference player of the year.

MAPLE, Wis. – The Northwestern boys golf team has won their fourth straight Heart O’North Conference title after winning the conference tournament with a score of 163. The Tigers edged Spooner by three strokes and Hayward by 10, after all three teams entered the tournament in a three-way tie for first. Dillon Scheufeil won the tournament shooting an even par…

Phillip Homere Named New Head Coach of Duluth Denfeld Boys Basketball Team

He takes over for Mike Devney, who retired after this past season.

DULUTH, Minn. – Thursday, Phillip Homere was officially named the new head coach of the Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team. The former UMD standout has been an assistant coach at Fond Du Lac Tribal & Community College, Lake Superior College, as well as at Duluth East. When the announcement was made, several members of the Northland basketball community voiced their…

South Ridge Baseball Thriving Under New Head Coach Aaron Weber

The Panthers finished the regular season with a 17-3 record and in the process, captured their first ever Polar League Conference title.

CULVER, Minn. – The South Ridge baseball team finished the regular season with a 17-3 record and in the process, captured their first ever Polar League Conference title under first-year head coach and former St. Scholastica standout Aaron Weber. And for a team that won back-to-back section titles in 2018 and 2019, they’re not satisfied yet, as the Panthers have…

Minnesota Legion Baseball Expecting All-Time High in Participation This Summer

The Minnesota American Legion Baseball Committee says over 370 teams across the state will be playing this summer.

DULUTH, Minn. – With the prep baseball season wrapping up, that means Legion baseball is right around the corner. According to the Minnesota American Legion Baseball Committee, participation has reached an all-time high in 2021 with over 370 teams across the state. And that comes as no surprise to local coaches, who dream about the day Legion baseball is as…

Superior’s Rob Scott Named New Head Football Coach at Eau Claire Memorial

He'll take over a program that finished 2-5 during the alternate fall season in 2020.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – This week, Superior’s Rob Scott was named the new head football coach at Eau Claire Memorial. Scott was the associate head coach and defensive coordinator for the Spartans, and also ran their youth football program for the past 12 years. The Wausau native graduated from Mesabi Range Community College, as well as UW-Superior. He’ll take over a…

Duluth East Boys Tennis Win Fifth Straight Section Championship

The Greyhounds get set for the Class AA state tournament, which begins June 8th in Prior Lake.

DULUTH, Minn. – After dropping their regular season meeting against section rival Elk River, the Duluth East boys tennis team dominated the Elks 6-1 Thursday afternoon to win their fifth consecutive Section 7AA championship. The Greyhounds get set for the Class AA state tournament, which begins June 8th in Prior Lake. Here are the full results: SINGLES: No. 1 –…

South Ridge Baseball Tops North Woods in Regular Season Finale

The Panthers wrap up their regular season with a 17-3 record.

CULVER, Minn. – Jaxson Bennett and Austin Josephson finished with two hits each while Aaron Bennett added his second homer of the year as the South Ridge baseball team topped North Woods 11-6 Wednesday afternoon. The Panthers wrap up their regular season with a 17-3 record as they begin the section playoffs on Tuesday. Categories: High School, Sports

Grand Rapids/Greenway Girls Lacrosse Complete Comeback with Double OT Win Over Duluth

The win snapped a three-game losing streak for the Lightning.

DULUTH, Minn. – After falling in a 5-0 deficit in the first half, the Grand Rapids/Greenway girls lacrosse team rallied in the second half to push the game to double overtime where they earned the 8-7 win Tuesday night at Ordean Stadium. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for the Lightning. Categories: High School, Sports

Prep Softball: Greenway Rallies Past Esko, South Ridge Blanks Wrenshall

The Raiders knocked off the Eskomos while the Panthers shutout the Wrens.

ESKO, Minn. – The Greenway softball team rallied late to pick up the road win over Esko 7-6 Tuesday afternoon. The Raiders stay undefeated as they improve to 19-0 on the season. In other prep softball action, South Ridge picks up their second straight shutout as they blank Wrenshall 13-0. Categories: High School, Sports

Hibbing Baseball Pick Up Road Win over Cloquet

The Bluejackets snap a four-game skid while the Lumberjacks extend their losing streak to four straight.

CLOQUET, Minn. – A six-run fourth inning would be the difference as the Hibbing baseball team earned a home win over Cloquet 12-2 in five innings Tuesday afternoon at Mettner Field. The Bluejackets snap a four-game skid while the Lumberjacks extend their losing streak to four straight. Categories: High School, Sports

Proctor/Hermantown Girls Hockey Host “Skate With The Champions” Event

The Mirage say events like this help continue to grow the popularity of girls hockey in the Northland.

PROCTOR, Minn. – About two months ago, the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team captured its first state title in program history. And Monday night, the Mirage finally got a chance to celebrate the historic win with their fans. The team hosted a special “Skate With The Champions” event on their home ice at the St. Luke’s Sports and Event Center. Fans…

Prep Baseball: Home Wins for South Ridge, Superior, Duluth East, Duluth Denfeld

It was a great start to the week for the Panthers, Spartans, Greyhounds and Hunters.

CULVER, Minn. – In an inter-section match-up, the South Ridge baseball team needed just five innings to knock off Duluth Marshall 17-5 Monday afternoon. In other prep baseball action, Superior topped Cloquet 6-2, Duluth East walked off on Grand Rapids 9-8 and Duluth Denfeld won a fog-shortened game over Greenway 9-3 in five innings. Categories: High School, Sports

Duluth Boys Lacrosse Drop Home Finale to Irondale

Tyler Smith led the way with two goals as the Wolfpack will wrap up their regular season Wednesday night at Grand  Rapids.

DULUTH, Minn. – A late rally would fall short for the Duluth boys lacrosse team as they dropped their home finale to Irondale 8-6 Monday night at Ordean Stadium. Tyler Smith led the way with two goals as the Wolfpack will wrap up their regular season Wednesday night at Grand  Rapids. Categories: High School, Sports

Six Northlanders Named to MSHSBCA All-Star Series

The action will take place June 25th down in Chaska.

CHASKA, Minn. – The Northland will have six players represented next month at the Minnesota State High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Series. Duluth East’s Joe Voss and Ethan Cole, Esko’s Noah Furcht, Grand Rapids’ Kodi Miller, Denfeld’s Joe Udd and Silver Bay’s Ero Wallin were all named to the North team. The action will take place June 25th down…

Hermantown/Proctor Girls Lacrosse Drops Home Finale to Moorhead

The Stealth fall to 2-9 on the season

PROCTOR, Minn. – The Hermantown/Proctor girls lacrosse team couldn’t overcome an early deficit, as Moorhead got the 14-3 win in the Stealth’s home finale. The Stealth fall to 2-9 on the season and will play at Rocori on Monday. Categories: High School, Sports

Prep Softball: Hermantown, Superior Win Big

The Hawks started off strong to get the road win over Duluth East, while the Spartans scored nine in the third to get the shutout over Wausau West.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Hermantown softball team got off to a strong start and never looked back, getting the 25-2 road win over Duluth East. The Hawks scored nine runs in the first inning, all with two outs. Duluth East’s only two runs of the game were in the bottom half of the inning. Hermantown improves to 11-5 on the…

Superior Baseball Cruises to Doubleheader Sweep of Duluth East

DULUTH, Minn.– Superior and Duluth East baseball teams met at Ordean Field for a doubleheader Wednesday afternoon. The Spartans would score first thanks to a wild pitch that scores senior Tucker Johnson. Another passed ball made it 2-0 Superior. The Greyhounds would plate their run thanks to a passed ball to make it 2-1 but the Spartans would win game…

Prep Softball: Proctor Hands Superior First Loss of Season, Hermantown Holds Off Hibbing

The Rails picked up their 10th straight win while the Hawks scored three in the fifth inning to secure the home win.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Proctor softball team continued to ride a hot streak on Tuesday, getting the 4-1 win over Superior to hand the Spartans their first loss of the season. The Rails have now won 10 straight and improve to 14-1 on the season. Proctor will be back in action on Thursday at Cherry while Superior falls to 12-1…

Prep Lacrosse: Duluth Boys, Hermantown/Proctor Girls Win at Home

The Wolfpack boys swept the regular season series over the Stealth, while the Hermantown/Proctor girls avenged an earlier loss to the Wolfpack.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth and Hermantown/Proctor boys and girls lacrosse teams met up on Tuesday night and the teams split, with the Duluth boys getting the 10-5 win while the Hermantown/Proctor girls won 10-7. Gaven Slattery and Tyler Smith each scored three times while Tommy Smyth scored twice, and Lars Berg and Caleb Kennan each scored once for the…

Prep Softball: Superior Battles Back to Top Esko, Duluth Denfeld Sweeps Eveleth-Gilbert

The Spartans stay undefeated on the season while the Hunters pick up two big wins to end the regular season.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – In a battle of two teams who put a lot of runs on the board, Superior battled back to get the 11-3 home win over Esko. With the win, the Spartans stay undefeated and improve to 12-0 on the season. They’ll be back in action on Tuesday hosting Proctor with first pitch set for 4:30 p.m. The…

5 Duluth East Baseball Players Sign NLIs

DULUTH, Minn.– On Saturday, 5 Duluth East baseball players signed their national letters of intent. Utility player Bo Brown along with first baseman and pitcher Garret Johnson won’t be going far as both have signed on to play at St. Scholastica next season. Pitcher Ethan Cole will be staying in Duluth as well but he’ll be playing for the UMD…

Prep Baseball: Esko Wins Big Against Hermantown, Aitkin Gets Road Win Over Proctor

Cale Haugen hit his seventh home run of the season while Noah Furcht struck out 10 batters over six innings.

ESKO, Minn. -The Esko baseball team used a five run fourth inning to get the 12-2 home win over Hermantown on Thursday night. Cale Haugen hit his seventh home run of the season, driving in three runs. Noah Furcht went 1-for-3 with 2 RBI at the plate while striking out 10 over six innings on the mound. Joshua Summers went…

Duluth East Baseball Rolls Past Duluth Denfeld

Joe Vos went 2-for-3 at the plate with 3 RBI while also recording 10 strikeouts on the mound.

DULUTH, Minn. – In a crosstown showdown, Duluth East got the best of Duluth Denfeld, earning the 11-1 win on Wednesday night. Joe Vos went 2-for-3 at the plate with 3 RBI while also recording 10 strikeouts on the mound. Bo Brown, Ryan Carlson and Beau Sward each finished with 2 RBI while Ethan Cole came around to score three…

Duluth Boys Lacrosse Hands Chisago Lakes First Loss of Season

Tyler Smith scored four times, while Colby Larson scored twice and Caleb Keenan scored once as the Wolfpack push their win streak to six.

DULUTH, Minn. – In a back-and-forth battle between two of the top teams in section 7A, the Duluth boys lacrosse team came out on top, hanging on for the 8-7 win to hand Chisago Lakes their first loss of the season. Tyler Smith scored four times, while Colby Larson scored twice and Caleb Keenan scored once for the Wolfpack. Duluth…

Moose Lake-Willow River Softball Hands Esko Third Straight Loss

The Rebels push their win streak to six games.

ESKO, Minn. – The Moose Lake-Willow River battled back, getting the 6-3 road win over Esko to hand the Eskomos their third straight loss. The Rebels have now won six straight and improve to 10-2 on the season. MLWR is scheduled to return to action on Friday hosting Cherry. The Eskomos fall to 10-3 on the season and will host…

Esko Baseball Snaps Losing Skid With Big Home Win Over Moose Lake-Willow River

Cale Haugen and Noah Furcht each hit solo home runs as the Eskomos snapped a two-game losing skid.

ESKO, Minn. – The Esko baseball team got off to a fast start and never looked back, getting the 21-3 win over Moose Lake-Willow River to snap a two-game losing skid. Cale Haugen and Noah Furcht each hit solo home runs. Haugen finished the day going 4-for-4 with 7 RBI and scored four times, while Furcht also went 4-for-4 at…

Rock Ridge Schools Approves Merger of Virginia/MIB and Eveleth-Gilbert Hockey Programs for 2021-22 Season

The Rock Ridge Wolverines will now hit the ice this upcoming season. 

VIRGINIA, Minn. – In March, the Virginia/MIB boys hockey team took the ice at the Miners Memorial Building for the last time, battling longtime rivals Eveleth-Gilbert in the section 7A quarterfinals. The two were supposed to play as separate teams this season then consolidate in 2022, but sometimes things happen sooner rather than later. The Rock Ridge School Board voted…

Proctor Softball Sweeps Esko in Section 7AA Battle

In a rematch of the 2019 section 7AA final, the Rails came out on top, handing the Eskomos their first two losses of the season to sweep the doubleheader.

ESKO, Minn. – The Proctor softball team handed Esko its first two loss of the season, getting the 9-2 and 4-1 wins in a big section 7AA doubleheader. The Rails improve to 9-1 on the season and will play at Cloquet on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Eskomos drop their first two games of the season to fall to 10-2. Esko will…