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Prep Boys Soccer: Lumberjacks, Hilltoppers Pick Up Wins; Hawks, Rails Settle for 1-1 Draw

Cloquet-Esko-Carlton stayed undefeated while Duluth Marshall picked up its second win of the season. Hermantown battled back to tie with Proctor.

September 19, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team continued its hot start on Saturday, getting the 3-1 win over Grand Rapids to improve to 6-0. Elijah Aultman, Jordan Aultman and Drake Schramm all scored for the Lumberjacks while Ian Salmela scored for the Thunderhawks. In other prep boys action, Duluth Marshall got a big 6-5 road win over Superior. Brendan…

Coaches Corner: MFCA President Chuck Ross

For this week's segment, we hear from the president of the Minnesota Football Coaches Association.

September 18, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we chat with the Minnesota Football Coaches Association president Chuck Ross, following the announcement that the MSHSL will be revisiting their decision to move the high school football season to the spring. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Ashland Football Team Preparing Ahead of Season Opener

Ashland will open the 2020 season next Friday, Sept. 25 on the road against Merrill.

September 18, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

ASHLAND, Wis. – The Ashland football team is just over a week into practices and is ready for game day. “You don’t really appreciate something until you can’t do it for a while and we haven’t been able to really get together for a while and now that we’re back together it’s been a lot of fun. It’s kind of…

CEC Boys Soccer Tops Duluth East in Battle of Unbeatens

It's the Lumberjacks first win ever over the Greyhounds, who suffered their first loss of the season.

September 17, 2020

Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Elijah Aultman scored the lone goal for the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team as they held on for the 1-0 win over Duluth East Thursday afternoon at Bromberg Field. It’s the Lumberjacks first win ever over the Greyhounds, who suffered their first loss of the season. CEC will look to keep rolling Saturday when they face Grand Rapids,…

Hermantown Student Council Looking to Promote School Spirit

The school's homecoming was moved to the spring due to the pandemic so the plan was to create a positive atmosphere with decorations and signs all across the school.

September 17, 2020

Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – How much school spirit do you have? That’s the question being asked by the Hermantown student council. The school’s homecoming was moved to the spring due to the pandemic so the plan was to create a positive atmosphere with decorations and signs all across the school. Council president Amanda Lawless says it’s a much needed boost for…

MN Football Coaches Association President Chuck Ross Talks Possible Fall Restart

The MFCA has been instrumental in pushing for a return to the field for high school teams across the state.

September 16, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Football Coaches Association has been instrumental in pushing for a return to the field for high school teams across the state. MFCA president Chuck Ross spoke about what the organization was doing behind the scenes to persuade the MSHSL to reconsider their decision to move football to the spring. “About, I would say, two weeks…

MSHSL Schedules Meeting to Discuss Restarting Football, Volleyball Season

The meeting will take place Monday, September 21st at 9 a.m.

September 16, 2020

Sam Ali,

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. – After a nearly four-hour workshop meeting Tuesday afternoon, the Minnesota State High School League has scheduled a special meeting for Monday morning at 9 a.m. with one agenda item: reconsider placement of fall activities seasons, in this case football and volleyball. This comes as communities across the state continued their push for the league to reconsider…

Proctor’s Trevor Lindberg Commits to UW-River Falls Football Team

Last season as a junior, Lindberg ran for over 800 yards and found the endzone seven times.

September 16, 2020

Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Proctor’s Trevor Lindberg announced Tuesday on his Twitter account that he has committed to joining the UW-River Falls football team. Last season, the bruising back ran for over 800 yards and found the endzone seven times, helping the Rails win four of their last six games, including the Hammer Game against rivals Hermantown and a first round…

MSHSL Looking Into Possible Fall Restart for Football, Volleyball Seasons

The MSHSL's next official meeting is set for October 1st.

September 15, 2020

Sam Ali,

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. – Back in early August, the Minnesota State High School League moved both the football and volleyball seasons to the spring. Needless to say, a lot of people were not happy with that decision. But now it seems like that decision could be re-visited, and maybe even reversed. During their workshop meeting Tuesday afternoon, the MSHSL discussed…

Duluth Marshall Girls Tennis Get Home Sweep Over Superior

The Hilltoppers would only drop six sets total in their four singles matches.

September 15, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Marshall girls tennis team swept Superior Tuesday afternoon. Here are the final results: Singles: No. 1 – Meredith Boettcher, Duluth Marshall def. Jillian Reuille, Superior, 6-0 , 6-0 No. 2 – Brenna Bollins, Duluth Marshall def. Anna Downs, Superior, 6-2 , 6-0 No. 3 – Danica Mark, Duluth Marshall def. Brooke Hendry, Superior, 6-2 ,…

Hermantown Girls Soccer Earn Comeback Road Win Over Duluth Denfeld

The Hawks have won back-to-back game and they'll look for their third in a row Thursday when they host Esko.

September 15, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Hermantown girls soccer team rallied from down 2-1 late in the second half to pick up the win 3-2 over Duluth Denfeld Tuesday night at Public Schools Stadium. The Hawks have won back-to-back game and they’ll look for their third in a row Thursday when they host Esko. Categories: High School, Sports

Fall Practices Begin for Carlton Volleyball, Two Harbors Football

According to MSHSL regulations, football and volleyball teams will have a maximum of 12 sessions that must be completed by October 3rd.

September 14, 2020

Sam Ali,

CARLTON, Minn. – After the MSHSL announced that football and volleyball Would be moved to the spring, Coaches and players were left wondering What they would be doing in the meantime. The answer: practice, but just not to prepare for any games in the near future. The Carlton volleyball team was one of several teams across the Northland to hold…

Proctor Girls Soccer Pick Up First Win of the Season vs. Two Harbors

A three-goal second half would be the difference as the Proctor girls soccer team defeated Two Harbors 4-1

September 14, 2020

Sam Ali,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – A three-goal second half would be the difference as the Proctor girls soccer team defeated Two Harbors 4-1 Monday night. Kelsey Tangen scored twice for the Rails, while Emma Terhaar and Jessica Haedrich scored the other two goals. The win is the first of the season for Proctor, who will take on Duluth East Friday night….

Duluth East’s Mattie Thompson Commits to UMD Basketball

Thompson joins current Greyhounds teammate Noah Paulson as future Bulldogs, who announced his commitment on Monday.

September 13, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth East forward Mattie Thompson announced on Twitter this weekend that he has committed to the UMD men’s basketball team. Last season, Thompson averaged 18 points per game while helping lead the Greyhounds to the section 7AAAA final. Thompson also played AAU for the Wisconsin Playmakers. Thompson joins current Greyhounds teammate Noah Paulson as future Bulldogs, who…

Lumberjacks Goalkeeper Gracie Meagher Commits to CSS Women’s Soccer

So far this season, Meagher has made 25 saves through four games as Cloquet-Carlton remains undefeated.

September 13, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Deciding where you want to go to college is difficult and picking a school to continue your athletic career at is even more difficult. The COVID-19 pandemic has added even more issues. Despite that, many high school athletes are making their commitments, including one local goalkeeper. Cloquet-Carlton goalkeeper Grace Meagher announced this weekend that she’s staying close…

Prep Soccer: Duluth Denfeld, Duluth East Boys, Duluth Marshall Girls Win Big at Home

The Hilltoppers girls and Greyhounds and Hunters boys scored plenty of goals on Saturday while also recording shutouts over their opponents.

September 12, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Goals were flying again on Saturday morning as the Duluth Denfeld boys got the 12-0 home win over Two Harbors. Six Hunters scored their first career goals on Saturday, including Owen Wilcox who finished with a hat trick. Cole Olson, Lukas Mayne, Caden Kuusisto, Gus Haugen, Skyler Fossum and Nick Budney all also scored their first varsity…

Superior Girls Open 2020 Season With Virtual Swimming and Diving Meet

For the virtual swim meet, teams raced at their own schools this weekend and submitted their results to Superior where they then determined the winners.

September 12, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – After the WIAA allowed high schools to make their own decisions on fall sports, Superior moved football and volleyball to the spring but would allow low-risk sports to compete this fall. And on Saturday, the Spartans girls swimming and diving team finally opened the 2020 season, but it looked a little different. Superior hosted the 2020 Spartan…

Registration Still Open for Duluth Girls Hockey Association

Registration will wrap up on September 25th.

September 11, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The state of Minnesota is #1 in the country in total female hockey players with over 14,000, which is over 3,000 more than the next closest state. Minnesota also is consistently one of the top states in churning out Division I women’s hockey players. Local youth hockey organizations are a big reason why. In the Northland, registration…

Hermantown Girls Soccer Win Home Opener vs. Hibbing

It was the Hawks' first win of the season and they'll look for back-to-back wins Tuesday against Duluth Denfeld.

September 11, 2020

Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – In their first game at Centricity Stadium at Corey Veech Memorial Stadium, the Hermantown girls soccer team blanked Hibbing 8-0 Friday night. It was the Hawks’ first win of the season and they’ll look for back-to-back wins Tuesday against Duluth Denfeld. Categories: High School, Sports

Northern Elite Training Facility Introduces Northland’s First-Ever SkateMill

The Northern Elite Training Facility, which opened just a few weeks ago, has the Northland's first-ever SkateMill, which is a treadmill for skates.

September 10, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Training methods for hockey have come a long way in the past few decades. But now, a new facility has a device that is sure to be a game-changer for any and all hockey players. The Northern Elite Training Facility, which opened just a few weeks ago, has the Northland’s first-ever SkateMill, which is a treadmill for…

Proctor Cross Country Team Sweeps Boys and Girls Races at Superior Triangular

Proctor took first place for boys and girls, while Superior took second and Duluth Marshall was third with no score.

September 10, 2020

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior cross country team hosted a triangular meet Thursday at the Superior Municipal Forest Disc Golf Course, along with Duluth Marshall and Proctor. First place in the boys race went to the Rails’ Josh Knight, who crossed the finish line at 18 minutes and 27 seconds. The Hilltoppers’ Keegan McAullife was the top girls finisher and…

Prep Boys Soccer: Hawks, Hunters Winners on Home Turfs

Big wins on Thursday for the Hermantown and Duluth Denfeld boys soccer teams.

September 10, 2020

Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – David Rutka would score twice as the Hermantown boys soccer team won their first ever game at Centricity Stadium 4-0 over Grand Rapids Thursday afternoon. Evan Bjorlin and Aydyn Dowd also scored for the Hawks. Thunderhawks goalie Chris Pederson finished with 11 saves. In other prep boys soccer action, Xavier Decker scored four goals while Joe Eklund…

Snesrud’s Hat Trick Helps Cloquet-Carlton Girls Top Proctor

The Lumberjacks improve to 3-0 on the season as they will face Duluth East on Thursday.

September 8, 2020

Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Sophomore Alexa Snesrud finished with a hat trick as the Cloquet-Carlton girls soccer team knocked off Proctor 5-1 Tuesday afternoon at Egerdahl Field. The Lumberjacks improve to 3-0 on the season as they will face Duluth East on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports

Northwestern Football Holds First Practice of 2020

The Tigers will play just seven games this year and will open the 2020 season on the road against Chetek-Weyerhaeuser on Sept. 25.

September 8, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

MAPLE, Wis. – After a long wait, it’s finally football season in Wisconsin. “It means so much to us to finally get out here and to actually have a senior season because of so much up in the air and it’s great to finally get out here,” Northwestern senior fullback Brennen Werner said. “These kids have been working hard for…

Superior’s Carter Fonger, Northwestern’s Colin Trautt Named to Elroy “Crazylegs” Hirsch Award Watch List

The award is given to the top senior running back in the state of Wisconsin.

September 8, 2020

Sam Ali,

MADISON, Wis. – Superior’s Carter Fonger and Northwestern’s Colin Trautt have been named to the watch list for the Elroy “Crazylegs” Hirsch Award, which is given to the top senior running back in the state of Wisconsin. Last year, Fonger finished with 454 yards for the Spartans along with four touchdowns, while Trautt led the Tigers with over 1,000 yards…

Fall Practices Underway for Superior Boys Soccer Team

This year's squad will look a lot different after losing a very strong senior class.

September 7, 2020

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – This week, Wisconsin high school sports that fall under the higher risk category can begin practices for the fall season. And that means it’s time to hit the pitch for the Superior boys soccer team. It was about a two-week delay to the start of practices for the Spartans, who used that time getting familiar with the…

Duluth East’s Noah Paulson Commits to UMD Men’s Basketball Team

In his junior campaign, he averaged 15 points, eight rebounds and four assists per game.

September 7, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Being able to go to college right in your backyard is a dream from many high school athletes. Well that dream became a reality for Duluth East’s Noah Paulson. The Greyhounds big man announced Monday that he has committed to joining the UMD men’s basketball team. In his junior campaign, he averaged 15 points, eight rebounds and…

Wilderness Youth Teams Get Back on Ice With NAPHL Event

The NAPHL's fall league gives U18 and U16 players the chance to practice, develop and compete before their high school seasons.

September 5, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Wilderness are part of the North American Prospects Hockey League’s new fall league. The wilderness U18 is in its second year while this is the first year for the U16s. The Heritage Center hosted the first of three events this year for the NAPHL’s fall league, giving U18 and U16 teams the chance to practice,…

Lumberjacks Soccer Trio Take a Knee to Protest Racial Injustice, Social Inequality

We spoke with seniors Mireye Mooose and Katelyn Kelley, as well as junior Ilei Benson, about what this past week has been like for them.

September 4, 2020

Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet-Carlton girls soccer team started off their season with two wins this past week. A trio of players also decided that they would take a knee during the national anthem to bring attention to racial injustice and social inequality. We spoke with seniors Mireye Mooose and Katelyn Kelley, as well as junior Ilei Benson, about what…

Hoffman’s Lone Goal Pushes Duluth East Boys Past Duluth Denfeld

The Greyhounds out-shot the Hunters 14-3 as they improve to 3-0 on the season.

September 4, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Kai Hoffman scored the lone goal in the second half as the Duluth East boys soccer team held on to beat Duluth Denfeld 1-0 Friday afternoon at Ordean Stadium. The Greyhounds out-shot the Hunters 14-3 as they improve to 3-0 on the season. Categories: High School, Sports

Denfeld Boys Soccer Team Looking to Bring Attention to Social Justice Issues

We spoke with seniors Xavier Decker and Keegan Chastey about when they decided to make that powerful statement.

September 3, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week during their home opener, four members of the Duluth Denfeld boys soccer team took a knee during the national anthem, which came with a lot of reaction from social media. We spoke with seniors Xavier Decker and Keegan Chastey about when they decided to make that powerful statement, as well as head coach Scott Anderson…

Prep Soccer: Cloquet-Carlton Girls Squeak By Marshall; Hermantown Boys Victorious Over Proctor

Thursday night meant big wins for the Lumberjacks girls and Hawks boys soccer teams.

September 3, 2020

Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Katie Turner would score the go-ahead goal in the first half as the Cloquet-Carlton girls soccer team held on for the 2-1 win over Duluth Marshall Thursday night at Bromberg Field. Brenna Mattson also scored for the Lumberjacks while Baamlak Haugen scored for the Hilltoppers. In other prep soccer action, the Hermantown boys soccer team got two…

Minnesota Wilderness to Host NAPHL Fall League

The event is designed to give U18 and U16 teams the ability to play in a league, before the start of the high school hockey season.

September 3, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, the Minnesota Wilderness are partnering with the North American Prospects Hockey League to host their fall league. The event is designed to give U18 and U16 teams the ability to play in a league, before the start of the high school hockey season. “They get an opportunity to be in front of a lot of…

Duluth East Boys Soccer Score Early and Often in Home Opener vs. Two Harbors

Eight different players scored a goal for Duluth East.

September 2, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Kai Hoffman and Jack Mitchell each scored twice as the Duluth East boys soccer team blanked Two Harbors 10-0 Wednesday night at Ordean Stadium. Jackson DesCombaz, Max Tomczyk, Mason Klassen, Duncan Zentz, Mason Branstrator and Beckett Sherman also scored for the Greyhounds, who improve to 2-0 on the young season. Categories: High School, Sports

Prep Girls Soccer: Lumberjacks, Hilltoppers Open Season with Shutout Wins

Cloquet-Carlton and Duluth Marshall each started their seasons off with wins at home.

September 1, 2020

Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – It was a good start to the season for the Cloquet-Carlton girls soccer team as they got the shutout win at home in their season opener 5-0 over Esko. Ilei Benson scored twice for the Lumberjacks while Katie Turner, Alexa Snesrud and Brenna Mattson also scored for Cloquet-Carlton. In other action, Baamlak Haugen and Maren Friday each…

Prep Boys Soccer: Hilltoppers, Hawks Tie; Lumberjacks Stay Unbeaten

The Duluth Marshall and Hermantown boys soccer teams battled to a stalemate Monday afternoon as their match ended in a 2-2 tie.

August 31, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Marshall and Hermantown boys soccer teams battled to a stalemate Monday afternoon as their match ended in a 2-2 tie. In other action, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton stay undefeated on the young season as they top Proctor 8-2 at Egerdahl Field. Drake Schramm led the Lumberjacks with three goals. Categories: High School, Sports

Marshall’s Merlea Mrozik Commits to UW-River Falls Women’s Basketball

Mrozik was a key member of the Hilltoppers team that made it to state last season.

August 28, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Marshall’s Merlea Mrozik announced Thursday that she has committed to joining the UW-River Falls women’s basketball team. The senior says that before she came to Marshall, she didn’t think she would continue her playing career at the next level. But a great tour of the campus and some conversations with her coaches out her at ease…

Denfeld Girls Soccer Win Season Opener Behind Two Goals from Hill

The Hunters will be back in action on September 11th against rivals Duluth East.

August 28, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Junior Kamryn Hill scored twice in the season opener to help Duluth Denfeld blank Proctor 3-0 Friday afternoon at Public Schools Stadium. Cora Samuelson chipped in with a penalty shot in the second half to help the cause. The Hunters will be back in action on September 11th against rivals Duluth East. Categories: High School, Sports

Prep Boys Soccer: Hilltoppers, Lumberjacks Win Season Openers

Brendan Friday scored two goals in the opener for Duluth Marshall.

August 27, 2020

Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Sophomore Brendan Friday scores two goals as the Duluth Marshall boys soccer team held on for the 2-1 win over Proctor Thursday night at Egerdahl Field. Earlier in the day, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton scored early and often as they knocked off Two Harbors 13-1 in their home opener at Bromberg Field. Drake Schramm led the Lumberjacks with four goals….

Duluth East Girls Soccer Team Warned Of Potential COVID-19 Case

The Greyhouds were scheduled to open their season on Thursday against Cloquet but that game has been postponed due to the 14-day quarantine.

August 25, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – FOX 21 has learned that members of the Duluth East girls soccer team are under a 14-day quarantine after a member of the team came in contact with a positive COVID-19 case. In a letter sent out to families by the district lead nurse, the athlete had contact with the positive case on August 20th and 21st….

Cloquet Cross Country Team Preparing for Unique Season

The Lumberjacks will open the 2020 season on Sept. 3.

August 24, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Cross country will still be happening this fall in Minnesota as it was one of the four sports approved to play by the MSHSL. While things may look different, teams like Cloquet are just ready to get started. The MSHSL guidelines state that teams can compete in a maximum of seven meets and they’ll be much smaller…

Hilltoppers Girls Tennis Opens Season With Win Over Lumberjacks

Duluth Marshall got the 4-3 win over Cloquet in the first official MSHSL sporting event since March.

August 24, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – In the first sanctioned MSHSL sporting event since March, the Duluth Marshall girls tennis team got a narrow 4-3 win over Cloquet. The Hilltoppers got wins in 1, 2 and 3 singles and 2 doubles. In 1 singles, Meredith Boettcher defeated Addie Loeb in straight sets 6-0, 6-0. Duluth Marshall will take on Duluth East at Longview…

Condensed Schedule Not An Issue for Duluth Marshall Girls Soccer Team

The Hilltoppers will open their season September 1st at home against Duluth East.

August 21, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – As we hear from high school teams across the Northland, one thing is certain about the fall sports season: it’s going to be different. But different doesn’t have to be a bad thing, according to the Duluth Marshall girls soccer team. The Hilltoppers, like all other teams, will be playing a condensed and localized schedule with just…

Remembering Swannie: Former Softball Players Talk Memories of Coach Swanson

Over 100 people were in attendance, including former softball players who each had their own memories with Coach Swannie.

August 20, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The funeral for Denfeld Hall of Famer Dick Swanson took place Thursday at Wade Stadium, which is right next door to the fields that bear his name. Over 100 people were in attendance, including former softball players who each had their own memories with Coach Swannie. Swanson had 347 career wins in softball, which included eight conference…

Superior High School to Move Football, Volleyball Seasons to the Spring

Superior volleyball will begin practices during the week of February 22nd, while the football team will start the week of March 8th.

August 20, 2020

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior athletic director Ella Olson announced Thursday that the football and volleyball seasons will be moved to the WIAA’s alternative season in the spring. Girls golf, tennis, swim and dive and boys and girls cross country will begin on time in the fall. Boys soccer will take place in the fall with practices beginning on September 7th….

From Volleyball to Tennis: Duluth East’s Natalie Goetzman Finds Silver Lining in Fall Schedule Changes

Instead of playing volleyball this year, Goetzman will play high school tennis for the first time in her career.

August 19, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Earlier this month, the Minnesota State High School League announced that the volleyball season would be moved to the spring. And for Duluth East senior Natalie Goetzman that news was tough to hear. “To me, it’s like a special season. It’s important. It’s my senior year and all that. So when I heard it got pushed back,…

Northwestern HS, HON Conference Moving Forward with Fall Sports Season

The Tigers, along with the entire Heart O' North conference, are moving forward with the fall sports season, which includes conference only schedules for all sports.

August 19, 2020

Sam Ali,

MAPLE, Wis. – High schools in Wisconsin have until September 1st to decide if they will play this fall or move their seasons to the spring. One team that won’t be waiting until then is Northwestern. The Tigers, along with the entire Heart O’ North conference, are moving forward with the fall sports season, which includes conference only schedules for…

Hawks Excited for Debut of Centricity Stadium at Corey Veech Memorial Field

The first-ever game on the new turf field will be September 1st as the boys soccer team will host Duluth Marshall.

August 18, 2020

Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Centricity Stadium at Corey Veech Memorial Field will be complete by the end of the week, just in time for the start of the fall sports. And although the season will look different with football being moved to the spring, the Hawks view the field as something to look forward to. “The sting is still there. It’s…

Remembering Swannie: Denfeld Coaches Talk Legacy of Dick Swanson

Swanson passed away this past weekend at the age of 71.

August 18, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Denfeld community is in mourning this week after the passing of Hunters Hall of Famer Richard Swanson. We spoke with a half dozen coaches who worked with Coach Swan, including assistant coaches Dick Bellamy and Tim Utt, former JV girls basketball coach Debbie Schowalter, former head football and girls basketball coach Frank Huie, head cross…

Fall Practices Begin for Duluth Denfeld Boys Soccer Team

The Hunters are one of several teams who will get things started this week, which includes tryouts and getting protocols squared away.

August 17, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The day has finally arrived. After five months of uncertainty, fall practices for high school sports are underway across the Northland. And that includes an extra motivated Denfeld boys soccer team. The Hunters are one of several teams who will get things started this week, which includes tryouts and getting protocols squared away. Coaches split the field…