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Let Us Play
High School, Sports

Duluth Student-Athletes, Parents Hold “Let Them Play” Rally

The group says they feel like they've done a good job within their respective teams of preventing the spread of COVID-19, so the possible shutdown seems unfair.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Last week, the Duluth School District sent out an e-mail to parents and students, preparing them for a possible shutdown for high school sports due to an increase in COVID-19 cases tn the local community. And with a decision looming from the St. Louis County Health Department, the athletes are making sure their voices are being heard….

Cloquet Football
High School, Sports

Cloquet Football Defense Causing Havoc During 2-0 Start

The Lumberjacks will be back in action Friday night as they travel to Proctor to take on the Rails.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet football team has been on an absolute tear to start the season. The Lumberjacks are 2-0, thanks to a 76-22 win over Hibbing on Friday night. And while the offense might get all the attention, a lot of credit needs to go to the defense, which has been creating havoc, especially in the trenches. “It…

Mrmrssoccer
High School, Sports

Marshall’s Maren Friday, Denfeld’s Keegan Chastey Finalists for Ms., Mr. Soccer Award

The winners will be announced next Saturday.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Marshall’s Maren Friday has been named a finalist for the Ms. Soccer Award for Class A and Duluth Denfeld’s Keegan Chastey is a finalist for the Mr. Soccer Award for Class A. The awards are given to the state’s top senior players this season. In 13 games, Friday recorded 24 goals and nine assists, including five…

Prep Boys Soccer
High School, Sports

Prep Boys Soccer: Duluth Denfeld Advance to 7A Final; Duluth East to Host 7AA Title Game

The Hunters and Greyhounds will be playing in their respective section championship games.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Denfeld boys soccer team shutout Grand Rapids 5-0 Monday night in the Section 7A semi-finals. Xavier Decker scored twice for the Hunters, while Simon Davidson, Joe Eklund and Keegan Chastey also scored for Denfeld who move on to face Princeton in the Section 7A championship. In other prep boys soccer action, Duluth East double up…

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High School, Sports

Prep Girls Soccer: Cloquet-Carlton, Duluth Marshall to Meet in Section 7A Championship Game

The Lumberjacks and the Hilltoppers each earned shutout wins in their semi-final games.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Baamlak Haugen scored the lone goal in the second half as the Duluth Marshall girls soccer team held on to beat St. Francis 1-0 Monday night in the Section 7A semi-finals at Public Schools Stadium. In the other semi-final, Cloquet-Carlton defeated Zimmerman 3-0, behind goals from Jillian McCullough, Brenna Mattson and Alexa Snesrud. The Lumberjacks will face…

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College, High School, Sports

Cloquet’s Lauren Sertich Commits to St. Cloud State University Cross Country

Sertich wrapped up a stellar cross country career at Cloquet, making it to the state meet for cross country three times.
Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Cloquet senior Lauren Sertich will be running cross country at St. Cloud State University. Sertich wrapped up a stellar cross country career at Cloquet, leading the Lumberjacks to an 11th place finish at the section meet this past week and was the top female finisher for the Jacks. Sertich made it to the state meet for cross…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Football: Big Home Wins for Grand Rapids, Cloquet

The Thunderhawks got the shutout win at home over the Hawks, while the Lumberjacks knocked off the Bluejackets.
Sam Ali,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – In a match-up between two of the top teams in the Northland, Grand Rapids came out on top in a big way as they shutout Hermantown 41-0 Friday night at Noble Hall Field. In other prep football action, Cloquet scored early and often as they topped Hibbing 76-22 and Barnum got the road shutout over Chisholm…

Proctor Cross Country
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Proctor Cross Country Team Talks Qualifying for State During A Pandemic

The school is also planning on doing a special sendoff for the team as if they were going to state, which includes a celebratory run on the Proctor golf course.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – This week, the Minnesota high school cross country season came to a close with section championships. But just because there’s no state meet doesn’t mean you can’t recognize those achievements. The Proctor girls cross country team qualified for state after finishing in second place in the Section 7A finals. John Werner and Joshua Knight also qualified for…

Coaches Corner
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Coaches Corner: Remembering Bob McDonald

For this week's segment, the family of Bob McDonald remembers the coaching legend.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, the family of the late Bob McDonald offer their thoughts and memories of the coaching legend, who passed away earlier this week. Among those we spoke with were Bob’s sons Mike and Joel, as well as his grandson Rhett. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball
High School, Sports

Proctor Volleyball Top Hibbing, Improve to 3-0

Proctor continued their stellar start to the season with a 3-1 win over Hibbing.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – In prep volleyball action, Proctor continued their stellar start to the season with a 3-1 win over Hibbing. The Rails will look to keep things rolling next week as they host Two Harbors on Tuesday. Categories: High School, Sports

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High School, Sports

Prep Football: Duluth East, Moose Lake-Willow River, Two Harbors, Carlton/Wrenshall Winners on Thursday Night

The Greyhounds got a shutout win over the Hunters, while the Rebels earned a road win over the Eskomos.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – A jam-packed Thursday night saw the Duluth East football team get the best of Duluth Denfeld 48-0 at Ordean Stadium. In other prep football action, a strong second half would be the difference as Moose Lake-Willow River knocked off Esko 34-21, Two Harbors won their home opener over Virginia 20-12 and Carlton/Wrenshall blew past Isle 69-20. Categories:…
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Iconic Basketball Coach Bob McDonald Passes Away

His 1,012 career coaching wins are the most all-time in the state of Minnesota and one of only 13 in the entire country with that amount.
Sam Ali,

HIBBING, Minn. – Longtime Chisholm boys basketball coach Bob McDonald, whose career spanned nearly six decades, died Wednesday morning at his home in Hibbing at the age of 87. He was recently diagnosed with COVID-19. MSHSL spokesperson John Millea was the first to report the news. McDonald began his coaching career in 1959 with stops at McGregor and Barnum before…

East Soccer
High School, Sports

Prep Soccer: Duluth East Boys Advance to Section Semi-Finals; Girls Season Ends

Jack Mitchell, David Wallerstein, Jackson DesCombaz and Aiden Olson all scored for the Greyhounds
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – In the opening round of the Section 7AA playoffs, the Duluth East boys soccer team held on for the 4-3 win over Anoka Wednesday night at Ordean Stadium. Jack Mitchell, David Wallerstein, Jackson DesCombaz and Aiden Olson all scored for the Greyhounds, who will face Andover Monday in the section semi-finals. As for the girls, they fall…

Duluth East Tennis
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Duluth East Girls Tennis Win First Section Title Since 2016

After dropping their first three matches, the Duluth East girls tennis team rallied to win the final four to knock off Elk River and win the Section 7AA championship.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – After dropping their first three matches, the Duluth East girls tennis team rallied to win the final four to knock off Elk River and win the Section 7AA championship 4-3 Tuesday afternoon at the Longview Tennis Courts. This is the Greyhounds first section title since 2016. Here are the final results: #1 singles: Aili Hietala (Duluth East)…

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Prep Volleyball: Proctor Wins Home Opener; Grand Rapids, Cloquet Pick Up Road Wins

The Rails were winners at home, while the Thunderhawks and the Lumberjacks picked road wins.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – In their first home game of the season, the Proctor volleyball team needed five sets to take down Duluth Denfeld 3-2 Tuesday night. In other volleyball action, Grand Rapids got the road sweep over Duluth Marshall 3-0 and Cloquet knocked off Duluth East 3-1. Categories: High School, Sports

Boys Cross Country
High School, Sports

GNK’s Geno Uhrbom Wins Fourth Straight Section Championship; Pequot Lakes Earn Team Title

Uhrbom is also a two-time state champion, but this year, he won't be able to defend his title.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – For the fourth year in a row, Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin’s Geno Uhrbom crossed the finish line first in the Section 7A cross country championship at the Cloquet Country Club. Pequot Lakes was the overall team winner, followed by GNK and Virginia. For full results, click here. Categories: High School, Sports

Cec Boys Soccer
High School, Sports

Cloquet-Esko-Carlton Boys Soccer Eyeing Section 7A Championship Following First Undefeated Season in Program History

The Lumberjacks claimed their first Lake Superior Conference title in nearly a decade and are aiming for their first section title since 2012. They'll begin the section playoffs on Tuesday at home against Hibbing.
Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Many things have looked different this fall for high school sports in Minnesota. Despite that, the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team hasn’t slowed down a bit. In fact, they’re having a pretty good year; so good that they finished undefeated in the regular season, something that’s never been done before in school history. “There’s a lot of good…

Section 7a Girls Cross Country
High School, Sports

Pequot Lakes Wins Second Straight Cross Country Section Championship

Peqout Lakes freshman Calia Chaney finished with the top time of the day.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Freshman Calia Chaney led the way with the top time of the day as the Pequot Lakes cross country team won their second straight Section 7A championship Monday at the Cloquet Country Club. In the final individual standings, Marshall’s Keegan McAuliffe would finish second, while Mesabi East’s Lydia Skelton took home third. In the final team standings,…

Duluth East Tennis
High School, Sports

Duluth East Girls Tennis Top Andover to Advance to Section Finals

The Greyhounds will take on Elk River for the section championship.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth East girls tennis team knocked off Andover 5-2 Monday afternoon in the Section 7AA semi-finals. The Greyhounds will face Elk River Tuesday at the Longview Tennis Courts. Here are the final results: Singles: No. 1 – Aili Hietala, Duluth East def. Peyton Hemp, Andover, 6-0 , 6-0 No. 2 – Cursta Dimberio, Duluth East def….

Hockey Exchange
High School, Sports

Duluth Hockey To Start Collection for Upcoming Gear Exchange

Starting Monday through Oct. 24, you can drop off your used hockey gear outside of the Heritage Center before the exchange on the 24th.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Hockey is getting ready for their 2020 gear exchange. Starting Monday through Oct. 24, you can drop off your used hockey gear outside of the Heritage Center. They’re accepting adult and youth jerseys, helmets, neck guards, shoulder and elbow pads, skates, hockey bags and more. Duluth hockey will sanitize all gear by the gear exchange on…

Swimming
High School, Sports

Duluth East Girls Swimming Tops Superior

Superior's Adrianne Krueger came in first in diving with a score of 167.15.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Duluth East girls swimming and diving team picked up a big road win on Saturday morning, defeating Superior 114-72. In diving, Superior’s Adrianne Krueger came in first with 167.15, followed but Duluth East’s Alicia Hall with 164.50. Taylee Anderson from Superior finished with 159.1. Superior will finish out the regular season at home on Tuesday hosting…
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Friday Night Frenzy Highlights and Scores for 10/9/20

It was a successful opening night for Grand Rapids, Hermantown, Esko and South Ridge.
Sam Ali,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Opening Night at Noble Hall Field went better than expected as the Grand Rapids football team knocked off Duluth East 41-14. And another new turf field got a stellar debut as Hermantown blanked Duluth Denfeld 36-0. Here are the rest of the scores from across the Northland: MN 11-PLAYER FOOTBALL Cloquet 24, North Branch 12 International…

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High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball: Hermantown, Grand Rapids Pick Up Road Wins on Opening Night

The Hawks and Thunderhawks were victorious on the first night of the season.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – On opening night of the Minnesota high school volleyball season, Hermantown got the road win over Cloquet 3-1 Thursday night. Kennedy Barrett had 45 set assists and Katelyn Norby had 10 kills for the Hawks. The Lumberjacks were led by Brea Rasmussen and Ava Carlton, who combined for 21 kills. In other prep volleyball action, Grand Rapids…

Cec Boys Soccer
High School, Sports

CEC Boys Soccer Blank Proctor, Complete First Undefeated Regular Season in Program History

Avery Liljgren, Drake Schramm, Paddy Genereau and Jordan Aultman all scored for the Lumberjacks
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team completed their first undefeated regular season in program history as they shutout Proctor 4-0 Thursday at Bromberg Field. Avery Liljgren, Drake Schramm, Paddy Genereau and Jordan Aultman all scored for the Lumberjacks, who will enter next week’s Section 7A tournament as the #1 overall seed. Categories: High School, Sports

Mshsl Sports
High School, Sports

MSHSL to Allow Limited Spectators at Indoor Sports Events

Each player will be allowed to bring two spectators each and venues can't exceed 25% of total capacity.
Sam Ali,

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. – The Minnesota State High School League received updated guidance Thursday from the Minnesota Department of Health which will now allow for spectators to attend all indoor sports events. Each player will be allowed to bring two spectators each and venues can’t exceed 25% of total capacity. Spectator groups must also be separated by at least six…

Proctor Volleyball
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Trish Jauhola Leads New Era of Proctor Volleyball

It's a new year and a new head coach for the Proctor volleyball team as Trish Jauhola takes over for the 2020 season.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – The Minnesota High School Volleyball Season will be underway starting Thursday night. It’s been a tumultuous fall season for all teams, including the Proctor Rails, who finally know for sure they’ll be back on the hardwood to begin their quest to defend the Lake Superior Conference championship. It’s a new year and a new head coach for…

Prep Soccer
High School, Sports

Duluth East Girls Soccer Close Regular Season with Road Win Over Hermantown

Molly Henderson and Allie Niska each scored twice as the Duluth East girls soccer team ended their season with a shutout win over Hermantown
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Molly Henderson and Allie Niska each scored twice as the Duluth East girls soccer team ended their season with a shutout win over Hermantown 7-0 at Centricity Stadium at Corey Veech Memorial Field. Ilee Smith, Karyssa Clougs and Kendall Witners-Graves also scored for the Greyhounds, who finished with a 6-2 overall record. The Hawks end the regular…

Denfeld Trainers
High School, Sports

Importance of Strength Training and Recovery Increasing as Duluth Denfeld Football Season Begins

With just two weeks of practices before the season starts, teams are making strength training a priority and being more cautious of potential injuries.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After the MSHSL voted to bring football back this fall, it left teams with just two weeks of practices before games get underway this week. For teams like Duluth Denfeld, they’re making strength training a priority so they’re ready to play with the short turnaround. “If we don’t see it on the field, or we don’t need…

Eastdefeld
High School, Sports

Prep Soccer: Duluth East Boys Extend Win Streak; Denfeld, Esko Girls Battle to Tie

The Duluth East boys blanked Hermantown while Esko and Duluth Denfeld played to a tie.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Four different goal-scorer got on the stat sheet as the Duluth East boys soccer team blanked Hermantown 4-0 Tuesday night at the Centricity Stadium/Corey Veech Memorial Field. David Wallerstein, Amma Okoro, Callum Greenan and Jack Mitchell scored for the Greyhounds, who their third in a row and improved to 9-1 on the season. In girls action, Duluth…

Cecsuphtowneast
High School, Sports

Prep Soccer: CEC, Superior Boys, Hermantown, Duluth East Girls All Winners at Home

Cloquet-Esko-Carlton remains undefeated on the season while the Superior boys and Duluth East and Hermantown girls all picked up wins in the last week of the regular season.
Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team continued to dominate as they got the 6-0 win over Duluth Marshall to improve to 10-0 on the season. Elijah Aultman finished with a hat trick while Jordan Aultman, Drake Schramm and Tyler Issendorf each scored once. The Lumberjacks will look to complete an undefeated season on Thursday at home against Proctor….

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High School, Sports

Prep Boys Soccer: Lumberjacks Stay Unbeaten, Oredockers Pick Up Road Win

Cloquet-Esko-Carlton improved to 9-0 on the season while Ashland got a road conference win.
Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team continued to dominate, getting an 8-0 home win over Hermantown on Saturday. Drake Schramm finished with a hat trick while Paddy Geanereau recorded two assists. The Lumberjacks improve to 9-0 on the season with just two games remaining. CEC will host Duluth Marshall on Monday while the Hawks will host Duluth East on…

Coaches
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Coaches Corner: Northland Hockey Coaches React to MSHSL’s Schedule Changes

For this week's segment, we talked to local coaches about the MSHSL's decision.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we hear from Hermantown boys hockey coach Patrick Andrews and Duluth girls hockey coach Jamie Plesha as they react to the MSHSL’s decision to reduce winter sports schedules by 30% for this upcoming season. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Fball 1002
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Prep Football: Northwestern, Ashland Win Home Openers

It was a good night for the home teams as the Tigers and Oredockers emerged victorious.
Sam Ali,

MAPLE, Wis. – Colin Trautt rushed for over 200 yards as the Northwestern football knocked off Hayward 41-6 Friday night for their 19th straight Heart O’ North Conference win. Trautt, along with teammate Brennan Werner, combined to rush for five touchdowns as the Tigers will host St. Croix Falls next week. In other prep football action, Ashland picked up their…

Bball Coaches Reax
High School, Sports

Northland Basketball Coaches React to MSHSL’s Schedule Changes

The Minnesota State High School League voted to reduce schedules by 30% for all winter sports, including basketball.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Thursday, the Minnesota State High School League voted to reduce schedules by 30% for all winter sports, including basketball. And as of now, fans won’t be allowed to attend those games, leaving some coaches concerned about what impact that will have in their teams. “My mind has been how are we going to prepare guys to bring…

Emma Stauber
High School, Professional Sports, Sports

Proctor/Hermantown Mirage Head Coach Emma Stauber Re-Signs with Minnesota Whitecaps

The 27-year-old defender will still keep her position as the bench boss for the Mirage.
Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Former UMD Bulldog and current Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey coach Emma Stauber has re-signed with the Minnesota Whitecaps. The 27-year-old defender will still keep her position as the bench boss for the Mirage. Whitecaps general manager and co-head coach Jack Brodt says Stauber is one of the team’s key defenders as an excellent puck-mover with speed and…

Hermantown Goalpost
High School, Sports

Hermantown Football Team Brings Old Goalpost to the New Turf Field

The Hawks will break in the new turf field next Friday in their season opener against Duluth Denfeld.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – It’s been two months since Centricity Stadium at Corey Veech Memorial Field was finished. And now the Hermantown football team is getting ready to use it. To celebrate, the senior football players took the old goalpost from their practice field and carried it over to the entrance to the stadium so players and fans can walk through…

Cceskohtownden
High School, Sports

Prep Soccer: Thursday Night Wins for Cloquet-Carlton Girls, Esko Girls, Hermantown Boys, Denfeld Boys

Four Northland teams pick up big wins as the season continues to wind down.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – In their home finale, the Cloquet-Carlton girls soccer rally in the second half to beat Hermantown 3-1 Thursday night at Bromberg Field. The Lumberjacks got goals from Brenna Mattson, Alexa Snesrud and Olivia Jameson, while Emma Herstad scored for the Hawks. In other prep girls soccer action, the Esko girls won a nail-biter over Proctor 2-1. And…

Mshsl Sports
High School, Sports

MSHSL Approves Reduction in Winter Sports Schedule; No State Tournament for Fall Sports

Two big questions were answered during the MSHSL's Board of Directors meeting on Thursday.
Sam Ali,

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. – During their Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, the Minnesota State High School League unanimously approved a 30% reduction in games for all sports in the upcoming winter sports season. Teams will be allowed to play a maximum of two games/meets per week, with the final two weeks of the season expanded to three to accommodate…

Prep Boys Soccer
High School, Sports

Duluth East Boys Soccer Record Shutout Win Over Duluth Marshall

The Greyhounds picked up their eighth shutout of the season as they improved to 8-1.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Amma Okoro scored twice as the Duluth East boys soccer team blanked Duluth Marshall 5-0 Wednesday night at Ordean Stadium. Kai Hoffman, Duncan Zentz and David Wallerstein also scored for the Greyhounds, who picked up their eighth shutout of the season and improve to 8-1. Categories: High School, Sports

Northwestern Masks
High School, Sports

Northwestern Volleyball Team Adjusting to Wearing Masks During Competition

Cumberland got the 3-1 win over Northwestern on Tuesday night.
Claudia Chakamian,

MAPLE, Wis. – Volleyball season is in fully swing for Wisconsin high school teams. But it’s not what you’re used to seeing as players are required to wear masks while they play. That includes the Northwestern volleyball team who is still adjusting to this new rule. “It’s definitely more stressing and you have to be a lot louder so it…

Cecprcesko
High School, Sports

Prep Soccer: CEC Boys, Proctor Boys, Esko Girls Winners at Home

Elijah Aultman led the way with four goals as the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team got a shocking win over Duluth Denfeld 11-0 .
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Elijah Aultman led the way with four goals as the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team got a shocking win over Duluth Denfeld 11-0 Tuesday afternoon at Bromberg Field. Jack Slater and Jake Schramm each chipped in with two goals, while Joe Baker, Jordan Aultman and Ryan Tomsche also score from the Lumberjacks, who stayed undefeated at 8-0. In…

Volleyball Fans
High School, Sports

MDH Says No Fans Allowed for HS Volleyball Games This Fall

Since football is outdoors, spectators will be allowed, but only up to 250 total.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Health will not be allowing any fans to be in attendance for high school volleyball games this fall. The same ruling came down for swimming and diving meets. Since football is outdoors, spectators will be allowed, but only up to 250 total. The Minnesota high school volleyball season is set to begin late…

Bayfield County Sports
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Bayfield County Public Health Orders 60-Day Restriction on Interscholastic Events

The shutdown begins this Saturday, October 3rd  and ends December 2nd.
Sam Ali,

WASHBURN, Wis. – Bayfield County Public Health has ordered a restriction on interscholastic competitions and spectator events for 60 days. The shutdown begins this Saturday, October 3rd  and ends December 2nd. According to a press release, the order is intended to prevent communities from taking part in large gatherings in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. For more information,…

Mrshdengsoc
High School, Sports

Prep Girls Soccer: Hilltoppers, Hunters Pick Up Road Wins

Duluth Marshall and Duluth Denfeld went on the road on Monday and came out victorious.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Maren Friday scored twice as the Duluth Marshall girls soccer team got the road win over Hermantown 6-1 Monday afternoon at Centricity Stadium/Corey Veech Memorial Field. Bella Bacigalupo, Sophia Voller-Berdan, Emilia McGiffert and Lucy Campbell also scored for the Hilltoppers, who secured their seventh straight win. Natalie Evanson scored the lone goal for the Hawks. In other…

High School Football
High School, Sports

High School Football Practices Begin in Minnesota

The six-week regular season for high school football starts next Friday, Oct. 9.
Claudia Chakamian,

ESKO, Minn. – There was a special level of excitement in the air in Minnesota on Monday afternoon as high school football practices officially began for the fall 2020 season. And although everyone’s happy to get back on the field, there’s no time to waste as the season starts next week. “We’ve been waiting for it and it’s awesome that…

Mattson Uws
High School, Sports

Cloquet-Carlton’s Brenna Mattson Commits to UWS Women’s Soccer

Through seven games this season, Mattson is third on the team with four goals and has also recorded two assists.
Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet-Carlton girls soccer team is once again one of the top teams in our area. The Lumberjacks are loaded with talent and now a few of them are getting the chance to play at the next level. Cloquet-Carlton senior midfielder Brenna Mattson announced that she is headed across the bridge and committed to the University of…

East Proctor Soccer
High School, Sports

Duluth East Girls Soccer Tops Proctor for Third Straight Win

Liv Winkler scored twice while Molly Henderson scored the other goal for the Greyhounds. 
Claudia Chakamian,

PROCTOR, Minn. – The Duluth East girls soccer team kept their success rolling on Saturday afternoon with a 3-0 road win over Proctor. Liv Winkler scored twice while Molly Henderson scored the other goal for the Greyhounds. Duluth East improves to 4-2 and is scheduled to be back in action on Oct. 5 hosting Cloquet-Carlton. Proctor falls to 2-4 and…

Mshsl Fees
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Sticker Shock: Local High School Athletic Directors Talk Increased Fees from the MSHSL

A budget shortfall from the MSHSL has led to an increase in league fees upwards of 400% for some schools.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Despite the recent optimism for the return of sports, it’s been a rough year for athletic organizations especially when it comes to lost revenue. While the pros and top colleges are expecting their budget deficits to cross over 100 million dollars, high schools are also taking a hit as well. That includes Northland schools, who have been…

Prep Football
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Northwestern Football Picks Up Blowout Win on Opening Night

The Tigers scored early and often against Chetek-Weyerhauser.
Sam Ali,

CHETEK, Wis. – Collin Trautt and Brennan Werner combined to score five touchdowns as Northwestern knocked off Chetek-Weyerhauser 62-0 on the opening night of the Wisconsin high school football season. In other prep football action, Hayward had a bad night in Medford as they lost 52-7 and Ashland fell short of the win as Merrill won 20-14. Categories: Friday Night…