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State Girls Basketball: Rock Ridge Falls in AAA Quarterfinals for 2nd Straight Year

Rock Ridge will next play Monticello in the consolation semifinals on Thursday.

March 12, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Rock Ridge girls basketball team made their 2nd straight state tournament appearance on Wednesday. Wolverines meeting up with Marshall in the AAA quarterfinals. Unfortunately, the 27-1 Tigers proved to be too much for the Wolverines as they came away with the 67 to 51 victory. Anna Westby had a team-leading 21 points in the contest. It’s the…

Cromwell-Wright’s Depth & Defense Gets Team to First State Tournament Since 2020

Cromwell-Wright earned the 5th seed and will match up with the 4th seed West Central Area.

March 11, 2025

Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

CROMWELL, Minn.- For three straight years, the Cromwell-Wright girls basketball team was unable to take down Mountain Iron-Buhl in the Section 7A title game. But, the fourth year was finally the charm as the Cardinals are back in the state tournament for the first time since 2020. Cromwell-Wright earned the 5th seed and will match up with the 4th seed…

Iron Range Boys & Girls Take Bragging Rights in Essentia Health All-Star Games

The all-star game celebrated it's 26th year of competition.

March 11, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Tuesday marked the 26th edition of the Essentia Health High School All-Star Hockey Games as the best of the Iron Range took on the best of Duluth. The Iron Range girls started off the night with a 6-5 shoot-out win over Duluth. Bemidji’s Bailey Rupp was awarded MVP honors. Following that contest, it was the boys turn and…

Rock Ridge Girls Basketball Set to Face Marshall in the State Quarterfinal Round

The Wolverines and the Tigers square off on Wednesday, March 12th.

March 10, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Rock Ridge girls basketball team learned who their first-round opponent is at the state tournament. The Wolverines earned the sixth seed in class AAA and will face Marshall in the quarterfinal round. Rock Ridge defeated Hermantown in the section 7 AAA title game 73 to 54. The trip to the state tournament wasn’t easy for the Wolverines…

Report: Mike Randolph Resigns as Northern Lakes Head Boys Hockey Coach

In his lone season with the Lightning, Randolph led the team to a 20-10-1 record.

March 10, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

PEQUOT LAKES, Minn.- Former Duluth East head coach Mike Randolph has resigned as head coach of the Northern Lakes boys hockey team. David La Vaque of the Star Tribune was the first to report the news. In his lone season with the Lightning, Randolph led the team to a 20-10-1 record. That also included a Section 6A championship and a…

Hermantown’s Kade Kohanski Commits to UMD Men’s Hockey

Kohanski last skated for Hermantown in the 2022-2023 season, posting 15 goals and 19 assists.

March 10, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown to UMD pipeline is still going strong. Over the weekend, forward Kade Kohanski was the latest former Hawk to announce his commitment to the Bulldogs. He last skated for Hermantown in the 2022-2023 season, posting 15 goals and 19 assists. Since his time with the Hawks, he’s had stints with the Bismarck Bobcats in the NAHL…

Hibbing/Chisholm’s Aaron Jamnick Named Section 7A & Class A Coach of the Year

Jamnick guided the Bluejackets to a 20-11 overall record in his debut season.

March 10, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

HIBBING, Minn.- The Hibbing/Chisholm boys hockey team came away with some hardware after finishing fourth at the Class A state tournament over the weekend. Head Coach Aaron Jamnick is the Section 7A and Class A Coach of the Year after guiding the Bluejackets to a 20-11 overall record in his debut season. Forward Tate Swanson was named to the all-tournament…

Prep Boys Basketball: Cherry, Cromwell-Wright, Deer River, & M-I-B Advance to The Section 7A Semifinals

The section 7A semifinal rounds are set for Thursday, March 13th at Romano Gymnasium.

March 8, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

ESKO, Minn.- In prep boys basketball, the section 7A quarterfinal rounds tipped off at Esko High School on Saturday. The top-seeded Cherry Tigers took on North Woods with a trip to the Semifinal round on the line. The Tigers dominated in their quarterfinal matchup as they defeated the Grizzlies 104 to 40. North Woods finished the year 14-14. Following that…

Crosby-Ironton Girls Basketball Tops Proctor in Section 7AA Title Game

Crosby-Ironton improves to 30-0 on the season.

March 7, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- In prep girls basketball the Proctor Rails took on the Crosby-Ironton Rangers in the section 7AA title game on Friday. The Rails and the Rangers went back and forth in the first half, but in the end, the Rangers defeated the Rails 59 to 46 to claim the section title. Proctor finished the season 26-4. Categories: Friday…

Duluth Denfeld Boys Basketball Clinches Spot in Section 7AAA Title Game

The Hunters will next face Hibbing in the title game on March 13th.

March 7, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team continued their impressive season with a semifinal win over Grand Rapids on Friday. The Hunters, who topped the Thunderhawks 81 to 62, will next meet Hibbing in the Section 7AAA title game. Hibbing topped Hermantown 73 to 46 on Friday to earn the other spot in the championship. Hibbing and Duluth Denfeld…

State Boys Hockey: East Grand Forks Scores Five Unanswered to Dash Hibbing/Chisholm’s Title Hopes

Hibbing/Chisholm will play for 3rd place against Orono on Saturday.

March 7, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Hibbing/Chisholm boys hockey team entered semifinal play on Friday in hopes of their first state title game appearance since 1994. Hibbing/Chisholm matching up with East Grand Forks in the Class A Semifinals. The Bluejackets had a 5 to 2 lead in the 2nd period but the Green Wave didn’t give up, scoring five unanswered goals for…

Rock Ridge Girls Basketball Repeats as Section 7AAA Champions

Rock Ridge will find out their state opponent on Saturday, March 8th.

March 6, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The prep girls basketball section 7AAA title game took place a Duluth Denfeld High School on Thursday. Rock Ridge faced off against Hermantown with a trip to the state tournament on the line. The Wolverines started the game out fast and never looked back as they defeated the Hawks 73 to 54 to advance to the state tournament…

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Cromwell-Wright Girls Basketball Claims Section 7A Title For First Time Since 2020

Thursday's contest was the 4th straight year the Cardinals and the Rangers played in the section title game.

March 6, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

HIBBING, Minn.- For the fourth straight year, the Cromwell-Wright and Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball teams met up in the Section 7A title game. Unlike the previous three, the Cardinals were able to get the best of the Rangers this time around, claiming the title 62 to 58. Cromwell-Wright last made the state tournament during the 2019-2020 season. They’ll learn who…

Last Second Shot Lifts Proctor Girls Hoops to Section 7AA Title Game

Proctor will match up with Crosby-Ironton in the 7AA title game on Friday at 6 PM at UMD.

March 5, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor girls basketball team clinched a spot in the Section 7AA title game for the first time since 2018-2019 on Wednesday. Tied at 44 late in the 2nd half against Duluth Marshall, Lily Smith had a last-second shot to propel the Rails over the Hilltoppers 46 to 44. Proctor will match up with Crosby-Ironton in the 7AA…

Prep Boys Basketball: Duluth Denfeld & Hermantown Earn Spots in Section 7AAA Semifinal Round

The section 7AAA semifinal round is set for Friday, March 7th.

March 5, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The prep boys basketball playoffs tipped off in section 7AAA on Wednesday night. The top-seeded Duluth Denfeld hosted Chisago Lakes in the quarterfinal round. The Hunters defended their home court as they defeated the Wildcats 80 to 56 to secure a spot in the section 7AAA semifinal round. Duluth Denfeld will host Grand Rapids on Friday, March 7th,…

State Boys Hockey: Hibbing/Chisholm Routs Luverne in Class A Quarterfinals

Hibbing/Chisholm advances to the semifinals on Friday to face either Northern Lakes or East Grand Forks.

March 5, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Hibbing/Chisholm boys hockey team scored early and often on Wednesday in their class A quarterfinal matchup against Luverne. Tate Swanson found the back of the net just 1:12 in the first and that turned out to be all the Bluejackets needed. Six goals ensued after that as Hibbing/Chisholm won 7-0. Swanson had two goals total to…

Section 7AA Boys Basketball: Esko & Duluth Marshall Advance to Quarterfinals

The Section 7AA tournament continues Saturday in Hermantown.

March 4, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko boys basketball team started section tournament play on the right foot on Tuesday, defeating International Falls 78 to 35. Esko will next face Pillager in the quarterfinal round on Saturday at 11 AM in Hermantown. In other section 7AA play, Duluth Marshall held off Crosby-Ironton 72 to 61. The Hilltoppers now shift their focus to Pequot…

Hibbing/Chisholm Preaching Skill & Speed Heading Into State Tournament

Puck drop between the Cardinals and Bluejackets is set for 6 PM on Wednesday night.

March 4, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

HIBBING, Minn.- The Hibbing/Chisholm boys hockey team is less than 24 hours away from taking the ice at the Xcel Energy Center in their first state tournament since 2011. The Bluejackets will match up with a Luverne squad that’s had plenty of experience at state in recent years. As the Cardinals are in the tourney for the 2nd time in…

Duluth Denfeld’s Taye Manns to Play College Football at Bethel University

Manns had a monster last season for Denfeld as he rushed for nearly 1900 yards and scored 28 touchdowns.

March 3, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Denfeld football standout Taye Manns has found his next home. On Monday, the Hunters tailback announced his commitment to Bethel University. Manns had a monster last season for Denfeld as he rushed for nearly 1900 yards and scored 28 touchdowns. He could also get it done on the other side of the ball as Manns tallied 37…

Hibbing/Chisholm Boys Hockey Earns Top Seed in Class A State Tournament

The Bluejackets earned the top seed in class A and will face Luverne on Wednesday, March 5th, in the quarterfinal round.

March 2, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

HIBBING, Minn.- The Hibbing/Chisholm boys hockey team has learned who their first opponent is at the state tournament. The Bluejackets earned the top seed in class A and will face Luverne on Wednesday, March 5th, in the quarterfinal round. Hibbing/Chisholm returns to the Xcel Energy Center for the first time since 2011 after defeating Cloquet/Esko/ Carlton 4-to-3 in the section…

Top Play of the Week: 2/28

At number one, Hibbing/Chisholm's Cole Swanson spots the freshman Whitaker Rewertz open out in front and he knocks it in to punch the Bluejackets' ticket to the state tournament for the first time since 2011.

February 28, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from on the ice. At number one, Hibbing/Chisholm’s Cole Swanson spots the freshman Whitaker Rewertz open out in front and he knocks it in to punch the Bluejackets’ ticket to the state tournament for the first time since 2011. Hibbing/Chisholm defeated Cloquet-Esko-Carlton 4-3 in the Section 7A title game. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy,…

Rock Ridge Boys Hockey Falls Short in First-Ever Section 7AA Title Game Appearance

Rock Ridge ends the season with an overall record of 22-4-2.

February 27, 2025

Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- It was a historical day for the Rock Ridge boys hockey team on Thursday night as they played in their first-ever Section 7AA title game. Unfortunately, the Wolverines ran into an experienced Andover Huskies squad who came away with the 3 to 1 victory. Grady Dimberio had the lone goal for Rock Ridge in the 2nd period. Rock…

Cloquet Boys Basketball Ends Regular Season with Home Victory Over Proctor

Cloquet ends the regular season with an 18-8 record and will next turn their attention to section play.

February 27, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet boys basketball team ended their regular season slate with a win as they topped Proctor 68 to 50 on Thursday. Cloquet ends the regular season with an 18-8 record and will next turn their attention to section play. Proctor also will enter section play as they finish the regular season 11-15. Categories: High School, Sports

Hibbing/Chisholm Boys Hockey Reflects on Section 7A Title Game Victory

The Bluejackets' punch their ticket to the state tournament for the first time since 2011 with a 4 to 3 win over C-E-C.

February 27, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Hibbing/ Chisholm boys hockey storybook season continued last night as the Bluejackets took down top-seeded Cloquet/Esko/Carlton in the section 7A title game. In the third period, the Lumberjacks took a 3 to 2 lead after a goal from Niko Gentilini, but the Bluejackets were unfazed as Cole Swanson finds the back of the net to tie things…

Hibbing/Chisholm Wins Section 7A Title, Advances to State for First Time Since 2011

Whitaker Rewertz had the game-winning goal to send Hibbing/Chisholm to their first state tournament since 2011.

February 26, 2025

Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Hibbing/Chisholm and Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys hockey teams battled for the Section 7A title on Wednesday night. In an instant classic, the Bluejackets ended up knocking off the Lumberjacks 4 to 3 in overtime. Whitaker Rewertz had the game-winning goal to send Hibbing/Chisholm to their first state tournament since 2011. The Bluejackets will learn who their first round opponent…

Hayward Girls Hockey Tops Superior in Double OT Thriller to Reach Round 3

Hayward advances to Round 3 on Saturday where they will meet Central Wisconsin.

February 25, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In a rematch of two of the area’s best girls hockey teams in Wisconsin, Hayward once again reigned supreme over Superior, 4 to 3. It took double overtime to decide a winner before the Hurricanes netted the game-winning goal with 2:37 to go in the period. Hayward advances to Round 3 on Saturday where they will meet Central…

Northwestern Boys Basketball Secures 16th Win of Season By Taking Down Ashland

Northwestern (16-7) will close out the regular season on Thursday at Spooner.

February 24, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

MAPLE, Wis.- The Northwestern boys basketball team continued their winning ways on Monday, defeating Ashland 66 to 43. It’s the third straight victory for the Tigers. Boden Teal led the team with 23 points in the contest. Northwestern (16-7) will close out the regular season on Thursday at Spooner. As for Ashland (3-19), they are at Spooner on Tuesday. Categories:…

Jane Eckstrom Wins Herb Brooks Award, Mirage Finish Year as Consolation Champions

Eckstrom is the 3rd winner in program history.

February 24, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- It was a successful weekend for the Proctor/Hermantown Mirage as they ended their season on a high note and one of their senior leaders earned a prestigious award. The Mirage took down Marshall 2 to 1 on Saturday to claim the Class A consolation title. Then just one day later, senior forward Jane Eckstrom was named the 2025…

Grand Rapids/Greenway’s Mercury Bischoff Named Ms. Hockey Award Winner

Bischoff will play at Minnesota State next year.

February 23, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- The Grand Rapids/Greenway senior Mercury Bischoff was named Ms. Hockey 2025 on Sunday. The Ms. Hockey Award recognizes the top seniors in the state of Minnesota based on academics, extra-curricular activities, coachability, and performance on the ice. In Bischoff’s senior year, she led the state in goals tallying 58 and recording 86 points. Bischoff isn’t done with…

Section 7A Hockey: C-E-C and Hibbing/Chisholm Set to Face-off in Section Title Game

The section 7A semifinal rounds took place on Saturday night at Amsoil Arena.

February 23, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The section 7A semifinal rounds took place on Saturday night at Amsoil Arena. The Cloquet/Esko/Carlton Lumberjacks faced the Proctor Rails. The Lumberjacks defeated the Rails 7 to 2, advancing to the section title game. In the other section 7A semifinal match-up, the Hermantown Hawks faced Hibbing/Chisholm in a rematch of last year’s section title game. The Bluejackets completed…

Section 7AA Hockey: Rock Ridge Secures Spot in Section Title Game, Grand Rapids Falls to Andover in Thriller

The section 7AA boys semifinal rounds took place on Saturday night at Amsoil Arena.

February 23, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The section 7AA boys semifinal rounds took place on Saturday night at Amsoil Arena. In the first game of the semifinal round, the top-seeded Rock Ridge faced Duluth Marshall. The Wolverines defeated the Hilltoppers 5 to 3 to secure their spot in the section 7AA title game. On the other side of the bracket, Grand Rapids faced Andover…

Boys Basketball: Duluth East & Rock Ridge Get Back on Track

The final week of the regular season begins next week.

February 21, 2025

Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys basketball team returned to the win column on Friday night, defeating Cloquet 78 to 65. Brennan Meyer led the Greyhounds with 20 points. Duluth East improves to 8-15 and will next play at Eagan on Saturday. As for Cloquet (16-8), they’ll next be at Rock Ridge on February 25th. Speaking of Rock Ridge, they…

Johnson Siblings Reach Scoring Milestones at Duluth Marshall

The Hilltopper girls enter section play next week while the boys still have two regular season games.

February 21, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been a week of celebration for the Duluth Marshall basketball squads and two of their players. Last Thursday, freshman guard Chloe Johnson tallied her 2,000th career point in a 44-point outing against Mesabi East. Then on Thursday night, her brother Brooks Johnson reached 3,000 career points in Marshall’s contest against Nashwauk-Keewatin. Johnson entered the contest only needing…

Prep Basketball: Duluth Denfeld Boys & Duluth East Girls Defend Home Courts, Superior Boys Pick Up Road Win

Duluth Denfeld is back in action on Tuesday, February 25th, against Superior.

February 20, 2025

Isaiah Wiita, Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team hosted Hibbing on Thursday night. The Hunters and the Bluejackets went back and forth all game, but in the end, the Hunters picked up the win 63 to 60 over the Bluejackets. Duluth Denfeld is back in action on Tuesday, February 25th, against Superior. Tip-0ff is at 7 p.m. The Bluejackets next…

State Girls Hockey: Mirage Blank River Lakes to Advance to Class A Consolation Title Game

The Mirage are next in action on Saturday in the consolation title game against Marshall.

February 20, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Proctor/Hermantown Mirage extended their season on Thursday, defeating River Lakes 4-0 in the Class A Consolation semifinals. Two-short handed goals and one power play goal in the 2nd period were the difference maker for the Mirage. Proctor/Hermantown also had four different players find the back of the net. For a look at the box score, click…

State Girls Hockey: Two-Goal 3rd Period Dooms Proctor/Hermantown in Class A Quarterfinals

The Mirage now head into consolation play where they will match up with River Lakes on Thursday. Puck drop is at 3 PM.

February 19, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team made their 5th straight state tournament appearance on Wednesday night. Matching up with the Academy of Holy Angels in the Class A quarterfinals, the Mirage had a hard time finding the back of the net. As for their opponent though, they found the back of the net twice in the 3rd period. …

Section 7A Hockey: C-E-C, Proctor, & Hermantown All Secure Spots in Semifinals

Both the Section 7AA & 7AA semifinals take place on Saturday at Amsoil Arena.

February 18, 2025

Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Section 7A boys hockey tournament began on Tuesday night. Top seeded Cloquet-Esko-Carlton began their tourney run by handling Moose Lake Area 9 to 0. The Lumberjacks will next meet up with Proctor, who held off International Falls 4 to 3 in overtime. That contest takes place on Saturday at Amsoil Arena at 6:05 PM. Towards the bottom…

Cloquet Names Mike Klyve as New Head Football Coach

Klyve takes over for Jeff Ojanen, who stepped down from his position in November.

February 17, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Cloquet High School has a new head football coach and he’s familiar to the program. Assistant coach Mike Klyve has been promoted to lead the Lumberjacks in the 2025 season. He joined Cloquet in 2020 after previously coaching at Barnum High School. Klyve takes over for Jeff Ojanen, who stepped down from his position in November. The Lumberjacks…

Mirage Looking to Add Another Banner with 5th Straight State Tournament Appearance

The Mirage are vying for their first state title since 2021.

February 17, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- For the 5th straight year, the Proctor/Hermantown Mirage will make their way to the Xcel Energy Center for the opportunity to compete for the Class A state title. The Mirage drew the five seed and will open up tournament play against the fourth seed, Holy Angels. It’s been since November of last year when the two teams last…

Lawton, Ronchi, & Schultz Named to WFCA All-Star Rosters

The duo on the Tigers will suit up for the North Small All-Star team and Schultz will play for the North 8-Player All-Star team.

February 17, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

OSHKOSH, Wis.- Three local Wisconsin football standouts will get the chance to represent their schools one last time. Northwestern’s Cooper Lawton and Bryce Ronchi and Northwood/ Solon Springs’ Jared Schultz were named to WFCA All-Star Rosters. The duo on the Tigers will suit up for the North Small All-Star Roster and Schultz will play for the North 8-Player All-Star team….

Mercury Bischoff Survives Cut Down, Named Finalist for Ms. Hockey Award

Bischoff's 86 points were the most in the state of Minnesota this season.

February 17, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Grand Rapids/Greenway forward Mercury Bischoff is one step closer to the Ms. Hockey Award. Over the weekend, the five finalists were announced and Bischoff made the cut. The future Maverick just wrapped up her Lightning career in which she tallied 58 goals and 28 assists. Her 86 points were the most in the state of Minnesota this…

Duluth East Names Asia Swanson as New Girls Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Swanson helped lead a Greyhound squad to their first True Team title in 14 years last season.

February 14, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East girls swimming and diving team have a new head coach. But, she’s very familiar with the program. Co-head coach Asia Swanson can now just be called head coach. She helped lead a Greyhound squad to their first True Team title in 14 years. They also took second at the section meet. As a result of…

Grand Rapids/Greenway Girls Hockey Falls in Section Title Game to Andover for 3rd Straight Year

Grand Rapids/Greenway finished the 2024-25 season 21-6-1.

February 13, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Grand Rapids-Greenway girls hockey team took on Andover for the third consecutive year in the section 7AA title game on Thursday. Unfortunately, the top seeded Huskies defeated the Lightning 7-3, to claim the section 7AA title, punching their ticket to the state tournament. Grand Rapids/Greenway finished the 2024-25 season 21-6-1. Categories: High School, Sports

Last Second Goal By Webster Lifts Hayward Girls Hockey Past Superior

Olivia Webster scored the game-winning goal for the Hurricanes.

February 13, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- It was a matchup of two of the best area teams in Wisconsin on Thursday night as Superior hosted Hayward in girls hockey. In the end, the Hurricanes reigned supreme as they extended their winning streak to 11 games with the 3 to 2 victory. Olivia Webster scored the game-winning goal with two seconds left for the Hurricanes….

Proctor Girls Basketball Plays Unbeaten Crosby-Ironton Close But Ultimately Falls Short

Proctor goes to 19-3 on the season and will next play at Mesabi East on Friday.

February 13, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor girls basketball team looked to be the first team to top Crosby-Ironton this season on Thursday night. Ultimately, the Rails fell short as the Rangers improved to 24-0 with the 50 to 41 victory. Proctor goes to 19-3 on the season and will next play at Mesabi East on Friday. Categories: High School, Sports

Lightning Forward Mercury Bischoff Named Semifinalist for Ms. Hockey Award

The senior is having a career-year so far with 56 goals and 28 assists.

February 13, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- It’s already been a big day for Grand Rapids/Greenway forward Mercury Bischoff. Not only will her team be competing for a trip to state on Thursday evening, but she found herself named a semifinalist for a big award. Bischoff is one of 11 players up for the Ms. Hockey Award. The senior is having a career-year so…

Mirage Defend Section 7A Crown for 5th Straight Year in Win Against Rock Ridge

Proctor/Hermantown was led by Jane Eckstrom, who had two goals in the victory.

February 12, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Proctor/Hermantown Mirage girls hockey team is once again champions in Section 7A. On Wednesday, the Mirage defeated the Rock Ridge Wolverines 6 to 1 in the section title game. Proctor/Hermantown was led by Jane Eckstrom, who had two goals in the victory. This is the 5th straight year that the Mirage have won the section title and…

Northern Star: River Freeman

After Freeman's high school career is over, he won't hang up the skates yet.

February 12, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Hermantown senior captain River Freeman has been lighting up the ice in his final season. Freeman currently leads the team in goals and puts it all on the line for his squad. “Every single time he is on the ice he lays it out there, his emotions on his sleeve. He’s just a happy go lucky kid that…

Grand Rapids & Hermantown Boys Hockey Settle for 1-1 Tie in Regular Season Finale

Both teams enter section tournament play next week.

February 11, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Both the Hermantown and Grand Rapids boys hockey teams closed out their regular seasons against one another. Each team was trying to bounce back from a loss against Benilde-St. Margaret’s. However, the two squads had to settle for the 1-1 tie. Luka Rohloff scored the lone Thunderhawks goal in the first period. And River Freeman had the only…

Hermantown Boys Hockey to Close Out Regular Season Against Grand Rapids

Hermantown and Grand Rapids face-off on Tuesday night.

February 11, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. -The Hermantown Hawks is looking to get back on track before the postseason as they welcome in a tough 7AA opponent in Grand Rapids. Hermantown is trying to break a three-game skid with their last loss coming against Benilde-St. Margaret’s in a heartbreaking ending as the Red Knights scored two quick goals late in the third period. No…