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Denfeld Celebrates National Signing Day with Four Student-Athletes

National Signing Day came to Denfeld High School Wednesday afternoon as four student-athletes signed their National Letters of Intent.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – National Signing Day came to Denfeld High School Wednesday afternoon as four student-athletes signed their National Letters of Intent. Grant Steger and Nico Roberts will continue their football careers at the collegiate level and won’t be going too far as Steger has signed with CSS while Roberts is heading to Mesabi East Community College. “I don’t have…
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Superior Football Trio Sign National Letters of Intent

Jarrett Gronski and Brady Herbst will continue their football careers at Bemidji State and UMD, respectively.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – A trio of Superior football players put pen to paper Wednesday afternoon on their National Letters of Intent. Jarrett Gronski and Brady Herbst will continue their football careers at Bemidji State and UMD, respectively. And that means they’ll eventually meet up down the road when the Bulldogs face the Beavers. “That’s all I’ve been thinking about up…
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Prep Basketball: Spartans, Greyhounds Split Doubleheader

Superior would win the girls game, while Duluth East came out on top in the boys contest.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Minn. – Kaileigh Miller led all scorers with 21 points as the Superior girls basketball team hang on for the home win over Duluth East 46-41 Tuesday night. Shay Callaway would score 17 for the Greyhounds, but it wouldn’t be enough as Duluth East falls to 9-11 on the season. In the boys game, Noah Winesett paced his team…
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Prep Girls Hockey: Lumberjacks, Mirage, Hilltoppers Advance to Section Semi-Finals

CEC, Proctor/Hermantown and Duluth Marshall opened the section playoffs with home wins.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton girls hockey team would put up 75 shots as they open the section playoffs with a 3-0 win over International Falls Tuesday night at the Northwoods Credit Union Arena. They move on to face Hibbing/Chisholm, who needed three overtimes to take down Moose Lake Area. In the bottom half of the bracket, Michaela Phinney scored…
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Cloquet-Esko-Carlton Girls Hockey Relies on Top Line as Section Playoffs Start

The Lumberjacks' top line, which features a player from each school, combined for 134 points during the regular season.
Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton girls hockey team relied on their seniors this season, especially their top line of forwards Taylor Nelson, Kiana Bender and Dea DeLeon, as the Lumberjacks set a program record with 22 regular season wins and the number 1 seed in the section 7A playoffs. “All three of us have just played so well as a…
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Prep Girls Basketball: Cardinals Snap Rails’ Win Streak; Hawks Win Nail-Biter Against Blue Devils

The Cromwell-Wright and Hermantown girls basketball teams each picked up narrow home wins.
Sam Ali,

CROMWELL, Minn. – Senior guard Taya Hakamaki led the way with 32 points as the Cromwell-Wright girls basketball team knocked off Proctor 61-56 on Monday night. The Cardinals would end the game on an 18-5 run to snap the Rails’ 13-game win streak. Cromwell-Wright improves to 17-2 on the season as they get set for a big match-up Saturday against…
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Greyhounds Boys Hockey Blank Lumberjacks at Home

Charlie Erickson finished with two goals while Konrad Kausch finished with 27 saves as Duluth East picked up its first win in over a month.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Team captain Charlie Erickson finished with two goals on the night as the Duluth East boys hockey team pulled off a mild upset over rivals Cloquet-Esko-Carlton 5-0 Monday night at the Duluth Heritage Center. Jack Fellman, Josh Locker and Cole Christian also scored for the Greyhounds, who got their first win in over a month. Senior goalie…
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Northern Star: Blake Biondi

For this week's segment, meet the captain of the Hermantown boys hockey team and future UMD Bulldog.
Claudia Chakamian,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Part of Blake Biondi always knew that he would be a Minnesota Duluth Bulldog. “Obviously I’m from the area and my dad played there and I’ve been a fan my whole life. So I think for UMD it was just kind of a no-brainer and I was going no matter what,” Biondi said. Biondi committed to UMD…
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Section 7A Girls Hockey Playoff Bracket Released

Cloquet-Esko-Carlton, Proctor/Hermantown, Duluth Marshall and Hibbing/Chisholm are the top four seeds in section 7A.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The regular season is in the books for most high school girls hockey teams and now it’s win or go home, as the road to the Xcel Energy Center starts this week. On Sunday, many brackets and seedings were released, including for section 7A. Cloquet-Esko-Carlton is the number 1 seed after finishing the regular season with a…
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Greyhounds Boys Hockey Shut Out at Home

Konrad Kausch finished with 23 saves for Duluth East.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth East boys hockey team missed three games due to the flu going around and has not played since Jan. 21, so the Greyhounds were more than ready to hit the ice on Saturday. But, Elk River would dominate with the 5-0 win. Konrad Kausch finished with 23 saves for the Greyhounds. Duluth East (7-10-1) will…
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Lumberjack Girls Hockey Wins Regular Season Finale; Set Program Record for Most Regular Season Wins

Taylor Nelson and Kiana Bender each scored twice to give Cloquet-Esko-Carlton win number 22 on the season.
Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton girls hockey team got off to a slow start but dominated in the second, getting the 6-1 win over Thief River Falls in its regular season finale. Taylor Nelson and Kiana Bender each scored twice while Jaxie Pogorelc and Ashtyn Schneberger netted a goal each. The Lumberjacks end the regular season with a 22-3 record,…
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Prep Boys Basketball: Rebels, Hunters, Tigers, Spartans Victorious on Friday Night Frenzy

Big wins Friday night for Moose Lake-Willow River, Duluth Denfeld, Northwestern and Superior.
Sam Ali,

CULVER, Minn. – Brady Watrin led the way with 32 points as the Moose Lake-Willow River boys basketball team picked up a road win over South Ridge 90-63 to improve to 15-3 on the season. In other prep boys action, Duluth Denfeld snapped a six-game skid with a win over Virginia 98-86, Northwestern won their third straight over Ladysmith 60-39…
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Prep Girls Basketball: Rails Blowout Hunters, Hilltoppers Squeak By Royals

The two top teams in Section 7A earned home wins on Friday night.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – The Proctor girls basketball team earned their 13th straight win as they topped Duluth Denfeld 90-30 Friday night. The Rails improve to 18-1 as they get set to battle Cromwell-Wright on Monday. In other prep girls action, Duluth Marshall earned a thrilling win at home over Royalton 72-71. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports
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Hilltoppers Girls Hockey Wins Regular Season Finale

Emilia McGiffert, Danica Mark and Victoria Thorson all scored for Duluth Marshall.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Marshall girls hockey team scored a goal in each period on Friday to get the 3-1 win over Thief River Falls in the regular season finale. Emilia McGiffert, Danica Mark and Victoria Thorson scored the goals for the Hilltoppers. Duluth Marshall ends the regular season 13-8-2 and now prepares for section playoffs next week. Categories:…
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Coaches Corner: Emma Stauber

For this week's segment, we hear from the head coach of the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we spoke with Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey coach Emma Stauber, who is wrapping up her first season with the Mirage. Stauber spoke about the team’s hot finish to the season and what it will take to make it back to the state tournament this year. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School,…
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Marshall’s Victoria Thorson Becomes Program’s All-Time Leading Scorer

The senior forward has been with the team for the past six years, racking up 113 points in the process.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Marshall’s Victoria Thorson scored two goals Thursday night against North Shore, which made her the program’s all-time leading scorer. The senior forward has been with the team for the past six years, racking up 113 points in the process. In 22 games this season, Thorson has 25 points off 12 goals and 13 assists. Categories: High School,…
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Prep Hockey: Mirage Win Season Finale; Rebels Girls, Hawks Boys, Hunters Boys Earn Thursday Night Wins

The Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team ended their season with a win at home.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Michaela Phinney would score the game-winner in overtime as the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team hang on to beat Blaine 2-1 Thursday night at the St. Luke’s Sports and Event Center. In other girls action, Moose Lake Area would score twice in the third period to earn the comeback road win over Duluth 4-3 as the Heritage Center….
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Duluth Wolfpack’s Jayden Erie Commits to Illinois Wesleyan

Erie is going into his senior season with the Duluth Wolfpack as the all-time leader in points scored and second in goals.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Denfeld’s Jayden Erie has committed to joining the Illinois Wesleyan lacrosse team. Erie is going into his senior season with the Duluth Wolfpack as the all-time leader in points scored and second in goals. He will be joining a Titans team that is coming off its third straight conference title and was number one in all…
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CEC’s Taylor Nelson Becomes Program’s All-Time Leading Scorer

The senior forward is ninth in the entire state with 34 goals and 11th in points with 59.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Tuesday night, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton’s Taylor Nelson finished with three goals and two assists in the Lumberjacks win over North Shore. Those five points put Nelson over 200 for her career, making her the all-time leading scorer in program history. The senior forward is ninth in the entire state with 34 goals and 11th in points with 59. Nelson…
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Five Northlanders Show Up On First Cut for Miss Minnesota Basketball Award

The winner will be announced during the MGBCA All-Star game weekend on April 3rd.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Five Northland basketball players have made the first cut for the 2020 Miss Minnesota Basketball award. They are Cromwell-Wright’s Taya and Shaily Hakamaki, Duluth Marshall’s Grace Kirk, Mesabi East’s Ava Hill and Proctor’s Sam Pogatchnik. The Minnesota Coaches Association will name the five finalists for the award during the week of the state high school tournament in…
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Duluth East Boys Hockey Continues to Battle Flu Bug

The Greyhounds have already had to postpone two games, including Tuesday's game against Eagan.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been a rough few days at Duluth East High School as the boys hockey team has been hit with a flu bug that even head coach Mike Randolph hasn’t seen in his 31 years on the bench. The Greyhounds have already had to postpone two games, including Tuesday’s game against Eagan due to nearly half the…
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Prep Basketball: Hilltoppers Girls, Hawks Girls/Boys, Spartans Boys All Pick Up Tuesday Night Wins

Here's all of the high school basketball action from Tuesday night, featuring wins from both Hermantown squads, the Duluth Marshall girls and Superior boys.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Despite opening on an 11-2 run, the Hibbing girls basketball team was held to just 12 points in the second half, as Hermantown scored 22 points to complete the comeback and get the 37-36 win over their section rival. In other prep girls action, Duluth Marshall dominated from start to finish to get the 66-31 win over…
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Thorson Scores Twice to Give Hilltoppers Girls Hockey OT Win Over Golden Bears

The senior scored both goals on the night, including the overtime game-winner.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Senior forward Victoria Thorson would score twice, including the game-winner in overtime, to push the Duluth Marshall girls hockey team past Eveleth-Gilbert 2-1 Tuesday night at Mars Lakeview Arena. Kylie Baranzelli scored the lone goal for the Golden Bears. The Hilltoppers improve to 11-8-2 as they will face North Shore Thursday night in their final road game…
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Esko’s Payton Wefel Commits to CSS Men’s Basketball

He won't be the only Eskomo on the team as he will join former Esko standout Quinn Fischer
Sam Ali,

ESKO, Minn. – Eskomos boys basketball forward Payton Wefel has signed with the St. Scholastica men’s basketball team. He won’t be the only Eskomo on the team as he will join former Esko standout Quinn Fischer, who is in his second year with the Saints. Wefel leads the Eskomos with over 22 points per game, which has been key to…
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Proctor’s Liz Frase Commits to Concordia-Moorhead Women’s Basketball

The senior is currently second on the team in scoring with 11 points per game and is tops in rebounding.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Rails girls basketball forward Liz Frase announced on Twitter that she has committed to join the Concordia-Moorhead women’s basketball team. The senior is currently second on the team in scoring with 11 points per game and is tops in rebounding with just over ten. She was a key part of the Rails’ section title win last season…
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Prep Boys Basketball: Eskomos, Hilltoppers, Rails Win at Home

Esko, Duluth Marshall and Proctor all picked up big wins at home on Monday night.
Claudia Chakamian,

ESKO, Minn. – The Esko boys basketball team used a big second half comeback to top rival Cloquet 63-59. Payton Wefel led the way for the Eskomos with a game-high 24 points while Adam Schneider finished with 20 points for the Lumberjacks. In other prep boys action, Duluth Marshall won big over Wrenshall 98-51 and Proctor got the 62-51 win…
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Hunters Boys Hockey Fall to Warriors in Top-10 Battle

Simon Davidson scored the lone goal for Duluth Denfeld while Jacob Snyder finished with 37 saves.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – In a battle between two top-10 teams in class A, Warroad scored two in the second to get the 3-1 road win over Duluth Denfeld. Simon Davidson scored the lone goal for the Hunters in the third period, while Jacob Snyder finished with 37 saves. Duluth Denfeld (14-4-1) will hit the road on Tuesday to take on…
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Coaches Corner: Beth Clark

For this week's segment, we sit down with the head coach of the Hermantown girls basketball team.
Claudia Chakamian,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we sat down with Hermantown girls basektball head coach Beth Clark. Her Hawks are currently 15-2 and suffered just their second loss of the season on Friday night against Duluth East. Hermantown is also a perfect 6-0 in section 7AAA play. Hermantown will be back in action on Tuesday hosting section foe…
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Mirage Pick Up Sixth Straight Win With Shutout Over Wildcats

Nya Sieger scored twice in the first period to give Proctor/Hermantown the win.
Claudia Chakamian,

PROCTOR, Minn. – The Proctor/Hermantown Mirage continued their winning ways on Friday night with the 6-0 shutout over Dodge County on senior night to pick up their sixth straight win. Nya Sieger scored two goals in the first period for the Mirage, while Abby Pajari completed the shutout. Proctor/Hermantown (15-8) will host Totino-Grace in Hermantown on Saturday with puck drop…
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Prep Basketball: Greyhounds, Hawks Split Doubleheader

The Duluth East girls shocked Hermantown while the Hermantown boys held on late for the win over Duluth East.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Macy Hermanson finished with 23 points as the Duluth East girls basketball team picked up a huge 63-54 win over Hermantown at home. Emma Horyza finished with 13 points while Ashlynne Guenther chipped in with 11 points for the Greyhounds. Duluth East wins its third in a row while handing Hermantown just its second loss of the…
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Northwestern’s Bryson Mazur Commits to MSU-Moorhead Football

Mazur was a big reason that the Tigers won 11 games in each of the last two seasons
Sam Ali,

MAPLE, Wis. – Northwestern’s Bryson Mazur announced on Twitter Wednesday that he has committed to joining the Minnesota State-Moorhead football team. Mazur did it all for the Tigers, rushing for over 500 yards along with over 300 yards receiving, finding the endzone nine times. He’s been a big reason that Northwestern won 11 games in each of the last two…
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Prep Boys Hockey: Golden Bears, Lumberjacks Pick Up Wins at Home

The Eveleth-Gilbert and Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys hockey teams were victorious at home on Thursday night.
Sam Ali,

EVELETH, Minn. – The Eveleth-Gilbert boys hockey team scored four unanswered goals as they topped Virginia/MIB 4-1 Thursday night at the Eveleth Hippodrome. In addition to the game, both school districts announced the new of their new high school: Rock Ridge and the school mascot will be the Wolverines. In other prep hockey action, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton gets the home win over…
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Denfeld’s Stephanie Ferguson Signs NLI to Join Bemidji State Softball

The Hunters catcher will join the Beavers as a utility player.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Denfeld’s Stephanie Ferguson signed her National Letter on Intent Wednesday to join the Bemidji State softball team. The Hunters catcher, who also plays on the local year-round softball team the Twin Ports Rampage, will join the Beavers as a utility player and is excited to not be too far from home when she starts her collegiate athletic…
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Prep Hockey: Mirage Snap Lumberjacks’ Win Streak; Hawks, Thunderhawks Boys Earn Big Wins

The Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team snapped CEC's 17-game win streak.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Hannah Kauppinen would score two quick goals in the first period as the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team defeated Cloquet-Esko-Carlton 6-1 Tuesday night at the St. Luke’s Sports and Event Center. Nya Seger, Michaela Phinney, Hailey Winklesky and Alyssa Watkins also scored for the Mirage, who snapped the Lumberjacks’ 17-game win streak. Kiana Bender scored the lone goal…
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Prep Girls Basketball: Rails Defeat Hilltoppers in Section Final Rematch; Hawks Edge Cardinals

Proctor got the win over Duluth Marshall in the section 7AA finals rematch while Hermantown edged out Cromwell-Wright in the final second.
Claudia Chakamian,

PROCTOR, Minn. – In a highly-anticipated section 7AA finals rematch between Proctor and Duluth Marshall, the defending section champion Rails got the job done with the 71-61 win. Proctor hands Duluth Marshall its second loss of the season while the Rails win their 11th straight. In other prep girls action, Hermantown scored with just a second left to defeat Cromwell-Wright…
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Proctor Girls Basketball to Meet Duluth Marshall in Section Final Rematch

The Rails are currently riding a ten-game win streak following their win over Mesabi East on Friday night.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Tuesday night, the Rails girls basketball team will host Duluth Marshall in their first meeting since last season’s section final that saw Proctor come out on top. Not a lot has changed since then, but both teams come into this game with just one loss on their record. “We do our homework. We have a couple films…
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Greyhounds Girls Basketball Wins Big on the Road Against Lumberjacks

Four players scored in double-digits for Duluth East.
Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Duluth East girls basketball team picked up their second win in a row with a 73-40 road win over Cloquet. Ashlynne Guenther led the way with 20 points, while Macey DeRosier finished with 15 points, Shay Callaway chipped in with 13 points and Macy Hermanson had 12 points. Duluth East (5-9) will host Hermantown on Friday…
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ProspectsNation.Com Ranks Duluth Marshall’s Gianna Kneepkens Among Top 75 Recruits in the Nation

Kneepkens comes in at #65 as a junior with the Hilltoppers.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Marshall’s Gianna Kneepkens was recently named one of the top 75 recruits in the entire county for the 2021 Class by ProspectsNation.com. Kneepkens comes in at #65 as a junior with the Hilltoppers. She’s currently averaging 31 points per game along with 10 rebounds and 4.5 assists, pushing Marshall to an 11-1 record so far this…
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Northern Star: Taya and Shaily Hakamaki

For this week's segment, meet cousins on the Cromwell-Wright girls basketball team who are hoping to make history in their final season.
Claudia Chakamian,

CROMWELL, Minn. – When you go to a Cromwell-Wright girls basketball game, you’re bound to hear the name Hakamaki blasting through the gym. But seniors Taya and Shaily are just two of many Hakamakis who have worn the red and white colors. “Long line of Hakamakis have gone through. I’m kind of the baby, we’re getting there. We have one…
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Rails Girls Basketball Top Rebels; Pogatchnik Becomes All-Time Leading Scorer

Senior guard Sam Pogatchnik became the all-time leading scorer at Proctor early in the first half.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Sam Pogatchnik led all scorers with 18 points on her way to becoming the Rails all-time leading scorer, male or female, as the Proctor girls basketball team defeated Mesabi East 56-41 Friday night. Liz Frase chipped in with 16 points while Sam Parendo scored 14 to help the Rails improve to 15-1. Next up for Proctor is…
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Prep Basketball: Greyhound Boys Win at Home; Hilltopper Boys, Ranger Girls Victorious on the Road

Duluth East boys picked up its sixth straight win while the Duluth Marshall boys and Mountain Iron-Buhl girls got road wins.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth East boys basketball team continued to roll on Thursday night as the Greyhounds got the 69-58 win over Grand Rapids to pick up their sixth straight win. In other prep boys action, Duluth Marshall used a big second half to get the 67-62 road win over Proctor. In girls action, Mountain Iron-Buhl pulled away in…
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Prep Girls Hockey: Lumberjacks Win 17th Straight; Mirage, Hilltoppers Pick Up Wins at Home

Taylor Nelson finished with five goals as Cloquet-Esko-Carlton won its 17th straight, while Aurora Opsahl finished with four goals as Proctor/Hermantown got the home win over Hibbing/Chisholm. Duluth Marshall also knocked off Moose Lake Area at home.
Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Taylor Nelson finished with five goals, including a hat trick in the first half, as the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton got the 7-1 win over Eveleth-Gilbert to push the Lumberjacks’ win streak to 17 in a row. Jaxie Pogorelc and Lily Hanson scored the other goals for the Lumberjacks, while Anna Seitz scored the lone goal for the Golden Bears….
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Marshall’s Grace Kirk Nominated for McDonald’s All-American Game

Kirk is one of seven players from the state of Minnesota who were nominated.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Marshall’s Grace Kirk has been nominated to take part in the McDonald’s All-American game. The senior point guard is currently averaging just over 20 points per game to go along with six rebounds, eight assists and five steals, helping the Hilltoppers to an 11-1 record so far this season. Kirk is one of seven players from…
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Kneepkens’s 39 Points Pushes Hilltoppers Girls Basketball Past Rebels

The Duluth Marshall girls basketball team picked up their fourth straight win at home.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Junior guard Gianna Kneepkens dropped 39 points as the Duluth Marshall girls basketball team defeated Moose Lake-Willow River 88-37 Tuesday night. Senior Grace Kirk chipped in with 21 points and Dasia Starks finished with 13. The Hilltoppers improve to 12-1 on the season as they will face Ely on Saturday. Categories: High School, Sports
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Prep Boys Hockey: Hunters Top Rails, Greyhounds Tie With Lakers, Hawks Win Section Title Rematch Against Raiders

Duluth Denfeld got the home win over Proctor, while Hermantown got the road win against Greenway and Duluth Denfeld skated to a 3-3 tie against Prior Lake.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Shawn Easty made 19 saves as Duluth Denfeld got the 5-0 shutout win over Duluth Denfeld. Griffin Lehet scored twice, while Joe Udd, Connor McClure and John Bloomquist each scored a goal for the Hunters. In other prep boys action, Hermantown got revenge against Greenway with an 8-3 win in a section 7A final rematch while Duluth…
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Bender’s Game-Winner Gives Lumberjacks Girls’ Hockey 16th Straight Win

Cloquet-Esko-Carlton has now won 16 straight and improves to 17-2 on the season.
Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Kiana Bender’s goal in the third gave the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton girls hockey team the 2-1 win over Hibbing/Chisholm to give the Lumberjacks their 16th straight win, a school record. Taylor Nelson scored the other goal for the Lumberjacks, while Emma Lundell scored for the Bluejackets. Cloquet-Esko-Carlton improves to 17-2-0 on the season and will host Eveleth-Gilbert on Thursday….
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Grand Rapids/Greenway Girls Set for Hockey Day Minnesota

Puck drop for the game is set for 8 p.m. at the Parade Stadium in Minneapolis.
Sam Ali,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – This past summer, the Grand Rapids/Greenway Lightning were selected to participate in the 14th annual Hockey Day Minnesota where they will be playing a non-conference game out in the elements. The Lightning are the second Iron Range team to participate in Hockey Day Minnesota in the past two years. Last year, the Greenway boys hockey team…
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Spartans Boys Basketball Pick Up Road Win over Eskomos

The Superior boys basketball team pulled away late to get the road win over Esko.
Sam Ali,

ESKO, Minn. – Joey Barker led the way with 15 points as the Superior boys basketball knocked off Esko 57-50 Monday night at Esko High School. The Eskomos’ James LaGarde led all scorers with 20 points. Categories: High School, Sports
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Bushbaum’s OT Goal Gives Rails Boys Hockey Win Over Bluejackets

The Proctor boys hockey picked up a big home win over Hibbing/Chisholm.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Connor Bushbaum would score the game-winner in overtime as the Proctor boys hockey team knocked off Hibbing/Chisholm 2-1 Monday night at the St. Luke’s Sports and Event Center. Mitchell Ziemba would score in the opening minute for the Bluejackets, but the Rails would answer back minutes later with a Ben Harnell goal. It would stay that way…