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Wilderness Rally In The Third, Earn Shootout Win Over Bruins

The third period was a big one for Minnesota as they came back to get the win over Austin.

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Minnesota Wilderness rallied to score two goals in the third period to force overtime as they eventually got the shootout win over Austin 3-2 Thursday night at the Northwoods Credit Union Arena. Nate Horn and Kimball Johnson each scored in the third to tie things up. And in the shootout, Zach Michaelis would score in the…

Panthers Football Team Get Road Win Over Mariners

The South Ridge defense would step up in a big way to help get the win.

SILVER BAY, Minn. – The South Ridge football team jumped out to an early 14-0 lead and they would hang on for the road win over Silver Bay 25-6 Thursday night. Connor Bushbaum and Nick Larson would score for the Panthers early on while Mason Ollman was lone touchdown scorer for the Mariners. South Ridge improves to 6-1 on the…

Prep Volleyball: Rails Win LSC Title; Eskomos, Greyhounds Earn Sweeps at Home

Proctor picked up a road win, while Esko and Duluth East were winners on their home courts.

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Proctor volleyball team defeated Cloquet 3-0 Tuesday night to capture their first Lake Superior Conference title since 1995. Other scores include Esko getting the home sweep on Senior Night over McGregor 3-0 and Duluth East knocking off rivals Duluth Denfeld 3-0. Categories: High School, Sports

Greyhounds Boys Soccer Advance to Section Semi-finals

Duluth East got the home win over Blaine on Tuesday night.

DULUTH, Minn. – Bailey Frantz would score twice in the second half as the Duluth East boys soccer team knocked off Blaine 3-0 Tuesday night at Ordean Stadium in the Section 7A quarterfinals. David Wallerstein also score for the Greyhounds, who move on to Thursday’s semi-final game against the winner of Centennial and Coon Rapids. And in girls soccer action,…

Spartans Football Team Clinch First Playoff Berth in Three Years

Superior can clinch the Big Rivers Conference title with wins over River Falls and Rice Lake.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – This past Friday night, the NBC Spartan Sports Complex was the place to be for one of the biggest wins in recent memory for the Superior football team. And according to them, don’t call it an upset. The Spartans knocked off conference giant Menomonie for just third time ever in school history. Superior is now tied for…

Prep Soccer: Spartans Win Home Finale; Hawks Sweep Hunters in Doubleheader

The Superior boys, Hermantown boys and Hermantown girls pick up wins on Monday night.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Jakob Kidd and Ethan Defoe each scored four goals as the Superior boys soccer team blanked Mesabi East 9-0 Monday night at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex. In other action, the Hermantown boys got two goals from Hunter Tanski as they rolled past Duluth Denfeld 6-1 to capture the 2019 Lake Superior Conference championship. And the Hawks…

Denfeld Boys Hockey Hosts Annual Skate with the Hunters

The event brought dozens of young hockey players to the Heritage Center to skate with the Duluth Denfeld boys hockey team.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Denfeld boys hockey team was back on the ice on Sunday but not for a practice or a game. The team held their annual Denfeld Skate With the Hunters and hosted dozens of kids for an afternoon of skating. The team organized games, skills and drills for the young hockey players and had some open…

Friday Night Frenzy Highlights and Scores 10/4/19

Here's all the action from Friday night including big wins for Esko, Proctor, Duluth East, Cloquet, Superior and Northwestern.

MN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Grand Rapids 18, Cloquet 42  Duluth East 21, Hermantown 3 Proctor 14, Duluth Denfeld 0 Pine City 13, Esko 22  Two Harbors 7, International Falls 20  Eveleth-Gilbert 0, Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin 42 Virginia 0, Mesabi East 42 MN NINE-PLAYER FOOTBALL Cherry 0, South Ridge 28 Ogilvie 8, Cromwell-Wright 16 Onamia 0, Cartlon/Wrenshsall 44  WI HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Menomonie…

Prep Volleyball: Rails Top Hawks in Five-Set Thriller, Hilltoppers Sweep Hunters

Both Proctor and Duluth Marshall got wins on their respective home courts.

PROCTOR, Minn. – In a match between two of the Lake Superior Conference’s undefeated teams, the Proctor volleyball team outlasted Hermantown 3-2 Thursday night at the Rails Gym. Other scores include Duluth Marshall getting the home sweep over Duluth Denfeld 3-0 while Ashland blanked Cloquet 3-0. Categories: High School, Sports

Prep Soccer: Lumberjack Boys Win in OT, Hilltopper Girls Blank Rails

The Duluth Marshall girls and Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys picked up wins on Thursday.

CLOQUET, Minn. – Otto Cockburn’s goal in the opening moments of extra time would be the difference as the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team end their season with a home win over Proctor 1-0 Thursday night at Bromberg Field. And in girls soccer action, Gianna Kneepkens finished with a hat trick as Duluth Marshall knocked off Proctor 7-0. The Hilltoppers will…

Ron Tondryk Steps Down as Cloquet Softball Head Coach

Tondryk has led the program for the past decade and was involved with Cloquet athletics for 30 years.

CLOQUET, Minn. – Ron Tondryk announced Wednesday he is stepping down as head coach of the Cloquet softball team. Tondryk has led the program for the past decade and was involved with Cloquet athletics for 30 years. The ‘Jacks are coming off their first appearance in the Class AAA state tourney since 2012, and they came back home with a…

Greyhounds Sweep Hawks in Soccer Doubleheader

The Duluth East soccer teams each picked up a win at home over Hermantown.

DULUTH, Minn. – Molly Henderson scored a hat trick in the second half, including the game-winning goal with 36 seconds to go as the Duluth East girls soccer team earned the comeback win over Hermantown 3-2 Wednesday night at Ordean Stadium. In the boys game, the Greyhounds took care of business as they blanked the Hawks 4-0. Categories: High School,…

Prep Volleyball: Hunters Swept at Home, Spartans Top Greyhounds in Five Sets

Princeton would get the road sweep over Duluth Denfeld while Superior went the distance with Duluth East.

DULUTH, Minn. – In a match that went the distance, the Superior volleyball team got the win over Duluth East 3-2 Tuesday night at the Greyhounds gym. The Spartans took the first set and the Greyhounds responded by taking the second and third sets. But Superior would fight back to take the fourth and deciding set to win the match…

Hunters Boys Soccer Defeats Spartans in Conference Match

Keegan Chastey scored two goals for Duluth Denfeld, including the game-winner off a penalty kick.

DULUTH, Minn. – Keegan Chastey scored off a penalty kick late in the second half to seal Duluth Denfeld’s 3-2 win over Superior on Tuesday night. Chastey scored the second goal of the night as well, while Joe Eklund scored the first. Jakob Kidd scored both goals for the Spartans. Demetri Regas made nine saves for Denfeld. The Hunters (8-5-1)…

Hawks Girls Soccer Blanks Rails

Hermantown girls got the win in the first game of the doubleheader, while the boys game will be made up later this week.

PROCTOR, Minn. – The Hermantown girls soccer team fought through the fog on Monday to get the 2-0 win over Hermantown in the first game of the doubleheader. The boys game got a little messy. Hermantown jumped out to a 2-0 lead with 13 minutes left in the first half. Lightning started to strike, so they had to call the…

Bulldogs Volleyball Get Road Sweep over Hawks

The Carlton volleyball team improved to 21-2 on the season.

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Brynne Mickle finished with 39 set assists and Taylor Nelson chipped with 19 kills as the Carlton volleyball team knocked off Hermantown on the road 3-0 Monday night. Abby Mickle and Alaina Bennett combined for 21 kills to help the Bulldogs improve to 21-2 on the season. The Hawks were paced by Alana Mayry who finished with…

MIB Football Standout Dillon Drake Commits to Bemidji State

Drake has been a key part to the Rangers' 4–1 start to this season.

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. – Mountain Iron-Buhl football standout Dillon Drake announced this weekend that he has committed to playing college football at Bemidji State University. Drake has been a key part to the Rangers’ 4–1 start to this season. He was also a big reason why MIB played in their first state semi–final game last season since 1972. Drake and…

Northern Star: Alex Hanson

For this week's segment, we feature a Superior boys soccer captain who has big goals for his senior season.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Senior midfielder Alex Hanson never really thought about playing high school soccer. “I started in about sixth grade. My parents got me in it. I played a lot in latchkey and stuff, and everybody said I was pretty good. I’m not super outgoing so they kind of forced me into it,” Hanson said. But since then, Hanson…

Prep Soccer: Hawks Boys, Lumberjacks Girls Win Doubleheader

Hermantown boys defeated Cloquet-Esko-Carlton in the first game, while Cloquet/Carlton topped Hermantown in the second game.

CLOQUET, Minn. – Bromberg Field was home to a soccer doubleheader on Saturday, as the Hermantown boys defeated Cloquet-Esko-Carlton 2-1 while the Cloquet/Carlton girls topped Hermantown 2-0. Seth Johnson scored both goals for the Hermantown boys, while Drake Schramm scored for the Lumberjacks. Categories: High School, Sports

Friday Night Frenzy Highlights and Scores 9/27/19

Here's all the action from Friday night including big wins for Duluth East, Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin, Proctor and Superior

MN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Duluth Denfeld 6, Duluth East 42 Esko 20, Moose Lake-Willow River 18 Hermantown 14, Grand Rapids 21 Cloquet 26, North Branch 12 International Falls 38, Mesabi East 20 Virginia 24, Eveleth-Gilbert 27  Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin 30, Two Harbors 7 Hibbing 14, Proctor 41 MN NINE-PLAYER FOOTBALL Cromwell-Wright 15, Onamia 12 Bigfork 14, Mountain Iron-Buhl 52 WI HIGH SCHOOL…

Former CEC Standout Mason Langenbrunner Commits to Harvard

Langenbrunner transferred to Eden Prarie for this upcoming season.

MOOSE LAKE, Minn. – Former Cloquet-Esko-Carlton hockey standout Mason Langenbrunner announced on Twitter Thursday that he has committed to joining the Harvard men’s hockey team. Langenbrunner, who transferred to Eden Prarie for this upcoming season, finished with 18 points as sophomore last season for the Lumberjacks. The defenseman was also a 10th round pick by the Sioux City Musketeers in…

Prep Volleyball: Raiders Stay Undefeated, Rails Sweep Spartans

Greenway improves to 13-0 on the season while Proctor got the road sweep over Superior.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Greenway volleyball team continued its strong start to the season, getting the road win over Duluth East 3-1 (25-18, 20-25, 25-18, 25-10). The Raiders improve to 13-0 and will play Edina on Saturday. In other volleyball action, Proctor swept Superior 3-0. The Spartans will be back in action on Saturday against Mesabi East. Categories: High School,…

Prep Soccer: Lumberjacks Girls, Hawks Boys Win LSC Regular Season Titles

Cloquet-Carlton girls and Hermantown boys both took home Lake Superior Conference titles on Thursday.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Cloquet-Carlton girls soccer team mounted a huge comeback, scoring three goals within six minutes in the second half to top Duluth Marshall 4-3 for the Lake Superior Conference title. Kiana Bender scored two goals, while Katie Turner and Olivia Jameson scored the other two. For the Hilltoppers, Gianna Kneepkens, Emilia McGiffert and Tori Thorson each scored….

Phil Peliska Named New Head Coach for Panthers Boys Basketball Team

Peliska has spent the past 20 years at Virginia High School.

CULVER, Minn. – South Ridge High School announced this week that Phil Peliska will take over for the boys basketball team. Peliska has spent the past 20 years at Virginia High School, as well as two years as an assistant for the Mesabi women’s basketball team. He also played one year under legendary basketball coach Rich Odell. The Panthers will…

Greyhounds Boys Soccer Blank Hilltoppers

Two goals would be enough for Duluth East to get the win over Duluth Marshall.

DULUTH, Minn. – In a meeting of crosstown rivals, the Duluth East soccer team got the road win over Duluth Marshall 2-0 Wednesday afternoon at Marshall High School. Duncan Zentz and David Wallerstein scored for the Greyhounds, who improve to 8-5 on the season. The Hilltoppers fall to 6-7. Categories: High School, Sports

#GOTW Preview: Greyhounds, Hunters Renew Their Rivalry

Kickoff for Friday night's game is set for 6 p.m. at Ordean Stadium.

DULUTH, Minn. – Our FOX 21 Sports Game of the Week will highlight what might be the biggest rivalry in the Northland: Duluth East versus Duluth Denfeld. For the Hunters, they are still looking for their first win of the season which gives them extra motivation for this week’s game. As for the Greyhounds, they’ve won three in a row…

Prep Volleyball: Hawks Winners at Home; T-Hawks with Road Win over Hunters

Hermantown got the win at home over Virginia, while Grand Rapids swept Duluth Denfeld on the road.

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Alana Mayry led the way with 11 kills and Kennedy Barrett chipped in with 39 set assists as the Hermantown volleyball team knocked off Virginia 3-1 Tuesday night at the Hawks Gym. The Blue Devils got 13 kills from Kaylee Iverson and Alli Anderson finished with 45 set assists to help the cause. In other volleyball action,…

No “Kidd”ing: Spartans Boys Soccer Blast Agates Behind Six Goals from Jakob Kidd

The Superior boys soccer team scored early and often against Two Harbors.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Sophomore Jakob Kidd scored six goals in the first half as the Superior boys soccer team got the win over Two Harbors 10-0 Tuesday night at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex. Ethan Defoe scored twice while Alex Hanson and Tiegan Roden also found the back of the net for the Spartans, who improve to 9-0 on the…

Rails Continue Season with Sixth Straight Win

Proctor defeated Cook County on Monday evening.

PROCTOR, Minn. – Proctor volleyball continued their hot pace this season with a 3-0 (25-6, 25-14, 25-21) sweep against Cook County. They have now won six games in a row and were dominant against the Vikings. Next game is at Superior at 7 p.m..   Categories: High School, Sports

Hawks Boys Soccer Dominant in Match Against Oredockers

Hermantown continues their hot start going 9-1 to start the season.

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Boys soccer in Hermantown is on a roll this season going 9-1 to start including Monday’s win against Ashland 7-0. Sam Mesedahl, Evan Bjorlin, and David Rutka were just some of the goal scorers for the Hawks. Next game is at home against Superior on Thursday at 7 p.m.. Categories: High School, Sports

Northern Star: Caden and Jaxon Edwards

For this week's segment, we feature two Duluth East football players who have been building a strong connection on and off the field since birth.

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth East senior quarterback Caden Edwards has become the leader the Greyhounds need. “Caden’s an extremely gifted athlete and at quarterback he has all the tools, he’s big, he’s got a big arm,” Duluth East head coach Joe Hietala said. Through the first three weeks of the season, Edwards has completed 19 passes for 291 yards and…

Coaches Corner: Mike Zagelmayer

For this week's segment, we catch up with Hawks head coach.

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we talked with Hermantown head football coach Mike Zagelmayer. The Hawks are off to another good start to the season as Coach Zagelmayer talked about the landscape of high school football as well as how impressed he has been with the Hermantown defense. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Soccer: Greyhounds Sweep Hunters; Spartans Top T-Hawks Behind Kidd’s Hat Trick

The Duluth East boys and girls soccer team picked up home wins over their Duluth Denfeld counterparts.

DULUTH, Minn. – Maddie Sarvela scored the lone goal of the match as the Duluth East girls soccer team knocked off Duluth Denfeld 1-0 Thursday night at Ordean Stadium. In boys soccer action, David Wallerstein and Aidan Erickson found the back of the net as the Greyhounds topped the Hunters 2-1. And Jakob Kidd finished with a hat trick as…

Prep Volleyball: Raiders Stay Undefeated, Eskomos Win Fourth Straight

Greenway stay undefeated on the season as they knocked off Cloquet on the road.

CLOQUET, Minn. – Claire Vekich led all hitters with 22 kills as Greenway got the road win over Cloquet 3-1 Thursday night at Cloquet Middle School. The Lumberjacks would hand the Raiders their first set loss of the season. But they rolled the rest of the way to improve to 11-0. In other volleyball action, Esko won their fourth in…

#GOTW Preview: Panthers Looking to Stay Hot Against NightHawks

South Ridge won back-to-back games so far, pushing their record to 2–1 on the season.

CULVER, Minn. – For our FOX 21 Sports Game of the Week, we’ll be in Culver to check out a red-hot South Ridge team who is starting to figure things out early on in the season. The Panthers have won back-to-back games so far, pushing their record to 2–1 on the season. South Ridge has looked impressive on both sides…

Defense Still Elite for UMD Football Team

The UMD defense continues to be ranked among the best units, not just in the NSIC, but in the entire country as well.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD football team’s defense continues to be ranked among the best units, not just in the NSIC, but in the entire country as well. The Bulldogs rank 18th allowing just 24 first downs this season and ninth in red zone defense at 50 percent. Opponents have averaged just 54.0 rushing yards against the Bulldogs, the 18th…

Prep Soccer: Hawks, Hilltoppers Split Doubleheader; Rails Win in OT

Monday night's action saw the Hermantown boys, Marshall girls and Proctor girls pick up wins.

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – In a high school soccer doubleheader, the Hermantown boys blanked Duluth Marshall 4-0 and the Hilltopper girls shut out the Hawks 5-0 Monday night at Corey Veech Memorial Stadium. In other girls action, Emma Terhaar scored the game-winning goal as Proctor picked up an overtime win at home over Grand Rapids 2-1 at Egerdahl Field. Kelsey Tangen…

Prep Volleyball: Rails Sweep Hunters, Oredockers Get Road Win Over Greyhounds

Proctor got the win at home while Ashland picked up a road win at Duluth East.

PROCTOR, Minn. – Duluth Denfeld would make things interesting early on, but Proctor would cruise the rest of the way as the Rails volleyball team swept the Hunters 3-0 Monday night at Proctor High School. In other volleyball action, Duluth East hosted Ashland and while the Greyhounds won the first set 26-24, it was all Oredockers in the next three…

Northern Star: Alaina Bennett

For this week's Northern Star, we talk with the heart and soul of the Carlton volleyball team.

CARLTON, Minn. – When Alaina Bennett first joined the Carlton volleyball team, she was one of three eighth graders to play on the varsity squad. “It was just crazy when you step on the court and you’re with seniors and juniors and you’re a little eighth grader. You listen to what everybody’s saying because you just want to make sure…

Prep Boys Soccer: Rails, Hunters Win on Lake Superior Conference Day

Proctor, Duluth Denfeld, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton and Superior all got the wins.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The NBC Spartan Sports Complex was host to the Lake Superior Conference boys soccer games on Saturday. Proctor scored four goals in the first half to top Mesabi East 6-0. Demetri Regas saved a PK late in the second half, then Keegan Chastey scored the game-tying and game-winning goals, as well as the first goal, as Duluth…

Coaches Corner: Anthony and Caitlyn Wood

For this week's segment, we hear from the husband and wife duo at Lake Superior College.

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we spoke with Anthony and Caitlyn Wood who are the new head coaches for the Lake Superior College men’s and women’s soccer teams. Among the topics discussed are how the husband and wife ended up at the same job, as well as what the local soccer scene is like in the Northland….

Friday Night Frenzy Highlights and Scores 9/13/19

Here are all the highlights and scores from an exciting night of high school football.

MN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Proctor 9, Duluth East 28 North Branch 12, Hermantown 28 Duluth Denfeld 8, Cloquet 35 Two Harbors 38, Esko 34 International Falls 0, Moose Lake-Willow River 32 Crosby-Ironton 10, Eveleth-Gilbert 38 Pine City 24, Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin 16 MN NINE-PERSON FOOTBALL Cromwell-Wright 6, Carlton/Wrenshall 21 South Ridge 32, Ely 6 WI HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Cumberland 6, Northwestern 37…

Prep Volleyball: Thursday Night Wins for Thunderhawks, Spartans, Rails, Hawks, Eskomos

It was a busy night of high school volleyball action throughout the Northland.

DULUTH, Minn. – In high school volleyball action, Grand Rapids got the road win over Duluth East 3-0 and Superior made the trip over the bridge worth it as they topped Duluth Denfeld 3-1. Other volleyball results include straight set sweeps at home for Carlton, Proctor, Hermantown and Esko. Categories: High School, Sports

#GOTW Preview: Battle of Unbeaten Teams as Northwestern Hosts Cumberland

Kickoff for Friday's game in Maple is set for 7 p.m.

MAPLE, Wis. – For this week’s FOX 21 Sports Game of the Week, we’ll feature a team that is making a lot of noise across the bridge. The Northwestern football team are once again ranked in the top ten of Division 4 in the state of Wisconsin. Their great start to the season is thanks in part to their stellar…

Rails Boys Soccer Blank Agates at Home

The Proctor boys soccer team scored early and often against Two Harbors.

PROCTOR, Minn. – The Proctor boys soccer team had no trouble with Two Harbors as they knocked off Two Harbors 9-0 Tuesday night at Egerdahl Field. Among the goal-scorers for the Rails were Henry Ringdahl, Ben Harnell and Reese Ward as Proctor improves to 5-3 on the season. Categories: High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball: Bulldogs Storm Back to Top Eskomos, Rails Sweep Blue Devils

Carlton defeated Esko 3-1 while Proctor swept Virginia 3-0.

CARLTON, Minn. – It was a packed house in Carlton on Tuesday night as the 8th ranked Bulldogs topped rival Esko 3-1. The Eskomos took the first set 25-21, but the Bulldogs fought back to win the next three sets, 25-19, 25-14, 26-24. Abby Mickle and Alaina Bennett both had 10 kills while Taylor Nelson had nine kills. Brynne Mickle…

Bulldogs Volleyball Continues Hot Start, Sweeps Greyhounds

Abby Mickle led the way with nine kills while her sister Brynne had 25 assists.

CARLTON, Minn. – The Carlton volleyball, who is ranked eighth in class A, continued its strong start to the season, sweeping Duluth East on Monday 3-0. Abby Mickle finished with nine kills, Taylor Nelson finished with eight and Alaina Bennett had six kills. Brynne Mickle led the way with 25 assists. Carlton will host Esko on Tuesday night. Categories: High…

Prep Soccer: Lumberjacks Girls, Hilltoppers Boys, Girls Pick Up Wins

Cloquet-Carlton and Duluth Marshall girls picked up wins on Saturday during Lake Superior Conference Day at Egerdahl Field.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Marshall boys soccer team continued its strong start to the season, knocking off Robbinsdale Cooper 3-0 at home on Saturday. Griff Pichetti scored twice in the win. The Hilltoppers will host Mesabi East Area on Tuesday. In girls action, Egerdahl Field hosted Lake Superior Conference Day. Duluth Marshall defeated Proctor 4-1, Cloquet-Carlton defeated Proctor 1-0…

Friday Night Frenzy Highlights And Scores 9/6/19

Here's all the action from Friday night including big wins for Hermantown, Grand Rapids and Superior.

MN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES: HERMANTOWN 27, CLOQUET 12 GRAND RAPIDS 65, DULUTH DENFLED 0 DULUTH EAST 55, HIBBING 6 PINE CITY 17, TWO HARBORS 20 PROCTOR 9, NORTH BRANCH 29 ESKO 48, VIRGINIA 8 MN NINE-PERSON FOOTBALL SCORES: MOUNTAIN IRON-BUHL 48, CHERRY 20 SOUTH RIDGE 36, CROMWELL-WRIGHT 0 WI HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES: NORTHWESTERN 42, LADYSMITH 0 SUPERIOR 49,…