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Cloquet’s Jack Battaglia & Duluth Marshall’s Brooks Johnson Made the MBCA All-Star Team

Johnson and Battaglia are two of the forty seniors to make the All- Star roster.

March 26, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- In prep boys basketball, Duluth Marshall’s Brooks Johnson and Cloquet’s Jack Battaglia made the Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association All-Star rosters. Johnson and Battaglia are two of the forty seniors to make the All- Star roster. Johnson led the Hilltoppers in points per game averaging 26.3 and will continue his basketball career at the college level as he committed…

Minnesota Sweeps Wisconsin in Annual DAYBA Border Battle Game

The annual DAYBA basketball border battle took place at UMD on Tuesday night.

March 25, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The annual DAYBA basketball border battle took place at UMD on Tuesday night. The Minnesota girls team defeated team Wisconsin for the fifth straight year with a 96 to 64 win. In the boy’s game, team Minnesota boys took back bragging rights as they defeated team Wisconsin 112 to 98. Categories: High School, Sports

Prep Boys Basketball: Jordan Christianson & Phillip Homere Earned Coach of the Year Honors

With the season's conclusion, two local head coaches earned end-of-the-year honors.

March 24, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The prep boys basketball state tournament wrapped up over the weekend. With the season’s conclusion, two local head coaches earned end-of-the-year honors. Cherry basketball head coach Jordan Christianson was named the section 7A coach of the year by the Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association. Christianson and the Tigers earned their fourth consecutive section 7A title and made it to…

State Boys Basketball: Cherry Falls Short in Class A State Title Game Against Dawson-Boyd

The Tigers fell to the Blackjacks 81 to 74 in the class A state title game.

March 22, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- After defeating Nevis in the state quarterfinal round 79 to 70, the Cherry boys basketball team is back in the class A state title game for the second consecutive year. The top-seeded Tigers took on the second-seed Dawson-Boyd on Saturday. In the first half, the Tigers were down by eleven. But late in the half, the Tigers cut…

Hayward’s Reese Sheehan Named Ms. Hockey Wisconsin

It was a breakout season for the senior as she tallied 37 goals and 33 assists.

March 21, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

HAYWARD, Wis.- Hayward’s Reese Sheehan took home the top prize in the state of Wisconsin for girls hockey. She is the 2025 Ms. Hockey Wisconsin award winner. It was a breakout season for the senior as she tallied 37 goals and 33 assists. Sheehan and the Hurricanes went 18-5-1 this past year. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

State Boys Basketball: Cherry Holds Off Nevis to Advance to Class A Championship Game

The Tigers will next face Dawson-Boyd in the title game on Saturday at 11 AM.

March 21, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Cherry boys basketball team met up with Nevis for the 2nd straight year in the Class A semifinals on Friday. And for the 2nd time in a row, the Cherry Tigers were able to get the best of the Nevis Tigers, winning 79 to 70. Cherry was led by Carson Brown, who had 22 points in the…

State Boys Basketball: Cherry Begins Title Defense with Quarterfinal Victory Over BOLD

Cherry will next face Nevis in the semifinals on Friday.

March 20, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Cherry boys basketball team is one step closer to repeating as Class A state champions. On Thursday, the Tigers opened up state tournament play with a 89 to 57 victory over BOLD. Noah Sundquist had a team-leading 28 points in the contest. Cherry will next face Nevis in the semifinals on Friday. Tip-off is at noon at…

Northern Star: Cherry Boys Basketball

Cherry will face BOLD on Thursday at 11 AM at the Target Center.

March 19, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the fourth straight year, the Cherry boys basketball team has made it to the big dance. As a repeat attendee, the Tigers know there’s not much time to celebrate beforehand. “Obviously the goal is to take care of business one step at a time. Win the section and this team has big goals. We’ve been at the…

Jeremy Zywicki Named as New Head Football Coach for Esko

Zywicki is the 5th head coach in program history for Esko.

March 19, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- Esko high school has a new head football coach. On Wednesday, the school announced that Jeremy Zywicki will lead the team for the upcoming season. He’s spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach at Esko and was a part of their two state tournament teams. Zywicki also coached at Moose Lake/Willow River and Wrenshall, where he…

Ontonagon Fighting Miners 18U Team Wins State Championship

The team is made up of players from Hurley all the way up to the U.P.

March 18, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

BURTON, Michigan.- The Ontonagon Fighting Miners 18U hockey team finished their season with the top prize. Over the weekend, they recently traveled to Burton, Michigan for the state championship. The team, who is made up of players from Hurley all the way up to the Upper Peninsula, defeated Belle Tire 4 to 2 to win the state title. Categories: High…

State Boys Basketball: Duluth Denfeld Unable to Contain Totino-Grace in AAA Quarterfinals

Duluth Denfeld next will play Byron in the consolation semifinals on Wednesday at 4 PM.

March 18, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team made their first state tournament appearance since 2004 on Tuesday. Matching up with the three-time defending state champions Totino-Grace, the Hunters were unable to hold onto a lead as they fell to the Eagles 88 to 72. Leading the way for Denfeld was Marnaries Ferguson, who had 41 points in the contest….

Duluth Denfeld Preaching Strength in Numbers Ahead of State Tournament

Duluth Denfeld and Totino-Grace will tip off at 2 PM at the Williams Arena on Tuesday.

March 17, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Soon the wait will be over for the Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team as they get set to play in their first state tournament since 2004 on Tuesday afternoon. The Hunters have quite the draw off the get-go as they will square off with the three-time defending state champions, Totino-Grace. The Eagles enter the matchup with a 22…

Duluth Denfeld Boys Basketball Set to Face Totino-Grace in the State Quarterfinal Round

The Hunters will make their first state appearance since 2004.

March 16, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team learned their first-round state opponent over the weekend. The Hunter’s earned the seventh seed in the class AAA tournament and will face Totino-Grace in the quarterfinal round. The Hunters punched their ticket to the state tournament earlier this week after defeating Hibbing in the section 7AAA title game 75-to-52. This will mark…

Cherry Boys Basketball Wins Fourth Consecutive Section 7A Title Game, Earning a Spot in the State Tournament

The Tigers defeated the Warriors 77 to 56 to earn their fourth consecutive state appearance.

March 15, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The section 7A boys basketball championship game took place on Saturday. The top-seeded Cherry Tigers met up with the Deer River Warriors with a trip to the state tournament on the line. The Tigers defeated the Warriors 77 to 56 to earn their fourth consecutive state appearance. “The goal is to take care of business one step at…

Esko Boys Basketball Falls to Pequot Lakes in Section 7AA Title Game

Pequot Lakes defeated Esko 59-50 to advance to the state tournament.

March 14, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The section 7AA boys basketball championship game took place on Friday night. Esko and Pequot Lakes met up in the title game for the fourth consecutive year. It was a back and forth battle all game between Esko and the Patriots. Unfortunately, Pequot Lakes defeated Esko 59 to 50 to advance to the state tournament. Esko finished the…

Former Hilltopper Pacey Adduono Commits to Play D1 Hockey at UMass

Adduono tallied 29 points, 18 of which were goals and 11 were assists for the Hilltoppers in 2023-2024.

March 14, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A former Hilltopper will soon make the jump to the division one ranks. Pacey Adduono announced his commitment to UMass on Thursday. He spent just one season at Duluth Marshall in 2023 and 2024. During that time, he tallied 29 points, 18 of which were goals and 11 were assists. Adduono then went to Oakmoor Academy in Iowa…

Top Plays of the Week: 3/14

Both of this week's top plays came from the hardwood.

March 14, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

ESKO, Minn.- Both of this week’s top plays came from the hardwood. At number two, Gavin Willeck of South Ridge gets the steal and takes it coast to coast to slam it down in the section 7A quarterfinal round. For our top play of the week, Cherry turns defense into offense as Isaiah Asuma creates the turnover and throws up…

Duluth Denfeld Boys Basketball Punches Ticket to State for the First Time Since 2004

A big second half for the Hunters led to a 75 to 52 win over the Bluejackets to punch their ticket to the state tournament for the first time in 21 years.

March 13, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The section 7AAA boys basketball title game took place at Duluth East High School on Thursday night. The Duluth Denfeld Hunters tipped off against the Hibbing Bluejackets for a trip to the state tournament on the line. A big second half for the Hunters led to a 75 to 52 win over the Bluejackets to punch their ticket…

7A Boys Basketball: Cherry & Deer River to Meet in Section Title Game After Semifinal Victories

Deer River and Cherry will tip-off at 1 PM on Saturday at Romano Gymnasium.

March 13, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Section 7A championship for boys basketball is officially set. On Thursday, the defending champion Cherry Tigers defeated the Cromwell-Wright Cardinals 87 to 53 in the semifinals. They’ll next meet Deer River, who topped Mountain Iron-Buhl 73 to 61 in the other semifinal contest. The two teams previously met in the 2022-2023 section title game, which saw Cherry…

State Girls Basketball: West Central Holds Off Cromwell-Wright in Class A Quarterfinals, Rock Ridge in Consolation Title Game

Cromwell-Wright will next face Walker-Hackensack-Akeley in the consolation semifinals on Friday.

March 13, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Cromwell-Wright girls basketball team made their first state tournament appearance since 2020 on Thursday. Playing West Central Area in the Class A Quarterfinals, the Cardinals came close to taking down the 4th seed, but they ultimately fall to the Knights 61 to 54. Remington Olesiak had a team-leading 19 points in the contest. Cromwell-Wright now heads into…

Esko Boys Basketball Heading to 4th Straight Section 7AA Title Game

Esko will meet Pequot Lakes in the title game on Friday night.

March 12, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Esko boys basketball continued their chase to state on Wednesday night, facing Pierz in the 7AA semifinals. For the fourth straight year, Esko is heading to the Section 7AA title game as they defeat the Pioneers 79 to 66. They’ll meet Pequot Lakes once again on Friday for a trip to state. Tip-off is at 6 PM…

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…