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Prep Softball: Spartans Sweep Mustangs, Bluejackets Hang On For Road Win

Superior softball had no trouble with Menomonie while Hibbing got the road win over Duluth Denfeld.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Senior pitcher Mady Stariha threw her second no-hitter of the season as the Superior softball team swept Menomonie Thursday night at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex. In game one, Stariha held the Mustangs to no hits and struck out 11 batters and even chipped in with a three-run home run in the first inning. Elise DeGaef also…
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Hilltoppers Baseball Run Away From Spartans

It was another short game for the Duluth Marshall baseball team.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Carter Sullivan pitched a complete game while allowing just one run on two hits as the Duluth Marshall baseball team defeated Superior 11-1 in five innings Thursday night at Wade Stadium. Peter Hansen would get the RBI double in the fifth inning that ended the game via mercy rule. Hilltoppers have won five in a row as…
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Hilltoppers Baseball Take Down Lumberjacks in Five Innings

The Duluth Marshall baseball team got a shutout win at home Tuesday night.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – In a game where the score was 1-0 going into the fifth inning, the Duluth Marshall baseball team caught fire and scored nine runs against Cloquet to end the game via mercy rule 10-0 Tuesday night at Wade Stadium. Ben Pedersen and Brett Benson combined for the shutout to help the Hilltoppers improve to 6-1 on the…
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Prep Softball: Spartans Dominate Doubleheader Against Huskies; Greyhounds Pick Up First Win

Superior shut out Eau Claire North in the first game while Duluth East picked up its first win of the season against Eveleth-Gilbert.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior softball team returned home to their winning ways, sweeping a doubleheader against Eau Claire North 10-0 (5 innings) and 11-5 (6 innings). The first game was all Superior, as Mady Stariha pitched five shutout innings while only giving up one hit while striking out five. Chesie McLaughlin went 2-for-2 with a home run in the…
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Wolfpack Girls Hang on For Home Win over Wildcats

The Duluth girls lacrosse team picked up a win over section rival Chisago Lakes.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Jorja Schooler scored six times as the Duluth girls lacrosse team defeated Chisago Lakes 13-8 Monday night at Public Schools Stadium. Sarah Spencer scored four goals and Elle Hughes chipped in with three of her own. Shay Callaway also had two assists for the Wolfpack. Categories: High School, Sports
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Spartans Baseball Cruise Past Hunters

Superior scored five runs in the fourth to seal the win.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Superior baseball team bounced back from its first loss of the season in a big way, topping Duluth Denfeld 9-1 at Wade Stadium. The game was scoreless until the third, when the Spartans scored twice on a bunt. The Hunters answered in the bottom half of the inning to make it 2-1 Spartans. But Superior blew…
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Hunters Baseball Shuts Out Tigers, Snaps Losing Skid

Matt Rukavina allowed just two hits in the complete game shutout.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Denfeld baseball team dominated Princeton, getting the 12-0 win to snap its four game losing streak. Matt Rukavina allowed just two hits in the five inning complete game, striking out six. Payton Budisalovich drove in three while both Joe Udd and Corey Graves drove in one each. The Hunter (2-4) will host Superior on Monday. Categories:…
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Spartans Softball Tops Eskomos For Third Straight Win

Chesie McLaughlin hit a solo home run in the fifth while Mady Stariha struck out seven.
Claudia Chakamian,

ESKO, Minn. – Superior’s Chesie McLaughlin hit a solo home run in the fifth inning as Superior topped Esko 4-1. Mady Stariha had another stellar outing, giving up one run on five hits while striking out seven. Superior (6-1) will host Eau Claire North on Tuesday while Esko (4-4) will play at Moose Lake-Willow River on Tuesday. Categories: High School,…
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Wolfpack Use Strong Second Half to Stay Unbeaten

The Duluth boys lacrosse team have yet to lose a game in the early going.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth boys lacrosse team stayed undefeated on the season as they got the win over Minneapolis Washburn 11-4 Friday night at Public Schools Stadium. The Wolfpack led 3-2 at the half, but then exploded in the second half to get the win and knock off the Warriors. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports
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Prep Softball: Bulldogs, Hawks Win Big

Carlton dominated Ely while Hermantown shut out Cloquet to pick up wins.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The defending section 7A champs Carlton topped Ely 11-1 on Friday night to stay undefeated on the season. The Bulldogs (5-0) will play at Proctor on Saturday morning. In other softball action, Hermantown shut out Cloquet to get the 6-0 win. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports
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Prep Baseball: Hilltoppers, Rails, Lumberjacks Pick Up Home Wins

Duluth Marshall, Proctor and Cloquet all were victorious at home.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Mora scored three in the top of the first but Duluth Marshall scored five in the bottom half of the frame to take the lead and never look back, as the Hilltoppers got the 8-4 win. Brett Benson got the win after going six innings while allowing just two runs. The Hilltoppers improve to 5-1 and will…
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Hilltoppers Baseball Win Big Against Bluejackets

The Duluth Marshall baseball team scored at will Thursday at Wade Stadium.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Marshall baseball team continued their dominance over the Northland as they got the big win over Hibbing 18-2 in five innings Thursday night at Wade Stadium. Peter Hansen led the Hilltoppers going 3 for 3 at the plate with four runs scored. Ben Pedersen pitched three shutout innings while striking out three batters. He also…
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Panthers Baseball Shutout Tigers in Section Battle

The South Ridge baseball team scored early and often against Cherry.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The defending Section 7A champions are off to a good start to the season as the South Ridge baseball team got a shutout win over Cherry 11-0 in five innings Wednesday afternoon at Wade Stadium. The Panthers also knocked off North Woods 13-2 in six innings as they improve to 4-1 on the season. Categories: High School,…
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Duluth Native Emma Stauber Named New Head Coach of Mirage Hockey Team

The former Mirage star and UMD defenseman spent this past season helping the Minnesota Whitecaps win the NWHL's Isobel Cup.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth native Emma Stauber has been named the new head coach of the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team. The former Mirage star and UMD defenseman spent this past season helping the Minnesota Whitecaps win the NWHL’s Isobel Cup in their inaugural season. She also spent time playing pro hockey in Sweden. The 26-year-old takes over for Glen Gilderman…
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Proctor’s Todd Clark Steps Down as Rails Basketball Coach

Clark graduated from Proctor High School in 1988.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – In an announcement made at Tuesday night’s school board meeting, Rails boys basketball head coach Todd Clark has resigned. Clark has been coaching at his alma mater for the past seven seasons with a handful of section tournament runner-up finishes. In addition to head coaching, Clark has been involved with Proctor athletics for over 20 years. Rails…
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Wolfpack Blank Thunderhawks in Home Opener

In their first home game of the season, Duluth had no trouble with Grand Rapids.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – It was a dominant showing in the home opener as the Duluth boys lacrosse team blanked Grand Rapids 12-0 Tuesday night at Ordean Stadium. The Wolfpack will be back in action Friday night at home against Minneapolis Washburn. Categories: High School, Sports
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Spartans Softball Hold Off Hawks’ Late Rally

The Superior softball team would get the win at home against Hermantown.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – In a battle of two of the top softball teams in the Northland, Superior would hold on for the win against Hermantown 4-1 Tuesday afternoon at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex. Mady Stariha allowed just five hits while striking out 10 in the win. Mackenzie Lehto, Ruby Moore and Madison Sislo each had multiple hits for the…
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Prep Baseball: Hilltoppers, Hawks Pick Up Wins

The Duluth Marshall and Hermantown baseball teams were victorious on Tuesday night.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Carter Sullivan pitched six shutout, allowing just two hits on the night as the Duluth Marshall baseball team blanked Duluth Denfeld 9-0 Tuesday night at Wade Stadium. In other baseball action, Hermantown faced off against Hibbing at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex. And it was the Hawks taking down the Bluejackets 4-1. Categories: High School, Sports
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Rails Baseball Dominates Blue Devils

Ben Harnell hit a solo home run while Mason Flick picked up the win.
Claudia Chakamian,

PROCTOR, Minn. – The Proctor baseball team scored seven runs in the bottom of the second inning, all coming from bases-loaded walks and wild pitches, to top Virginia 15-2. Ben Harnell hit a solo home run while Mason Flick got the win. Proctor will host Ashland on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports
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Early Deficit Too Big for Wolfpack Girls Lacrosse

The Duluth girls lacrosse team suffered their first loss of the season.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth girls lacrosse team fell into a 9-0 hole early in the first half and couldn’t sustain the comeback as they fall to Forest Lake 17-3 Monday night at Ordean Stadium. Hannah Martin and Shay Callaway were among the scorers for the Wolfpack.   Categories: High School, Sports
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Boys High School Volleyball Debuts in Proctor

Floodwood, Cloquet, Hibbing/Chisholm, Grand Rapids and two Proctor-Hermantown co-ops played in Monday's match.
Claudia Chakamian,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Boys high school volleyball made its debut in Proctor on Monday as Northern Conference held its latest tournament featuring two Proctor-Hermantown co–ops, Floodwood, Cloquet, Hibbing/Chisholm and Grand Rapids. Although it’s not a varsity sport yet, the teams are excited to start a new athletic program in the Northland. “It’s crazy because even a year ago, I wouldn’t have…
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Strong Sixth Inning Pushes Tigers Softball Past Greyhounds

The Northwestern softball team picked up the road win over Duluth East.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Northwestern softball team used a strong start and a strong finish to take down Duluth East 19-6 Monday afternoon at Ordean Field. The Tigers would score six runs in the first two innings and then 10 runs in the top of the sixth. The Greyhounds would rally in the bottom of the inning, scoring five runs,…
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Wolfpack Girls Pick Up Third Straight Win

Duluth is undefeated to start the season.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth girls lacrosse team continued its strong start to the season, defeating Brainerd 19-9 at home on Saturday afternoon. This is the Wolfpack’s third win of the season. They hit the road Friday at play at Moorhead. Categories: High School, Sports
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Hilltoppers Baseball Falls Late to Redhawks for First Loss of Season

Minnehaha Academy handed Duluth Marshall its first loss of the season.
Claudia Chakamian,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The top two boys baseball teams in class AA met at Northwestern University on Saturday, and in the end, the second-ranked Minnehaha Academy walked it off against top-ranked Duluth Marshall, 5-4 the final. Ben Pedersen struck out 10 in 5 and two-thirds innings. Brock Brumley hit the RBI single for the walkoff. Duluth Marshall (2-1) will play…
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Wolfpack Girls Lacrosse Knock Off Stealth

The Duluth girls lacrosse team used a strong second half to get past Hermantown/Proctor.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – In an early season rivalry battle, the Duluth girls lacrosse team defeated Hermantown/Proctor 9-5 Thursday night at Public Schools Stadium. Jorja Schooler led the Wolfpack with five goals, while Elle Hughes, Daphne Berg, Sarah Spencer and Annika Jarvela also scored for Duluth. Categories: High School, Sports
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Prep Softball: Spartans, Hunters Score in Bunches at Home

The Superior and Duluth Denfeld softball teams abused their scoreboards Thursday afternoon.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior softball team made quick work of Eau Claire as they won in five innings 10-0 Thursday afternoon at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex. UMD commit Mady Stariha earned the shutout win on the mound for the Spartans, throwing a no-hitter while striking out 10 batters. Superior would fall 5-4 in the second game of the…
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Spartans Baseball Scores Four Unanswered to Top Hurricanes

Superior stays perfect on the season and improves to 4-0.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior baseball team scored four unanswered runs in the fifth inning to top Hayward 4-2 on Thursday night. Gunnar Hansen, Blake Arnovich and Joe Barker each recorded a hit and scored a run in the win. The Spartans improve to 4-0 and will play at Cloquet on Tuesday. Categories: High School, Sports
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Duluth Marshall’s Maren Friday Commits to Union College

The sophomore standout led the Hilltoppers with 30 points this past season.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Marshall girls hockey standout Maren Friday has committed to playing college hockey at Union College. The Hilltoppers standout just wrapped up her sophomore year with 10 goals and 20 assists, helping Duluth Marshall advance to the Section 7A title game. Union college is based in Schenectady, New York while playing in the ECAC hockey conference. Categories:…
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Former Hilltopper Lane Krenzen Commits to Denver

Krenzen has spent the past three seasons in the NAHL with the Austin Bruins.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former Duluth Marshall star Lane Krenzen announced Thursday on his Twitter account that he has committed to playing college hockey at the University of Denver. The 21-year-old has spent the past three seasons with the Austin Bruins in the NAHL, wrapping up his last season with nine goals and 19 assists. Back in 2016 in his final…
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Brendan Flaherty Resigns As Hilltoppers’ Hockey Head Coach

He spent 20-plus seasons as head coach of the Duluth Marshall boys hockey team.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Brendan Flaherty has resigned as head coach of the Duluth Marshall boys hockey team. In his resignation letter, Flaherty said he had hoped to be ready to coach the team by November, but he could not guarantee the pace of his recovery from throat cancer. Bill Owens coached the Hilltoppers this past season on an interim basis….
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State Runner-Up Duluth Marshall Baseball Motivated for the Season

The Hilltoppers finally get outside to practice despite the Duluth weather.
Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Marshall Hilltoppers baseball team is back and ready for action this year after losing in the state title game last year. The team was able to get outside and practice before their first game, which is not always guaranteed given weather in the Northland. “We’ve been trying to get out here for the longest time,…
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Duluth Marshall Wins Home Opener Against Aitkin

Hilltoppers pitcher Ben Pederson starred with 10 strikeouts.
Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Marshall handily beat Aitkin in their home opener at Wade Stadium 11-3. Hilltoppers phenom pitcher, and University of Missouri commit, Ben Pederson helped keep scores off the board for the win with 10 strikeouts. Categories: High School, Sports
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Hermantown Softball’s Tom Bang Retires in Style

After 41 seasons as the program's coach and founder, many came out to celebrate his tenure.
Katharine Huntley,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – After more than 40 years coaching Hermantown softball, the program Tom Bang has retired. Saturday, the Hermantown community helped the coach go out with a bang after he led the team to 23 state tournaments and three state championships during his tenure. “Well after 41 years of coaching, we thought we would try to in a way…
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Prep Baseball: Spartans, Rebels Pick Up Wins to Open Seasons

Superior defeated Grand Rapids while Moose Lake took down Proctor in their season openers.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior baseball team used an 11-run second inning to top Grand Rapids in the season opener, 15-1 in five innings. Gunnar Hansen had three hits and drove in two runs in the win. Over in Proctor, Moose Lake plated four in the fourth to defeat the Rebels 9-2. Categories: High School, Sports
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Spartans Open Softball Season With Road Win Over Rails

Superior opens their season with a road win over Proctor.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – In the season opener for high school softball, Superior held on for the 4-2 over Proctor Thursday afternoon at Egerdahl Field. Kaleigh Miller led the Spartans as she knocked in two runs on an inside-the-park-home run. Categories: High School, Sports
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Minnesota Girls, Wisconsin Boys Pick Up Wins at DAYBA Border Battle

Romano Gym was home to the 11th annual DAYBA Border Battle Game.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – In the 11th annual DAYBA Border Battle, the Minnesota girls and Wisconsin boys split the doubleheader at Romano Gym. The Minnesota girls got the win 95-56. Pequot Lakes’ Olivia Lane was named the Mike Gerber Border Battle MVP. In the boys game, Wisconsin ran away with the win 132-84. The game MVP award went to Superior’s Mason…
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North Woods Boys Fall in Class A Championship Game

The Hornets were just too much for the Grizzlies as they win it 67-42.
Sam Ali,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The North Woods boys basketball team couldn’t dig out of an early hole as they fall to Henning 67-42 Saturday morning in the Class A state championship game at the Target Center. It was the Cougars’ first ever state title in any MSHSL sport. For the Grizzlies, it was their third straight loss in the championship game….
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Coaches Corner: Hermantown Softball

For this week's segment, we talk with new Hermantown softball coach Michelle Sweeney.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we spoke with Michelle Sweeney who was named the new head coach of the Hermantown softball team. She takes over for Tom Bang who retired last spring after starting the program 41 years ago. Sweeney talked about taking over for Bang and her plans for the Hawks program. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy,…
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Goggleye Sends Grizzlies to Third Straight Class A Title Game

The North Woods boys basketball game got the upset win over Ada-Borup.
Sam Ali,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Senior guard Cade Goggleye would hit the go-ahead three-pointer with 0.4 seconds left to push the North Woods boys basketball team past Ada-Borup 57-55 Thursday afternoon at the Target Center. Goggleye finished with 18 points and six assists. Junior forward Trevor Morrison nailed down his second straight double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds. North Woods will…
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North Woods Boys Basketball Advance to Class A Semi-Finals

The Grizzlies defeated Westbrook-Walnut Grove 56-39 at Williams Arena.
Sam Ali,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Junior Trevor Morrison led the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds as the North Woods boys basketball team knocked off Westbrook-Walnut Grove 56-39 in the Class A quarterfinals on Thursday night at Williams Arena. TJ Chiabotti chipped in with 11 points, six rebounds and five steals. Cade Goggleye added 10 points, five assists and four rebounds….
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Cardinals Basketball Falls to Cougars in Class A Quarterfinals

No. 2 Ada-Borup handed Cromwell-Wright its first Class A loss of the season.
Claudia Chakamian,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Unseeded Cromwell-Wright kept pace with No. 2 Ada-Borup in the first half, but the Cougars heated up in the second, getting the 49-39 win in the Class A Quarterfinals. Jaden Gronner and Cameron Cahoon led the Cardinals with 10 points each. Cromwell-Wright moves to the consolation bracket and will play on Friday at 7 a.m. at Concordia…
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Eskomos Boys Fall in Class AA Quarterfinals

Esko and Minneapolis North were tied at the half, but the Polars clamped down in the second half to get the win.
Claudia Chakamian,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Esko boys basketball team battled the whole way, but wasn’t able to come out on top down the stretch, as No. 2 Minneapolis North Community got the 61-53 win in the Class AA quarterfinal. Payton Wefel led the Eskomos with 16 points while Camden Berger had 12 points. The Eskomos will play Redwood Valley on Thursday…
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Esko Boys Basketball Face Uphill Battle as Unseeded Team in State Tourney

The Eskomos will take on #2 seed Minneapolis North in the Class AA quarterfinals.
Sam Ali,

ESKO, Minn. – Wednesday night, the Esko boys basketball team are heading back to a familiar place as they will take part in the Class AA state tournament for the sixth time in the past seven seasons. The Eskomos lost in the quarterfinals, but bounced back to win the consolation championship. That experience proved to be very valuable to the…
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Two Harbors High School Receives Special Donation for Turf Field

Cooperative Light & Power donated $22,000 to the Agates athletics program.
Sam Ali,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – The football field at Two Harbors High School has been long overdue for some renovations and Monday, a local company decided to help. Cooperative Light and power presented a check of $22,000 to the Agates athletics program to start raising funds for a new turf field. The current grass field ran into some issues this past…
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Eskomos Boys Basketball Unseeded in Class AA Tournament

Esko is making its sixth trip to state in the past seven years.
Claudia Chakamian,

ESKO, Minn. –  After winning their sixth Section 7AA title in the past seven seasons, the Eskomos head to state unseeded. They will play two seed Minneapolis North Community on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Williams Arena. The Eskomos lost in the first round last year but went on to win the consolation championship, but they’re hoping to flip the script…
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Prep Boys Basketball: Grizzlies, Cardinals Learn Seeding For Class A Tournament

North Woods is the three seed and Cromwell-Wright is unseeded in Class A.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After winning their third straight Section 7A title on Friday night, the North Woods boys basketball team drew the number three seed for the Class A State tournament. The Grizzlies have lost in the state title game the past two seasons. North Woods will play Westbrook-Walnut Grove High School on Thursday at 5 p.m. at Williams Arena….
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Coaches Corner: RBA’s Kris Mallett

For this week's segment we talk basketball with the Rookie Basketball Association.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we talked with Salvation Army Rookie Basketball Association coordinator Kris Mallett. Among the topics discussed were the organizations long-term goals, as well as the merger with the Duluth Amateur Youth Basketball Association. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports
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Three-Peat: Grizzlies Win Third Straight Section Title

The North Woods boys basketball team made quick work of Lakeview Christian Academy 78-39.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – It was a wire-to-wire win for the North Woods boys basketball team as they routed Lakeview Christian Academy 78-39 Friday night at Romano Gym. Cade Goggleye led all scorers with 31 points to help the Grizzlies win their third straight section title. Tournament seedings will be announced this weekend. Categories: High School, Sports