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

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

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

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

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

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

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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

The final week of the regular season begins next week.
Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

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

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Johnson Siblings Reach Scoring Milestones at Duluth Marshall

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

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

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

Duluth Denfeld is back in action on Tuesday, February 25th, against Superior. 
Isaiah Wiita, Neil Vierzba,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both the Section 7AA & 7AA semifinals take place on Saturday at Amsoil Arena.
Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

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

Cloquet Football
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Cloquet Names Mike Klyve as New Head Football Coach

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Last Second Goal By Webster Lifts Hayward Girls Hockey Past Superior

Olivia Webster scored the game-winning goal for the Hurricanes.
Neil Vierzba,

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

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

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

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

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Lightning Forward Mercury Bischoff Named Semifinalist for Ms. Hockey Award

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

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

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

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

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

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Northern Star: River Freeman

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

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

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

Both teams enter section tournament play next week.
Neil Vierzba,

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

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Hermantown Boys Hockey to Close Out Regular Season Against Grand Rapids

Hermantown and Grand Rapids face-off on Tuesday night.
Isaiah Wiita,

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

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Esko Baseball’s Jamis Halverson Commits to Alexandria CC

Just this past season, Halverson batted .284 with four doubles, two home runs, and 25 runs batted in.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- Another Esko baseball standout will be heading to the next level. First baseman and 3rd baseman Jamis Halverson recently announced his commitment to Alexandria Technical and Community College. Just this past season, he batted .284 with four doubles, two home runs, and 25 runs batted in. Halverson also played a key role in helping Esko to their 2nd…

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Crosby-Ironton Girls Basketball Handles Esko to Remain Undefeated

Esko is back in action on Thursday, February 13th, against Hermantown. 
Isaiah Wiita,

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko girls basketball team hosted unbeaten Crosby-Ironton on Monday. In the end, the Rangers handled Esko as they won 98-31 to improve to 23-0. Esko is back in action on Thursday, February 13th, against Hermantown. Tip-off is at 7:15 p.m. Categories: High School, Sports

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Duluth East Names Cory Erickson as New Head Track and Field Coach

Erickson and Duluth East will begin their season next month on March 10th.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth East has a new track and field head coach. On Monday, the school announced that assistant coach Cory Erickson has been promoted to the top spot. He’s a Greyhound alum who went on to compete at Drake University. During that time, he earned all-conference honors while specializing in the 800 meter and 400 meter dash. Erickson and…

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Prep Girls Hockey: Mirage and Rock Ridge Set to Face-off in Section 7A Title Game

Rock Ridge and Proctor/Hermantown will face-off in the section 7A title game on Wednesday, February 12th.
Isaiah Wiita,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Proctor/Hermantown Mirage faced off against Moose Lake Area on Saturday in the section 7A semifinal round. The top-seeded Mirage skated away with the win, defeating the Rebels 10-1 to advance to the championship game. On the other side of the section 7A bracket, North Shore faced Rock Ridge in the semifinal round. This one went back and…

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Hermantown Boys Hockey Suffers Heartbreaker at Home Against Benilde-St. Margaret’s

Hermantown will close out the regular season on Tuesday, February 11th, against Grand Rapids. 
Isaiah Wiita,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team hosted Benilde-St. Margaret’s on Friday, trying to break a two-game losing streak. The Hawks and the Red Knights went back and forth all game, but in the end, the Red Knights skate away with the 3-2 win. Hermantown will close out the regular season on Tuesday, February 11th, against Grand Rapids. Puck drop…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Play of the Week: 2/7

At number one, Superior's Ryan Pettingill shows off his reflexes to make the juggling save against Hibbing/Chisholm.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- This week’s top play came from on the ice. At number one, Superior’s Ryan Pettingill shows off his reflexes to make the juggling save against Hibbing/Chisholm. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Solon Springs/Northwood Track and Field Senior Cade Lisson Commits to UMD

In last year's state meet, Lisson was the state runner up in the 400-meter dash with a time of 48.99. 
Isaiah Wiita,

SOLON SPRINGS, Wis.- Solon Springs/Northwood track and field senior Cade Lisson will continue his career at the college level as he committed to UMD on Friday. Lisson has made three WIAA state meet appearances. In last year’s state meet, Lisson was the state runner up in the 400-meter dash with a time of 48.99. He also competes in the 100-meter…

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Duluth Denfeld Boys Hoops Continues Winning Ways with Conference Victory Over Cloquet

The Hunters have now won eight out of their last nine games.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team continued their recent hot streak by taking down Cloquet 61 to 55 on Thursday night. The Hunters have now won eight out of their last nine games. Denfeld improves to 12-7 and will next host Bemidji on Friday. As for Cloquet (15-4), they’ll be in action on Saturday against St. Francis.  …

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Duluth Marshall Boys Hockey Defends Home Ice With 5-2 Win Over Duluth Denfeld

Duluth Marshall is back in action on Tuesday, February 11th against Duluth East.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall boys hockey team hosted Duluth Denfeld on Thursday night. The Hilltoppers defended home ice defeating the Hunters 5-2. Duluth Marshall is back in action on Tuesday, February 11th against Duluth East. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. For Duluth Denfeld, their next game is on Friday, February 7th, where they host Gentry Academy. Puck drop…

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Northern Star: Marnaries Ferguson

Ferguson recently became the all-time scoring leader in a Denfeld uniform.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Marnaries Ferguson has made plenty of shots during his time at Duluth Denfeld. Like all young athletes, his love for the game started early by watching a legend on T.V. “Well watching Lebron growing up. It kind of inspired me to play basketball and then I met my coach and he’s helped me grind through it and now…

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Duluth Marshall Boys Hockey Snaps Proctor’s Four-Game Winning Streak

Marshall is now 11-8-2 on the year and will next host Duluth Denfeld on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall boys hockey team snapped Proctor’s four-game winning streak on Tuesday, defeating the Rails 5 to 2. Marshall is now 11-8-2 on the year and will next host Duluth Denfeld on Thursday. Proctor falls to 12-10-1 and will play at North Shore on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports

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Chisholm Boys Basketball Handles Duluth Marshall for 2nd Straight Victory

The Bluestreaks are now 6-13 and will next host Hill City on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Chisholm boys basketball team picked up their 6th win of the season on Tuesday, defeating Duluth Marshall 82 to 67. The Bluestreaks are now 6-13 and will next host Hill City on Thursday. As for Duluth Marshall (6-11), they’ll be at Superior on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports

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Hibbing/Chisholm Boys Hockey Blanks Superior for 13th Win of Season

The Bluejackets are now 13-9 on the year and will next play at Detroit Lakes on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Hibbing/Chisholm boys hockey team returned to the win column on Monday night, defeating Superior 7 to 0. The Bluejackets are now 13-9 on the year and will next play at Detroit Lakes on Saturday. As for Superior (5-15-1), they’re next in action at Eau Claire North on Friday. Categories: High School, Sports

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Prep Girls Basketball: Superior Wins Fourth Straight, Cloquet Picks Up Road Win

The Spartans picked up their fourth straight win as they defeated Esko 55-48. 
Isaiah Wiita,

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko girls basketball team welcomed in Superior on Monday. The Spartans pick up their fourth straight win as they defeated Esko 55-48. Superior is back in action on Thursday, February 6th against Duluth East. Tip-off is at 5:45 p.m. For Esko, their next game is on Thursday, February 6th where they face Pequot Lakes. Tip-off is at…

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Duluth Denfeld Boys Basketball Heating Up in Second Half of the Season

The Hunters have won six of their last seven games. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team has started to heat up in the last half of the season. The Hunters have won six of their last seven games. Duluth Denfeld is currently 10-and-7 on the season with their latest win coming against Chisago Lakes, where Denfeld won 82-68. The Hunters have been on the road for their last…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Hermantown Boys Hockey Unable to Snap Moorhead’s 20-Game Winning Streak

Hermantown falls to 13-7-3 on the year and will next play Benilde-St. Margaret's on February 7th.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey hosted a red-hot Moorhead squad on Friday night. Unfortunately, the Hawks were unable to trip up the Spuds as Moorhead extended their win streak to 21 games with the 2 to 1 victory. Hermantown falls to 13-7-3 on the year and will next play Benilde-St. Margaret’s on February 7th. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High…

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C-E-C Boys Hockey Picks up Road Win Over Hermantown, Mirage & North Shore Girls Settle for Tie

The Lumberjacks improve to 17-4 on the season.
Isaiah Wiita, Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A potential section 7A championship game matchup took place on Thursday as the Hermantown boys hockey team welcomed in Cloquet/Esko/Carlton. The Lumberjacks picked up the road win against the Hawks with a 3-1 victory to improve to 17-4. C-E-C is back in action on Saturday, February 1st, against Minneapolis. Puck drop is at 3 p.m. For the Hawks, their…

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Northern Star: Jack Battaglia

In Battaglia's senior year, he leads the team in points and three pointers made.
Isaiah Wiita,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet Boys basketball team has dominated in their 2024-25 campaign and part of that success comes from senior guard Jack Battaglia and his ability to create plays for his team. “If not the best, one of the best passers I have ever coached. Shoots the ball well from three, can attack the basket, he is over 80…

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Girls Hockey: Lightning Overcome Early Deficit to Comeback in OT Win Versus Northern Stars

Grand Rapids/Greenway improves to 17-5-1 and will next host Hibbing/Chisholm on Friday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Northern Stars continued their recent tough schedule by hosting Grand Rapids/Greenway on Tuesday night. After taking a 2-1 lead into the first intermission, Duluth saw their lead slip away as the Lightning scored in the 3rd and then just 36 seconds into overtime to win 3 to 2. Grand Rapids/Greenway improves to 17-5-1 and will next…

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Cloquet Boys Basketball Solidifying Themselves as Contenders This Season

With 10 games to go in the regular season, the Cloquet boys basketball team is just one victory away from tying their win total from a year ago.
Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

CLOQUET, Minn.- With 10 games to go in the regular season, the Cloquet boys basketball team is just one victory away from tying their win total from a year ago. The Lumberjacks also sit at the top of the Lake Superior Conference with a 6-1 record. This year’s squad features six seniors on the roster, that includes Mr. Basketball nominee…

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Proctor/Hermantown Mirage Picks Up Third Straight Win With Victory Over Superior

The Mirage improves to 18-6 on the season.
Isaiah Wiita,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Proctor/Hermantown Mirage hosted Superior on Monday, trying to add to their winning streak. The Mirage protects home ice with a 7-0 victory over the Spartans. Proctor/Hermantown closes out their regular season on Thursday, January 30th, against North Shore. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. For the Spartans, their next game is on Wednesday, January 29th against Duluth….

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Proctor/Hermantown Girls Hockey Earns 5-2 Victory Over Duluth

The Mirage defeated the Northern Stars 5-2 to pick up their 16th win of the season. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team faced off against the Duluth Northern Stars outside at the Woodland Community Center on Saturday. The Mirage defeated the Northern Stars 5-2 to pick up their 16th win of the season. The Mirage’s next game is on Monday, January 27th against Superior. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. For the Northern Stars, their…

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Prep Boys Hockey: Eden Prairie Tops Hibbing/Chisholm in Hockey Day Minnesota

The Bluejackets fall to 12-8 on the year.
Isaiah Wiita,

SHAKOPEE, Minn.- The Hibbing/Chisholm boys hockey team made the long bus ride down to Shakopee, Minn on Saturday, to take on Eden Prairie for Hockey Day Minnesota. The Bluejackets and the Eagles went back and forth all game, but in the end, the Eagles defeated the Bluejackets 4-3.  Hibbing/Chisolm is back in action on Tuesday, January 28th against Rock Ridge. …

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Hermantown Boys Hockey Picks Up 13th Win With Shutout Against Mahtomedi

The Hawks improve to 13-5-3 on the season.  
Isaiah Wiita,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team hosted Mahtomedi on Saturday in a rematch of last year’s state semifinal match up. A big first period for the Hawks led to a 4-0 win over the Zephyrs. The Hawks improve to 13-5-3 on the season. Hermantown is back in action on Thursday, January 30th, where they face Cloquet/Esko/Carlton. Puck drop is…

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Top Play of the Week: 1/24

At number one, Superior's Tyler Olson takes a hack at a bouncing puck and clangs it off the pipes and in for the goal.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- This week’s top plays comes from on the ice. At number one, Superior’s Tyler Olson takes a hack at a bouncing puck and clangs it off the pipes and in for the goal. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Boys Basketball: Duluth Denfeld & Hermantown Claim Road Victories

Hermantown will host Duluth Denfeld on Friday night.
Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team picked up their 8th win of the season on Thursday, defeating Superior 68 to 62. The Hunters will next play at Hermantown on Friday night at 7:15 PM. Superior falls to 7-9 and is at River Falls on Tuesday. In other boys basketball action, Hermantown snapped a three-game losing skid with a…

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Prep Girls Hockey: Defensive Battle Between Northern Stars & Elk River Leads to 1-1 Tie

Scoring the lone goal for the Northern Stars was Bailey Theis. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Northern Stars hosted Elk River in hopes of their 10th win on Thursday night. It was a defensive battle all game as the Northern Stars and Elk end in a 1-1 tie. Scoring the lone goal for the Northern Stars was Bailey Theis. The Northern Stars are back in action on Friday, January 24th against Rock…

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MIB Girls Basketball Coach Jeff Buffetta Reaches 600 Career Wins

Buffetta is the 14th girls coach in the state of Minnesota to reach the milestone.
Neil Vierzba,

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- It was a night to celebrate for the Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball team on Wednesday. Not only did they defeat Cass Lake-Bena 60-57, their coach also joined a prestigious club. Jeff Buffetta earned career win number 600 in the contest. He’s the 14th girls coach in the state of Minnesota to reach the milestone. Buffetta is in…