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Baseball Preps: Hawks top Spartans, Lumberjacks Walk Off on Bluejackets

Hermantown gets the road win over Superior and Cloquet gets the walk off win over Hibbing.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – In high school baseball action, Hermantown scores four runs in the second and seventh innings as they top Superior 9-4. Elliot Peterson led the Hawks with four hits on the day. Cloquet held their season finale at Ed Mettner Field against Hibbing. The Lumberjacks were down 3-0 after one inning. But a late surge sent the game…
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Cloquet Softball Credits Underclassmen for Improvement in 2018

The Lumberjacks are younger and hungrier going into the sectional tournament.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET — One team that has improved a lot over the past year is the Cloquet softball team. The Lumberjacks won 10 games last season. But this season, they finished with a 15–3 record and are ranked 10th in class AAA. The reason for the turnaround? A youth movement that has stepped up when they are called upon. “I think…
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Duluth tops Hermantown/Proctor in Girls Lacrosse Action

On the Stealth's Senior Night, the Wolfpack got the win 12-3.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – In girls high school lacrosse, Hermantown/Proctor hosted Duluth on Senior Night. But the Wolfpack would spoil the celebration as they win it 12-3. Duluth improves their record to 7-4 while Proctor/Hermantown falls to 6-5. Categories: High School, Sports
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Northern Star: Esko softball pitcher Emilee Wilson

The Eskomos senior has her team poised for a deep run in the sectional tournament
Mariah Janos,

ESKO, Minn.- From the mound, to the plate, to the dugout, Emilee Wilson is performing at her highest level. The Esko senior takes on every task with the people she cares about in mind. “Just giving my team the best chance to win and just working ahead and just kind of playing my level of softball. And it usually has good…
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Wolfpack Lacrosse Comes Out On Top

Both Boys and Girls Duluth Lacrosse Teams took the field today and were victorious
Mariah Janos,

DULUTH, Minn.- The boys lacrosse team faced Champlin Park. Throughout the game, the Wolfpack was constantly trailing by one. Jayden Erie scores to tie up the game in the 4th quarter. The game would go into over time, with the winning goal by James Holak. For the Lady Pack, their victory came with ease as they took on Robbinsdale Cooper,…
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Hilltoppers Making Every Extra Inning Count

Duluth Marshall goes 1-1 in double header against Champlin Park
Mariah Janos,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- It would be scoreless through the 7th, forcing extra innings. It wasn’t until the bottom of the 9th, Duluth Marshall got some guys in scoring position. Peter Hanson got the walk off hit, ending the game 1-0. The Hilltoppers would fall to the Patriots 8-5 in game 2. Categories: High School, Sports
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Spartans Scrape By With a Win

Spartans softball defeats Blaine 1-0
Mariah Janos,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior softball took on Blaine this afternoon. In the bottom of the first, Mady Stariha got an rbi single, bringing in the only run of the entire game. Final, Superior 1, Blaine 0. Categories: High School, Sports
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Hibbing Community Looking to Renovate Bennet Park

The park was named a finalist in the "Our Courts, Our Future" contest from the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Sam Ali,

HIBBING — This summer, the Minnesota Timberwolves will travel throughout the state to bring the love of basketball outdoors by fixing up four courts that are selected through public voting. Bennett Park in Hibbing has been nominated as one of those courts and is in the top three to be selected, bringing together the entire community. “I’m speechless because you…
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Softball Preps: Eskomos, Rails Get Wins as Season Nears End

Esko knocks off Hibbing, while Proctor hangs on to beat Duluth East.
Sam Ali,

ESKO, Minn. – In high school softball action, Esko put up 10 runs in the first two innings as they blast Hibbing 15-0 in four innings. The Eskomos will wrap up their season Saturday at home against Blaine. It was much more competitive between Proctor and Duluth East, but in the end, the Rails would get the win 6-4 over…
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Baseball Preps: Hermantown Tops Greenway, Duluth East Shocks Denfeld

The Hawks defeated the Raiders 11-1, while the Greyhounds got the upset win over the Hunters 13-3.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – In high school baseball action, Hermantown got the best of Greenway 11-1 at the Hermantown Sports Complex. The Hawks have now won four of their past six games. And in Duluth, it was a shocker as Duluth East knocks off rivals Duluth Denfeld 13-3 in six innings. The Greyhounds came into the game with just two wins…
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Bennet Park Named Finalist in T-Wolves Renovation Contest

Voting ends May 20th to help refurbish one of Hibbing's oldest basketball courts.
Sam Ali,

HIBBING, Minn. – This week, the Minnesota Timberwolves announced the finalists for their “Our Courts, Our Future” contest. One of the finalists is Hibbing’s Bennet Park, which was built back in 1980. Other nominees in their region include Bill LaFave Park in Thief River Falls and Dekko Community Center in Ada. You can vote once per day. Voting ends May…
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From A Spartan to a Bearcat

Superior softball pitcher, Mady Stariha, verbally commits to Binghampton University's Division I program
Mariah Janos,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Mady Stariha is a junior member of the Superior softball team serving as the star pitcher for the Spartans, dominating the mound any chance she gets. But getting to this point didn’t come easy. Before this season, Stariha had barely seen any playing time. “The first two years were an adjusting period coming in as a freshman and having…
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Wolfpack Lax Tops Forest Lake to Remain Undefeated

Duluth defeats Lake Forest to improve their seasonal record to 7-0
Mariah Janos,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth High School Lacrosse team dominated Forest Lake Saturday afternoon. Jackson Hill had 5 of the 9 goals for the Wolfpack and Jayden Erie had the remaining four. Next up for Duluth, a road trip to take on Grand Rapids. Categories: High School, Sports
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Eskomos Walk Off With a Win

Eskomos battle back against Hermantown, defeating the Hawks with a walk off hit
Mariah Janos,

ESKO, Minn.- Esko went head to head with Hermantown Friday. The Hawks were up 2-3 through the top of the 7th inning. But, the Eskomos took full advantage of their last at bats. Carter Northey got things going with an RBI single up the middle. That brought in Ryan Nelson for the tying run. James Legarde would end the game…
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Late Surge Pushes Hermantown Past St Francis

hawks score five runs in the bottom of the sixth to beat the saints 7-4
Mariah Janos,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Hermantown hosted St. Francis Friday afternoon. At the top of the sixth the score was tied 2-2. But, in the bottom of the inning, Hermantown sprang into action, putting up 5 runs. Hawks took the game 7-4. Categories: High School, Sports
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Softball Preps: Superior, Denfeld Come Out On Top

Spartans defeat Rice Lake 1-0, Hunters top Marshall 11-2
Mariah Janos,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Spartans hosted Rice Lake Thursday afternoon. Junior pitcher and recent Binghampton University commit, Mady Stariha was on fire with eight strikeouts. Stariha also drove in the only run of the game as the Spartans defeated the Warriors 1-0. In other action, Duluth Denfeld knocked off Duluth Marshall 11-2. Categories: High School, Sports
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Cloquet Gets Home Win Over Rivals Proctor

Lumberjacks defeat the Rails 9-3 in a battle of top ranked teams
Mariah Janos,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Two of the best high school baseball teams in the Northland went head to head at Mettner Field on Thursday as Cloquet hosted Proctor. The Lumberjacks got the win 9-3 as they push their record to 8-3. The Rails fall to an identical 8-3. Categories: High School, Sports
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High School Softball: Lady Lumberjacks With The Hot Bats

Cloquet defeats Duluth Marshall 18-0
Mariah Janos,

DULUTH — In high school softball action, Cloquet faced Duluth Marshall at Wade Field Wednesday afternoon. The Lumberjacks put up 6 runs in both the second and third innings. Josie Steen was on the mound for Cloquet, holding Duluth Marshall to only two hits and no runs. Final Score: Cloquet 18, Duluth Marshall 0. Categories: High School, Sports
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Duluth Wolfpack Dedicate Season to Fallen Teammate

The Duluth lacrosse team are honoring Will Schlotec, who died last summer.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH — “I remember getting the call late that evening. I’m hearing about it. I couldn’t sleep. I couldn’t believe it had happened,” head coach Scott Wishart recalls. “We were all just kind of shocked because he was almost untouchable to us. He was just that kind of guy,” Kale Mosiniak said. “It was definitely super hard to really wrap…
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Dyami Starks Brings Basketball Camp to Duluth

The former Duluth East star held his first hometown clinic at Lincoln Park Middle School.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH — Former Duluth East basketball player Dyami Starks brought his popular basketball clinic to Lincoln Park Middle School. Starks has held clinics across the world including Australia and Kazakhstan. But this is the first he’s done in his hometown. The drills included everything with more of a focus on basic basketball skills. “Fundamentals are the same at any level….
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Spring Sports Struggle: Rails Battle Elements in High Spirits

Proctor Baseball Take Shovels to the Turf at Terry Egerdahl Field
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PROCTOR, Minn.- One quick glance outside and its clear 2018 has not been a good year for spring sports, with local baseball and softball teams seeing games being canceled and rescheduled left and right; but mother nature certainly hasn’t dampened any spirits out in Proctor where, despite the snow, the Rails baseball and softball team we’re out getting the brand new…
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Local High School Golfer Practices in Blizzard

The winter weather warning wasn't stopping this avid golfer.
Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- The golf course isn’t in ideal condition, but that didn’t stop sophomore Nate Scullard-Bender with the Denfeld golf team from taking some swings. Categories: High School, Minnesota, Sports Tags: Denfeld golf team, duluth, ENGER PARK GOLF COURSE, Golf, local sports, Nate Scullard-Bender, snow, winter
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Starks Looks to Spark Basketball Bounce Back

Starks' Basketball Academy Heads for Hermantown
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HERMANTOWN, Minn.- When describing Duluth Minnesota, basketball may not come to mind, but that’s not how its always been. Dyami Starks is one of the most recognized names in Duluth basketball, after graduating Duluth East, Starks played in college leading his team in scoring, and even play professionally overseas. Now he’s found a new passion, one that combines his love of…
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Virginia Boys Basketball Coach Rich Odell Retires

Odell had been coaching for 43 years, the last 27 with the Blue Devils.
Sam Ali,

VIRGINIA — Virginia boys basketball coach Rich Odell has decided to call it a career. Odell has been coaching for the past 43 years, including the last 27 with the Blue Devils. In that time, he has nine Iron Range Conference championships, two state tournament appearances and 595 coaching victories. He was inducted into the Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association Hall…
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Duluth East Comes Back to Top Andover in 7AA Title Game

The Greyhounds were down two goals going into the third, but came out with the win.
Sam Ali,

Duluth East Greyhounds: Brendan Baker: 1 G Ryder Donovan: 1 G Logan Anderson: 1 G Luke LaMaster: 3 A Austin Jouppi: 1 A Andover Huskies: Luke Kron: 1 G Charlie Schoen: 1 G 3-2 FINAL (OT) Categories: High School, Sports