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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Harvard Awaits UMD Women’s Hockey Team in Regional Semi-Finals

The Bulldogs battled the Crimson at the start of the new year, picking up two big road wins over one of the top teams in the ECAC.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team is getting set for their regional semi-final game against Harvard. The Bulldogs battled the Crimson at the start of the new year, picking up two big road wins over one of the top teams in the ECAC. “It was good games. I remember it was high-score games, too. We scored a lot…

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High School, Sports

Esko Girls Basketball Advance to Section 7AA Semi-Finals

The Eskomos move on to face Pierz in the Section 7AA semi-finals Wednesday night.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Senior guard Jayden Karppinen continued her hot streak in the playoffs with a team-high 24 points as the Esko girls basketball team defeated Virginia 47-43 Monday night at Hermantown High School. The Eskomos move on to face Pierz in the Section 7AA semi-finals Wednesday night. Categories: High School, Sports

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High School, Sports

Prep Boys Basketball: Northwestern, Superior Fall in Regional Finals

Seasons come to an end in the regional finals for the Tigers and Spartans.
Sam Ali,

MAPLE, Wis. – In the WIAA Division 3 regional finals, it was Baldwin-Woodville getting the road win over Northwestern 82-72 Monday night. In the Division 1 regional final, Appleton East made some big baskets late as they held on to beat Superior 64-60. Categories: High School, Sports

Grant Wodny
High School, Sports

East’s Grant Wodny Becomes First Duluth Prep Boys Swimming State Champion in 60 Years

The junior won both the 200- and 500-yard freestyles at the Class AA meet. In both races, he would come from behind and break his own school records.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This past weekend, the MSHSL state championships took place for prep boys swimming and a local swimmer made history in the pool. Duluth East’s Grant Wodny won both the 200- and 500-yard freestyles at the Class AA meet. In both races, he would come from behind and break his own school records. In fact, Wodny became the…

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High School, Sports

Proctor Girls Basketball Set to Battle Top Seed Pequot Lakes in Section Semi-Finals

Tip-off between the Rails and the Patriots is set for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday night at Hermantown High School.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – This past weekend, the Proctor girls basketball team picked up a big win over Duluth Marshall in the Section 7AA quarterfinals. Now the Rails move one game away from the title game, and standing in their way is top seed Pequot Lakes, who beat Proctor in the regular season just one month ago. “They’re really good at…

Greg Ohman
College, High School, Sports

Northwestern’s Greg Ohman Commits to Minnesota Morris Football

This past season, Ohman rushed for nearly 700 yards and 11 touchdowns, helping the Tigers win another Heart O' North conference title.
Sam Ali,

MAPLE, Wis. – Northwestern’s Greg Ohman has committed to joining the Minnesota Morris football team. This past season, Ohman rushed for nearly 700 yards and 11 touchdowns, helping the Tigers win another Heart O’ North conference title. He was also an all-state honorable mention at the fullback position. Categories: College, High School, Sports

Brenden Kotyk
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former UMD Defenseman Brenden Kotyk Named Interim Head Coach of South Carolina Stingrays

Monday morning, the team fired head coach Ryan Blair in the midst of one of the worst seasons in the franchise's history.
Sam Ali,

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – Former UMD defenseman Brenden Kotyk has been named interim head coach of the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL. Monday morning, the team fired head coach Ryan Blair in the midst of one of the worst seasons in the franchise’s history. Kotyk joined the Stingrays last season after playing three years of pro hockey, which included…

Umd Women's Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey to Head to Minneapolis to Take on Harvard to Open NCAA Tournament

This is the first time the Bulldogs have earned back-to-back NCAA Tournament bids since 2010 and 2011. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After a disappointing loss in the WCHA semifinal on Saturday, the UMD women’s hockey team got some good news on Sunday as they found out they’re officially headed back to the NCAA Tournament. The Bulldogs are headed back to Minneapolis and will face Harvard in the regional semifinals. Last season, the Bulldogs earned their first NCAA Tournament…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Basketball Teams Learn NCAA Tournament Bids

The UMD women earned the No. 3 seed in the Central Region and will head to Fort Hays State to take on Nebraska-Kearney, while the UMD men earned the No. 2 seed and will head to Augustana to take on Washburn. This will be the first time both teams will play in the NCAA Tournament since 2003. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After strong regular seasons and NSIC championship game appearances, both UMD basketball teams are officially going dance. The UMD women earned an automatic bid after winning back-to-back NSIC Tournament Championships. The Bulldogs earned the No. 3 seed in the Central Region in their fourth straight NCAA Tournament and will face Nebraska-Kearney in the first round at Fort…

Northern Star
High School, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Makoi Perich

For this week's segment, we feature an Esko boys basketball player who earlier this season, scored 50 points in a game to set a new school record.
Claudia Chakamian,

ESKO, Minn. – Whether it’s on the football field or the basketball court, Esko’s Makoi Perich loves to score. “The adrenaline, that’s what I like about it. It comes quite easy to me so I like those clutch moments when you score down the wire, that’s the most fun,” Perich, a sophomore guard for the Eskomos, said. His competitive nature…

Umd Men's Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Talks “Inconsistency” in Regular Season Finale Loss

Because of the head-to-head tiebreaker, St. Cloud State will host UMD for the best-of-three quarterfinal series starting Friday. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Following an overtime win on Friday, the UMD men’s hockey team needed just one point on Saturday to clinch home ice. But St. Cloud State got the 2-0 win, the first regulation win between these two teams this year. They finished tied for fourth in the NCHC standings, but the Huskies won the tiebreaker, sending UMD on…

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College, Sports

St. Scholastica’s Sam Eben Ebai Jr., UW-Superior’s Gage Stankiewicz Qualify for NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships

The action gets started on Friday in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 
Claudia Chakamian,

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., – A few local athletes have officially qualified for next weekend’s NCAA DIII Indoor Track and Field Championships. St. Scholastica’s Samuel Eben Ebai Jr. is the first sprinter in program history to compete at an NCAA Championship and will race in the 60-meter dash. Esko thrower Gage Stankiewicz will represent UW-Superior in the shot put. He is the…

Umd Men's Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Shut Out by St. Cloud State in Regular Season Finale

With the win, St. Cloud State will host UMD for next week's NCHC best-of-three quarterfinal series. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team could not find the back of the net on Saturday night as St. Cloud State got the 2-0 win. With the win, the Huskies and Bulldogs tie for fourth in the NCHC, but St. Cloud State wins the tiebreaker and will host UMD for next week’s NCHC quarterfinal series. Ryan Fanti…

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High School, Sports

Prep Girls Basketball: Proctor, Cromwell-Wright Advance to Section Semifinals

The Rails will face Pequot Lakes in the section 7AA semifinals on Wednesday, while the Cardinals will play Ely in the section 7A semifinals on Wednesday night.
Claudia Chakamian,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Behind 27 points from Payton Rodberg, the Proctor girls basketball team got the 62-48 win over Duluth Marshall in the section 7AA quarterfinals. The Rails move on to face top-seeded Pequot Lakes, who defeated Mesabi East 70-34, Wednesday at 5:30 in Hermantown. In the other half of the bracket, Esko vs. Virginia and Pierz vs. Crosby-Ironton were…

Umd Women's Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Falls to Minnesota in WCHA Final Face-Off Semifinal

The Bulldogs now wait to find out if they receive an NCAA Tournament bid, with the selection show taking place Sunday at 8:00 p.m. 
Claudia Chakamian,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey team fell behind early and couldn’t catch back up as top-seeded University of Minnesota got the 5-1 win in the WCHA Final Face-Off semifinal game. Elizabeth Giguere scored the lone goal for the Bulldogs while Jojo Chobak made 34 saves. The Gophers move on to the WCHA Championship game on Sunday afternoon….

Hermantown V. Denfeld
High School, Sports

Hermantown Boys Hockey Earns Top Seed for Class A State Tournament

The Hawks earn the No. 1 seed in Class A for the second year in a row and will face New Prague in the state quarterfinals on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
Claudia Chakamian,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The boys hockey state brackets have been released and for the second year in a row, Hermantown is the top seed in Class A. The Hawks will face New Prague in the state quarterfinals on Wednesday, March 9, at 6:00 p.m. Hermantown went 26-2 this season, earning the Hawks’ 13th trip to state in the past…

Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Jason Kalin

For this week's segment, we chat with the former head coach of the Superior boys hockey team.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we hear from Jason Kalin who announced this week that after 21 seasons, he is stepping down as head coach of the Superior boys hockey team. In his time with the Spartans, they won over 300 games and captured three state championships. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Umd Hockey
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Roth’s OT Goal Gives UMD Men’s Hockey Win Over St. Cloud State

Tanner Laderoute also scored for the Bulldogs who will end their regular season Saturday night at home against the Huskies.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Kobe Roth would score his second goal of the game in overtime as the UMD men’s hockey team rallied to top St. Cloud State 3-2 Friday night at Amsoil Arena. Tanner Laderoute also scored for the Bulldogs who will end their regular season Saturday night at home against the Huskies. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Cloquet Girls Basketball Tops Hermantown to Advance to Section Finals

The Lumberjacks move on to face Grand Rapids, who defeated North Branch 81-51.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – In the Section 7AAA semi-finals, Cloquet picked up the win over Hermantown 68-51 Friday night. The Lumberjacks move on to face Grand Rapids, who defeated North Branch 81-51. The section championship game will take place Thursday night in Hermantown. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Esko Basketball
High School, Sports

Esko Girls Basketball Looking to Break Through in Competitive Bracket

The Eskomos will take on Virginia Saturday at 4:00 p.m. in the quarterfinals of the section 7AA tournament at Hermantown High School. 
Claudia Chakamian,

ESKO, Minn. – We’ve reached the quarterfinals in the section 7AA girls basketball tournament. One of the teams remaining is Esko who knocked off Hinckley-Finlayson on Thursday night behind 34 points from senior Jayden Karppinen. The team says with eight teams remaining, there is no favorite to come out of the section. “Focusing on what we can control and just…

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News, News - Latest News, Professional Sports, Sports

Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum to Release Figurines of John Shuster, Matt Hamilton

The bobbleheads are only available online and will ship out in July.
Sam Ali,

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum announced Friday morning that they are releasing limited-edition bobbleheads featuring U.S. Olympic curlers Matt Hamilton and Superior’s John Shuster. Each one comes with a removable gold medal. The bobbleheads are only available online and will ship out in July. Categories: News, News – Latest News, Professional Sports, Sports

Matty
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Matt Anderson Set to Break Program Record for Games Played

Anderson will set the program record for all-time games played with 175, surpassing the record set by Jim Johnson when he suited up for the Bulldogs from 1981 to 1985.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, the UMD men’s hockey team will honor 12 seniors on their roster, which includes some fifth-year seniors, too. And one of them will be making some history Saturday night. According to UMD play-by-play announcer Zach Schneider, defenseman Matt Anderson will set the program record for all-time games played with 175, surpassing the record set by…

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High School, Sports

Cherry’s Isaac Asuma Becomes Program’s All-Time Leading Scorer

The sophomore has 1,836 points, moving ahead of Jessa Schroetter's record of 1,797.
Sam Ali,

CHERRY, Minn. – Earlier this week, Cherry’s Isaac Asuma became the program’s all-time leading scorer in a win over Northland. The sophomore has 1,836 points, moving ahead of Jessa Schroetter’s record of 1,797. Asuma and the Tigers will close out their regular season Friday night at home against Mesabi East. Categories: High School, Sports

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College, Sports

Former UWS Goalie Morgan Philliber Named Assistant Coach for Buena Vista Women’s Soccer Team

During the 2021 spring season, Philiber was named UMAC Defensive Player of the Year and this past season, she helped guide the Yellowjackets to the NCAA tournament.
Sam Ali,

STORM LAKE, Iowa – Former UW-Superior soccer goalie Morgan Philliber has just been hired as the new assistant coach for the Buena Vista University women’s soccer team. During the 2021 spring season, Philiber was named UMAC Defensive Player of the Year and this past season, she helped guide the Yellowjackets to the NCAA tournament. Categories: College, Sports

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High School, Sports

Northwestern Boys Basketball Knocks Off Somerset in Regional Semi-Finals

The Tigers move on to the regional finals Saturday night, which will be held on their home court.
Sam Ali,

MAPLE, Wis. – Monte Mayberry led the way with 19 points as the Northwestern boys basketball team defeated Somerset 71-46 Thursday night in the regional semi-finals. The Tigers move on to the regional finals Saturday night, which will be held on their home court. Categories: High School, Sports

Andover Hockey
High School, Sports

Late Rally Falls Short for Grand Rapids Boys Hockey as Andover Wins Section 7AA Championship

The Huskies capture their third straight section title.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Ren Morque would score in the third period, but it wouldn’t be enough as the late rally falls short for the Grand Rapids boys hockey team as Andover defeated the Thunderhawks 3-1 Thursday night in the Section 7AA championship game. The Huskies capture their third straight section title. Categories: High School, Sports

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Ridder Arena Becomes “Home Away From Home” for UMD Women’s Hockey Team Ahead of Playoff Match-Up Against Minnesota

Puck drop for Saturday's WCHA Final Faceoff at Ridder Arena is set for 1 p.m.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – More than half of the UMD women’s hockey team roster is from the Twin Cities area. That’s why while their favorite place to play is of course Amsoil Arena, their home away from home is definitely Ridder Arena in Minneapolis, which is the site of this weekend’s WCHA Frozen Faceoff semi-finals between the Bulldogs and the Gophers….

Umd Mens Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Wraps Up Regular Season with Home Showdown Against St. Cloud State

With the Bulldogs just two points ahead of the Huskies in the NCHC standings, home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs will hang in the balance for both teams.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team will wrap up its regular season at home this weekend against St. Cloud State. And with UMD just two points ahead of the Huskies in the NCHC standings, home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs will hang in the balance for both teams. “I think it’s great situation to…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Elizabeth Giguere, Gabbie Hughes Named Top-10 Finalists for Patty Kazmaier Award

The duo is the fifth pair of Bulldogs to land in the top ten and the first since 2006.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD women’s hockey senior forwards Elizabeth Giguere and Gabbie Hughes have been named finalists for the 2022 Patty Kazmaier Award, given to the top player in Division I women’s hockey. The duo is the fifth pair of Bulldogs to land in the top ten and the first since 2006. Giguere won the award in 2020 while at…

Hermantown V. Denfeld
High School, Sports

Hermantown Boys Hockey Rolls Past Duluth Denfeld to Win Section 7A Championship

Dallas Vieau and Zam Plante each finished with hat tricks as the Hawks are heading back to the state tournament for the 13th time in the past 14 seasons.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – In a game that got out of hand right from the start, the Hermantown boys hockey team rolled past Duluth Denfeld 11-0 to win the Section 7A championship Wednesday night at Amsoil Arena. Dallas Vieau and Zam Plante each finished with hat tricks as the Hawks are heading back to the state tournament for the 13th time…

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High School, Sports

Duluth East Girls Basketball Team Records First Winning Season in Ten Years

The Greyhounds picked up wins in 11 of their last 15 games.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – What a year it’s been for the Duluth East girls basketball team. The Greyhounds finished their regular season at 14-12, their first winning season in a decade. In fact, they picked up wins in 11 of their last 15 games. “Over the past couple years, it’s been me, Macy and Riley especially. We’ve all been really young….

Kevin Moore Css
College, Sports

NCAA Announces Findings, Issues Penalties Regarding Investigation into Former CSS Men’s Hockey Coach Kevin Moore

Among the penalties against the Saints athletic department include two years probation and $2,500 fine.
Sam Ali,

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Wednesday, the NCAA announced their findings in the investigation into former St. Scholastica men’s hockey coach Kevin Moore. The NCAA says that Moore provided impermissable benefits for three international student-athletes in the form of loans for off-campus housing and a free meal. He also attended voluntary athletic activities that coaches are prohibited from attending. Moore was let…

Kalin
High School, Sports

Jason Kalin Stepping Down as Head Coach of Superior Boys Hockey Team

Under Kalin's watch, the Spartans won three state titles in 2003, 2005 and 2015.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Big news across the bridge as Jason Kalin is stepping down as head coach of the Superior boys hockey team. The story was first reported by Jamey Malcomb of the Duluth News Tribune. Kalin has spent the past 21 seasons with the program, racking up 317 wins, 14 state tournament appearances, including seven in the state title…

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College, News, News - Latest News, Sports

St. Scholastica’s Danylo Sukhonos Describes Family Struggles in Ukraine

Sukhonos stays in contact with his family on a daily basis and wishes he could go back to his homecountry, even in the middle of a violent war.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we’ve been able to hear how the conflict has impacted people right here in the Northland. That includes a St. Scholastica hockey player, whose family currently lives in one of the hardest hit cities in Ukraine. CSS sophomore defenseman Danylo Sukhonos is from Kharkiv, Ukraine, the second largest city…

Umd Womens Basketball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Basketball Captures Second Straight NSIC Tournament Championship

Senior Brooke Olson was named tournament MVP for the second straight year after leading the way with 21 points.
Sam Ali,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The UMD women’s basketball team dominated from start to finish as they defeated St. Cloud State 62-39 to win its second straight NSIC tournament championship and third in the past four seasons. Senior Brooke Olson was named tournament MVP for the second straight year after leading the way with 21 points. Categories: College, Sports, University of…

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High School, Sports

Hermantown, Duluth Denfeld to Meet in Third Straight Section 7A Boys Hockey Title Game

Puck drop on Wednesday is set for 7:00 p.m. at AMSOIL Arena. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Hermantown and Duluth Denfeld have been ranked in the top 10 of class A for the entire season, but only one of them will be making it to the Xcel Energy Center. Both teams are preparing for a battle on Wednesday night in what’s become not only one of the top boys hockey rivalries in the Northland,…

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High School, Sports

Prep Boys Basketball: Duluth East, Moose Lake/Willow River Pick Up Wins in Final Week of Regular Season

It was a good night for the Greyhounds and Rebels boys basketball teams.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Jobe Juenemann led the way with 22 points as the Duluth East boys basketball team got the 61-51 win over cross-town rivals Duluth Denfeld. Meanwhile, Moose Lake/Willow River scored 49 points in the second half to get the 87-52 road win over Proctor. Categories: High School, Sports

Css Womens Hokcey
College, Sports

St. Scholastica Women’s Hockey Preparing to Face Gustavus Adolphus in MIAC Semi-Finals

The Saints picked up their first ever MIAC playoff win this past weekend over Augsburg and will now face the top-seeded Gusties on Wednesday.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica women’s hockey team picked up their first ever MIAC playoff win this past weekend over Augsburg. Next up for the Saints is a semifinal matchup against top-seed Gustavus Adolphus. The Gusties swept the regular season series, including a 3-2 overtime win just two weeks ago. “It is nice to not have that pressure and…

Umd Men's Basketball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Basketball Falls to Minnesota State Moorhead in NSIC Championship Game

The Bulldogs now wait to see if their resumé is strong enough to send them to the NCAA tournament.
Sam Ali,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Sophomore Joshua Brown led the way with 25 points, but it wouldn’t be enough as the UMD men’s basketball team fell to Minnesota State Moorhead 81-73 to win the NSIC championship at the Sanford Pentagon. The Bulldogs now wait to see if their resumé is strong enough to send them to the NCAA tournament. The selection…

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College, Sports

St. Scholastica’s Emil Book Bratbak, Victoria Dybwad Heading to NCAA Skiing Championships

Emil Book Bratbak becomes the first skier in program history to compete in four consecutive national championships, while Victoria Dybwad is making her first appearance.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Scholastica is sending a pair of skiers to the NCAA Championships next week. Emil Book Bratbak becomes the first skier in program history to compete in four consecutive national championships, including last year where he earned second-team All-American status. Freshman Victoria Dybwad qualified for the NCAA Championships by recording top-finishes in five of the last six…

Utah Kneepkens
College, Sports

Duluth Native Gianna Kneepkens Named PAC-12 Freshman of the Year

Kneepkens was a double-digit scorer in all but two of Utah's conference games, averaging over 11 points and four rebounds per game.
Claudia Chakamian,

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former Duluth Marshall basketball star Gianna Kneepkens has been named PAC-12 Freshman of the Year. Kneepkens was a double-digit scorer in all but two of Utah’s conference games, averaging over 11 points and four rebounds per game. She was named Freshman of the Week five different times during the regular season. Her 29 points off…

Mshsl Wrestling
High School, Sports

Northland Wrestlers Qualify for MSHSL State Tournament

The MSHSL wrestling state tournament will begin Thursday, March 3rd at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Northland is sending several wrestlers to the state tournament following the section meets this past weekend. Hibbing was a big winner with six qualifiers, including section champs Christian Jelle and Drew Shay. Proctor/Hermantown’s Zak McPhee won the section title at 152 pounds. Dusty and Zach Wilke of Grand Rapids finished in first place, while teammate Asher…

Simonse
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Basketball Clinches Fourth Straight Trip to NSIC Championship Game

The Bulldogs will face St. Cloud State in the NSIC championship game for the third straight year. Tip-off is Tuesday night at 7 p.m.
Sam Ali,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Late free throws would be the difference as the UMD women’s basketball team hangs on to beat Minnesota State Mankato 69-66 Monday night in the NSIC tournament semi-finals at the Sanford Pentagon. The Bulldogs will face St. Cloud State in the NSIC championship game for the third straight year. Tip-off is Tuesday night at 7 p.m….

2k Scorers
High School, Sports

North Woods’ TJ Chiabotti, Cloquet’s Conner Barney Score 2,000th Career Points

Chiabotti and Barney used to be teammates on a few AAU basketball squads.
Sam Ali,

COOK, Minn. – Monday night, North Woods guard TJ Chiabotti scored his 2,000th career point in a win over Carlton. With that milestone, Chiabotti is the only student-athlete in Minnesota prep sports history to score 2,000 points in basketball and rush for over 5,000 yards in football. Also this past Friday, Cloquet’s Conner Barney scored his 2,000th career point. Fun…