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Mib Girls Basketball
High School, Sports

Mountain Iron-Buhl Girls Basketball Enters State Tournament as Top Seed

The Rangers will open against the two-time defending state champions Minneota Thursday at 11:00 a.m.
Claudia Chakamian,

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. – Being #1 is cool but it does mean you’ll have the biggest “X” on your back and everyone is looking to knock you off the top. The Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball team will have that special honor going into the Class A state tournament. The Rangers are coming off a grueling regular season that saw then…

Cssallamericanrunner
College, Sports

Samuel Eben Ebai Jr. Becomes St. Scholastica’s First All-American Sprinter

With his fourth place finish in the 60-meter dash, Eben Ebai became the program's first All-American sprinter and just the third CSS men's All-American in the indoor season. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Scholastica’s Samuel Eben Ebai Jr. finished in 4th place in the 60-meter dash final on Saturday at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. This was his first trip to the championships so Eben Ebai says he just wanted to go in there and challenge the other top contenders. Now, he’s walking away with a trophy….

Umdwhkycrowell
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Maura Crowell Named Finalist for Coach of the Year Honors

This season's 26 wins is the most by a Bulldogs squad since Crowell joined the program in 2015.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team continues to prove people wrong as the Bulldogs are back in the Frozen Four for the second straight year. One of the biggest reasons why is head coach Maura Crowell. Monday, she was named a finalist for the Division I Coach of the Year Award. This will be the third time Crowell…

Northern Star Skankiewicz
College, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Gage Stankiewicz

For this week's segment, we feature a UW-Superior thrower who finished 12th in the shot put in his first NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Throwing wasn’t always the first option for Gage Stankiewicz. “I kind of, wasn’t really forced to do it but I was always like oh this is dumb,” Stankiewicz said. But it was only a matter of time before the Esko native would love the sport as he comes from a long line of throwers. “I started getting…

Hermantown
High School, Sports

Hermantown Boys Hockey Already Eager to Continue Success Following State Championship

With multiple key pieces returning next season, the Hawks are already looking forward to making another run next season.
Claudia Chakamian,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – On Saturday, the Hermantown boys hockey team finally got back to the top of Class A, defeating Warroad 3-2 to capture their fourth ever state title and first since 2017. But their united pursuit doesn’t end there. The Hawks are already looking forward to getting back to the X next season. Hermantown will graduate some key pieces…

Eben Ebai Jr
College, Sports

St. Scholastica’s Samuel Eben Ebai Jr. Earns All-American Honors at NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships

Eben Ebai. Jr is the first men's sprinter to earn All-American status in school history
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – It was a good weekend for a few St. Scholastica athletes at their respective NCAA Championships. Samuel Eben Ebai Jr. finished fourth in the 60-meter dash final in 6.861 seconds to earn All-American honors. He’s the first men’s sprinter to earn All-American status in school history, and just the third ever to earn it in the indoor…

Uws Men's Hockey
Sports

Trio of UW-Superior Hockey Players Sign to Continue Hockey Careers

Artur Terchiyev has signed with the Worcester Railers of the ECHL while Chad Lopez is headed to the Roanoke Rail Yard Dogs and Levi Cudmore joined the Vermilion County Bobcats, both of the Southern Professional Hockey League.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Three more former UW-Superior men’s hockey players have signed to continue their hockey careers. Defenseman Artur Terchiyev has signed with the Worcester Railers of the ECHL, affiliates of the New York Islanders. Chad Lopez is headed to the Roanoke Rail Yard Dogs and Levi Cudmore joined the Vermilion County Bobcats, both of the Southern Professional Hockey League….

Hermantown Hockey
High School, News, News - Latest News, Sports

Hermantown Boys Hockey Returns Home to Celebrate State Championship With Community

The Hawks returned to a pack Hermantown Arena on Sunday to celebrate their fourth ever state championship with their community.
Claudia Chakamian,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Five years doesn’t feel that long ago but that was the last time the Hermantown boys hockey team brought home a state championship. On Saturday, the Hawks defeated Warroad to win the class A state title and on Sunday, they got to celebrate with everyone in Hermantown in this booming hockey community. “To think growing up here,…

Umd Whky Frozen Four
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Downs Second-Seeded Minnesota, Advances to Second Straight Frozen Four

Gabbie Hughes scored the game-winner while Emma Soderberg made 37 saves to clinch back-to-back Frozen Four appearances.
Claudia Chakamian,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Gabbie Hughes scored the game-winner early in the third period to give the UMD women’s hockey team the 2-1 win over the University of Minnesota in the NCAA regional final at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis. The win comes one week after Minnesota bounced UMD from the WCA Final Face-Off semifinals. Now, UMD eliminates their rivals from the…

Prep Bbb Section
High School, Sports

Prep Boys Basketball: Moose Lake/Willow River, Deer River Win Section Quarterfinal Matchups

Both the Rebels and Warriors advance to their respective section semifinals next week.
Claudia Chakamian,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Behind 40 points from Alex Watrin, Moose Lake/Willow River overcame a slow start to defeat Virginia 80-42 in the section 7AA quarterfinals. The Rebels advance to face Pequot Lakes, who defeated Greenway 63-50, in Tuesday’s section semifinal set for 7:00 p.m. at UMD. In the other half of the bracket, Esko defeated Pierz 103-53 while Crosby-Ironton beat…

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

Noah Cates Scores Game-Winner in Overtime to Send UMD Men’s Hockey to NCHC Frozen Faceoff Semifinals

Cates finished with two goals while Dominic James and Tanner Laderoute each scored once to help the Bulldogs sweep St. Cloud State in the best-of-three NCHC quarterfinal series.
Claudia Chakamian,

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Noah Cates second goal of the game came at the right time, midway through overtime to give the Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team the 4-3 win over St. Cloud State to sweep the best-of-three NCHC quarterfinal series. Down 2-0 in the third, UMD scored two quick goals from Cates and Dominic James. Tanner Laderoute then tied…

Umd Bball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Basketball’s Season Comes to an End in Opening Round of NCAA Tournament

The Bulldogs finish the year with a 25-6 overall record. 
Claudia Chakamian,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Minnesota Duluth men’s basketball team’s historic season came to an end on Saturday afternoon, as Washburn pulled away late to get the 83-73 win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Drew Blair led the way with 20 points and eight rebounds while Joshua Brown finished with 19 points. This was UMD’s first NCAA…

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High School, News, News - Latest News, Sports

Hermantown Boys Hockey Wins Fourth-Ever Class A State Championship

The Hawks win their first state title since 2017 behind two goals from junior forward Zam Plante.
Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Junior forward Zam Plante scored twice in the second period as the Hermantown boys hockey team defeated Warroad 3-2 Saturday afternoon to win the Class A state championship game at the Xcel Energy Center. The state title is the fourth in program history and the first in the head coaching career of Patrick Andrews. Categories: High…

Mib Girls Bball
High School, Sports

Mountain Iron-Buhl, Grand Rapids Learn Draws for State Girls Basketball Tournaments

The Rangers are the No. 1 seed in Class A and will face Minneota in the quarterfinals on March 17, while Grand Rapids is unseeded in Class AAA and will face No. 2 seed St. Paul Como Park on March 16.
Claudia Chakamian,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – State girls basketball tournament brackets have been released as the action gets started next week, and two Northland teams learned their assignments. Mountain Iron-Buhl, who defeated Cromwell-Wright 63-26 to win the section 7A title, earned the No. 1 seed in Class A for its 11th trip to state in the past 12 years. The Rangers (27-3) will…

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

Bender’s Hat Trick Helps UMD Men’s Hockey Win Game One in NCHC Quarterfinals

Bender would score the fourth-ever hat trick in NCHC tournament history.
Sam Ali,

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Cloquet native Koby Bender scored a natural hat trick in the second period as the UMD men’s hockey team knocked off St. Cloud State 5-2 Friday night in Game 1 of the NCHC quarterfinals. The Bulldogs will look to sweep the series Saturday night in St. Cloud. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota…

East Bbb
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Winning Mentality Key for Duluth East Boys Basketball in Section Semi-Finals

The Greyhounds move on to face top-seeded Andover who won the only regular season meeting in double overtime.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth East boys basketball team got the two-point win over Blaine Thursday night to advance to the Section 7AAAA semifinals. Although the Greyhounds made it to state last season, this year’s squad looks much different so grinding out a win like that on Thursday is beneficial moving forward. “It kind of lets us know what we’re…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Boys Basketball: Hermantown, Cloquet Advance to Section Semi-Finals

The Hawks move on to face North Branch while the Lumberjacks take on Hibbing in the section semi-finals.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – In the Section 7AAA boys basketball quarterfinals, Hermantown defeated Duluth Denfeld 91-64 and Cloquet hangs on to beat Grand Rapids 50-47. The Hawks move on to face North Branch while the Lumberjacks take on Hibbing in the section semi-finals. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Mib Girls Bball
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Mountain Iron-Buhl Girls Basketball Cruises Past Cromwell-Wright to Capture Section 7A Title

The win sends the Rangers to their 11th trip to state in the past 12 seasons.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball team started fast and never looked back, cruising past Cromwell-Wright 63-26 to capture the section 7A title on Friday night at Romano Gym. Jordan Zubich led the way with 23 points while Sage Ganyo had 14 points and Ava Butler chipped in with 10 points. This gives the Rangers their 11th trip…

Cloquet Nli
College, High School, Sports

Cloquet’s Conner Barney, Izzy Burley Sign National Letters of Intent

Barney will be playing basketball at the collegiate level, while Burley will compete in archery.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Friday morning, a pair of Cloquet student-athletes put pen to paper on their college commitments. Conner Barney signed his National Letter of Intent to play basketball at Central Lakes College. Barney was a transfer to the Lumberjacks where he recently scored over 2,000 career points. He credits his family and new teammates to helping him get to…

Umd Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Set to Face Minnesota in NCAA Regional Finals

Puck drop Saturday at Ridder Arena is set for 2:00 p.m. 
Claudia Chakamian,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team recorded a shutout win over Harvard on Thursday night in the NCAA Regional semifinals. The Bulldogs will now face Minnesota with a trip to the Frozen Four on the line. The team says their performance Thursday night gives them confidence going into Saturday. “It’s a fun place to play at and it’s…

Hermantown V. Denfeld
High School, Sports

Hermantown Boys Hockey Rolls Past Alexandria to Advance to State Title Game

Seven different Hawks scored in the game as they get set to face Warroad in the Class A state championship game. Puck drop is set for 12 p.m.
Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Hermantown boys hockey team continued their dominance at the state tournament as they defeated Alexandria 7-1 Friday afternoon in the state semi-finals at the Xcel Energy Center. Seven different Hawks scored in the game as they get set to face Warroad in the Class A state championship game. Puck drop is set for 12 p.m….

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

Late Rally Falls Short for UMD Women’s Basketball Team as Season Ends in NCAA Regional Quarterfinals

The Bulldogs finish their season with a 24-5 overall record.
Sam Ali,

HAYS, Kansas – In the first round of the NCAA regional playoffs, the UMD women’s basketball team could not get past Nebraska-Kearney as the Lopers defeated the Bulldogs 77-70 to knock out UMD for the second straight season. The Bulldogs finish their season with a 24-5 overall record. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Rapids
High School, Sports

Grand Rapids Girls Basketball Wins Second Straight Section 7AAA Championship

Sophomore Jessika Lofstrom and junior Taryn Hamling combined to score 36 points as the Thunderhawks advance to the Class AAA tournament.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – For the second straight season, the Grand Rapids girls basketball team captured the Section 7AAA championship, taking down Cloquet 51-39 Thursday night. Sophomore Jessika Lofstrom and junior Taryn Hamling combined to score 36 points as the Thunderhawks advance to the Class AAA tournament. Categories: High School, Sports

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Hughes’ Hat Trick, Soderberg’s Shutout Sends UMD Women’s Hockey to NCAA Regional Finals

The Bulldogs now move on to face rivals Minnesota in the regional championship game. Puck drop is set for 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Sam Ali,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Senior center Gabbie Hughes scored her first career hat trick and senior goaltender Emma Soderberg recorded a 27-save shutout as the UMD women’s hockey team defeated Harvard 4-0 Thursday night in the NCAA regional semi-finals at Ridder Arena. The Bulldogs now move on to face rivals Minnesota in the regional championship game. Puck drop is set for…

Umd Bball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Basketball Aiming for First-Ever NCAA Tournament Win

Tip-off Saturday between the Bulldogs and Washburn is set for 2:30 p.m. at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For the UMD men’s basketball team, this season has been all about proving people wrong. But now that they’re in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2003, doubters are turning into believers. On paper, the roster is very young with just one true senior. But the sophomores and juniors have played major minutes in their…

Mcclure Twins
High School, Sports

Duluth Denfeld’s McClure Twins Sign with MJHL’s Winkler Flyers

The McClure twins will head north this upcoming summer as the MJHL season will begin in late August.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, Duluth Denfeld’s Cooper and Connor McClure will continue their hockey careers together as both signed with the Winkler Flyers of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. Cooper wrapped up his prep career with 83 points, while Connor finished with 130 points. “For a junior team to reach out to you with calls and zoom calls, not…

Birmingham
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UW-Superior’s Coltyn Bates, Troy MacTavish, Jordan Martin Sign with SPHL’s Birmingham Bulls

The group was part of a major turnaround for the Yellowjackets' program, which included a WIAC championship in 2021.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A trio of UW-Superior men’s hockey players will continue their playing careers down south. Forwards Coltyn Bates, Troy MacTavish and Jordan Martin have signed with the Birmingham Bulls of the Southern Professional Hockey League. The group was part of a major turnaround for the Yellowjackets’ program, which included a WIAC championship in 2021. MacTavish and Martin have…

Mibcrmgbb
High School, Sports

Prep Girls Basketball: MIB, Cromwell Advance to 7A Title Game; Proctor, Esko Fall in 7AA Semi-Finals

The Rangers will face the Cardinals Friday night at 5 p.m. in the Section 7A championship game at Romano Gym.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – In the Section 7A girls basketball semi-finals, Mountain Iron-Buhl rolled past Chisholm 90-28 and Cromwell-Wright defeated Ely 52-45. The Rangers will face the Cardinals Friday night at 5 p.m. in the Section 7A championship game at Romano Gym. In Section 7AA, Proctor fell to Pequot Lakes 57-45 and Esko couldn’t rally past Pierz 4842. Categories: High School,…

Hermantown Hockey
High School, Sports

Plante Powers Hermantown Boys Hockey Past New Prague in State Quarterfinals

The Hawks would score four goals in the first period to get the win over the Trojans.
Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Junior forward Zam Plante scored two goals as the Hermantown boys hockey team defeated New Prague 5-1 Wednesday night in the Class A state quarterfinals at the Xcel Energy Center. The Hawks move on to the state semi-finals, which will take place Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. Categories: High School, Sports

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

UMD Men’s Hockey Preparing for First NCHC Quarterfinals Road Trip Since 2015

Puck drop Friday night is set for 7 p.m. at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – At this point, the UMD and St. Cloud State men’s hockey teams might be getting sick of seeing each other so much. We spoke with the players Wednesday and they agreed with that sentiment. “I think we’ve played these guys so much lately, you know what you’re gonna get out of one another. Just like our game’s…

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

Rematch Against Nebraska-Kearney Awaits UMD Women’s Basketball Team at Regionals

Tip-off between the Bulldogs and the Lopers is set for Friday at noon on the campus of Fort Hays State in Kansas.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, the UMD women’s basketball team is getting set for its fourth straight trip to the NCAA tournament. For the upperclassmen on the roster, it’s become the standard for the team, so the week of practice isn’t as tense as it would’ve been in years past. “I think now, it kind of is that “business as…

Grg Youth Hockey
High School, Sports

Grand Rapids/Greenway’s Ryleigh Sherlock Recovers From Skating Accident to Score Game-Winning Goal

Sherlock and the Lightning now get set for the state tournament which will take place March 18th in Moorhead.
Sam Ali,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – You hear it all the time that hockey players are just built differently. And that sentiment rang loud and clear at a recent youth hockey tournament. Two weeks ago, ninth-grader Ryleigh Sherlock was playing with the Grand Rapids/Greenway 15U team when she fell down on the ice and accidentally cut her wrist with her own skate….

Hermantown Hockey
High School, Sports

COVID-Shortened 2021 Season Fuels Latest Run to the State Tournament for Hermantown Hockey Team

Puck drop Wednesday night against New Prague is set for 6 p.m. at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – If you show up to a Hermantown hockey practice, you’ll hear one phrase said a lot: control what you can control. That mantra became even more prevalent after how last season ended for the Hawks, which has added fuel to the fire for their latest run to the Class A state tournament. Last season, just two days…

Umd Whky
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…

Umd Hoopssss
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…

Tf Qualifies
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….