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Duluth FC Wins Season Opener Over Joy St. Louis Park

Sidney Warden scored twice, including the game-winner in the 86th minute, while James Westfield and Dylan Sumner each scored once to give Sean Morgan his first win as the BlueGreens head coach.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – In their first match in nearly two years, Duluth FC and Joy St. Louis Park battled back and forth but Duluth FC came out on top for the 4-3 win. Sidney Warden scored twice, including the game-winner in the 86th minute, while James Westfield and Dylan Sumner each scored once. This was the first win for Sean…

Htown Sup Sb
High School, Sports

Prep Softball: Hermantown, Superior Win Big

The Hawks started off strong to get the road win over Duluth East, while the Spartans scored nine in the third to get the shutout over Wausau West.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Hermantown softball team got off to a strong start and never looked back, getting the 25-2 road win over Duluth East. The Hawks scored nine runs in the first inning, all with two outs. Duluth East’s only two runs of the game were in the bottom half of the inning. Hermantown improves to 11-5 on the…

Css Baseball
College, Sports

St. Scholastica Baseball Tops Bethany Lutheran, Falls to Northwestern in UMAC Championship Game

The Saints end the year with a 20-8 record in Kevin Ritsche's first full season.
Claudia Chakamian,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The St. Scholastica baseball team started the day strong, getting a 2-1 win over Bethany Lutheran to eliminate the Vikings from the UMAC Tournament and advance to the championship. Then, the Saints needed to get another win to force a winner-take-all game on Sunday, but Northwestern proved to be too much, getting the 10-1 win to…

Uws Softball
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Wisconsin-Superior Softball’s Season Comes to End in NCAA Tournament

The Yellowjackets end the year with a 22-16 record.
Claudia Chakamian,

WAVERLY, Iowa – The Wisconsin-Superior softball team’s run in the NCAA Tournament was short, as the Yellowjackets lost to top-seeded St. Olaf 11-3 in the first game then lost to Webster in the second 9-1 to be eliminated from the tournament. In the first game, St. Olaf got off to a strong start and never looked back. The Yellowjackets put…

Cssuwsbaseball
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

St. Scholsatica Baseball Falls to Northwestern, UWS Eliminated from UMAC Tournament

CSS will face Bethany Lutheran in an elimination game on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. The winner will face Northwestern in the championship at 4:00 p.m. 
Claudia Chakamian,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The St. Scholastica baseball team suffered their first loss of the UMAC Tournament on Friday night, as top-seeded Northwestern got the 17-2 win to advance to the championship. The Saints got on the board early, with two runs in the first. Jake Schelonka hit an RBI single with the bases loaded, then Mitchell Olson scored on…

Usa Hockey
Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Bulldogs Brodt, Rooney Invited to USA Women’s National Team Selection Camp

The camp is the first step in selection the players who will train together as part of preparing for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games. 
Claudia Chakamian,

BLAINE, Minn. – Former UMD women’s hockey standouts Sydney Brodt and Maddie Rooney have been invited to the USA Women’s National Team Selection Camp. The camp is the first step in selection the players who will train together as part of preparing for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games. The camp will be held June 1-6 in Blaine, then Team USA…

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

Coaches Corner: Mike Sather

For this week's segment, we chat with the head coach of the Superior softball team.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we sit down with Superior softball head coach Mike Sather to talk about the Spartans hot start to the 2021 season. Superior is 12-1 on the season and will be back in action on Saturday hosting New Richmond. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Softball: Proctor, Cloquet Earn Home Wins

The Lumberjacks pushed their win streak to 13 straight games with a doubleheader sweep of Rush City while the Lumberjacks got the walkoff win over Hibbing.
Claudia Chakamian,

PROCTOR, Minn. – The Proctor softball team pushed their win streak to 13 straight games with 6-2 and 6-0 wins over Rush City to sweep the doubleheader. Proctor improves to 18-1 on the season. In other prep softball, Cloquet got a 3-2 walkoff win over Hibbing. Dana Jones hit the game-winning RBI single. Cloquet improves to 10-6 on the season…

Baseball
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Hermantown Baseball Edges Duluth Denfeld

The Hawks improve to 9-9 on the season.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Hermantown baseball team improved to .500 on the season with a 5-4 win over Duluth Denfeld. The Hawks improve to 9-9 and will host Hibbing on Tuesday in their home finale, while the Hunters fall to 5-12 on the year and will wrap up the season on Wednesday in a doubleheader at Cambridge-Isanti. Categories: Friday Night…

Lacrosse
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Duluth Girls Lacrosse Falls at Home to Moorhead

Juliyana Lebsack scored twice while Grace Karakas, Nia Kramer, Hannah Martin, Sophie Mitchell and Annika Lindgren each scored once. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth girls lacrosse team couldn’t overcome an early deficit as Moorhead got the 12-7 win. Juliyana Lebsack scored twice while Grace Karakas, Nia Kramer, Hannah Martin, Sophie Mitchell and Annika Lindgren each scored once. The Wolfpack fall to 2-7 on the season and will play at Irondale on Saturday. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Sports

Duluth FC Prepare for First Game Since Pandemic

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– On Saturday, Duluth FC will play their first game of the season. Not only that but it will be the first game they’ve played since the pandemic after the 2020 season was cancelled. Duluth FC will start the season at home in their first-ever matchup with expansion team Joy St. Louis Park. The club has been trying to…

Cssuwsbaseball
College, Sports

UWS, CSS Each Win First Game of UMAC Baseball Tournament

UWS won their single-elimination game 4-1 against Crown. No. 2 seed CSS beat no. 3 seed  Bethany Lutheran 3-2.
CJ Baumgartner,

  ST. PAUL, Minn.– UW-Superior and St. Scholastica each won their first round matchups in the 2021 UMAC Baseball Tournament. UWS won their single-elimination game 4-1 against Crown. They will take on no. 1 seed Northwestern Friday at 1 p.m. No. 2 seed CSS beat no. 3 seed  Bethany Lutheran 3-2. The Saints will play the winner of UWS/Northwestern Friday….

Berlo
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD, Athletic Director Josh Berlo Agree to 3 Year Extension

Berlo's new contract will keep the Bulldog AD in Duluth until 2026.
CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– The University of Minnesota-Duluth announced this afternoon that Athletic Director Josh Berlo will be staying in Bulldog Country after signing a three-year contract extension Thursday. Berlo’s new contract will keep the Bulldog AD in Duluth until 2026. He first came to UMD in 2013 from Notre Dame and was named the NCAA Division II under Armour Athletic Director…

Sup East
High School, Sports

Superior Baseball Cruises to Doubleheader Sweep of Duluth East

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– Superior and Duluth East baseball teams met at Ordean Field for a doubleheader Wednesday afternoon. The Spartans would score first thanks to a wild pitch that scores senior Tucker Johnson. Another passed ball made it 2-0 Superior. The Greyhounds would plate their run thanks to a passed ball to make it 2-1 but the Spartans would win game…

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High School, Sports

Prep Softball: Proctor Hands Superior First Loss of Season, Hermantown Holds Off Hibbing

The Rails picked up their 10th straight win while the Hawks scored three in the fifth inning to secure the home win.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Proctor softball team continued to ride a hot streak on Tuesday, getting the 4-1 win over Superior to hand the Spartans their first loss of the season. The Rails have now won 10 straight and improve to 14-1 on the season. Proctor will be back in action on Thursday at Cherry while Superior falls to 12-1…

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High School, Sports

Prep Lacrosse: Duluth Boys, Hermantown/Proctor Girls Win at Home

The Wolfpack boys swept the regular season series over the Stealth, while the Hermantown/Proctor girls avenged an earlier loss to the Wolfpack.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth and Hermantown/Proctor boys and girls lacrosse teams met up on Tuesday night and the teams split, with the Duluth boys getting the 10-5 win while the Hermantown/Proctor girls won 10-7. Gaven Slattery and Tyler Smith each scored three times while Tommy Smyth scored twice, and Lars Berg and Caleb Kennan each scored once for the…

Luge
Sports

USA Luge Recruiting Tour Coming to Duluth This Weekend

The clinics are free for kids ages 9 to 13 and will take place this Saturday and Sunday, May 22 and 23, on the UMD campus on Junction Avenue from E. Niagara to W. College.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Last summer, the USA Luge offseason recruiting tour, the White Castle USA Luge Slider Search, was supposed to come to Duluth for the first time. The event was canceled due to COVID but it will finally be happening this weekend. The Slider Search will be taking place this weekend on the UMD campus. It’s for kids ages…

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Duluth Huskies Pitch Plans for Hosting Fans, Players Ahead of May 31 Season Opener

Changes Are Coming to Wade Stadium to Ensure Safety of the Fans, Players
Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies are revealing more about what the future of the summer season will look like amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Despite safety guidelines in place, officials with the team are simply thrilled to be bringing a grand-slam of a good time back to Wade Stadium after the 2020 season was canceled. “Everybody is like on…

Sup Den Sb
High School, Sports

Prep Softball: Superior Battles Back to Top Esko, Duluth Denfeld Sweeps Eveleth-Gilbert

The Spartans stay undefeated on the season while the Hunters pick up two big wins to end the regular season.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – In a battle of two teams who put a lot of runs on the board, Superior battled back to get the 11-3 home win over Esko. With the win, the Spartans stay undefeated and improve to 12-0 on the season. They’ll be back in action on Tuesday hosting Proctor with first pitch set for 4:30 p.m. The…

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College, Sports

St. Scholastica Softball Sweeps UMAC Awards

Olivia Howe was named both Player of the Year and Pitcher of the Year, Grace Hadlich was named Rookie of the Year and Rilee Dawson took home Coach of the Year honors. 
Claudia Chakamian,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – After winning their 21st UMAC regular season title, the St. Scholastica softball team swept the UMAC postseason awards for the first time since 2016. Olivia Howe was named both Player of the Year and Pitcher of the Year, Grace Hadlich was named Rookie of the Year and Rilee Dawson took home Coach of the Year honors….

Archery
Sports

GND Rec Center Now Offering Youth Archery Camps

The center will host more archery days throughout the summer and signups are no longer required.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – If you’re looking for a new activity to try this summer, the Gary New Duluth Rec Center is now offering youth archery camps! The center received a grant from the DNR called “No Child Left Inside” that allowed them to purchase targets, bows and arrows. Now, kids will have the chance try this new sport all summer…

Uws Softball
College, Sports

UWS Softball Headed to Iowa, Earns No. 6 Seed for NCAA Regional Tournament

The Yellowjackets will play top seed St. Olaf in the first game of the regional. First pitch on Friday is set for 10:00 a.m.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Wisconsin-Superior softball team put together an incredible run in the UMAC Tournament as the No. 5 seed, defeating all of the teams at least once and then winning three games on Saturday to capture their second UMAC Tournament title. Now, they’re headed to the NCAA Tournament. The Yellowjackets are headed to Waverly, Iowa for the NCAA…

Duluth East Pic
High School, Sports

5 Duluth East Baseball Players Sign NLIs

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– On Saturday, 5 Duluth East baseball players signed their national letters of intent. Utility player Bo Brown along with first baseman and pitcher Garret Johnson won’t be going far as both have signed on to play at St. Scholastica next season. Pitcher Ethan Cole will be staying in Duluth as well but he’ll be playing for the UMD…

Harmon
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Laura Harmon Talks Challenges, Excitement of Leading Both UMD Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track Programs

Harmon will now oversee 86 athletes across both cross country and track and field programs. She's also now just one of two women to be leading men's programs in the NSIC.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Thursday, UMD Athletics named Laura Harmon as the head coach of the men’s cross country and track and field programs. And that’s a pretty big deal for multiple reasons. Harmon has spent the past three years as the head coach of the women’s programs at UMD and now she will lead both the men and women….

Proctor Cloquet
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Softball: Proctor, Cloquet Win Big on Road

The Rails hit three home runs to power past the Greyhounds while the Lumberjacks got the shutout over the Hunters.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Proctor softball team scored 25 runs on 19 hits and scored nine runs in the seventh to get the 25-9 road win over Duluth East. Anika Burke, Abigail Hanson and Baylie Peterson each hit home runs for the Rails while Cassie Bergman homered for the Greyhounds. The Rails pick up their ninth straight win as they…

College Softball
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UWS, Bethany Lutheran Softball Suspended in Eighth Due to Darkness; St. Scholastica Eliminated from UMAC Tournament

UWS and Bethany Lutheran will resume play on Saturday at 10 a.m., starting at the top of the eighth inning. The winner will advance to face Northwestern in the UMAC championship game. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Wisconsin-Superior softball team dropped their first game of the UMAC Tournament on Saturday, as Northwestern got the 2-1 win in nine innings to advance to the UMAC Tournament championship game. In the first game, Jessica Jacobson reached on a fielding error, allowing Tiffany Kirk to score for the only Yellowjackets run. UWS was sent to the…

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

UMD Softball Eliminated from NSIC Tournament

UMD ends the season with a 32-15 record and 21-9 NSIC mark. 
Claudia Chakamian,

ROCHESTER, Minn. – The Minnesota Duluth softball team had a rough day offensively on Friday, losing twice to get eliminated from the NSIC Tournament. Top seeded Augustana got the 5-3 win in the first game, then No. 3 seed Winona State took the same game 2-1 to end UMD’s season. In the first game, the Bulldogs led the defending national…

Lax
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Hermantown/Proctor Boys Lacrosse Falls at Home to Forest Lake

The Stealth will be back in action on the road on Tuesday taking on Duluth.
Claudia Chakamian,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – The Hermantown/Proctor boys lacrosse team couldn’t overcome an early deficit, as Forest Lake got the 10-4 road win on Friday night. The Stealth have now lost three straight as they fall to 1-5 on the season. Hermantown/Proctor will be back in action on Tuesday taking on Duluth on the road. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Wilderness
Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Wilderness Clinch Playoff Spot With Win Over Bismarck

Christian Galatz, Josh Phillips and Gavin Rasmussen all scored in the win.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Wilderness scored three times in the third to get the 3-1 win over Bismarck to clinch a spot in the playoffs. Christian Galatz, Josh Phillips and Gavin Rasmussen all scored. The Wilderness will wrap up the regular season on Saturday night hosting Bismarck. Puck drop is set for 7:15 p.m. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

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

Coaches Corner: Scott Wishart

For this week's segment, we chat with the head coach of the Duluth boys lacrosse team.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we chat with the Duluth boys lacrosse head coach Scott Wishart. The Wolfpack knocked off section foe Chisago Lakes earlier this week to hand them the Wildcats their first loss of the season. The Wolfpack were riding a six-game win streak and will be back in action on Saturday taking on Spring…

College Softball
College, Sports

UWS Softball Battles Back to Defeat St. Scholastica in Extras in First Round of UMAC Tournament

Jessica Jacobson went 4-for-4 with a go-ahead two-run single in the sixth then hit the game-winning RBI double in the eighth
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Jessica Jacobson went 4-for-4 with a go-ahead two-run single in the sixth then hit the game-winning RBI double in the eighth as the Wisconsin-Superior softball team knocked off top seeded St. Scholsatica 5-4 in extras for their second win of the UMAC Tournament. Olivia Bancroft-Hart went 3-for-4 scoring two times while Jacobson drove in three runs. Tayler…

Esko Aitkin
High School, Sports

Prep Baseball: Esko Wins Big Against Hermantown, Aitkin Gets Road Win Over Proctor

Cale Haugen hit his seventh home run of the season while Noah Furcht struck out 10 batters over six innings.
Claudia Chakamian,

ESKO, Minn. -The Esko baseball team used a five run fourth inning to get the 12-2 home win over Hermantown on Thursday night. Cale Haugen hit his seventh home run of the season, driving in three runs. Noah Furcht went 1-for-3 with 2 RBI at the plate while striking out 10 over six innings on the mound. Joshua Summers went…

Harmon
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Laura Harmon Named UMD Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field Coach

Harmon has been leading the women's programs for the past three seasons and has spent the past few months being the head coach for the men.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD Athletics announced on Thursday that Laura Harmon has been named the head coach of both men’s and women’s cross country and track and field teams. Harmon has been leading the women’s programs for the past three seasons and has also spent the past few months being the interim head coach for the men. Harmon is now…

Umd Softball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Sidney Zavoral’s Walk Off RBI Sends UMD Softball to Next Round of NSIC Tournament

Sam Pederson pitched a 13-inning complete game, allowing just six hits while striking out seven. 
Claudia Chakamian,

ROCHESTER, Minn. – It would require extra innings, but Sidney Zavoral’s RBI single in the bottom of the 13th gave the UMD softball team the 1-0 walkoff win over Concordia-St. Paul to advance to the next round of the NSIC Tournament. The Bulldogs loaded the bases with two outs, then Zavoral’s single sent Jessica Bren home to score the lone…

Css Softball
College, Sports

St. Scholastica Softball Refreshed Heading Into UMAC Tournament

The UMAC tournament gets started on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Kenwood Fields. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMAC softball tournament begins on Thursday and St. Scholastica is ready to make another deep run. The Saints captured their 21st regular season title and will host the action this week. CSS leads the UMAC in most batting and pitching categories and are second in fielding percentages. The Saints did drop their final two regular season…

East Denfeld
High School, Sports

Duluth East Baseball Rolls Past Duluth Denfeld

Joe Vos went 2-for-3 at the plate with 3 RBI while also recording 10 strikeouts on the mound.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – In a crosstown showdown, Duluth East got the best of Duluth Denfeld, earning the 11-1 win on Wednesday night. Joe Vos went 2-for-3 at the plate with 3 RBI while also recording 10 strikeouts on the mound. Bo Brown, Ryan Carlson and Beau Sward each finished with 2 RBI while Ethan Cole came around to score three…

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College, Sports

Morgan Friday, Trio of Yellowjackets Take Home Top UMAC Women’s Awards

Morgan Friday was named Offensive Player of the Year, Morgan Philliber was named Defensive Player of the Year, Lindrey Schendel took home Rookie of the Year and Allison DeGroot was named Coach of the Year. 
Claudia Chakamian,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – St. Scholastica’s Morgan Friday was once again named the UMAC Offensive Player of the Year. Friday led the conference with 27 goals and also recorded eight assists. She led all of DIII in points per game and goals per game. This is Friday’s third Offensive Player of the Year honor and fourth major UMAC award. A…

Umac Msoc
College, Sports

Wisconsin-Superior’s Wilson, Eriksen Earn Top UMAC Men’s Soccer Honors

Defender Scott Wilson was named Defensive Player of the Year while Phillip Eriksen was named Rookie of the Year.
Claudia Chakamian,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – After winning their fourth straight UMAC Tournament title, two UWS men’s soccer players earned top UMAC honors. Defender Scott Wilson was named Defensive Player of the Year while Phillip Eriksen was named Rookie of the Year. Wilson led the Yellowjacket defenders that allowed just five goals during UMAC play, with all of them coming against Bethany…

Umd Softball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Softball Team Riding Hot Streak Into NSIC Tournament

UMD and Concordia-St. Paul will face off Thursday in Rochester in the first round. First pitch is set for noon. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been a bit of a roller coaster of a season for the UMD softball team. But after a bit of a bumpy start, this Bulldogs squad mixed with veterans and 11 freshmen have found its groove and are playing their best softball heading into the conference tournament. And that’s big for the Bulldogs who will face…

Bell Canada
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Bell to Centralize With Canadian National Team in Calgary

Bell will play with Team Canada during the 2021-22 season in a lead up to the 2022 Olympic Winter Games.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD defenseman Ashton Bell will centralize in Calgary with the Canadian National Women’s Team for the 2021-22 season. This means Bell will play with Team Canada during the season in a lead up to the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing. The UMD captain is coming off of an All-American season, tallying 14 points. Bell said she…

Lacrosse
High School, Sports

Duluth Boys Lacrosse Hands Chisago Lakes First Loss of Season

Tyler Smith scored four times, while Colby Larson scored twice and Caleb Keenan scored once as the Wolfpack push their win streak to six.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – In a back-and-forth battle between two of the top teams in section 7A, the Duluth boys lacrosse team came out on top, hanging on for the 8-7 win to hand Chisago Lakes their first loss of the season. Tyler Smith scored four times, while Colby Larson scored twice and Caleb Keenan scored once for the Wolfpack. Duluth…

Prep Softball
High School, Sports

Moose Lake-Willow River Softball Hands Esko Third Straight Loss

The Rebels push their win streak to six games.
Claudia Chakamian,

ESKO, Minn. – The Moose Lake-Willow River battled back, getting the 6-3 road win over Esko to hand the Eskomos their third straight loss. The Rebels have now won six straight and improve to 10-2 on the season. MLWR is scheduled to return to action on Friday hosting Cherry. The Eskomos fall to 10-3 on the season and will host…

Prep Baseball
High School, Sports

Esko Baseball Snaps Losing Skid With Big Home Win Over Moose Lake-Willow River

Cale Haugen and Noah Furcht each hit solo home runs as the Eskomos snapped a two-game losing skid.
Claudia Chakamian,

ESKO, Minn. – The Esko baseball team got off to a fast start and never looked back, getting the 21-3 win over Moose Lake-Willow River to snap a two-game losing skid. Cale Haugen and Noah Furcht each hit solo home runs. Haugen finished the day going 4-for-4 with 7 RBI and scored four times, while Furcht also went 4-for-4 at…

Css Baseball
College, Sports

St. Thomas Snaps St. Scholastica Baseball’s Win Streak

Bryce Huffman had the only multi-hit game for the Saints, while Jake Schelonka drove in two runs. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Thomas baseball team came into Duluth and snapped St. Scholastica’s eight-game winning streak, getting the 5-2 and 1-0 wins to sweep the nonconference doubleheader. In the first game, the Saints struck first, scoring two runs in the first inning, but couldn’t get much going after. Bryce Huffman had the only multi-hit game for the Saints,…

Css Track
College, Sports

St. Scholastica Track and Field Reflects on Last UMAC Meet

The Saints outdoor programs combined for 17 UMAC titles.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica outdoor track and field teams closed out their time in the UMAC in a big way, with the men winning the championship and the women finishing as runner-ups. But after 17 combined conference titles, it’s bittersweet for the Saints knowing they’ve raced their last UMAC race. “This was my 17th year, not all as…

Rock Ridge
High School, Sports

Rock Ridge Schools Approves Merger of Virginia/MIB and Eveleth-Gilbert Hockey Programs for 2021-22 Season

The Rock Ridge Wolverines will now hit the ice this upcoming season. 
Claudia Chakamian,

VIRGINIA, Minn. – In March, the Virginia/MIB boys hockey team took the ice at the Miners Memorial Building for the last time, battling longtime rivals Eveleth-Gilbert in the section 7A quarterfinals. The two were supposed to play as separate teams this season then consolidate in 2022, but sometimes things happen sooner rather than later. The Rock Ridge School Board voted…