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Proctor/Hermantown’s McKenzie Gunderson Commits to Hamline Women’s Hockey

The senior defender helped the Mirage capture their first ever state title in the Class A tournament.

PROCTOR, Minn. – Friday afternoon, Proctor/Hermantown’s McKenzie Gunderson announced on Twitter that she has committed to joining the Hamline women’s hockey team. The senior defender helped the Mirage capture their first ever state title in the Class A tournament. This past season, she finished with two goals and six assists in 21 games. Categories: College, High School, Sports

UWS Men’s Soccer to Host Bethany Lutheran in UMAC Title Game

The UMAC men's soccer championship game will take place Saturday at 1 p.m. at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – After a decade of UMAC men’s soccer dominated by St. Scholastica, UW-Superior has now taken the torch as the team to beat every year, including in the modified 2021 season. The Yellowjackets ran the table in the regular season with a perfect 8-0 conference record. Only one team has been able to score on them and that’s…

St. Scholastica, UW-Superior Women’s Soccer Teams to Meet in UMAC Title Game

The UMAC championship game will take place Saturday at 4 p.m. at Saints Field in Duluth.

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, the UMAC women’s soccer championship game will be a Bridge Battle as St. Scholastica and UW-Superior will go head-to-head as the top two seeds in the conference battle it out one more time on the pitch. For the top seed St. Scholastica women’s soccer team, this season has been one of utter domination. The Saints…

Superior Trailblazers Pool League Hosts Second Annual Tournament

The event recognizes the top eight players from the season.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Top Hat Tavern was the place to be Thursday night for the second annual Superior Trailblazers Pool League tournament. The event recognizes the top eight players from the season, and this year’s installment features a special cause. Local pool player Jim Dalton was recently diagnosed with COVID-19 so the league decided to raise funds to help…

Registration Still Open for Boost Hockey Training’s Girls Summer Camp

The camp is broken up into different age groups and features on-ice and off-ice training.

DULUTH, Minn. – Believe it or not, we are just a couple weeks away from summer and with that comes various summer hockey camps, including one focused specifically on developing the future stars of girls hockey. Boost Hockey Training camp is heading into its second year under lead instructor Amanda Boulier, who is also the head coach of the Duluth…

Northlanders Power UWS Men’s Golf Team to Nationals

The Yellowjackets golf team features three golfers from Duluth and two from Eveleth.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UW-Superior men’s golf team is wrapping up their final week of practice before they head out to nationals. In just their sixth year as a program, the Yellowjackets have captured three straight UMAC championships, led by a group of Northland golfers. “Ryan and I have been going to school since elementary school when we grew up….

UWS Men’s Soccer Advance to UMAC Championship Game

The Yellowjackets move on to the conference championship game Saturday where they will host Bethany Lutheran

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UW-Superior men’s soccer team got goals from Archie Gjerdrum and Blake Perry as they blanked Northland College 2-0 Wednesday night in the UMAC semi-finals. The Yellowjackets move on to the conference championship game Saturday where they will host Bethany Lutheran, who defeated St. Scholastica in the other semi-final match. Categories: College, Sports

Hibbing’s Haley Hawkinson Signs NLI for UMD Women’s Basketball Team

This past season, Hawkinson became just the seventh player in program history to score 1,000 career points at Hibbing.

HIBBING, Minn. – This week, Hibbing’s Haley Hawkinson signed her National Letter of Intent to join the UMD women’s basketball team. Hawkinson says she’s glad she waited for the right opportunity and now, she has a chance to play college basketball right in her own backyard. “It was kind of big for me, but it was really big for my…

MSHSL Set to Vote on Sanctioning Boys High School Volleyball

More than 1400 student-athletes have been participating since 2018, including teams like Proctor-Hermantown.

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Prep boys volleyball is starting to gain some popularity in state of Minnesota and in the Northland. It’s not a varsity sport yet, but next week, the MSHSL could change that. The league will vote next week on whether or not to sanction boys high school volleyball. More than 1400 student-athletes have been participating since 2018, including…

UWS, CSS Women’s Soccer Teams Advance to UMAC Title Game

The Saints will host the Yellowjackets on Saturday.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Wednesday, the UW-Superior and St. Scholastica women’s soccer teams punched their tickets to this Saturday’s UMAC title game. The Yellowjackets got goals from Niya Wilson and Annah Schussman as they defeated Minnesota Morris 2-1 to advance to their second-ever conference title game. The Saints got all their scoring from Morgan Friday as they beat Northwestern 5-1 as…

St. Scholastica Baseball’s Matt Tautges Hits First Cycle for Saints in 21 Years

Even more remarkable, the home run was the first of his college career.

DULUTH, Minn. – Baseball is filled with some very rare feats. A triple play, an immaculate inning, and of course there’s hitting for the cycle, when a batter records a single, double, triple and a home run in the same game. Tuesday, St. Scholastica’s Matt Tautges decided to make some history for his team in a doubleheader at North Central….

UMD Baseball Stun Minnesota Crookston in Doubleheader Sweep

The bats would get hot and stay hot for the UMD baseball team as the Bulldogs swept Minnesota Crookston.

DULUTH, Minn. – The bats would get hot and stay hot for the UMD baseball team as the Bulldogs swept Minnesota Crookston Wednesday afternoon at Bulldog Park. In Game 1, Henry George led off the game with a solo home run as UMD topped Crookston 9-8 in nine innings. And in Game 2, the Bulldogs jumped out to an early…

UMD Recreational Sports Outdoor Program Providing Opportunities for Students, Community

This Summer the Program will Expand Its Offerings to Your Camping Destination

DULUTH, Minn – Over the past year, many have turned to the outdoors as a source of solace amid a global health crisis and other stressors in our everyday lives. “It’s perfect. I couldn’t be any more grateful,” said Hannah Holmberg, a senior at UMD. It’s a source of gratitude only Mother Nature can provide. “We have three extra days…

Proctor Softball Wins Pitcher’s Duel Against Hermantown

Maddy Walsh was the winning pitcher for the Rails, who improve to 7-1 on the season.

PROCTOR, Minn. – Junior Preslie Annala singled in Payton Rodberg in the bottom of sixth inning for the only run of the game as the Proctor softball team defeated Hermantown 1-0 at Egerdahl Field. Maddy Walsh was the winning pitcher for the Rails, who improve to 7-1 on the season. Categories: High School, Sports

Proctor/Hermantown Mirage to Host “Skate with the Champions” Event

Fans will have a chance to skate, visit and take pictures with the players, as well as the Class A state championship trophy.

PROCTOR, Minn. – Last month, the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team captured their first-ever state championship in program history. Due to the pandemic, the celebration had to be a little low key. But later this month, fans will have an opportunity to skate with the champions. The Mirage will be hosting a special event Monday, May 24th at the St. Luke’s…

Northland College Baseball Splits Doubleheader with UW-Superior

It was a big day for NC's Adrian Bethel, who homered in each game for the Lumberjacks.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – After falling 14-4 in eight innings in Game 1, the Northland College baseball team bounced back to win Game 2 over UW-Superior 9-5 Tuesday afternoon at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex. It was a big day for NC’s Adrian Bethel, who homered in each game for the Lumberjacks. Categories: College, Sports

Yellowjackets’ Scott Wilson, Eric Watson Sign with Duluth FC

A pair of Yellowjackets will suit up for the Bluegreens this upcoming season.

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, Duluth FC continued to add local talent to their roster for this upcoming season. The Bluegreens have officially signed current UWS defender Scott Wilson and former UWS standout Eric Watson. Wilson has captained the Yellowjackets this season to another UMAC title. Watson graduated from UWS last year and is the program’s all time leader in…

Former Bulldog, Thunderhawk Hunter Shepard Dazzles in AHL Debut

Shepard finished with 28 saves in a shutout win over the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

HERSHEY, Pa. – It has been quite a journey in the pros so far for former UMD goalie Hunter Shepard. After an abrupt end to his college career last year, the Cohasset native signed a pro deal with the Hershey Bears, the AHL affiliate of the Washington Capitals. And after starting his career in the ECHL with the South Carolina…

CSS Softball Drop Non-Conference Doubleheader Against Gustavus Adolphus

In Game 2, Olivia Howe's home run in the first inning would be CSS's only run of the game as they lost 6-1.

DULUTH, Minn. – In their final games of the regular season, the St. Scholastica softball team were swept at home by Gustavus Adolphus Monday afternoon at Kenwood Field. In Game 1, the Saints rallied twice before falling short in nine innings 5-4. And in Game 2, Olivia Howe’s home run in the first inning would be CSS’s only run of…

Prep Softball: Hermantown, Proctor Winners at Home

Home field advantage would be the difference for the Hawks and the Rails.

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – The Hermantown softball team only needed five innings to take down Duluth Marshall 18-0 Monday afternoon at Rose Road Field. In other prep softball action, Proctor battled back from an early deficit to get the home win over Hibbing 5-2 at Egerdahl Field. Categories: High School, Sports

Duluth FC Sign Denfeld, CSS Standout Keegan Chastey

The Denfeld alum wrapped up his high school career as the Hunters' all-time leader in goals and assists.

DULUTH, Minn. – Monday, Duluth FC announced that they have signed Duluth native Keegan Chastey for this upcoming season. The Denfeld alum wrapped up his high school career as the Hunters’ all-time leader in goals and assists. He is currently playing at St. Scholastica under his father, head coach Barry Chastey. And he is tied for first on the team…

Esko’s Brenna Stark Commits to Jamestown Volleyball

Stark was a three-year starter on the varsity squad with 1,025 career set assists.

ESKO, Minn. – Monday, Esko’s Brenna Stark has signed her National Letter of Intent to play volleyball at the University of Jamestown. Stark was a three-year starter on the varsity squad with 1,025 career set assists. She was also a standout player on the Eskomos basketball team. Categories: College, High School, Sports

Superior Names Kory Deadrick New Head Coach of Boys Basketball Team

Deadrick spent this past season as an assistant under his former head coach Mike Devney at Duluth Denfeld.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Former Esko star Kory Deadrick has been named the new head coach of the Superior boys basketball team. Deadrick spent this past season as an assistant under his former head coach Mike Devney at Duluth Denfeld. Before that, he was the head coach for the Proctor boys for one season. Deadrick takes over for jake smith, who…

Chad Persons Named New Head Coach for Grand Rapids Boys Basketball Team

He'll be taking over for longtime Rapids coach Dan Elhard, who stepped down before the start of this past season

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Monday, Grand Rapids announced that they are promoting Chad Persons to become the new head coach of the boys basketball team. Persons had been coaching the JV squad since 2012 and before that, he led the Thunderhawks girls JV team from 2005 to 2011. He’ll be taking over for longtime Rapids coach Dan Elhard, who stepped…

Hibbing’s Parker Maki Signs NLI for Bemidji State Men’s Basketball

The big man averaged nearly 13 points and 8 rebounds per game this past season

HIBBING, Minn. – Monday, Hibbing’s Parker Maki signed his National Letter of Intent to join the Bemidji State men’s basketball team. Maki committed to the Beavers back in December. The big man averaged nearly 13 points and 8 rebounds per game this past season, helping the Bluejackets advance to the state tournament for the first time since 1989. Categories: College,…

Proctor/Hermantown’s Vivi Helquist Commits to Curry College

Helquist appeared in 18 games this past season, helping the Mirage captured their first state title in program history.

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Proctor/Hermantown’s Vivi Helquist has committed to joining the Curry college women’s hockey team. The school is located in Milton, MA. Helquist appeared in 18 games this past season, helping the Mirage captured their first state title in program history. The senior netminder finished the year with 86 saves and a .935 save percentage. Categories: College, High School,…

UWS Baseball Pitcher, Catcher Rely on Previous Experience, Trust at Next Level

Bryce Flanagan and Josh Hukriede began playing together in 2012 in Brainerd. Now, the two are taking their connection to grow and find success at UWS.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The relationship between the pitcher and catcher, also known as the battery in baseball, is one of the most important ones on the field. For two members of the UWS baseball team, that on-field connection built over the years has become a lifelong friendship. Growing up in Brainerd, Minnesota, it was only a matter of time before…

UMD Baseball Powers Past Minot State in Series Finale

This was the first win for the Bulldogs at their true home field at Bulldog Park since May 4, 2019.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Duluth baseball bats were hot on Sunday, scoring 10 runs off of 13 hits to get the 10-5 win over Minot State in the final game of the three-game series. Tosten Mann went 3-for-5 at the plate with 2 RBI while Anders Brown went 2-for-4 with three runs scored while McCale Peterson went 2-for-4 with…

St. Scholastica Softball Sweeps Minnesota Morris, Clinches UMAC Regular Season Title

The Saints wrap up UMAC play by winning their 21st regular season title.

DULUTH, Minn. – The 17th-ranked St. Scholastica softball team bounced back from their first UMAC loss on Saturday, sweeping Minnesota Morris 7-4 and 6-0. In the first game, the Saints scored five runs in the fifth to help seal the win. Nicole Anders went 2-for-3 with 2 RBI and two runs scored, while Aislind Dail went 2-for-3. In the second…

College Soccer: St. Scholastica Men, Women End Regular Season With Shutout Wins at Home

The CSS women captured their 18th UMAC regular season title. Both Saints programs now prepare for the UMAC Tournament semifinals on Wednesday.

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica women’s soccer team used a big second half, scoring six goals to get the 7-0 win over Minnesota Morris to capture their 18th and final UMAC regular season title. Morgan Friday and Kaiya Quam each scored twice while Brea Archer, Mara Roberts and Sami Szendrey each scored once. The Saints cap off the regular…

College Baseball: St. Scholastica Powers Past Martin Luther, UW-Superior Splits With Crown

The Saints combined for 30 runs during their doubleheader sweep of the Knights. Meanwhile,Bryce Meverden hit the walk-off solo home run in the bottom of the 10th to give the Yellowjackets the game one win.

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica baseball team continued their winning ways, powering past Martin Luther to sweep the doubleheader 19-5 and 11-0, both in seven innings. Mitchell Novak finished the first game 2-for-4 with four runs scored while Luke Schemenauer went 1-for-2 with 2 RBI. Jake Schelonka finished with four RBI. In the second game, the balls flew out…

UWS Men’s Golf Wins Third-Straight UMAC Championship

Ryan Peterson was the UMAC low-medalist while Joey Cummings and Sam Albrecht also finished in the top five for the Yellowjackets. 

BECKER, Minn. – The Wisconsin-Superior men’s golf team dominated all weekend, winning their third-straight UMAC Championship. UWS finished with a three-round total of 912 (+48), the second-lowest at the UMAC championship. Ryan Peterson from UWS was the UMAC low-medalist at 211 (-5) while Joey Cummings and Sam Albrecht also finished in the top five for the Yellowjackets. St. Scholastica finished…

St. Scholastica Women’s Golf Wins Fifth Straight UMAC Championship

The Saints had three individuals take the top three spots, with Olivia Wright as the UMAC low-medalist, Hannah Johnson in second and Anna Lindemann in third.

BECKER, Minn. – The St. Scholastica women’s golf team capped off their final season in the UMAC in a big way, capturing their fifth straight UMAC Championship. The Saints finished at 1035 (+171) , the lowest score in the UMAC’s NCAA era. St. Scholastica’s Olivia Wright was the UMAC low-medalist with 251 (+35) while St. Scholastica’s Hannah Johnson and Anna…

Duluth Boxer Jesse Walters Returns to the Ring Next Month

Walters will head to Alabama in late May for his fourth pro fight.

DULUTH, Minn. – For the first time in over a year, local boxer Jesse Walters of Jungle Gym will lace up his gloves for his next professional fight. Walters will head to Alabama in late May for his fourth pro fight. And while he’s excited to get back in the ring, it will be a bit more of a challenge…

Hermantown/Proctor Girls Lacrosse Fall to New Prague in Overtime

The Stealth are still searching for their first win of the season.

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – In a game that stayed tight until the very end, the Hermantown/Proctor girls lacrosse team fell at home to New Prague 10-9 in overtime Friday night at Centricity Stadium. The Stealth are still searching for their first win of the season. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Baseball: Virginia, Grand Rapids Earn Road Wins

Friday afternoon was a good one for the Blue Devils and the Thunderhawks.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Virginia baseball team scored early and often as they rolled past Moose Lake/Willow River 25-4 in five innings Friday afternoon at the NBC Spartans Sports Complex. In other prep baseball action, Grand Rapids needed just six innings to get the road win over Proctor 11-0 at Egerdahl Field. Garrett Drotts led the way with three RBI,…

Samarziya Helps Superior Baseball Get Walk-Off Win over Duluth Marshall

Jason Samarziya would single in Carter Kalin and Mason Stenberg in the bottom of the eighth.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Jason Samarziya would single in Carter Kalin and Mason Stenberg as the Superior baseball team got the walk-off win over Duluth Marshall 4-3 in eight innings at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex. The Spartans improve to 2-0 on the season. Categories: High School, Sports

Duluth East’s Zaa Buffalo Commits to Central Lakes College

Buffalo averaged nearly seven points, seven rebounds and seven assists per game, while shooting 55% from the field.

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth East’s Zaa Buffalo has signed his National Letter of Intent to join the Central Lakes College men’s basketball team. Buffalo was a key member of the Greyhounds team that won their first section title since 2012. And he did it all for Rhett McDonald’s team, averaging nearly seven points, seven rebounds and seven assists per game,…

Duluth Boys Lacrosse Pick Up Road Win over Hermantown/Proctor

Tyler Smith and Caleb Keenan led the way with four goals each.

PROCTOR, Minn. – With the score 4-3 at the halftime break, the Duluth boys lacrosse team used a strong second half to get the road win over Hermantown/Proctor 12-3 at Egerdahl Field. Tyler Smith and Caleb Keenan led the way with four goals each. Categories: High School, Sports

UMD Baseball Sweep Southwest Minnesota State in Home Doubleheader

Trevor Gustafson and Tim Pokornowski would each homer for the Bulldogs.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD baseball team got the best of Southwest Minnesota State in both games as the Bulldogs swept the doubleheader over the Broncos. In Game One, Trevor Gustafson would hit his first home run of the season to help UMD win 5-1. And in Game Two, Cloquet native Tim Pokornowski would go yard as the Bulldogs picked…

Six Duluth Denfeld Seniors Sign National Letters of Intent

Wednesday afternoon, Duluth Denfeld honored six seniors who put pen to paper on their college commitments.

DULUTH, Minn. – Wednesday afternoon, Duluth Denfeld honored six seniors who put pen to paper on their college commitments. That group included Joe Udd, who signed his National Letter of Intent to join the St. Scholastica baseball team. We also had a pair of swimmers who are heading to St. Thomas as Lindsay Johnson and Joe Rudd will be jumping…

Johnson’s Walk-Off RBI Gives Duluth East Baseball Win Over Cloquet

Senior Garrett Johnson would score the RBI single in the bottom of the seventh.

DULUTH, Minn. – Senior Garrett Johnson would score the RBI single in the bottom of the seventh to give the Duluth East baseball team the 8-7 walk-off win over Cloquet Wednesday afternoon at Ordean Field. The Lumberjacks scored five runs in the top of the seventh to take the lead. But the Greyhounds strung together clutch hits late to pick…

Prep Softball: Greenway Hands Proctor First Loss, Hermantown Earns Comeback Win Over Duluth East

The Raiders stayed undefeated with a road win, while the Hawks were victorious on their home field.

PROCTOR, Minn. – In a battle of unbeaten teams, Greenway used a late rally to knock off Proctor 7-5 Wednesday afternoon at Egerdahl Field. The Raiders stay undefeated at 8-0, while the Rails suffer their first loss of the season. In other prep softball action, it was Hermantown getting the home win over Duluth East 11-7. Categories: High School, Sports

UWS Softball Team Splits Doubleheader with Northland College

The Yellowjackets got three hits from Tayler Kraemer, while Tiffany Kirk finished with two RBI.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – After getting shutout in Game One by Northland College, the UW-Superior softball team defeated the LumberJills 5-2 in Game Two Wednesday afternoon at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex. The Yellowjackets got three hits from Tayler Kraemer, while Tiffany Kirk finished with two RBI. Categories: College, Sports

St. Scholastica Baseball Sweeps Home Doubleheader Against UW-Superior

In Game One, sophomore Jake Schelonka led the way with six RBI as the Saints topped the Yellowjackets 13-9.

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica baseball team continued their dominance over UW-Superior as they swept a doubleheader Wednesday afternoon at Wade Stadium. In Game One, sophomore Jake Schelonka led the way with six RBI as the Saints topped the Yellowjackets 13-9. In Game Two, Virginia native Jack Perala recorded a career-high nine strikeouts as CSS shutout UWS 11-0 in…

Prep Baseball: Esko Stays Unbeaten, Superior Wins Season Opener, Proctor, Hermantown Split Doubleheader

The Eskomos and Spartans are winners at home, while the Rails and Hawks split their doubleheader at Egerdahl Field.

ESKO, Minn. – The Esko baseball team only needed five innings to knock off Two Harbors 12-0 Tuesday afternoon. Cale Haugen had a stellar day, earning the win on the mound while chipping in with three RBI. In other prep baseball action, Superior topped Duluth Denfeld in their season opener, behind four scoreless innings of work and seven strikeouts from…