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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…

Esko Softball Stays Undefeated with Home Win Over Two Harbors

The Eskomos improve to 4-0 on the season and will host South Ridge on Thursday.

ESKO, Minn. – The Esko softball team scored early and often as they defeated Two Harbors 24-0 in five innings Tuesday afternoon. Miranda Kelley allowed zero hits in four innings of work while striking out eight batters. The Eskomos improve to 4-0 on the season and will host South Ridge on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports

Minnesota Vikings Fullback, Duluth Native CJ Ham to Hold 2nd Annual Youth Football Camp

All proceeds will go towards diversity sponsorship opportunities in the city of Duluth.

DULUTH, Minn. – Two years ago, Minnesota Vikings fullback CJ Ham hosted his first youth football camp in his hometown of Duluth. And this summer, the bruising Pro Bowler is bring it back. Ham will be hosting his second annual camp Saturday July 17th. It will be open for kids ages five to 13, but will be capped at the…

UWS Tennis Teams Looking to Make Some Noise at Conference Tournaments

The men's UMAC tournament will then begin on Thursday and the women's starts on Saturday.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – College tennis teams will jump on the court later this week for the UMAC tournament. For UW-Superior, the men’s and women’s teams have had to deal with multiple postponements. But the Yellowjackets feel that adversity has prepared them for the playoff grind. “It’s been a bit of a challenge for us this year and we’ve been able…

CSS Golf Teams Preparing for UMAC Championships

The UMAC championships will begin on Thursday at the Pebble Creek Golf Course in Becker, MN.

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica golf teams are getting set for the UMAC championships later this week. The women’s team is red hot with two tournament wins last week, including a first place finish at the UMAC preview, while the men are looking for their first UMAC title since 2017. “Just the fact that we get to play at…

Duluth Boys Lacrosse Team Has High Expectations for 2021 Season

The Wolfpack will return to action Thursday against Hermantown/Proctor.

DULUTH, Minn. – This past weekend, the Duluth boys lacrosse team picked up their first win of the season with a shutout victory at Ordean Stadium. The Wolfpack are entering their sixth year as a program with a stacked roster, high expectations and the belief that they can win their ever first section title in 2021. “We have a very…

Northwestern Baseball Motivated Heading Into Spring Season

The Tigers will open the season on Tuesday hosting Barron. First pitch is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. 

MAPLE, Wis. – Last week, high school spring sports made their return to the state of Wisconsin and now, it’s game week for the Northwestern baseball team, who is hungry to pick up where they left off in 2019. “There’s some nerves, some excitement. We’ve been practicing for weeks now and we’re ready to go,” senior third baseman Brennen Werner…

Proctor Softball Team Enjoying Undefeated Start to the Season

The Rails are 5-0 so far on the season, which includes a pair of shutouts and three games with double-digit runs scored.

PROCTOR, Minn. – High school head coaches are notorious for being perfectionists. You could hit a home run and they’ll still find something you can get better at. The same goes for the Proctor softball team. The Rails are 5-0 so far on the season, which includes a pair of shutouts and three games with double-digit runs scored. And with…

UMD Softball Splits Doubleheader With Winona State in Top 5 NSIC Battle

Taylor Koehnen went 2-for-2 in the second game with a home run while Kelly Swank went 2-for-2 with 3 RBI.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Duluth softball team welcomed in Winona State for a top-five NSIC battle, with the two squads splitting the doubleheader. Winona State scored eight runs in the seventh inning of game one to win it 8-3 but UMD came back to take the second game 4-2. Taylor Koehnen went 2-for-2 in the second game with a…

DNR: More Fishing Tournaments Using Immediate Release

  MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin fishery officials say more tournaments are abandoning their traditional catch-hold-release formats. The Department of Natural Resources says the number of bass and walleye tournaments that have eschewed the traditional catch-hold-release format for catch-photo-release rules has increased from an average of six annually between 2010 and 2015 to more than 30 per year from 2015…

CSS, UWS Softball Pick Up Home Sweeps

Both the Saints and Yellowjackets swept their doubleheaders on senior day.

DULUTH, Minn. – The No. 19 St. Scholastica softball team pushed its win streak to 13 games, getting the 12-5 then 8-0 wins over Martin Luther to sweep Saturday’s doubleheader. The Saints got off to a fast start in the first game, scoring four runs in the first. The Saints scored at least a run in every inning except for…

UMD Powers Past Upper Iowa to Sweep Doubleheader

The Bulldogs scored 21 runs, including four home runs, on 23 hits over the course of the doubleheader sweep.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Duluth softball team scored 21 runs, including four home runs, on 23 hits over the course of two games to get the 13-2 and 8-0 wins over Upper Iowa to sweep the doubleheader. The second game stayed pretty quiet until the sixth inning, where the Bulldogs scored four runns to seal the win in only…

Prep Boys Lacrosse: Duluth Gets Shutout Over Forest Lake, Hermantown/Proctor Drops Season Opener

Colby Larson finished with a hat trick as the Wolfpack picked up their first win of the season.

DULUTH, Minn. – Colby Larson finished with a hat trick as the Duluth boys lacrosse team got the 9-0 win over Forest Lake on Saturday for their first win of the season. Dane Callaway and Tyler Smith finished with two goals each while Gaven Slattery and Peyton Bradbury each scored once. Connor Kiergaard finished with six saves in the shutout….

Coaches Corner: Rilee Dawson

For this week's segment, we catch up with the head coach of the St. Scholastica softball team.

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we chat with St. Scholastica softball coach Rilee Dawson as the Saints are off to a great start to their season with a perfect 8-0 record in the UMAC play. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Prep Baseball: Duluth East Powers Past Duluth Denfeld, Esko Stifles Pequot Lakes

The Greyhounds and Eskomos were winners on Friday afternoon.

DULUTH, Minn. – A six-run fifth inning would prove to be the difference as the Duluth East baseball team topped Duluth Denfeld 8-4 Friday afternoon at Wade Stadium. Senior Joe Vos homered for the Greyhounds while Dean Hudoba picked up his first career varsity win on the mound. In other prep baseball action, Dane Hoffman went the distance and finished…

Prep Softball: Cloquet Knocks Off Hermantown, Moose Lake Earns Road Win Over Duluth Denfeld

The Lumberjacks got the win on their home field, while the Rebels were victorious on the road.

CLOQUET, Minn. – Senior Amanda Paul finished with 10 strikeouts and two RBI as the Cloquet softball team knocked off Hermantown 5-1 Friday afternoon at Braun Park. In other prep softball action, Moose Lake picked up the road win over Duluth Denfeld 10-0 at Swanson Field. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Baseball: Esko, Hermantown Pick Up Road Wins

Home field advantage was not needed Thursday for the Eskomos and Hawks.

DULUTH, Minn. – Senior pitcher Noah Furcht picked up his second win of the season as the Esko baseball team spoiled Opening Day for Duluth East 10-3 Thursday afternoon. In other prep baseball action, Hermantown held on for the 10-9 win over Duluth Denfeld Thursday night at Wade Stadium. Categories: High School, Sports

First Week of Practice Wraps Up for Superior Softball Team

Superior will open their season next Tuesday down in Eau Claire.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Spring practices are in full swing for Wisconsin prep sports teams. The Superior softball team is wrapping up their first week of practice, which involved knocking off a lot of rust following the long layoff due to the pandemic. “A lot of us play club ball so we do have that opportunity. But then a lot don’t….

Minnesota Student-Athletes No Longer Required to Wear Masks During Games, Practices

State health officials are also urging those involved in youth sports to test for COVID-19 on a weekly basis.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – One of the toughest adjustments prep athletes have had to make in the era of COVID has been wearing a mask while playing games. It makes it hard to breathe. You have to keep adjusting it. It’s soaked in sweat by halftime. But now, those situations will be no more. The Minnesota Department of Health announced Thursday…

St. Scholastica Softball Team Sweep UW-Superior, Extend Win Streak to 13 Straight

Toni Bishop would homer in each game as the Saints extend their win streak to 13 straight.

DULUTH, Minn. – On the same day that they broke into the national poll, the St. Scholastica softball team swept a home doubleheader against rivals UW-Superior Wednesday at Kenwood Field. In Game One, the Yellowjackets jumped out to a 3-1 lead after the first inning. But the Saints would roll the rest of the way to pick up the win…

CSS Soccer Teams Earn Shutout Wins at Home Against Northland College

Both teams stayed undefeated on the season with home shutout wins.

DULUTH, Minn. – Arseno Hamilton and Collins Wachira would each score their first goals as members of the St. Scholastica men’s soccer team as the Saints shut out Northland College 2-0 Wednesday afternoon. In the women’s match, Morgan Friday finished with four goals for the second straight game as CSS blanked the LumberJills 6-0. Categories: College, Sports

UWS Baseball Swept at Home by Hamline

Ryan Castaneda would belt his third home run of the season in Game One.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A two-run home run in the fourth inning from Ryan Castaneda would spark a rally for the UW-Superior baseball team. But they would fall short in extras as Hamline defeated the Yellowjackets 5-4 in eight innings in the first game of their doubleheader. Game Two would be all Pipers as they won 19-2 to sweep the doubleheader….

Noah Cates, Four Seniors Will Return Next Season for UMD Men’s Hockey Team

Along with the return of Cates, Matt Anderson, Louie Roehl, Kobe Roth and Koby Bender will all be back with team as fifth-year seniors.

DULUTH, Minn. – Last week, the UMD men’s hockey team said good-bye to three of their top forwards on the team. Nick Swaney, Jackson Cates and Cole Koepke all signed NHL deals and fans expected to hear about more Bulldogs going to the pros. But that won’t be the case. This week we learned that team captain Noah Cates will…

‘The Back Alley’ Provides Surfing Goods for Growing Northland Sport

Within the last two years, the back alley was made a reality.

DULUTH, Minn. — “Just in the last five years it’s really starting to spike up,” Back Alley Owner, Jerome Fischer says. That growth led Jerome Fischer and his family to purchase this building in Lincoln Park “For the last eight to ten years we’ve kind of been doing pop-ups and different events for the community,” Fischer says. Within the last…

St. Scholastica Baseball Sweep Northland College With One-Run Wins

Eight runs were scored in the ninth inning alone as Matt Tautges's RBI single gave CSS the 9-8 walk-off win in Game Two.

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica baseball team needed a pair of nail-biting performances to sweep a doubleheader against Northland College Tuesday at Wade Stadium. In Game One, the LumberJacks got off to a great start with a 3-0 lead. But the Saints would rally to win 5-4. And in Game Two, eight runs were scored in the ninth inning…

Additional Changes Announced for Grandma’s Marathon Weekend

If runners decide to opt out, they will have until May 1st to sell their bib or switch to the virtual option by June 1st.

DULUTH, Minn. – Tuesday, Grandma’s Marathon released more details about what race weekend will look like. In addition to the half capacity limits, races will have a rolling start and large crowds are strongly discouraged, which cancels the “Rock the Big Top” post-race celebration. Details on social distancing guidelines and health screenings were also announced, but the plan still needs…

“Marathon On Ice” Documentary Now Available for Public Viewing

The documentary chronicles the 1996 Class A state semi-finals between Apple Valley and Duluth East

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The movie “Marathon on Ice” is now ready to be viewed by the public. The documentary chronicles the 1996 Class AA state semi-finals between Apple Valley and Duluth East, which is widely considered the greatest high school hockey game of all time. “One of the biggest things about it was that it was five overtimes, but nobody…

Washburn Volleyball Team Wins Division Two State Championship

This is Washburn's second-ever state title with their first coming back in 2000.

WASHBURN, Wis. – What a weekend for the Washburn volleyball team. Not only did they finish their season undefeated, but they also brought home the school’s second-ever state championship. The Castle Guards captured the Division 2 title for the alternate spring season defeating top-seed Brodhead in four sets after winning the state semi-finals in a five-set thriller. Washburn had lost…

Minnesota Boxing Returns This Weekend in Hinckley

Saturday's event hopes to be a springboard for the return of many tournaments this summer, including the Golden Gloves tourney.

DULUTH, Minn. – The first boxing card in Minnesota in nearly 13 months will be taking place this weekend in Hinckley. The event will be closed to fans as boxers, coaches and officials will be allowed to attend. It will be a test event so if all goes well, promoters will be allowed to get back to holding boxing events….

Sarah Hurst Leads Duluth Girls Lacrosse to Victory in Head-Coaching Debut

Sarah Hurst was named the hew head coach of the team just a month and a half ago.

DULUTH, Minn. – Last week, the prep girls lacrosse season began for teams all across the Northland. It was also the start of the head coaching career for the leader of the Duluth Wolfpack. Sarah Hurst was named the hew head coach of the team just a month and a half ago. She says she’s been out of the game…

Little Wild Learn to Play Program Returns to Heritage Center for Seventh Season

The program is designed for first-time boys and girls hockey players ages five to nine, and teaches them the basics of skating by a few UMD women's hockey players.

DULUTH, Minn. – The 2021 Little Wild Learn to Play program returned to the Heritage Center on Sunday evening, which is in partnership with the Minnesota Wild and Minnesota Hockey, and is in its seventh season. It’s designed for first-time boys and girls hockey players ages five to nine, and teaches them the basics of skating and hockey. The kids…

UMD Baseball Splits Doubleheader With University of Mary

Trevor Gustafson belted his first home run of the season for the only Bulldogs run in game two.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Duluth baseball team came out strong in the first game to get the 5-1 win but the bats went silent in the second game as the University of Mary got the 14-1 win as the teams split the nonconference doubleheader. In game two, Trevor Gustafson was the lone bright spot as he hit a solo…

UWS Tennis Sweeps Crown College

The Yellowjacket men did not drop a single game during the match, while the women improved to a perfect 2-0 in UMAC play.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Wisconsin-Superior tennis teams made quick work out of Crown College on Sunday, as both the men and the women got the 9-0 sweeps. The UWS men did not drop a single game during the entire match, cruising to their second UMAC win of the weekend. The Yellowjackets improve to 6-3 (2-1) UMAC. Head to the UWS…

Esko Baseball Tops Eveleth-Gilbert for Second Straight Win

Noah Furcht picked up his first win of the season on the mound while Jax Ochis went 4-for-4 with 3 RBIs. 

ESKO, Minn. – The Esko baseball team used a six-run fifth inning to get the 11-4 home win over Eveleth-Gilbert on Saturday. Noah Furcht picked up his first win of the season on the mound and also hit his first home run of the year. Jax Ochis went 4-for-4 with 3 RBI. Esko improves to 2-0 on the season and…

Superior Football Tops La Crosse Logan in Final Home Game

The Spartans improve to 3-1 on the spring season.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior football team stood tall on defense on Saturday, getting the 13-12 win over La Crosse Logan in their final home game of the spring season. The Spartans improve to 3-1 and are scheduled to play at Sparta on Friday, April 23. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. Categories: High School, Sports

Duluth Boys Lacrosse Drops Season Opener to White Bear Lake

Tyler Smith scored twice while Logan Lian and Caleb Keenan each scored once.  

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth boys lacrosse team battled early but couldn’t hang on late in their season opener, as White Bear Lake got the 9-4 road win. Tyler Smith scored twice while Logan Lian and Caleb Keenan each scored once. Duluth will look for its first win of the season on Tuesday hosting Grand Rapids. Categories: High School, Sports

UMD Football Returns to Field Against Michigan Tech in Spring Scrimmage

The Bulldogs will head to Minnesota State-Mankato next Saturday for the final scrimmage of the spring.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD football team returned to Malosky Field for the first time since November 2, 2019 on Saturday, hosting Michigan Tech in a spring scrimmage. The teams scrimmaged 7-on-7 to start and then played a full game. The scrimmage gave young players the chance to get some playing experience while all three quarterbacks took snaps under center…

Superior’s Ava Rue Suits Up for Freshman Football Team

Rue plays slotback and cornerback for the Spartans, who will host La Crosse Logan on Saturday at noon in the final home game of the spring season.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Choosing to play football was an easy decision for freshman Ava Rue, so much so that she decided to try out for the Superior ninth grade team instead of playing softball. “In 7th grade my friends were talking about it and it sounded like fun so I decided to join so I did in eighth grade. I’d…

Duluth Marshall Baseball Tops Two Harbors for Garramone’s First Coaching Victory

The Duluth Marshall baseball team built an early lead and held on to it until the end.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Marshall baseball team built an early lead and held on to it until the end as they got their first win of the season over Two Harbors 15-5 in five innings Friday night at Wade Stadium. It was also the first career head coaching victory for head coach Nick Garramone. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High…

Prep Softball: Cloquet, Hermantown Pick Up Bounce-Back Wins

It was a great day on the diamond for the Lumberjacks and the Hawks.

DULUTH, Minn. – In prep softball action, Cloquet would hold off a late rally from Duluth East as the Lumberjacks hold on for the win 16-10 Friday afternoon at Ordean Field. Brenna McClarey, Dana Jones, Brynn Martin, Roena Diver and Justice Paro had multiple hits for the Lumberjacks. In other action, it was Hermantown squeaking by Cambridge-Isanti 9-7. Categories: Friday…

UMD Football Return to Action for First Time in Nearly Two Years with “Spring Showdown”

The game will have a similar format to inter-squad spring games in the past with no live special teams plays and situational opportunities for both teams.

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, the UMD football team returns to action for a special “Spring Showdown” scrimmage with Michigan Tech. The game will have a similar format to inter-squad spring games in the past with no live special teams plays and situational opportunities for both teams. The difference this time around is that the players will be seeing a…

GNK’s Geno Uhrbom Commits to University of North Dakota

Ehrbom wrapped up his prep career winning the Section 7A championship for the fourth straight year.

NASHWAUK, Minn. – Greenway-Nashwauk/Keewatin’s Geno Uhrbom has signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his running career at the University of North Dakota. He will compete in cross country and track for the Fighting Hawks. Uhrbom is a two-time cross country state champion and is also the defending state champ in the 1600 and 3200 meter runs. Ehrbom wrapped…

UMD Men’s Hockey Look Back on 2021 Season, Look Ahead to Future

The Bulldogs believe that sometimes, you can learn more from a defeat than you can from victory.

DULUTH, Minn. – This past season for the UMD men’s hockey team didn’t end the way they wanted it to. The Bulldogs made it to their fourth straight Frozen Four, but they were denied the chance for a third straight title After falling to UMass in the national semi-finals. It was their first loss in the NCAA tournament since the…

Hindermann, Duluth Denfeld Baseball Walk Off at Home Against Grand Rapids

It is the second straight game the Hunters win in walk-off fashion as they start their season 2-0.

DULUTH, Minn. – Owen Hindermann would hit an RBI single in the bottom of the eighth, scoring Andy Larson as the Duluth Denfeld baseball team knocked off Grand Rapids 4-3 Thursday afternoon at Wade Stadium. It is the second straight game the Hunters win in walk-off fashion as they start their season 2-0. Categories: High School, Sports