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American Legion Baseball Canceled in Minnesota, Wisconsin

Minnesota American Legion Baseball had played every year since 1923, and Wisconsin American Legion Baseball had played every year since 1927.

May 9, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – American Legion Baseball in both Minnesota and Wisconsin has been canceled for this season due to the coronavirus pandemic, both states announced on Saturday. This is the first year ever that legion baseball will not be played in either state, with Wisconsin going back to 1927 and Minnesota being played every year since 1923. Minnesota is…

Experience Munger Trail to Host Virtual Event on Mother’s Day

The event is typically held to celebrate the inline skating grounds of Munger Trail.

May 9, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – NorthShore Inline Mararthon is holding a virtual experience to their annual Experience Munger Train Event. The event started in 2018 and is held every Mother’s Day to celebrate the inline skating grounds of Munger Tail, which starts in Duluth and goes 75 miles to Hinckley. The Facebook event says to track your own workout, take a photo…

Coaches Corner: Joe Mooney

For this week's segment, we virtually chat with the head coach of the UWS men's soccer team.

May 8, 2020

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we spoke with UWS men’s soccer coach Joe Mooney who has started his own podcast, the Next Level Podcast. Mooney also talked about his thoughts on the end of the season for Duluth FC, as well as how his team is getting ready for a possible fall season. Categories: Coaches Corner, College,…

Northland Sports Page Radio Show Talks Coronavirus Impact

The trio of Brian Prudhomme, Dave Cook and Topher Davis have transitioned to YouTube, churning out shows every Saturday.

May 8, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – When the coronavirus impacted players and teams across the area, the Northland Sports Page radio show was also hit hard as they were taken off the air. But the trio of Brian Prudhomme, Dave Cook and Topher Davis have transitioned to YouTube, churning out shows every Saturday. Here’s how you can listen: The Northland Fan YouTube page…

Ashton Bell Named Team Captain for 2020-21 UMD Women’s Hockey Team

Anna Klein and McKenzie Revering were named assistant captains and Bell thinks the trio each bring something different to the table.

May 8, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Before this past season, UMD’s Ashton Bell decided to transition to defense and it paid off big as the junior led all WCHA blue-liners in points with 32. Now going into her senior year, Bell will make another transition, this time into a leadership role. Bell has been named captain of next season’s UMD women’s hockey team….

Broman Academy Releasing Online Home Workout Programs

Duluth natives Bjorn and Anders Broman started Broman Academy as a way to keep basketball in their lives.

May 7, 2020

Sam Ali,

ROCK HILL, S.C. – All across the Northland basketball players are staying in shape with virtual workouts. But how would you like to learn from two of the greatest players in Minnesota High School basketball history? Duluth natives Bjorn and Anders Broman started Broman Academy as a way to keep basketball in their lives. And while they currently live in…

Former Mirage Star Sophie McGovern Signs Pro Deal with Finland Team

McGovern just finished her final year at Norwich University, finishing second in the country with 44 points.

May 7, 2020

Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Former Proctor/Hermantown hockey star Sophie McGovern has signed a pro deal with a team in Finland. She has signed on with TPS of the Naisten Liiga. McGovern just finished her final year at Norwich University, finishing second in the country with 44 points. She would wrap up her career with the Cadets ranked fourth all-time in points…

Rebekah Morris Named New Head Coach of Grand Rapids Volleyball Team

Morris graduated from Grand Rapids High School back in 2014 and played four years on the volleyball team.

May 7, 2020

Sam Ali,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – This week, Rebekah Morris was named the new head coach of the Thunderhawks volleyball team. Morris graduated from Grand Rapids High School back in 2014 and played four years on the volleyball team. She continued her athletic career at the University of Minnesota Morris, before returning home to coach at her alma mater, including last year…

Pro Career in Limbo for Former UWS Soccer Star Eric Watson

Watson was set to make his debut when the league he was playing in cancelled their entire season.

May 6, 2020

Sam Ali,

THUNDER BAY, Ont. – After graduating from UWS back in December and wrapping up his career as the program’s all-time leading scorer, Eric Watson went across the pond to begin his quest to play professional soccer. Unfortunately, his journey hit a major bump in the road with the coronavirus pandemic. Back in March, Watson was in England after signing with…

Minnesota Junior PGA to Host Senior Showcase

Registration is open to any and all high school seniors, but priority will be given to those who participated in last year's tournament as juniors.

May 6, 2020

Sam Ali,

COON RAPIDS, Minn. – The Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association has announced that they will host a Minnesota High Schoo Senior Golf Showcase to honor the class of 2020. The tournament will take place June 9th for boys and June 10th for girls and will be played at the Bunker Hills Golf Course in Coon Rapids. Registration is open to…

Kory Deadrick Resigns as Proctor Boys Basketball Head Coach

The 24-year-old says he hopes to land another coaching position in the local area.

May 6, 2020

Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Earlier this week, rumors began to swirl regarding the status of Proctor boys basketball coach Kory Deadrick. And now, the worst case scenario was confirmed. Deadrick has resigned as head coach of the Rails boys basketball team. In his lone season at Proctor, he led the team to a 9-19 record. FOX 21 has learned from multiple…

14-Year-Old Starts Petition to Re-Open Lester Park Golf Course

Christian Houser's petition already has over 1,800 signatures and lots of great feedback, too.

May 5, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Last week, the city of Duluth announced it will be closing the Lester Park Golf Course for the rest of the year. This didn’t sit well with 14-year-old Christian Houser and he decided to do something about it. Houser set up a petition on Change.org to try and persuade the city to re-open the golf course. And…

Great Outdoors: Trout Fishing

With the nicer weather and many businesses shut down, many people are using their free time to fish on Knife River.

May 5, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – With school classes virtual and many businesses shut down, many people are using their free time to fish on Knife River. “I don’t want to sit at home on the couch all day, I want to get out and do stuff because I’m getting bored with schoolwork and just sitting and watching Netflix,” said Justin, who was…

Duluth Marshall’s Gianna Kneepkens Talks Commitment to Utah

Kneepkens wrapped up her junior year averaging over 31 points per game and is already the all-time leading scorer for the Hilltoppers.

May 5, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This past weekend, Duluth Marshall’s Gianna Kneepkens sorted through 17 Division I college basketball offers and decided to take her talents next year to the University of Utah. Kneepkens wrapped up her junior year averaging over 31 points per game and is already the all-time leading scorer for the Hilltoppers. Kneepkens says the major selling point was…

Noah Cates Talks Being Named Captain of UMD Men’s Hockey Team

He says he's got great resources to reach out to, including assistant coach Adam Krause.

May 4, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – “Oh Captain, My Captain.” Those will be the words that follow every goal Noah Cates scores next season as he will wear the “C” on his jersey. This past Friday, the Stillwater native was named captain of the Bulldogs for next season. He says he’s got great resources to reach out to, including assistant coach Adam Krause…

“The Last Dance” Documentary Brings Back Memories for Hibbing’s Joel McDonald

McDonald ran into three-time NBA champion Toni Kukoc back in 2009 during a trip in Croatia.

May 4, 2020

Sam Ali,

HIBBING, Minn. – This past weekend, “The Last Dance” documentary aired episodes five and six, which included a look into how Croatian basketball legend Toni Kukoc became part of the Chicago Bulls. And that brought back memories for a local basketball coach. Back in 2006, Hibbing boys basketball coach Joel McDonald was in Croatia and he briefly ran into Kukoc…

USA Hockey Cancels Level 5 Coaches Symposium at the DECC

The event is designed to help coaches attain their Level 5 coaching certification, the highest offered by USA Hockey.

May 4, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – USA Hockey announced that the Level 5 Coaching Symposium, which was set to take place at the DECC in August has been cancelled. The event has been rescheduled for August 19th through the 22nd next year. According to a press release, participants who have already registered will have the option to either transfer their registration fee to…

Jeremy Snow Named New Head Coach of Northland College Baseball Team

Snow spent four years as the head coach of the Lourdes University baseball, becoming the winningest coach in program history.

May 4, 2020

Sam Ali,

ASHLAND, Wis. – Northland College announced that Jeremy Snow has been named the new head coach of the Lumberjacks baseball team. Snow graduated from Northland back in 2010 and spent the past season as an assistant coach at the University of Northwestern-Ohio. Before that, he spent four years as the head coach of the Lourdes University baseball team, taking over…

Lightning Lacrosse Seniors Leave Lasting Impact Despite Canceled Season

Abby Bauman, Bailey Gandy and Hailee Orhn were the lone freshmen on the inaugural 2017 Grand Rapids/Greenway team and are now the first group of seniors to go all four years through the program.

May 3, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – In 2017, boys and girls lacrosse became an official MSHSL varsity sport at Grand Rapids High School. “I knew it was coming because we were one of the last club teams left so it was only a matter of time,” Lightning senior attacker Abby Bauman said. Bauman, goaltender Bailey Gandy and attacker Hailee Orhn were the…

Duluth Marshall Basketball Standout Gianna Kneepkens Commits to University of Utah

Kneepkens ranked second in the entire state this past season in total points and points per game.

May 3, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Marshall girls basketball standout Gianna Kneepkens announced on Twitter on Sunday that she has committed to play Division I at the University of Utah. Kneepkens ranked second in the entire state this past season in total points with 816 and with 31.4 points per game. She also ranked first on Duluth Marshall in most categories while…

Northland Physical Education Teachers Keep Students Active Through Distance Learning

Teachers are doing things like holding Zoom workouts or sending out specific workouts and having students submit videos of them doing the exercises or logs of how much time they spent being active per week.

May 2, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

PROCTOR, Minn. – As distance learning will continue for the remainder of the academic year, schools are still adjusting to virtual classes. And for physical education classes, keeping kids active and moving is just as important. Minnesota requires some physical education classes to graduate, so local teachers are having to adapt. Schools across the Northland are doing different things for…

Coaches Corner: Amanda Boulier

For this week's segment, we hear from the new head coach of the Duluth Marshall girls hockey team.

May 1, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we chat with Amanda Boulier who was named the new head coach of the Duluth Marshall girls hockey team. She currently plays for the Minnesota Whitecaps of the NWHL and spent time coaching as an assistant at Yale. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Duluth East’s Edwards Twins Look Back at Lost Season, Look Ahead to NDSU

The brothers were hoping to avenge their 1-0 loss in last year's section title game.

May 1, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been a week since the MSHSL made the decision to cancel the high school spring sports season. And it still stings, especially for the Duluth East baseball team. The Greyhounds were set to bring back a very strong team, which included future North Dakota State pitchers Caden and Jaxon Edwards. The pair were hoping to avenge…

Noah Cates Named Team Captain for 2020-21 Season

Seniors Louie Roehl and Nick Swaney, along with junior Cole Koepke will serve as assistant captains.

May 1, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Hunter Shepard. Nick Wolff. Parker Mackay. Karson Kuhlman. These are just some of the players who have worn the ‘C’ for the UMD men’s hockey team. And this upcoming season, you can add junior forward Noah Cates to that list. The Stillwater native was named team captain for the 2020-21 season. This past season, Cates finished tied…

Northwestern’s Titus Graden Receives Invite to Hawaii Tiki Bowl

The event allows participants to receive instruction from college coaches and take part in a high-level All Star game.

May 1, 2020

Sam Ali,

MAPLE, Wis. – Northwestern’s Titus Graden has been invited to the Hawaii Tiki Bowl later this year. The event allows participants to receive instruction from college coaches and take part in a high-level All Star game. “I am very excited to do this because I want to represent my school and all of the surrounding area of Northwestern. I’m very…

FOX Sports North to Re-Air Hockey Day Minnesota Games

The schedule includes Hermantown's day back in 2010, Grand Rapids from 2013 and Duluth in 2016.

April 30, 2020

Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – FOX Sports North announced plans to re-air classic games from previous Hockey Day Minnesota games throughout the month of May. The schedule includes Hermantown’s day back in 2010, Grand Rapids from 2013 and Duluth in 2016. They will also air other games involving Northland teams like the Duluth Northern Stars girls hockey team and the Greenway…

Jason Herter Steps Down as Associate Head Coach of UMD Men’s Hockey Team

In his time at UMD, he has been a part of two national championships, five NCAA tournament appearances and two NCHC Frozen Faceoff championships.

April 30, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For the UMD men’s hockey team, this time of the year brings news of departures from the team. We’ve already seen three players leave early, along with the four seniors who graduated. And now, the Bulldogs are losing a key member of their coaching staff. Associate head coach Jason Herter is leaving the program after nine years…

UMD Women’s Soccer Team Ranked First in Community Service Hours

For the 2019-2020 academic year, the Bulldogs racked up a total of 1,249 hours.

April 30, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s soccer team Has been ranked first In all of Division II in community service hours, according to the Helper Helper app. For the 2019-2020 academic year, the Bulldogs racked up a total of 1,249 hours. Head coach Greg Cane says that’s because the team allows each player to focus on causes that they are…

UW-Superior’s Joe Mooney Launches “Next Level Podcast”

The "Next Level Podcast" is available right now on Apple iTunes and Spotify.

April 29, 2020

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – While everyone is trying to find ways to pass the time, UWS men’s soccer coach Joe Mooney has found his thing too. Mooney has launched a podcast called “Next Level Podcast” along with UWS students Holden Law and Bryan Lemmer. The format is interview style with local sports figures including coaches and former players. Mooney says he’s…

Whitecaps Defender Amanda Boulier Named New Head Coach for Duluth Marshall Girls Hockey

Boulier currently plays for the Minnesota Whitecaps and also holds the NWHL record for most goals scored by a defender.

April 29, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Earlier this month, Stephanie Erickson stepped down as head coach of the Duluth Marshall girls hockey team so she could return to her hometown in Warroad. And her replacement is someone who will bring a lot of experience to the ice. Amanda Boulier has been named the new head coach of the Hilltoppers girls hockey team. Boulier…

Great Outdoors: Green House of Carlton

The Green House is still offering their planter classes this year, but having less people in class to still practice social distancing.

April 28, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

CARLTON, Minn. – With greenhouses being considered an essential business in Minnesota, the Green House of Carlton is giving people the chance to spring into gardening. “Gardening is better than therapy…and you get tomatoes,” owner of Green House of Carlton Jim Fahrenholz said. With warmer weather on its way, gardening season is getting started. “It’s just kind of a good…

Duluth Native CJ Ham Offers Advice to Undrafted Players

The Vikings fullback went undrafted out of Augustana in 2016.

April 28, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This past weekend, 255 players were selected in the 2020 NFL Draft, but hundreds more didn’t get to hear their name called out. Duluth native CJ Ham knows all about that feeling. In 2016, he went undrafted out of Augustana. But that didn’t deter him from his dreams of playing in the NFL. “I was at least…

Rails Softball Team Makes Donation to Proctor Unified Team

The Rails had a three-mile run challenge in which 10 players and three coaches participated.

April 28, 2020

Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Proctor softball captain Kenzie Gunderson presented a $250 donation on behalf of the team to the Proctor Unified team representative Jake Poderzay as part of a special fundraiser. The Rails had a three-mile run challenge in which 10 players and three coaches participated. Then all of their times were added up, divided by two and that number…

Duluth Marshall’s Charlie Kleinschmidt Looks Back on Baseball Career

Senior outfield Charlie Kleinschmidt earned All-Tournament honors on the Hilltoppers' state championship team as a junior.

April 28, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Last year, the Duluth Marshall baseball team captured their first state title in program history. But this year, the Hilltoppers won’t get a chance to try for back to back titles. Senior Charlie Kleinschmidt earned All-Tournament honors on that team as a junior. He says he’s very disappointed to not be able to try for another trip…

Former UMD Hockey Stars to Take Part in Antone Elite Hockey Academy Camp

Former Bulldogs Karson Kuhlman, Scott Perunovich and Nick Wolff will be sharing their knowledge of the game.

April 28, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – A star-studded virtual youth hockey camp will be taking place next month. The Antone Elite Hockey Academy is holding a special “Hockey Camp at Home” beginning May 18th. The camp will be done through Zoom and it will focus on stick-handling, off-ice workouts, recovery tips and info on nutrition as well. Plus, several former UMD hockey stars…

NAHL Announces Rescheduled Combine Dates

Blaine, MN will host their combine from July 10th to the 12th.

April 28, 2020

Sam Ali,

ADDISON, Tex. – The North American Hockey League has announced the rescheduled dates for their 2020 Combines. Junior Players (2000-2004 birthyears) July 1-2, 2020 – Attleboro, Massachusetts (One of two junior combines for junior-aged players, 2000-2004) July 2-3, 2020 – Rochester, Michigan (One two junior combines for junior-aged players, 2000-2004) 16U and 14U Players (2004-2007 birthyears) July 10-12, 2020 –…

Former Duluth East Hockey Forward Porter Haney Commits to Gustavus Adolphus

He recorded 16 goals and 31 assists in 37 games this past season with the Rochester Grizzlies.

April 28, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former Duluth East forward Porter Haney announced on Twitter that he has committed to joining the Gustavus Adolphus men’s hockey team. Haney spent the past two seasons playing for the Rochester Grizzlies of the NA3HL before appearing in one game with the Minnesota Wilderness. He recorded 16 goals and 31 assists in 37 games this past season….

Heavy on Wrestling Hit Hard by Pandemic Restrictions

This past weekend was supposed to be their show "Renaissance", which was scheduled to take place at the Clyde Malting Building in Duluth.

April 27, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Professional wrestling has taken a major hit with the inability to have live shows. And that includes our local promotion: Heavy on Wrestling. This past weekend was supposed to be their show “Renaissance”, which was scheduled to take place at the Clyde Malting Building in Duluth. But that had to be cancelled and according to owner Dave…

After Spring Cancellations, DeLeon, Bender Shift Focus to UMD Softball

DeLeon and Bender were linemates on the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton girls hockey team that finished runner-up in the state tournament.

April 27, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – With the high school spring sports season officially over, some players now look ahead to playing at the college level. That includes Esko’s Dea DeLeon and Cloquet’s Kiana Bender, who are both taking their talents to UMD. “The team is super, super nice. Everyone and the coaching staff. I love the coaching staff. I think next fall…

Humboldt Crash Survivor Graysen Cameron Commits to Nortland College Men’s Hockey

Two years ago, the 20-year-old suffered a broken back in the 2018 Broncos bus crash that claimed 16 lives and injured 13 others.

April 27, 2020

Sam Ali,

ASHLAND, Wis. – Sunday, Humboldt Broncos team captain Graysen Cameron announced he has committed to joining the Northland College men’s hockey team. Two years ago, the 20-year-old suffered a broken back in the 2018 Broncos bus crash that claimed 16 lives and injured 13 others. This past season, Cameron finished with five goals and eight assists in 46 games, helping…

UWS Athletics Discuss Importance of Taking Care of Mental Health During Pandemic

The Pruitt Center for Mindfulness and Well-Being works with student-athletes year-round, but with the coronavirus pandemic, their work becomes even more important.

April 26, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Now more than ever, taking care of both your physical and mental health is extremely important, something the staff at Wisconsin-Superior is trying to emphasize to their student-athletes. “It shows that we care about our student athletes, their mental well being. We really do care,” Interim Director for Health, Counseling and Well-Being Randy Barker said. In 2018,…

Local Baseball Coaches Discuss MSHSL’s Cancellation of Spring Sports Season

Duluth Denfeld, Duluth Marshall and South Ridge won't have the chance to defend their section titles.

April 25, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Thursday, the MSHSL announced that the spring sports season was canceled. And for three Northland baseball teams, this means they won’t get the opportunity to defend their section titles. “We reached a point where we weren’t really surprised by this, but it really is a heartbreaker to hear it,” new Duluth Denfeld head coach Joe Wicklund…

Coaches Corner: Jen Walter

For this week's segment, we hear from the head coach of the UMD softball team.

April 24, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we chat with UMD softball head coach Jen Walter as she spoke about the sudden cancellation of the college softball season. She also spoke about how she’s keeping busy while in quarantine and what Mandy Matula Day means to the Bulldogs program. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of…

Northland Softball Coaches React to Canceled Season

The three Northland softball teams who made it to state last season discuss what it's like to not defend their section titles.

April 24, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

ESKO, Minn. – On Thursday, the MSHSL announced the cancellation of the spring sports season. And while the announcement is a tough pill to swallow for every team across the Northland, it’s even tougher for the three local softball teams who played in the state tournament last season. “I think they’re mature enough to understand. But do they like it?…

South Ridge’s Kayden Palmi Commits to Northland College Men’s Basketball Team

Palmi helped the Panthers double their win total this past season.

April 24, 2020

Sam Ali,

CULVER, Minn. – South Ridge big man Kayden Palmi put pen to paper Friday morning as he signed his National Letter of Intent to join the Northland College men’s basketball team. Palmi helped the Panthers double their win total this past season. The Lumberjacks play in the UMAC so we’ll be seeing Palmi a lot when Northland College visits St….

MSHSL to Award Medals, Trophies to Basketball Teams Effected by Tournament Shutdowns

The boys and girls basketball teams that were still in action before the section and state tournaments were cancelled will be known as "finalists".

April 24, 2020

Sam Ali,

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. – After the MSHSL announced the cancellation of the high school spring sports season, the league announced Friday that the boys and girls basketball teams that were still in action before the section and state tournaments were cancelled will be known as “finalists”. Also, the teams will receive trophies and medals from the MSHSL. That includes the…

UMD’s Josh Berlo Talks Possibility of No Fans at Games, Shortened Hockey Season

Berlo says that the athletic department hopes to know in the next month what the fall season will look like.

April 24, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – With the coronavirus pandemic officially wiping out whatever was left of spring sports and several summer events being effected, the conversation now becomes will we have sports to watch in the fall, specifically at UMD. The football team has already started preparing for their upcoming season, but across the nation, teams are thinking about the possibility of…

UMD’s Jen Walter Staying Sharp in Quarantine

Walter has been using her free time on social media, jumping on Zoom meetings for coaching camps.

April 23, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – While everyone is trying to find different ways to pass the time during self-isolation, UMD softball coach Jen Walter is staying sharp on her knowledge of the game. Walter has been using her free time on social media, jumping on Zoom meetings for coaching camps. She says she could spend hours asking questions and learning from her…

Jenessa Greenly Named New Virginia Volleyball Coach

She started coaching volleyball at her alma mater Mountain Iron-Buhl for six years on the junior varsity and varsity level.

April 23, 2020

Sam Ali,

VIRGINIA, Minn. – Virginia High School has hired Jenessa Greenly to be their new volleyball head coach. She had spent the past two seasons with the JV squad. Greenly started coaching volleyball at her alma mater Mountain Iron-Buhl for six years on the junior varsity and varsity level. She also started for the Rangers team in her junior and senior…

MSHSL Officially Cancels Spring Sports Season

The announcement comes on the same day that Governor Tim Walz cancelled the rest of the school year.

April 23, 2020

Sam Ali,

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. – The Minnesota State High School League announced Thursday that effectively immediately, all spring sports and activities are cancelled. The announcement comes hours after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz cancelled the rest of the school year, prompting the MSHSL to come to their decision. Here is the official announcement: Categories: High School, Sports

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Minnesota American Legion Baseball had played every year since 1923, and Wisconsin American Legion Baseball had played every year since 1927.

The event is typically held to celebrate the inline skating grounds of Munger Trail.

For this week's segment, we virtually chat with the head coach of the UWS men's soccer team.

The trio of Brian Prudhomme, Dave Cook and Topher Davis have transitioned to YouTube, churning out shows every Saturday.

Anna Klein and McKenzie Revering were named assistant captains and Bell thinks the trio each bring something different to the table.

Duluth natives Bjorn and Anders Broman started Broman Academy as a way to keep basketball in their lives.

McGovern just finished her final year at Norwich University, finishing second in the country with 44 points.

Morris graduated from Grand Rapids High School back in 2014 and played four years on the volleyball team.

Watson was set to make his debut when the league he was playing in cancelled their entire season.

Registration is open to any and all high school seniors, but priority will be given to those who participated in last year's tournament as juniors.

The 24-year-old says he hopes to land another coaching position in the local area.

Christian Houser's petition already has over 1,800 signatures and lots of great feedback, too.

With the nicer weather and many businesses shut down, many people are using their free time to fish on Knife River.

Kneepkens wrapped up her junior year averaging over 31 points per game and is already the all-time leading scorer for the Hilltoppers.

He says he's got great resources to reach out to, including assistant coach Adam Krause.

McDonald ran into three-time NBA champion Toni Kukoc back in 2009 during a trip in Croatia.

The event is designed to help coaches attain their Level 5 coaching certification, the highest offered by USA Hockey.

Snow spent four years as the head coach of the Lourdes University baseball, becoming the winningest coach in program history.

Abby Bauman, Bailey Gandy and Hailee Orhn were the lone freshmen on the inaugural 2017 Grand Rapids/Greenway team and are now the first group of seniors to go all four years through the program.

Kneepkens ranked second in the entire state this past season in total points and points per game.

Teachers are doing things like holding Zoom workouts or sending out specific workouts and having students submit videos of them doing the exercises or logs of how much time they spent being active per week.

For this week's segment, we hear from the new head coach of the Duluth Marshall girls hockey team.

The brothers were hoping to avenge their 1-0 loss in last year's section title game.

Seniors Louie Roehl and Nick Swaney, along with junior Cole Koepke will serve as assistant captains.

The event allows participants to receive instruction from college coaches and take part in a high-level All Star game.

The schedule includes Hermantown's day back in 2010, Grand Rapids from 2013 and Duluth in 2016.

In his time at UMD, he has been a part of two national championships, five NCAA tournament appearances and two NCHC Frozen Faceoff championships.

For the 2019-2020 academic year, the Bulldogs racked up a total of 1,249 hours.

The "Next Level Podcast" is available right now on Apple iTunes and Spotify.

Boulier currently plays for the Minnesota Whitecaps and also holds the NWHL record for most goals scored by a defender.

The Green House is still offering their planter classes this year, but having less people in class to still practice social distancing.

The Vikings fullback went undrafted out of Augustana in 2016.

The Rails had a three-mile run challenge in which 10 players and three coaches participated.

Senior outfield Charlie Kleinschmidt earned All-Tournament honors on the Hilltoppers' state championship team as a junior.

Former Bulldogs Karson Kuhlman, Scott Perunovich and Nick Wolff will be sharing their knowledge of the game.

Blaine, MN will host their combine from July 10th to the 12th.

He recorded 16 goals and 31 assists in 37 games this past season with the Rochester Grizzlies.

This past weekend was supposed to be their show "Renaissance", which was scheduled to take place at the Clyde Malting Building in Duluth.

DeLeon and Bender were linemates on the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton girls hockey team that finished runner-up in the state tournament.

Two years ago, the 20-year-old suffered a broken back in the 2018 Broncos bus crash that claimed 16 lives and injured 13 others.

The Pruitt Center for Mindfulness and Well-Being works with student-athletes year-round, but with the coronavirus pandemic, their work becomes even more important.

Duluth Denfeld, Duluth Marshall and South Ridge won't have the chance to defend their section titles.

For this week's segment, we hear from the head coach of the UMD softball team.

The three Northland softball teams who made it to state last season discuss what it's like to not defend their section titles.

Palmi helped the Panthers double their win total this past season.

The boys and girls basketball teams that were still in action before the section and state tournaments were cancelled will be known as "finalists".

Berlo says that the athletic department hopes to know in the next month what the fall season will look like.

Walter has been using her free time on social media, jumping on Zoom meetings for coaching camps.

She started coaching volleyball at her alma mater Mountain Iron-Buhl for six years on the junior varsity and varsity level.

The announcement comes on the same day that Governor Tim Walz cancelled the rest of the school year.

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