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Hibbing/Chisholm’s Aaron Jamnick Named Section 7A & Class A Coach of the Year

Jamnick guided the Bluejackets to a 20-11 overall record in his debut season.

March 10, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

HIBBING, Minn.- The Hibbing/Chisholm boys hockey team came away with some hardware after finishing fourth at the Class A state tournament over the weekend. Head Coach Aaron Jamnick is the Section 7A and Class A Coach of the Year after guiding the Bluejackets to a 20-11 overall record in his debut season. Forward Tate Swanson was named to the all-tournament…

Safety Camryn Bynum Agrees to 4-Year, $60 Million Deal with the Colts, AP Source Says

Bynum started 54 games in four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.

March 10, 2025

The Associated Press,

Safety Camryn Bynum has agreed on a four-year, $60 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because teams can’t sign free agents until Wednesday. Bynum started 54 games in four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. He had eight…

QB Sam Darnold Agrees on a 3-Year, $100.5 Million Deal with Seahawks, AP Source Says

Darnold had a breakthrough season in his only year in Minnesota, throwing for 4,319 yards and 35 TDs while posting a 102.5 passer rating and leading the Vikings to 14 wins.

March 10, 2025

The Associated Press,

The Seattle Seahawks have found the replacement for Geno Smith, agreeing to a three-year, $100.5 million contract with Sam Darnold, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The person, speaking to the AP on condition of anonymity because teams can’t sign free agents until Wednesday, said $55 million of the contract is guaranteed. Darnold will…

Vikings Re-Sign Aaron Jones to 2-Year, $20M Contract after Solid Debut with Former Rival

Jones was the third rusher in franchise history to hit the 1,000-yard mark in his first year with Minnesota.

March 10, 2025

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms on a two-year, $20 million contract with running back Aaron Jones on Sunday that prevents the popular veteran from reaching free agency after a solid debut with his former rival. Jones will get $13 million guaranteed, his agent Drew Rosenhaus said. The 30-year-old, who played seven seasons with the Green Bay…

UMD Women’s Hockey Back in the NCAA Tournament for Fifth-Straight Season

This is the program's 16th NCAA tournament appearance.

March 9, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team punched their ticket to the NCAA tournament for the fifth-straight season. The Bulldogs learned who their first-round opponent is on Sunday. UMD will travel to the East Coast to take on Sacred Heart University in the Regional semifinal round. The Bulldogs posted a record of 21-14-2 on the season and earned a spot…

Prep Boys Basketball: Cherry, Cromwell-Wright, Deer River, & M-I-B Advance to The Section 7A Semifinals

The section 7A semifinal rounds are set for Thursday, March 13th at Romano Gymnasium.

March 8, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

ESKO, Minn.- In prep boys basketball, the section 7A quarterfinal rounds tipped off at Esko High School on Saturday. The top-seeded Cherry Tigers took on North Woods with a trip to the Semifinal round on the line. The Tigers dominated in their quarterfinal matchup as they defeated the Grizzlies 104 to 40. North Woods finished the year 14-14. Following that…

#1 Wisconsin Skates Past #6 UMD Women’s Hockey in WCHA Final Face-Off

UMD will find out their NCAA National Tournament opponent on Sunday, March 9th.

March 7, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The WCHA final face-off took place at Amsoil Arena on Friday afternoon. The Bulldogs faced off against the Wisconsin Badgers with a trip the WCHA Championship game on the line. UMD and Wisconsin exchanged goals in the first period, but Wisconsin breaks through in the end as they defeat the Bulldogs 3 to 1. Scoring the lone goal…

Crosby-Ironton Girls Basketball Tops Proctor in Section 7AA Title Game

Crosby-Ironton improves to 30-0 on the season.

March 7, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- In prep girls basketball the Proctor Rails took on the Crosby-Ironton Rangers in the section 7AA title game on Friday. The Rails and the Rangers went back and forth in the first half, but in the end, the Rangers defeated the Rails 59 to 46 to claim the section title. Proctor finished the season 26-4. Categories: Friday…

Duluth Denfeld Boys Basketball Clinches Spot in Section 7AAA Title Game

The Hunters will next face Hibbing in the title game on March 13th.

March 7, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team continued their impressive season with a semifinal win over Grand Rapids on Friday. The Hunters, who topped the Thunderhawks 81 to 62, will next meet Hibbing in the Section 7AAA title game. Hibbing topped Hermantown 73 to 46 on Friday to earn the other spot in the championship. Hibbing and Duluth Denfeld…

UWS Women’s Hoops Falls in Opening Round of NCAA Tournament

UWS finishes the season with a 17-11 overall record.

March 7, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

MENOMONIE, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s basketball team played in their first national tournament since the 2017-2018 season on Friday. Unfortunately, their stint at the tourney was short lived as they fell to Whitman in the opening round, 77 to 54. The Yellowjackets were led by Chloe Peterson, who had 15 points in the contest. UWS finishes the season with a…

State Boys Hockey: East Grand Forks Scores Five Unanswered to Dash Hibbing/Chisholm’s Title Hopes

Hibbing/Chisholm will play for 3rd place against Orono on Saturday.

March 7, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Hibbing/Chisholm boys hockey team entered semifinal play on Friday in hopes of their first state title game appearance since 1994. Hibbing/Chisholm matching up with East Grand Forks in the Class A Semifinals. The Bluejackets had a 5 to 2 lead in the 2nd period but the Green Wave didn’t give up, scoring five unanswered goals for…

Rock Ridge Girls Basketball Repeats as Section 7AAA Champions

Rock Ridge will find out their state opponent on Saturday, March 8th.

March 6, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The prep girls basketball section 7AAA title game took place a Duluth Denfeld High School on Thursday. Rock Ridge faced off against Hermantown with a trip to the state tournament on the line. The Wolverines started the game out fast and never looked back as they defeated the Hawks 73 to 54 to advance to the state tournament…

Trio of UMD Women’s Hockey Standouts Take Home WCHA End of Year Honors

The final face-off takes place this weekend in Duluth.

March 6, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The WCHA awards were announced on Thursday night, No surprise for Rookie of the Year as that belongs to UMD forward Caitlin Kraemer. Kraemer has 18 goals so far in her debut season. Another well deserved honor goes to Eve Gascon, who was named the Goalie of the Year. She’s averaging 30 and a half saves per game….

Former Bulldog Carson Soucy Traded From Canucks to Rangers

Soucy has so far tallied 10 points in 59 games for Vancouver this season.

March 6, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

NEW YORK, N.Y.- A former Bulldog has been traded just days before the NHL trade deadline. On Thursday, the Canucks dealt defenseman Carson Soucy to the Rangers for a 3rd round pick in this year’s draft. Soucy has so far tallied 10 points in 59 games for Vancouver this season. He was in the 2nd year of a three-year, three-million…

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Cromwell-Wright Girls Basketball Claims Section 7A Title For First Time Since 2020

Thursday's contest was the 4th straight year the Cardinals and the Rangers played in the section title game.

March 6, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

HIBBING, Minn.- For the fourth straight year, the Cromwell-Wright and Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball teams met up in the Section 7A title game. Unlike the previous three, the Cardinals were able to get the best of the Rangers this time around, claiming the title 62 to 58. Cromwell-Wright last made the state tournament during the 2019-2020 season. They’ll learn who…

UMD Men’s Hockey to Close Out Regular Season at St. Cloud

The Bulldogs have already earned a spot in the NCHC conference playoff tournament.

March 6, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will close out their regular season on the road this weekend, as the Bulldogs take on St. Cloud State. The Bulldogs and the Huskies faced off earlier this season, where UMD earned the series sweep. The Bulldogs have already earned a spot in the NCHC conference playoff tournament. But after showing struggles against…

Trent Beseth Wins MIAC Indoor Field Athlete of the Year Award

Beseth is the first Saint ever to win the award.

March 6, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica thrower Trent Beseth wrapped up his indoor season with some hardware. On Thursday, Beseth was named the MIAC Indoor Field Athlete of the Year, becoming the first Saint ever to win the award. He’s coming off a weekend in which he swept the throwing events. Beseth registered 17.81 meters in the weight throw and a facility…

UWS Track & Field Well Represented in UMAC Honors, Ortiz Named Rookie of the Year

UWS just won their 9th conference title in program history.

March 6, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A whopping 10 UWS track and field standouts were honored by the conference. One of the notables includes Jesse Ortiz, who was named the UMAC Rookie of the Year. Ortiz just ran the 60-meter dash with a time of 7.08 seconds. He also finished with a time of 22.43 in the 200 meter dash and had a long…

Last Second Shot Lifts Proctor Girls Hoops to Section 7AA Title Game

Proctor will match up with Crosby-Ironton in the 7AA title game on Friday at 6 PM at UMD.

March 5, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor girls basketball team clinched a spot in the Section 7AA title game for the first time since 2018-2019 on Wednesday. Tied at 44 late in the 2nd half against Duluth Marshall, Lily Smith had a last-second shot to propel the Rails over the Hilltoppers 46 to 44. Proctor will match up with Crosby-Ironton in the 7AA…

Prep Boys Basketball: Duluth Denfeld & Hermantown Earn Spots in Section 7AAA Semifinal Round

The section 7AAA semifinal round is set for Friday, March 7th.

March 5, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The prep boys basketball playoffs tipped off in section 7AAA on Wednesday night. The top-seeded Duluth Denfeld hosted Chisago Lakes in the quarterfinal round. The Hunters defended their home court as they defeated the Wildcats 80 to 56 to secure a spot in the section 7AAA semifinal round. Duluth Denfeld will host Grand Rapids on Friday, March 7th,…

Northern Star: UW-Superior Women’s Basketball

Yellowjackets making first national tournament appearance since 2018.

March 5, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.-The UW-Superior women’s basketball team ended a lengthy drought on March 1st, clinching the UMAC title and a securing a spot in the national tournament. So just how long has it been? “I think coach said it was maybe her sophomore year was the last time they made the tournament. She reminded us, guys I’m old that’s a while…

State Boys Hockey: Hibbing/Chisholm Routs Luverne in Class A Quarterfinals

Hibbing/Chisholm advances to the semifinals on Friday to face either Northern Lakes or East Grand Forks.

March 5, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Hibbing/Chisholm boys hockey team scored early and often on Wednesday in their class A quarterfinal matchup against Luverne. Tate Swanson found the back of the net just 1:12 in the first and that turned out to be all the Bluejackets needed. Six goals ensued after that as Hibbing/Chisholm won 7-0. Swanson had two goals total to…

#6 UMD Leaning Into Home Ice Advantage Ahead of WCHA Semifinal Matchup Against #1 Wisconsin

Friday's matchup will be the first meeting between the two squads in the postseason since the 2020 WCHA final face-off semifinals.

March 5, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the first time since 2012, Amsoil Arena will host the best of the best in the WCHA as the Final Face-off makes it’s return. The UMD women’s hockey secured one of the final four spots last week when they swept St. Cloud State in the opening round. Now, all eyes are on the top ranked Wisconsin Badgers,…

UW-Superior Adding Varsity Women’s Lacrosse, Two Club Teams

Women's lacrosse will begin play in the spring of 2027.

March 5, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A couple of new sports teams are coming to UW-Superior. The most notable one being women’s lacrosse, which will begin play in the spring of 2027. With the addition of women’s lacrosse, it will bring the varsity sport total to 20 at the college. The school also announced that they will add men’s soccer and men’s hockey club…

Three UWS Women’s Basketball Players Earn UMAC Postseason Awards

UWS will face Whitman in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Friday, March 7th.

March 5, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Three UWS women’s basketball players earned UMAC conference honors on Wednesday. Senior Elise Besonen was named first team All-UMAC and Junior Elsa Olson earned All-UMAC honorable mention. Besonen and Olson played a key role in the Yellowjackets UMAC Championship victory over Northwestern, where UWS won 53 to 47. On the other end of the floor, MyKenzie Leccia was…

Section 7AA Boys Basketball: Esko & Duluth Marshall Advance to Quarterfinals

The Section 7AA tournament continues Saturday in Hermantown.

March 4, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko boys basketball team started section tournament play on the right foot on Tuesday, defeating International Falls 78 to 35. Esko will next face Pillager in the quarterfinal round on Saturday at 11 AM in Hermantown. In other section 7AA play, Duluth Marshall held off Crosby-Ironton 72 to 61. The Hilltoppers now shift their focus to Pequot…

Kicker Brandon McManus is Staying in Green Bay on a 3-Year, $15.3 Million Deal, AP Source Says

McManus, 33, could have become an unrestricted free agent next week if he hadn’t agreed to terms.

March 4, 2025

The Associated Press,

Kicker Brandon McManus is staying with the Green Bay Packers after agreeing to a three-year, $15.3 million contract with a $5 million signing bonus, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal hadn’t been announced. ESPN first reported the agreement. McManus, 33, could have become an unrestricted free agent…

Hibbing/Chisholm Preaching Skill & Speed Heading Into State Tournament

Puck drop between the Cardinals and Bluejackets is set for 6 PM on Wednesday night.

March 4, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

HIBBING, Minn.- The Hibbing/Chisholm boys hockey team is less than 24 hours away from taking the ice at the Xcel Energy Center in their first state tournament since 2011. The Bluejackets will match up with a Luverne squad that’s had plenty of experience at state in recent years. As the Cardinals are in the tourney for the 2nd time in…

Gascon & Kraemer Named Finalists for WCHA Awards, Kraemer & Wallin Earn WCHA Monthly Honors

The league winners will be announced Thursday night.

March 4, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Two Bulldog women found themselves up for some top conference awards. Goaltender Eve Gascon was named a finalist for WCHA Goaltender of the Year and forward Caitlin Kraemer is up for the WCHA Rookie of the Year Award. The league winners will be announced Thursday night. The honors don’t stop there as Kraemer and her teammate Olivia Wallin…

Wisconsin State Parks celebrate 125 years

March 4, 2025

Jadie Jones,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Park System is celebrating 125 years of state parks. State Parks are holding special programs to mark the occasion such as candlelight hikes and other activities to be announced. The first state park, Interstate State Park, down by St. Croix Falls, was first dedicated in 1900. Since then, the state park system has…

St. Scholastica Names Matt Bremer as New Head Football Coach

Over the course of two stints, Bremer has spent 11 years on the Saints coaching staff.

March 4, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica announced a new head football coach on Tuesday. Assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Matt Bremer has been promoted to be the team’s 4th head coach in program history. Over the course of two stints, Bremer has spent 11 years on the Saints coaching staff. He helped lead the team to a 4-6 record last year,…

Darnold Pointed Toward Free Agency after Vikings Pass on Franchise Tag with McCarthy Waiting

The Minnesota Vikings will likely let their starting quarterback set the NFL free agent market for a second straight offseason.

March 4, 2025

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings will likely let their starting quarterback set the NFL free agent market for a second straight offseason. The Vikings passed on the opportunity to place the franchise tag on Sam Darnold before the league’s deadline on Tuesday, maximizing their options for bolstering the roster and potentially making the first-time Pro Bowl pick available to…

Jets Releasing Wide Receiver Davante Adams as New Regime Continues Roster Overhaul, AP Source Says

Davante Adams' reunion with Aaron Rodgers lasted just 11 games with the New York Jets.

March 4, 2025

The Associated Press,

Davante Adams’ reunion with Aaron Rodgers lasted just 11 games with the New York Jets. The team is releasing the veteran wide receiver ahead of the start of the NFL’s new league year next week, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The move, which was expected, will save the Jets $29.9 million in…

Duluth Denfeld’s Taye Manns to Play College Football at Bethel University

Manns had a monster last season for Denfeld as he rushed for nearly 1900 yards and scored 28 touchdowns.

March 3, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Denfeld football standout Taye Manns has found his next home. On Monday, the Hunters tailback announced his commitment to Bethel University. Manns had a monster last season for Denfeld as he rushed for nearly 1900 yards and scored 28 touchdowns. He could also get it done on the other side of the ball as Manns tallied 37…

UMD’s Adam Gajan Earns NCHC Rookie of the Week Honors

Gajan is the 8th Bulldog this season to be named the NCHC Rookie of the Week.

March 3, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Another UMD hockey player has been named the NCHC Rookie of the Week. This time it’s goaltender Adam Gajan, who made 51 saves this past weekend in UMD’s series against Miami. He also posted a saves percentage of .944 and had a league low 1.42 goals against average. Gajan is the 8th Bulldog this season to be named…

UWS Women’s Hoops Draws Whitman in 4th National Tournament Appearance

The Yellowjackets will try for their first-ever tournament win as they are currently 0-3 all-time in the national tourney.

March 3, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After a seven-year break, the UW-Superior women’s basketball team is heading to the national tournament once again. On Monday, the team learned their seeding and their opponent. UWS draws Whitman, who was the champion of the Northwestern Conference. The Yellowjackets don’t have much familiarity with the Blues as they’ve never played against one another. Head Coach Emily Carpenter…

Six UMD Women’s Hockey Standouts Land on All-WCHA Teams

The six Bulldogs named to four different WCHA teams is the most at UMD since the 2007-2008 season.

March 3, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Six UMD women’s hockey standouts were recognized by the WCHA on Monday. Leading the charge was Bulldogs goaltender Eve Gascon, who was named All-WCHA First Team. On the second team was defenders Tova Henderson and Nina Jobst-Smith. And rounding out the 3rd team was forwards Olivia Mobley and Clara Van Wieren. Forward Caitlin Kraemer was named to the…

#6 UMD Women’s Hockey Secures Spot in WCHA Final Face-Off With Game Two Win Over St. Cloud

The Bulldogs punched their ticket to the WCHA Final Face-off as they defeated the Huskies 2 to 1.

March 2, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team hosted St. Cloud State on Saturday with a trip to the WCHA Final Face-off on the line. The Bulldogs punched their ticket to the WCHA Final Face-off as they defeated the Huskies 2 to 1. Grace Sadura and Olivia Mobley recorded a goal in the Bulldog’s victory. The WCHA Final Face-off is on…

UWS Women’s Basketball Defends Home Court to Claim UMAC Title

The Jackets have earned an automatic bid for the NCAA tournament.

March 2, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s basketball team hosted Northwestern on Saturday in the UMAC Championship game. The Yellowjackets defended home court, defeating the Eagles 53 to 47 to earn their first UMAC championship title since 2018. Leading the way for UWS was Elise Besonen who recorded 28 points in the contest. The Jackets have earned an automatic bid for the…

Hibbing/Chisholm Boys Hockey Earns Top Seed in Class A State Tournament

The Bluejackets earned the top seed in class A and will face Luverne on Wednesday, March 5th, in the quarterfinal round.

March 2, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

HIBBING, Minn.- The Hibbing/Chisholm boys hockey team has learned who their first opponent is at the state tournament. The Bluejackets earned the top seed in class A and will face Luverne on Wednesday, March 5th, in the quarterfinal round. Hibbing/Chisholm returns to the Xcel Energy Center for the first time since 2011 after defeating Cloquet/Esko/ Carlton 4-to-3 in the section…

UMD Men’s Hockey Skated to 1-1 Tie With Miami in Final Regular Season Home Game

Scoring the lone goal for UMD was Dominic James.

March 2, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team hosted Miami (OH) on Saturday in their final home game of the season. The Bulldogs and the Redhawks went back and forth all game, but in the end, they settled for a 1 to 1 tie. Scoring the lone goal for UMD was Dominic James. UMD is back in action on Friday, March…

#10 UWS Men’s Hockey Falls to UW-River Falls in WIAC Playoff Battle

UWS will need an at-large bid to make the NCAA tournament.

March 2, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s hockey team hosted UW-River Falls in game two of their WIAC semifinal series. The Falcons defeated the Yellowjackets 2-1 to force a mini-game in the series. Unfortunately, the Falcons carried their momentum over from game two as they ended the Yellowjackets WIAC playoff run with a 2 to 1 win in the mini-game. UWS will…

UMD Men’s Hockey Begins Final Home Series with 3 to 2 OT Win Over Miami

The two teams will meet again on Saturday with puck drop at 6:07 PM.

February 28, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team began their final home series of the 2024-2025 season on Friday against Miami (OH). After the two teams were tied at two after the 3rd period, Jack Smith sent the Bulldogs fans home happy in overtime as he netted the game-winner. The two teams will meet again on Saturday with puck drop at…

#10 UWS Men’s Hockey Defends Home Ice in Game One of WIAC Playoffs

The leading scorer for the Yellowjackets was Collin Pederson, who recorded a hat trick in the contest.

February 28, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s hockey team earned the top seed in the WIAC playoff tournament and hosted UW-River Falls on Friday. After the Falcons scored first in the 2nd, the Yellowjackets broke through with four straight goals as they defeated the Falcons 4 to 1. The leading scorer for the Yellowjackets was Collin Pederson, who recorded a hat trick…

Top Play of the Week: 2/28

At number one, Hibbing/Chisholm's Cole Swanson spots the freshman Whitaker Rewertz open out in front and he knocks it in to punch the Bluejackets' ticket to the state tournament for the first time since 2011.

February 28, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from on the ice. At number one, Hibbing/Chisholm’s Cole Swanson spots the freshman Whitaker Rewertz open out in front and he knocks it in to punch the Bluejackets’ ticket to the state tournament for the first time since 2011. Hibbing/Chisholm defeated Cloquet-Esko-Carlton 4-3 in the Section 7A title game. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy,…

Two Unanswered Goals Late Lift #6 UMD Women’s Hockey to Game One Victory in WCHA Playoffs

UMD is back in action of Saturday, March 1st, for game two of their series with St. Cloud State.

February 28, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team earned the fourth seed in the WCHA playoff tournament and hosted the 5th seed St. Cloud State University in the first round on Friday. The Huskies led majority of the contest as the Bulldogs were down 2 to 1 late in the third period. In the final minutes of the 3rd, UMD scored…

Rock Ridge Boys Hockey Falls Short in First-Ever Section 7AA Title Game Appearance

Rock Ridge ends the season with an overall record of 22-4-2.

February 27, 2025

Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- It was a historical day for the Rock Ridge boys hockey team on Thursday night as they played in their first-ever Section 7AA title game. Unfortunately, the Wolverines ran into an experienced Andover Huskies squad who came away with the 3 to 1 victory. Grady Dimberio had the lone goal for Rock Ridge in the 2nd period. Rock…

Cloquet Boys Basketball Ends Regular Season with Home Victory Over Proctor

Cloquet ends the regular season with an 18-8 record and will next turn their attention to section play.

February 27, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet boys basketball team ended their regular season slate with a win as they topped Proctor 68 to 50 on Thursday. Cloquet ends the regular season with an 18-8 record and will next turn their attention to section play. Proctor also will enter section play as they finish the regular season 11-15. Categories: High School, Sports

Hibbing/Chisholm Boys Hockey Reflects on Section 7A Title Game Victory

The Bluejackets' punch their ticket to the state tournament for the first time since 2011 with a 4 to 3 win over C-E-C.

February 27, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Hibbing/ Chisholm boys hockey storybook season continued last night as the Bluejackets took down top-seeded Cloquet/Esko/Carlton in the section 7A title game. In the third period, the Lumberjacks took a 3 to 2 lead after a goal from Niko Gentilini, but the Bluejackets were unfazed as Cole Swanson finds the back of the net to tie things…

Vasichek Accepts New Role in St. Scholastica Athletic Department

Vasichek just wrapped up her 4th and final season in which the Saints went 5-19-1.

February 27, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It was announced earlier this week that CSS head women’s hockey coach Julianne Vasichek is stepping aside from coaching. Now, we know her next move and it still will be at the College of St. Scholastica. Vasichek has been named the new Director of Recreation, Intramural Sports and Group Fitness at the college. Vasichek just wrapped up her…