DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey hosted game two of their series with Minnesota on Saturday. The Bulldogs fell to Minnesota 3-2. Dropping both games of the series. Scoring for UMD was Kamdyn Davis and Nina Jobst-Smith. The Bulldogs are back in action on Friday, November 22nd, where they will face Bemidji State. Puck drop is at 3:01 p.m. Categories:…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team back at Amsoil Arena, hosting third ranked Minnesota. The Bulldogs fall to the Gophers 4-1 in game one of the series. Scoring for the Bulldogs was Hanna Baskin in the first period. The Bulldogs are back in action for game two against the Gophers on Saturday, November 16th. Puck drop is at 3:01…
RHINELANDER, Wis.- On Friday, Northwestern took on Wrightstown with a trip to Madison on the line. Northwestern making their first State Semi-final game since 2009, in search of a return to the State title game for the first time since 1993. The Tigers state run ends as they fall to Wrightstown 47-16 in the WIAA State Semi-final game. Northwestern ends…
DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from on the ice. At number one, UWS goaltender Jack Boschert gets his glove up to knock away a scoring threat from St. Scholastica. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- Both the St. Scholastica men’s and women’s hockey teams were on their home ice on Friday. The men’s team welcomed in their rivals from across the bridge in UW-Superior. Tied at 1-1 late in the period, UWS scored the go-ahead goal with 1:04 left in the contest for the 2-1 victory. UWS improves to 2-0-1 and will play…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Northwoods League and Rawlings announced winners of the ” Finest in the Field” awards on Friday. Duluth Huskies pitcher Ethan Cole was one selected for this honor. The award highlights the top fielders for each position. The Duluth native had a fielding percentage of 1.000 in the 2024 season with the Huskies. Cole is set to enter…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- For the 3rd straight year, the UW-Superior men’s basketball team took bragging rights over St. Scholastica, 84 to 73. The Yellowjackets were led by J’Vaun Walker, who had 22 points in the win. As for the Saints, Tanner Thomson was the high-scorer with 16. UWS improves to 2-1 and will next host Macalester on Saturday. CSS falls to…
MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- Another Asuma will soon call the University of Minnesota home. On Thursday, junior infielder Noah Asuma announced his college commitment to the Golden Gophers. Just this past season, Asuma had a batting average of .524 with four home runs and 31 runs batted in. The year prior was even better as he went .632 at the dish…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The week of UMAC awards continues on the volleyball court. UW-Superior libero Jenna Anderson takes home the league’s top prize by being named the Player of the Year. That wasn’t the only award for the senior as she was also named Defensive Player of the Year after posting 788 digs. As for the rookie of the year, Makenna…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD volleyball’s Samantha Paulsen was named to the NSIC 1st Team on Wednesday. It’s the second time in her career she has picked up first-team honors. Paulsen currently leads the team in points, kills, and hitting percentage. Just recently, she was also named NSIC Offensive Player of the Week. Paulsen and the Bulldogs will close on the regular…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- It came down to one last drive between Hills-Beaver Creek and Mountain Iron-Buhl to decide a winner in the 9-man semifinals on Thursday. Unfortunately, a late interception by Sawyer Bosch with 13 seconds left ended the Rangers season as they fell 26 to 20. Micaden Clines had two touchdowns to lead MIB offensively, one of which was through…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- On Wednesday, the UW-Superior volleyball team began their postseason run, hosting Minnesota Morris in the UMAC semifinals. The Yellowjackets defeated the Cougars 3-1, clinching a spot in the UMAC Championship game. Leading the way in kills was Makenna Hohbein, recording 13 on the night. The Jackets will face Northwestern on Saturday, November 16th. First serve is at 7…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- UW-Superior continues to prove that it is a soccer school. On Saturday, both the Yellowjacket men’s and women’s squads recaptured their UMAC conference crowns. “This group just really has a different dynamic. There’s such a good balance of enjoyment and buy in and intensity. I really do think the care for one another is something we always talk…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The MIAC announced volleyball honors for the 2024 season on Wednesday. Cloquet native Ava Carlson was named MIAC Rookie of the Year for Augsburg University. Carlson wrapped up her first season as an Auggie averaging 2.51 kills and 2.67 digs per set. She also led first-year players in points, averaging 2.94 per set. Carlson is the first Auggie…
DULUTH, Minn.- A longtime Duluth East head coach has been inducted in the MSCHA Nordic Ski Hall of Fame. Bonnie Fuller-Kask joins the 2024 class. She’s been coaching the Greyhounds for the last 28 years. During her time so far, she’s had eight state meet championship teams and one individual state champion. She also was named coach of the year…
DULUTH, Minn.- Half of the games that the UMD women’s hockey team has played in this year has been against a top seven team in the country. That trend continues this weekend when the 4th ranked Bulldogs host the 3rd ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers. Recently, the head to head matchup has been in Minnesota’s favor as they’ve won eight out…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will hit the road for the 2nd time this season when they travel to play Miami of Ohio this weekend. The Bulldogs are eager to get back on track as they dropped both games to 10th ranked North Dakota to go to 3-6 on the year. And if history holds, UMD has a…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s soccer team was well represented in the end of the year UMAC awards. Forward Jake Kidd was named the Offensive Player of the Year after tallying 24 goals so far. His teammate Harry Ambler was awarded Defensive Player of the Year honors. The team also had eight players on the All-UMAC teams. And lastly, head…
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy had an injection in his right knee earlier this week to alleviate swelling that arose during his rehabilitation program, coach Kevin O’Connell said Wednesday. McCarthy, the 10th overall pick in the NFL draft, tore his meniscus during the first exhibition game on Aug. 10 and had season-ending surgery. “We just wanted…
CLOQUET, Minn– The Cloquet/Esko/Carlton girls’ hockey were in search of their first win as they hosted Moose Lake Area on Tuesday night. The Lumberjacks able to get it done as they defeated Rebels 4-1. Leading the way for the Lumberjacks was Allie Jones, recording two goals on the night. C-E-C will be back in action on Saturday, November 16th, where…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- Two Northland football standouts will get the chance to represent their schools one last time. On Tuesday, the Minnesota High School Football All-Star Game rosters were announced and set to suit up for the North team is Denfeld’s Taye Manns and Hermantown’s Aidan Adamski. The two are among the 88 players that will compete in the game on…
DULUTH, Minn.- Saturday will mark the end of the 2024 campaign for the UMD football team as they hold their season finale against rivals Minnesota State-Mankato. The Bulldogs enter the game red hot as they’ve won their last three, including a 35 to 7 drubbing against Concordia-St. Paul last Saturday. Mankato on the other hand, has won their last two….
SUPERIOR, Wis.– The UW-Superior women’s soccer team earned several UMAC honors on Tuesday. Ten Yellowjackets total received UMAC awards. Mya Holmquist was named the UMAC Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Year and Brenna Mattson earned UMAC Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Year. Earning a spot on the All-Sportsmanship Team was Tori Vosburg. Five Yellowjackets earned All-UMAC First Team…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins will promote Derek Falvey to president of baseball and business operations and Jeremy Zoll to general manager as part of a front office succession plan initiated by current club president Dave St. Peter’s move into a strategic adviser role. The Twins announced their executive leadership changes on Tuesday. The transition will take place in…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Current Spartan Brynn Johnson announced her college commitment to the UW-Superior women’s soccer team on Monday night. The now senior had seven goals and five assists last season. She was also named Big Rivers All-Conference honorable mention. Johnson is set to be one of the captains for the Spartans this upcoming spring. Categories: High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD’s Franny Seidel is set to compete for an NCAA championship on November 23rd in Sacramento, California. She’s the first Bulldog individual to qualify since 2010, when Morgan Place finished 5th overall. This past weekend, Seidel placed 12th at the NCAA D2 Central Region championship with a time of 21:29:36, earning all-region honors. She also ran a season…
DULUTH, Minn.- The latest USCHO poll for women’s hockey was released Monday morning. After having a bye week last weekend, the UMD women’s hockey team sees no movement as they remain the 4th ranked team in the country. The Bulldogs return to action this upcoming weekend when they welcome in the 3rd ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers. Just last year, UMD…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Another year and another NCAA tournament berth for the UW-Superior men’s soccer team as the Yellowjackets clinched an automatic bid on Saturday, defeating Bethany Lutheran 6 to 2 in the UMAC title game. Monday, the NCAA selection show for division three took place and the Yellowjackets learned they will face North Park in the first round. The Vikings…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Like the UWS men’s soccer team, it was also selection Monday for the UWS women’s team as they are set to make their 4th straight national tournament after topping Bethany Lutheran four to nothing on Saturday in the conference title game. The Yellowjackets will meet up with Carleton, who play out of the MIAC conference. Surprisingly the two…
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The only remotely close part of this matchup was the final score. Minnesota’s stingy defense held Jacksonville to 143 yards — the fewest in coach Doug Pederson’s three seasons — and the Vikings overcame Sam Darnold’s three interceptions to beat the Jaguars 12-7 on Sunday in a mostly purple-clad stadium. “Those are the types of games…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- On Saturday, the UW-Superior men’s soccer team hosted the 2024 UMAC Championship game at SCCU Stadium. The Yellowjackets defeated Bethany Lutheran 6-2, earning their eighth consecutive UMAC title. Leading the way for the Yellowjackets in goals was Jake Kidd, recording two goals on the night. The Yellowjackets improved to 17-3-2 and have earned a spot in the 2024…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- On Saturday, UW-Superior women’s soccer hosted the 2024 UMAC Championship game against Bethany Lutheran. The Yellowjackets defeated the Vikings 4-0, earning their fourth consecutive UMAC title. Leading the way in scoring for the Yellowjackets was Kamryn Hill, who recorded two goals on the night. The Yellowjackets have earned a spot in the 2024 NCAA tournament. UWS will find…
DULUTH, Minn.- The University of Minnesota Duluth men’s basketball team held their home opener in the 2024 American Family Insurance Classic. The Bulldogs defeated Southeastern State University 115-81 to earn their first win of the season. Leading the way for the Bulldogs was Charlie Katona with 17 points and eight rebounds on the night. The Bulldogs are back in action…
HERMANTOWN. Minn.- The Mirage dropped the puck on their 2024 campaign against the defending State Champions Warroad. Sadly, it didn’t go their way as the Mirage fell to Warroad 7-1, in their home opener. The Mirage’s next game is on Saturday, November 9th, against Roseau. Puck drop is at noon. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports
SUPERIOR, Wis.- This week’s top plays comes from on the pitch. At number one, UWS’ Halle Carlson gets the rainbow of a shot to go for the goal. UWS will host Bethany Lutheran on Saturday in the UMAC Championship game. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team opened up conference play on Friday night as they took on #10 North Dakota. Unfortunately, the Fighting Hawks jumped out to a quick lead and never looked back as they won the contest 7 to 3 Anthony Menghini had all three goals for the Bulldogs. The two teams will meet again on Saturday…
MAPLE, Wis.- Level three of the WIAA playoffs was held on Friday night. In Division 5, Northwestern defeated top seeded St. Croix Falls 20-8. The Tigers advance the level four, where they face Wrightstown. Kickoff is set for Friday, November 15th at 7 p.m. Over in 8-man, Northwood/Solon Springs falls to Lena/ Saint Thomas Aquinas 38-14. Northwood/ Solon Springs ends…
BRAINERD, Minn.- The Moose Lake/Willow River football team made their 4th straight state tournament appearance on Friday night. Rebels met up with a tough Kimball Cubs squad in the AA quarterfinals, who ended up shutting out Moose Lake 38 to 0. The Rebels finish the year with a 9-3 record. In other state football action, Deer River made their return…
ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Ely volleyball team looked to extend their season on Friday against New Life Academy in the Class A consolation semifinals. After taking the first two sets, the Timberwolves saw their lead slip away as they fell in five sets. Ely finishes the season with a record of 28-5. In other state volleyball action, Hermantown saw their…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- Earlier this week, Esko native Koi Perich was named a semifinalist for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year award. As of now, Perich has recorded five interceptions and 16 total tackles on the season. Perich has also earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week, Big Ten Freshman of the Week, Shaun Alexander Freshman Player of the…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Three Northland prep football teams began state tournament play on Thursday. In 9-man action, Mountain Iron-Buhl celebrated their fourth straight state tournament appearance by defeating Stephen-Argyle Central in the quarterfinals, 38 to 6. MIB was led by Derik Dahl and Micaden Clines, who each had two scores in the victory. The Rangers will next play on November…
ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Ely volleyball team made their 3rd straight state tournament appearance on Thursday night. Unfortunately like the last two state tournaments, their title hopes ended in the Class A quarterfinals as Ely fell to Minneota in straight sets. The scores were 25-17, 25-20, and 25-16. The Timberwolves now head into consolation play and will next play on…
DULUTH, Minn.- After a couple of exhibition bouts the past two weeks, the UMD men’s basketball team will tip things off for real on Friday night. It all starts with Southeastern Oklahoma State as the Bulldogs will host the Savage Storm as part of the American Family Insurance Classic. UMD has never played Southeastern Oklahoma State before. On top of…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UMAC playoff tournament kicked off on Wednesday night in Superior. The men’s team defeated Northwestern 5-1 in the UMAC semifinal game. Leading the way in goals for the UWS was Jake Kidd and Phillip Eriksen, both recording two. The Yellowjackets will host Bethany Lutheran on Saturday, November 9th. For the women’s team they took down Crown 4-1….
DULUTH, Minn.- In his 3rd full season as the UMD quarterback, Kyle Walljasper continues to find the end zone. In the Bulldogs most recent game, Walljasper totaled six against Winona State. “Our gameplan was really good with our rushing attack. We made a couple adjustments and our o-line, tight ends, fullbacks, running backs all played a really big part in that….
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown football team pulled off the late fourth quarter comeback against North Branch in the section 7AAAA championship game last Friday. The Hawks defeated North Branch 35-28, earning their first state appearance since 2018. Hermantown finished the regular season (7-1), with their only loss coming from North Brach. A trip to the state tournament was one of…
ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Hermantown volleyball team made their first state tournament appearance since 2016 on Wednesday. Unfortunately, the Hawks ran into unbeaten Delano in the AAA quarterfinals as the Tigers won in straight sets. The scores were 25-15, 25-20, and 25-10. Hermantown now heads into consolation play. They’ll next play Mahtomedi on Friday morning at 9 AM. Categories: High…
DULUTH, Minn.- This upcoming weekend will mark the start of conference play for the UMD men’s hockey team. And what a way to start as the Bulldogs will welcome in the Fighting Hawks of North Dakota into Amsoil Arena. UMD will try to turn around the recent trend against UND, as they’ve won only two out of their last 10…
PROCTOR, Minn.- Proctor/Hermantown forward Jane Eckstrom announced where she’s heading next to play college hockey earlier this week. Eckstrom is set to suit upfor the Hamline Pipers beginning next fall. In three full seasons with the Mirage, she has tallied 78 total points. The Mirage and Eckstrom host Warroad on Friday to begin the season. Categories: High School, Sports
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers might be in first place in the AFC North. They’re hardly coasting. Pittsburgh added wide receiver Mike Williams and outside linebacker Preston Smith at the trade deadline on Tuesday, giving the club veteran depth at two positions of need as the stretch run looms. The Steelers sent a fifth-round pick to the New York Jets for…
