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Fish
College, Sports

UW-Superior’s Leccia & Fish Named to UMAC All-Conference First Team

Both players have been red hot offensively, batting over .370.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- UWS’ Mykenzie Leccia and Indigo Fish are preparing for their first round matchup against Central on Thursday. On Tuesday, they would be recognized by the UMAC conference as both were named to the first team. Both players have been red hot offensively, batting over .370. Five other Yellowjackets would either receive honorable mentions or sportmanship honors. Leccia and…

Kk
High School, Sports

Two-Run 3rd Inning Helps Proctor Softball Get Past Cloquet

KK Hemming had a two-run single in the bottom of the 3rd to help Proctor pull ahead.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- Two of the Lake Superior conference’s best softball teams met up on Tuesday as Proctor hosted Cloquet. After falling behind 1-0 in the first, KK Hemming would drive in two runs in the bottom of the 3rd. Hemming’s two-run single would prove to be the difference maker as the Rails came away with the 2-1 win. Proctor improves…

Css Baseball
College, Sports

Three CSS Baseball Players Land On All-MIAC Conference List

This is the largest All-MIAC class for CSS in program history.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica had three players land on the All-MIAC conference list on Tuesday. Pitcher Grant Taival and Catcher Kyle Oswald were recognized by the conference for the first time. And senior outfielder and pitcher Jake Schelonka earned MIAC honors for the 2nd straight year. Schelonka and Oswald mashed for the Saints as each had batting averages over .360….

Dixon
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Lauren Dixon Recognized By D2CCA for 2nd Straight Year

Dixon was on the D2CCA first team last year.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD senior pitcher Lauren Dixon has been recognized by the D2 Conference Commissioner’s Association for the 2nd year. On Monday, Dixon was named to the 2nd team. The Sobieski native rewrote the pitching record books for the Bulldogs. Dixon holds the records for strikeouts, wins, games completed, starts by a pitcher, and lastly innings pitched. Dixon was on…

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High School, Sports

Cloquet Softball Tops Esko for First Time in Five Years, South Ridge Extends Win Streak to 7

Cloquet improves to 10-6 and will next play at Proctor on Tuesday. South Ridge is now 12-4 and will host Two Harbors on Wednesday.
Ben Burns,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet softball team did something on Monday that they haven’t done since 2019. And that’s defeat Esko. The Lumberjacks would get the best of Esko, 9-1 on their home field at Braun Park. Allie Jones tossed five innings of no-hit ball and struck out 12 Cloquet improves to 10-6 and will next play at Proctor on Tuesday….

Sup Tennis
High School, Sports

Superior Boys Tennis Edges St. Francis for 4th Win of Season

The Spartans will next be in New Richmond on May 18th.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Superior boys tennis team would play St. Francis close on Monday, ultimately defeating the Fighting Saints 4 to 3. The scores are listed below: Singles: No. 1 – Otto Netteberg, St. Francis def. Vinnie Theisen, Superior, 6-0 , 6-2 , -; No. 2 – Dylan Urbaniak, Superior def. Joe Zandlo, St. Francis, 6-2 , 6-0 , -;…

Land Access
Environment, Great Outdoors, News, News - Latest News, Wisconsin

Federal Hearing Held in Hayward, Wisconsin for Improving Federal Land Access

Paige Hansen,

HAYWARD, Wis. — Monday the city of Hayward was the location for a federal hearing on “Improving Access and Opportunities for Hunting, Fishing and Outdoor Recreation on America’s Federal Lands.” Testimonies were heard from witnesses from Wisconsin and Minnesota, they say reduced access to federal land is decreasing the amount of people recreating in outdoor activities like hunting. Hunting and…

UWS Softball
College, Sports

UWS Softball to Face Central College in NCAA Tournament

Sixth NCAA Tournament appearance in program history
Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After a dramatic victory to capture the UMAC Tournament Championship, the UWS Softball team now knows who they’ll face in the first round of the NCAA Division III Tournament. The Yellowjackets will take on region hosts Central College of Pella, Iowa on Thursday at noon. If they win, UWS will then face either UW-Whitewater or Bethel University. UWS…

Superior Vb
High School, Sports

Superior Picks Kristin Riesgraf to Coach Spartan Volleyball Team

The Hibbing native will begin her duties in August and will make her home debut as head coach on August 9th against Duluth Marshall.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior high school has a new volleyball coach. The Spartans have hired Kristin Riesgraf to replace Brenda Pluntz. Riesgraf has been an assistant for UW-Superior since 2011. She’s also had two stints leading club teams in Superior. The Hibbing native will begin her duties in August and will make her home debut as head coach on August 9th…

Nc Cross Country
College, Sports

Kale Adams Steps Down After Two Seasons as Northland College’s Cross Country Coach

A search for his replacement is currently ongoing.
Neil Vierzba,

ASHLAND, Wis.- Northland College’s Kale Adams has stepped down after two seasons as the men’s and women’s head cross country coach. He’s helped the program grow in that time, going from just two runners to 18 runners. He also coached a 2023 All-Conference member in Ben Thompson. A search for his replacement is currently ongoing. Categories: College, Sports

Mike Randolph
High School, Sports

Mike Randolph Set to Lead Northern Lakes Boys Hockey Next Winter

The former Greyhound spent the last three seasons at St. Thomas Academy.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Former Duluth East hockey coach Mike Randolph has found his next gig. Pending school board approval, Randolph is set to lead Northern Lakes boys hockey next winter. The school confirmed the news with FOX 21. “The Pequot Lakes School District is excited to announce the hiring of Mike Randolph as the next Northern Lakes Boys Hockey Head Coach,…

Proctor SB
High School, Sports

Proctor Softball On Track for Third-Straight Section Title

Three games remaining in regular season
Ben Burns,

PROCTOR, Minn.- With the high school softball season winding down, the Proctor softball team will have another opportunity to win a section title. The Rails are currently 14-3 overall and most recently defeated Duluth East 4-1. After winning sectionals in 2022 and 2023, Proctor’s seniors are confident they have what it takes to step up in big moments. “We have…

UWS Baseball
College, Sports

UWS Baseball Falls Short of Conference Title

Loses to Crown Twice
Ben Burns,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The UWS baseball team had their season come to end in heartbreaking fashion, falling in the UMAC Championship game. The Yellowjackets only needed to defeat Crown College once in two games on Saturday. Instead, UWS lost 9-7 in game one and 8-6 in game two. Despite the season ending without a conference title, this marks the second-straight…

UWS SB
College, Sports

UWS Softball Advances to NCAA Tournament

Defeated Bethany Lutheran in UMAC Championship
Ben Burns,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The UW-Superior softball team are 2024 UMAC Champions and will now compete in the NCAA Division III Tournament. On Saturday, the Yellowjackets defeated Bethany Lutheran 6-5 to claim the conference crown. MyKenzie Leccia delivered a walk-off win with an RBI double in the bottom of the seventh, sending Camille Wikstrom home. UWS will learn who they will…

Fishing Still
Great Outdoors, Minnesota, News, News - Latest News

Minnesota Fishing Opener Reels in Mixed Results

This weekend was the official fishing opener in Minnesota and while the bait shops were busy, the fish weren't biting
Jenna VanSickle,

DULUTH, Minn. — Fishers at Island Lake Reservoir, Wild Rice Lake Reservoir, Pike Lake, and the St. Louis River told Fox21 Local News they weren’t catching much. One fisherman even said this was the worst he’d done on opening weekend in recent history. It depends who you talk to,” said Fredenberg Minno-ette owner Jason Manning. “The nice weather will get…

Proctor Speedway
Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Proctor Speedway Ready for Racing Season

Season opens May 19 with Sunday Night Showdown
Ben Burns,

PROCTOR, Minn.- Racing fans will soon be taking to the grandstands for another season of high-octane action at Proctor Speedway. Drivers were ready to take to the dirt track on the first weekend of May, but multiple days of heavy rainfall but those plans on the backburner. “It’s always up to Mother Nature,” said Mike Donnahue, the president at Proctor…

Denfeld Track
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Track and Field Teams Take Mark in Matt Kero Invitational

Hastings wins boys, girls events
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- High school track and field teams competed one last time ahead of the Lake Superior Conference Championships in Friday’s Matt Kero Memorial Invitational at Duluth Denfeld High School. In team scores, the Hastings boys and girls both came out on top with 162 and 166 points, respectively. Meanwhile, Duluth East earned second place in both groups (121.5 for…

Proctor softball
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Burke Homers in Proctor Win Over Duluth East

Rails improve to 15-3
Ben Burns,

PROCTOR, Minn.- A three-run home run from catcher Anika Burke in the third inning lifted Proctor over Duluth East 4-1 on Friday night. This win puts the Rails at 15-3 overall with three games remaining in the regular season, including Tuesday’s home game against Cloquet. Duluth East’s only run came off a wild pitch in the second inning. The Greyhounds…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Haugen Earns 300th Career Win for Esko Baseball, Marshall Blanks Roseau

Finn Furcht for Esko and Tanner Carlson for Duluth Marshall would each have complete game shutouts. Furcht threw a no-hitter as well.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- Esko baseball head coach Ben Haugen celebrated a milestone in Friday’s 10-0 win over Roseau. Haugen would pick up his 300th career victory in the contest. Esko was led by Finn Furcht, who tossed a complete game no-hitter. Esko improves to 13-0 on the season and will next play at Rock Ridge on Monday. In other prep baseball…

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Friday Night Frenzy, Plays of the Week, Sports

Top Plays of the Week: 5/10

At number one, Hermatown/Proctor's Dane Callaway is known for making saves on the ice. But, on the lacrosse field he scores goals including the nifty jump shot.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top plays would come from the baseball diamond and on the lacrosse field. At number three, Hermantown’s Cam Lukovsky lays out in center field to rob a Duluth East batter of a base hit. At number two, Rock Ridge’s Tate Uhan snags the grounder on the bounce, gets it to Caz Carlson who completes the big-time…

Stealth Lax
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Hermantown/Proctor Unable to Hold Off Wayzata as Stealth Drop 2nd Straight Game

The Stealth (7-3) will next play at Hopkins/St. Louis Park on May 14th.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown/Proctor boys lacrosse team faced a tall test on Friday against Wayzata. Ultimately, they would be unable to hold off the Trojans as they fell 13 to 5. The Stealth (7-3) will next play at Hopkins/St. Louis Park on May 14th. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Chalstroms
Great Outdoors, Minnesota, News, News - Latest News

Chalstrom’s Bait and Tackle Shop Busy Ahead of Fishing Opener

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — Chalstrom’s was a popular spot for bait and tackle this week as anglers get ready for the Minnesota Fishing Opener. In the land of 10,000 lakes, the fishing opener is an unofficial holiday for Minnesotans. Chalstrom’s has just about everything one needs before hitting the water, including bait, lures, and of course snacks. Chalstrom’s says the week…

Nc Soccer
College, Sports

Northland College Names Olaf Kirsten New Women’s Soccer Head Coach

Olaf Kirsten returns to the school after previously leading the men's and women's teams back in 2010 through 2016.
Neil Vierzba,

ASHLAND, Wis.- Northland College has a new women’s soccer head coach and he’s very familiar with the program. Olaf Kirsten returns to the school after previously leading the men’s and women’s teams back in 2010 through 2016. Kirsten was also a member of the original men’s varsity program that began in 1982. He was inducted into the Northland College Athletic…

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Education, Environment, Great Outdoors, News, News - Latest News

Lowell And Marshall Elementary Students Plant Over A Thousand Trees

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — Some elementary students in Duluth made quite the impact on Friday. Kids were able to show off their green thumbs when they took on quite the project. Thanks to the efforts from both Lowell and Marshall schools, third through fifth graders planted over one thousand trees. This was led by UMD graduate Gavin Buersken. The end goal…

Uwsuperiorsoftball
College, Sports

UWS Baseball & Softball Advance to UMAC Championship Games

Both teams picked up semifinal wins on Friday with the baseball team beating Crown and the softball team besting Bethany Lutheran.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Both the UW-Superior baseball and softball teams will compete for the UMAC championship on Saturday. The lady Yellowjackets began the day by upsetting top seeded Bethany Lutheran, 5-4 in the semifinals. UWS will next face either Bethany Lutheran or Northwestern on Saturday. First pitch is at noon. As for the baseball team, they would shut out Crown on…

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High School, Sports

Marshall Baseball Tops Rock Ridge in 7AA Quarterfinal Rematch, Hermantown Earns 2nd Straight Victory

Rock Ridge previously defeated Duluth Marshall 3-2 in the Section 7AA quarterfinals last year.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall baseball team earned revenge on Thursday, defeating Rock Ridge 9 to 2. Rock Ridge previously defeated Duluth Marshall 3-2 in the Section 7AA quarterfinals last year. The Hilltoppers improve to 6-2 and will next host Roseau on Friday. As for the Wolverines, they’ll next be in action on Monday, hosting Esko. In other prep baseball…

Polacsek
High School, Sports

Polacsek’s Big Night Helps Wolfpack Boys Pick Up Road Win Against Stealth

Duluth was led by Gabe Polacsek, who had four goals in the first quarter.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Duluth Wolfpack boys lacrosse team picked up their 2nd straight win on Thursday, defeating the Hermantown/Proctor Stealth 15 to 9. Duluth was led by Gabe Polacsek, who had four goals in the first quarter. The Wolfpack improve to 6-3 and will next host Wayzata on Saturday. Hermantown/Proctor (7-2) will also play Wayzata next. That game is scheduled…

Hibbing Softball
High School, Sports

Boben’s Pitching Leads Hibbing Softball Past Denfeld

Fourth-straight win for Bluejackets
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- A 17-strikeout performance by Hibbing’s Aune Boben was a key factor in the Bluejackets’ 17-2 win over Duluth Denfeld on Thursday. In a complete game on the mound, Boben only allowed three hits and two walks on 102 pitches. At the plate, she went a perfect 4-4, including a solo home run in the sixth inning. Kori McCormick…

Uws Tennis
College, Sports

UWS Tennis Freshman Maya Haupt Wins UMAC Rookie & Player of the Year, Schaffner Named Coach of the Year

In total, the men's and women's teams would have 13 players honored by the conference.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- UWS tennis freshman Maya Haupt finished off her debut season with some hardware. On Wednesday, she was named the UMAC rookie and player of the year. She would go 17-7 in singles action, leading the team in wins. Haupt also had a 10-match winning streak during the season. Head Coach Ceejay Schaffner was named UMAC Coach of the…

Isaac Fugere
College, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Isaac Fugere

First-Team All-UMAC selection in 2023
Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- From the perspective of Isaac Fugere, time has flown by in the last four years playing baseball at UW-Superior. “It’s definitely different being an older guy that people kind of look at as just the older guy that has been there.” However, the First-Team All-UMAC selection is taking things in stride as a senior leader for the Yellowjackets….

D East Tennis
High School, Sports

Duluth East Boys Tennis Protects Home Court Against Hibbing

East would take three out of four singles matchups and two out of the three doubles matchups.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys tennis team picked up their 10th win of the season on Wednesday, defeating Hibbing 5 to 2. East would take three out of four singles matchups and two out of the three doubles matchups. The Greyhounds (10-11) will next play Mahtomedi on May 10th. Hibbing (9-5) will play Grand Rapids and Thief River Falls…

Raye For Web
College, Sports

Superior’s Emma Raye Named to Big Ten All-Freshman & All-Defensive Teams

In 43 games played this season, she has 29 hits, 10 of which were home runs.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior native and current Northwestern catcher Emma Raye landed on two Big Ten teams on Wednesday afternoon. Raye was named to the All-Freshman team as well as the All-Defensive team. In 43 games played this season, she has 29 hits, 10 of which were home runs. Defensively, Raye threw out 12 base runners. She and the Wildcats will…

Wenzel Web
Professional Sports, Sports

Duluth Native Terrance Wenzel Shines for Minnesota Myth of AFL

In the first two contests, Wenzel has four interceptions, three of which have been returned back for touchdowns.
Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Minnesota Myth of the Arena Football League has already two games under their belt. Leading the charge for the team is none other than a Duluth native. Former Proctor and Duluth Denfeld product Terrance Wenzel is making a name for himself. In the first two contests, he has four interceptions, three of which have been returned back…

Uws Track
College, Sports

UWS Men’s & Women’s Track & Field Well Recognized By UMAC Conference for Postseason Awards

Between the two teams, 17 players received postseason awards from the conference.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s track team received plenty of postseason awards. Senior Nate Ohman was named the UMAC Field Athlete of the Meet, after he picked up three titles in the shot put, discus, and hammer throw. The Yellowjacket coaching staff would be awarded UMAC Coaching Staff of the Year. The recognition didn’t stop there as a whopping 13…

Stealth Wins
High School, Sports

Stealth Handle C-E-C in Battle of Boys Lacrosse Heavyweights

After the contest was 5-4 in favor of the Stealth at the half, Hermantown/Proctor would outscore C-E-C 8 to 1 in the 2nd half.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- The Hermantown/Proctor boys lacrosse team would hand Cloquet-Esko-Carlton their first loss of the season on Tuesday, 13 to 5. After the contest was 5-4 in favor of the Stealth at the half, Hermantown/Proctor would outscore C-E-C 8 to 1 in the 2nd half. The Stealth (7-1) will next host Duluth on Thursday. Meanwhile, C-E-C (7-1) will try to…

Ushl
High School, Sports

Nine Local Hockey Standouts Selected in USHL Draft

Three were drafted in Phase 1 on Monday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Plenty of locals heard their named called at the USHL Draft. On Monday, Marshall goaltender Kaenan Smith was the first Northlander to be selected as he was taken by Sioux Falls in the 4th round. Two rounds later, Tri-City would pick Hibbing/Chisholm’s Jackson Strukel and then in the 7th round Des Moines grabbed Grand Rapids forward Nathan Garski….

Patten
College, Sports

Scholastica’s Wells Patten Named MIAC Men’s Tennis Coach of the Year

Patten helped lead the Saints to their 2nd straight playoff berth and to a 3rd place finish, their highest ever in the conference.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Some end of the year honors for both the St. Scholastica men’s and women’s tennis teams. Wells Patten, who is the head coach of both teams, was named the MIAC Steve Wilkinson Men’s Tennis Coach of the Year. He helped lead the Saints to their 2nd straight playoff berth and to a 3rd place finish, their highest ever…

Blanchard
College, Sports

Aaron Blanchard Steps Down After One Season as Northland Women’s Soccer Coach

Before he was the head coach, Blanchard was an assistant at the college for three years for both the men's and the women's squads.
Neil Vierzba,

ASHLAND, Wis.- Northland College is in search of a new women’s soccer head coach after Aaron Blanchard has stepped down. Blanchard would lead the Lumberjills for just one season. During that time, the team picked up two wins. Before he was the head coach, he was an assistant at the college for three years for both the men’s and the…

Bre Simon
College, Sports

UW-Superior Introduces Bre Simon as New Head Women’s Hockey Coach

Simon replaces Dan Laughlin, who retired after 21 years as head coach and 23 with the program.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A new era of UW-Superior women’s hockey began on Tuesday as the school introduced Bre Simon as the 6th head coach in program history. Simon comes to Superior after spending the last two seasons as an assistant coach at Elmira College. She also has experience at the high school level, coaching at Gentry Academy for two seasons. Simon…

Timberwolves
Professional Sports, Sports

Rudy Gobert Wins Record-Tying 4th Defensive Player of the Year Award

It was the fifth time in the last 11 seasons that a French center won defensive player of the year.
The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- (AP) Rudy Gobert made some history. Victor Wembanyama nearly did. Gobert, the Minnesota center, was announced Tuesday as the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year for a record-tying fourth time — joining Basketball Hall of Fame inductees Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace. It was the fifth time in the last 11 seasons that a French center won defensive…

Sup Sb
High School, Sports

Big 2nd Inning Lifts Superior Softball Past Hermantown

The Spartans (7-4) would put up nine runs in the 2nd inning.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Superior softball team was back in the win column on Monday, defeating Hermantown on the road 16 to 0. The Spartans (7-4) would put up nine runs in the 2nd inning. They’ll next be in action on Tuesday at Duluth Denfeld. Meanwhile, Hermantown (3-4) will try to bounce back at Rock Ridge also on Tuesday. Categories: High…

Stealth Glax
High School, Sports

Hermantown/Proctor Girls Lacrosse Hands Duluth Marshall 1st Loss

Hermantown/Proctor improves to 2-5 and will be at Superior on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls lacrosse team suffered their first defeat on Monday, falling to Hermantown/Proctor 9 to 8. Hermantown/Proctor would rally after being down 7-2 at the half. The Hilltoppers fall to 3-1 and will next play at Coon Rapids on Thursday. Hermantown/Proctor improves to 2-5 and will be at Superior also on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports

James
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Dominic James Named Captain of UMD Men’s Hockey for 2024-2025 Season

James would play in two games in 2023 before suffering a season- ending injury.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team has announced their captain for the upcoming season. After serving as an alternate captain this past year, Dominic James has been picked to don the “C”. James would play in two games in 2023 before suffering a season-ending injury. The year prior, he compiled 28 points in 35 games, which was the 2nd…

Marsolek
High School, Sports

Marshall’s Owen Marsolek to Play College Baseball at Western Kentucky

Just this past season, Marsolek would hurl 92 strikeouts in 44 innings of work.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Marshall junior pitcher and outfielder Owen Marsolek won’t have to worry about learning a new nickname when he begins playing his college ball. On Saturday, the Hilltopper announced his commitment to the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, a Division one program out of the USA conference. Just this past season, Marsolek would hurl 92 strikeouts in 44 innings of…

Umd Vb
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Volleyball Releases Schedule for Upcoming Season

UMD's home opener is September 21st against Concordia-St. Paul.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD volleyball has released their schedule for the upcoming season. The Bulldogs campaign begins September 6th, when they take part in the Texas A&M Kingsville Invitational. UMD will play four games in Texas, beginning with a contest against Missouri Southern. The Bulldogs will play nine games on the road to begin the year before finally having their home…

Northland Wbb
College, Sports

Ben Kluzak Resigns as Head Coach of Northland College Women’s Basketball Team

Former assistant coach Corey Sackman will serve as the interim head coach for the team going forward.
Neil Vierzba,

ASHLAND, Wis.- Ben Kluzak has stepped down after just one season as the head coach of the Northland College women’s basketball team. This was Kluzak’s 2nd stint in Ashland after previously being a men’s assistant back in the 2021-2022 season. In his lone season, the Lumberjills failed to make the UMAC playoffs. Former assistant coach Corey Sackman will serve as…

Scott
High School, Sports

John Scott & Christian Houser Latest to Join Wilderness NA3HL Team

They join C-E-C forward Ryan Jones as local players on the roster.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Duluth East defenseman Christian Houser and Duluth Denfeld forward John Scott both inked tenders with the NA3HL Minnesota Wilderness team over the weekend. They’re the latest local talents on the team after Minnesota would pick C-E-C forward Ryan Jones in the NA3HL draft last week. Just this past year, Houser skated in 26 games for the Greyhounds, totaling…

Freeman
High School, Sports

Hermantown’s River Freeman Signs Tender with Minnesota Wilderness

Just this past season, Freeman had his best year with the Hawks, tallying 22 goals and 27 assists.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A current Hermantown Hawk will soon be suiting up for the Minnesota Wilderness. Forward River Freeman signed a tender with the club out of Cloquet. Just this past season, Freeman had his best year with the Hawks, tallying 22 goals and 27 assists. The year prior, he would have just 13 goals and 14 assists. Number 23 played…