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High School, Sports

Prep Softball: Proctor & Rush City to Meet in 7AA Semifinals, Rock Ridge Secures Spot in 7AAA Semis

The Tigers and Rails will face off on May 28th in Grand Rapids at 1 PM. Meanwhile, The Wolverines are set to clash with North Branch in Chisago Lakes.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Proctor softball team is one step closer to repeating as Section 7AA champions. On Thursday, the Rails defeated Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin in the quarterfinals, 7 to 1. They’ll next meet Rush City, who topped International Falls 7-6 in the other quarterfinal matchup. The Tigers and Rails will face off on May 28th in Grand Rapids at 1 PM. In…

Wolfpack Glax
High School, Sports

Wolfpack Girls Lacrosse Ends Regular Season By Picking Up 10th Win Over Stealth

Next up for the Wolfpack (10-3) is the section tournament, which begins next week.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Wolfpack girls lacrosse team ended their regular season with a win on Thursday, defeating Hermantown/Proctor 12 to 4. Next up for the Wolfpack (10-3) is the section tournament, which begins next week. Hermantown/Proctor (2-8) will close out the regular season on Friday at Rocori. Categories: High School, Sports

Proctor Baseball
High School, Sports

Proctor Derails Northwood-Solon’s Perfect Season

Green Eagles to face Winter/Birchwood in regionals
Ben Burns,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor baseball team followed up Monday’s win in Hermantown with a 4-1 victory over Northwood-Solon Springs. Prior to this matchup, Northwood-Solon Springs was undefeated and had already clinched the top seed in the WIAA Division 4 Regionals. The Green Eagles were also shorthanded with a few of their players competing in track and field sectionals. The Green…

Whitewater Rafting
Business, Entertainment, Environment, Great Outdoors, Minnesota, News, News - Latest News

Ice Is Gone, Rivers Are Flowing For Whitewater Rafting Season

Dan Hanger,

The ice is gone, the temps are rising and the rivers are ready for rafting. Minnesota Whitewater Rafting are ready to get people out on the St. Louis River this Memorial Day weekend and the rest of the summer for wild adventures on the rapids. “You’re gonna to get wet. That’s the biggest thing. People always ask, is someone gonna…

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Professional Sports, Sports

Doncic Leads Strong Close by Mavericks for 108-105 Win Over Wolves in Game 1 of West Finals

The Mavericks might not be the favorites in yet another series, but they stole home-court advantage from the Minnesota Timberwolves with this promising start.
The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Luka Doncic led a strong finish for the Dallas Mavericks, swishing crucial shots down the stretch, drawing a couple of fouls and even playing strong defense. The Mavericks might not be the favorites in yet another series, but they stole home-court advantage from the Minnesota Timberwolves with this promising start. Doncic had 15 of his 33 points…

Aune Boben
High School, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Aune Boben

Hibbing senior to play for Northern State in 2025
Ben Burns,

HIBBING, Minn.- In her five years of pitching for the Hibbing Bluejackets, Aune Boben has proven to be a problem for opposing batters. “I’d say sometimes I like to mess with people. That sounds weird.” Boben smiled as she described her strategy on the mound. “I start it off something kind of strong, try to get a strike. And then…

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Sports

Dakota Fusion FC & Duluth FC Play to 0-0 Draw

Dakota Fusion FC and Duluth FC will meet again on Saturday in Moorhead. Gametime is at 7 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Both Dakota Fusion FC and Duluth FC had a hard time finding the back of the net on Wednesday. After a BlueGreens goal was called off in the 26th minute, the two teams would eventually settle for the 0-0 draw. Dakota Fusion FC and Duluth FC (2-1-0) will meet again on Saturday in Moorhead. Gametime is at 7…

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High School, Sports

Superior Softball Handles Eau Claire North in First Round of WIAA Regionals

Superior will travel to play New Richmond on Thursday in the 2nd round.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior softball team is one step closer to returning to Madison for the state tournament. On Wednesday, the Spartans would top Eau Claire North 13-3 in five innings in the first round of the WIAA playoffs. Next up, they’ll travel to New Richmond on Thursday. The Spartans would fall to the Tigers earlier in the season, 9-2…

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High School, Sports

C-E-C’s Elijah Aultman to Play College Soccer at UW-Superior

Aultman is coming off a season in which he led the Lumberjacks with 20 goals.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- C-E-C senior Elijah Aultman would make it official with UW-Superior Tuesday morning as he announced his commitment to the Yellowjackets. Aultman is coming off a season in which he led the Lumberjacks with 20 goals. He also played a key role in helping C-E-C to the Section 7 AA title the last three years. Categories: High School, Sports

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Professional Sports, Sports

Jaques Scores Twice and Hensley Posts a Shutout as Minnesota Tops Boston 3-0 to Even PWHL Finals

Michela Cava and Sophie Jaques scored less than two minutes apart late in the first period.
The Associated Press,

LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — Michela Cava and Sophie Jaques scored less than two minutes apart late in the first period and Minnesota beat Boston 3-0 on Tuesday night to even the PWHL championship series at a game apiece. Nicole Hensley made 20 saves in relief of Maddie Rooney, who was in net the previous five games, two of them shutouts….
Professional Sports, Sports

Boasting the Top Defense in the NBA, Two Timberwolves Earn All-Defensive Honors

It was Gobert's seventh All-Defense pick, all of them as a member of the first team.
The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Wembanyama’s latest accolade was like none other. The San Antonio center has become the first player in NBA history to make the league’s All-Defensive first team as a rookie. The league announced the teams on Tuesday, and Wembanyama appeared on 98 of the 99 ballots cast. Defensive player of the year Rudy Gobert of Minnesota…

Bicek
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Thrower Eli Bicek to Become 3rd Bulldog to Participate in Outdoor Hammer Throw Championship

Bicek just recently placed first at the NSIC Conference championship.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD senior thrower Eli Bicek ended a 10-year drought, becoming the first men’s Bulldog to qualify for the Outdoor Championships since 2014. When he competes on Thursday, he’ll officially be the 3rd UMD thrower in program history to participate in the outdoor hammer throw championship. Bicek, who recently just placed first at the NSIC conference championship with a…

Css Throwers
College, Sports

CSS Throwers Beneke & Beseth Set to Compete at D3 Outdoor National Championships

This is the 3rd straight year that Beneke has qualified. Beseth has competed in the indoor national championship before.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica throwers Lily Beneke and Trent Beseth have earned plenty of accolades over the course of the season. Later this week, they’ll look to add national champion to that list. The two will be heading to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to compete in the Division III Outdoor National Championships. This is the 3rd straight year that Beneke…

Duluth Marshall
High School, Sports

Hilltoppers Hand Esko First Loss of Season

Sectionals begin next week
Ben Burns,

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko baseball team is no longer undefeated as Duluth Marshall defeated the defending state champions 3-1 Monday night. With this loss, Esko stands at 17-1. They’ll have a chance to get back on track Tuesday at Cloquet before their regular season finale on Thursday at Grand Rapids. The Hilltoppers (13-2) will play both Hibbing and Champlin Park…

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High School, Sports

Esko & Carlton/Wrenshall Softball Pick Up 1st Round Section Tournament Wins

Each team will next play on Thursday in the 2nd round of their respective tournament.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

ESKO, Minn.- Like last year, the Esko softball team would begin section tournament play with a win against Two Harbors on Monday. Esko would top the Agates 15 to 1 to advance to the 2nd round of the 7AA bracket. They’ll next face Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin on Thursday at Braun Park in Cloquet. First pitch is at 10:30 AM. In other section…

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College, Sports

St. Scholastica’s Breuer & Dail Earn All-MIAC Softball Honors

This is the first time Dail has been recognized by the conference. Breuer, on the other hand was an honorable mention last season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica softball had two players earn All-MIAC honors Monday afternoon. Senior shortstop Aislind Dail and senior outfielder Kari Breuer would pick up the accolade. This is the first time Dail has been recognized by the conference. Breuer, on the other hand was an honorable mention last season. Categories: College, Sports

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Adds Former Ms. Minnesota Hockey Winner to Roster

Mobley spent last season with Ohio State. In 39 games played, she would tally 27 points for the Buckeyes.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team has added another veteran to their roster. The latest is a former Minnesota Ms. Hockey Award winner in Olivia Mobley. Mobley spent last season with Ohio State. In 39 games played, she would tally 27 points for the Buckeyes. Before her time at Ohio State, she was with Quinnipiac for three seasons. Mobley…

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Professional Sports, Sports

Healey’s goal in 2nd period gives Boston 4-3 win in first game of PWHL championship series

The best-of-five series continues Tuesday
The Associated Press,

LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — Jess Healey scored from the point late in the second period to lift Boston to a 4-3 win over Minnesota on Sunday night in the first game of the inaugural Walter Cup, the championship of the Professional Women’s Hockey League Championship. The best-of-five series continues Tuesday. Game 1 drew 4,508 fans. Healey, a defenseman who had…

Esko Baseball
High School, Sports

Undefeated Esko Has Eyes On State Title Repeat

Undefeated with two regular season games remaining
Ben Burns,

ESKO, Minn.- After suffering only one loss in their 2023 state championship season, Esko’s baseball team may have gotten even better in 2024. With only two games left in the regular season, Esko is undefeated at 17-0. They’ve been especially hot in the month of May, scoring at least 10 or more runs in their last five games. Esko’s 10-0…

Timberwolves
Professional Sports, Sports

Edwards leads Wolves back from 20-point deficit for 98-90 win over defending NBA champion Nuggets

The Timberwolves overcame a 15-point halftime deficit, the largest comeback in a Game 7 in NBA playoff history
The Associated Press,

DENVER (AP) — Anthony Edwards overcame a slow start and the Timberwolves roared back from a 20-point second-half deficit to eliminate the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets 98-90 in a Game 7 Minnesota masterpiece on Sunday night. The Timberwolves overcame a 15-point halftime deficit — the largest comeback in a Game 7 in NBA playoff history — behind Edwards, who…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Spartans Shut Out by Tigers in Doubleheader

Fall to 6-14 on season
Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior baseball team’s Friday doubleheader didn’t go their way as the New Richmond Tigers won both games, 4-0 and 17-0. With those two losses, the Spartans are now 6-14 on the season. Superior’s regular season wraps up on Tuesday with a home game against Hibbing at 4:30 p.m. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Duluth Wolfpack
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Wolfpack Senior Captains Form Tenacious Triumverate

Duluth 7-4 through 11 games in 2024 season
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- With the MSHSL Lacrosse Sectionals looming, Wyatt Vallie, Gabe Polascek and Connor Kiergaard are determined to lead the Duluth Wolfpack boys to their first-ever state tournament. “My dad, he started me playing when I was eight, and I just been sticking to it ever since.” says Polascek. “Once I got to high school, and I truly fell in…

Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Kadee Vesledahl

Third season as Hibbing softball coach
Ben Burns,

HIBBING, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we’re joined by Hibbing Softball Head Coach Kadee Vesledahl. Vesledahl is in her third season as the Bluejackets’ skipper. She previously was a collegiate pitcher at St. Cloud State and the College of Saint Benedict. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Softball: Hudson & Superior Settle for Tie, Grand Rapids Closes Out Regular Season with Win

Both Superior and Grand Rapids will begin postseason play next week.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In their final regular season game, the Superior softball team would tie Hudson 4-4 on Friday. The Spartans (12-6-1) will now shift their focus to the postseason where they will host Eau Claire North on Tuesday, May 21st. First pitch is at 5 PM. In other prep softball action, Grand Rapids would get back to the .500 mark…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Plays of the Week: 5/17

At number one, Superior baseball's Owen Blomfeldt makes the diving stop and the long throw to Carter Gilbertson's glove at first.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Both of this week’s top plays would come on the diamond. At number two, Duluth East softball’s Nysjah Lillis flashes the leather out in center field to rob a Hermantown Hawk of extra bases. At number one, Superior baseball’s Owen Blomfeldt makes the diving stop and the long throw to Carter Gilbertson’s glove at first. Categories: Friday Night…

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Professional Sports, Sports

Heise Scores 2 Goals as Minnesota Beats Toronto 4-1 to Advance to PWHL Finals

Minnesota will take on Boston in the six-team league's inaugural Walter Cup final. The best-of-five series opens Sunday in Boston.
The Associated Press,

TORONTO (AP) — Taylor Heise scored twice, including tiebreaking goal in the third period, as Minnesota beat Toronto 4-1 on Friday night to advance to the PWHL’s Walter Cup final. Denisa Krizova and Sophia Kunin also scored for Minnesota, which fell behind 2-0 in the series before winning three straight. Maddie Rooney stopped 27 shots. Minnesota will take on Boston…

Bicek
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Eli Bicek Becomes 1st Male Bulldog to Qualify for NCAA Outdoor Championships Since 2014

Bicek just recently placed first in the hammer throw at the NSIC Outdoor Championship.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD thrower Eli Bicek will be heading to the NCAA D2 Outdoor Championships in Emporia, Kansas next week. He’s the first men’s track athlete at UMD to compete at the event since 2014. Bicek just recently placed first in the hammer throw at the NSIC Outdoor Championship. He’ll be set to throw at 12:30 PM on Thursday. We’ll…

R Ridge
High School, Sports

Rock Ridge School Board Declines to Renew Ben Johnson’s Contract

Just this past year, the Wolverines went 20-6-1 before falling to Grand Rapids in the Section 7AA semifinals.
Neil Vierzba,

VIRGINIA, Minn.- Earlier this week, the Rock Ridge school board voted to not renew head boys hockey coach Ben Johnson’s contract. Johnson has been at the helm since the program’s beginning three years ago. Just this past year, the Wolverines went 20-6-1 before falling to Grand Rapids in the Section 7AA semifinals. Categories: High School, Sports

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College, Sports

UW-Superior Softball Sees Season End in NCAA Regional Loss to Bethel

UW-Superior finishes the year with a 26-15 overall record.
Neil Vierzba,

PELLA, Iowa.- The UW-Superior softball team’s season came to a close on Friday as they were eliminated by Bethel 10 to 3. Zoe Thomson gave the Yellowjackets a jolt in the bottom of the first with a two-run homer. But UWS’ bats would be mostly silent until the bottom of the 7th, where they would add one more run. UW-Superior…

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Professional Sports, Sports

Timberwolves Force Game 7 by Blowing Out Nuggets 115-70 Behind 27 Points from Anthony Edwards

The decisive game for a spot in the Western Conference finals is in Denver on Sunday night.
The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 27 points to pull the Minnesota Timberwolves out of their mid-series slump and deliver a flawless 115-70 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night to force a Game 7 in this roller-coaster playoff matchup. Jaden McDaniels pitched in 21 points and lockdown defense, and Mike Conley had 13 points in his return from…

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High School, Sports

Superior Girls Soccer Edges Chippewa Falls in High-Scoring Affair

The Spartans improve to 5-6-1 and will next play at Hayward on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls soccer team and Chippewa Falls would combine for 10 goals on Thursday night. In the end, the Spartans were victorious as they came away with the 6 to 4 win. Superior would have a 3-1 lead at the break. Anna Manion had three goals to lead the team offensively. Brynn Johnson would have two. The…

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Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Re-Sign Former Greyhounds Vos & Cole for Upcoming Season

The Huskies first game is May 27th at the Badlands Big Sticks.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Two familiar faces will be back with the Duluth Huskies this summer. The team announced Thursday that they have re-signed former Duluth East Greyhounds Ethan Cole and Joe Vos. Cole just wrapped up his junior season at UMD. In 49 games, he clubbed 10 home runs and had 36 runs batted in for the Bulldogs. Vos, who plays…

Beseth
College, Sports

St. Scholastica’s Trent Beseth Wins 2024 MIAC Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year Award

Beseth is the first Saint to win a major MIAC award since the school joined the conference in 2022.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica thrower Trent Beseth has been named the 2024 MIAC Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year. He’s the first Saint to win a major MIAC award since the school joined the conference in 2022. Beseth was the champion in the discus throw and would place 2nd in the shot put and 3rd in the hammer throw to…

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High School, Sports

Superior Softball Spoils Proctor’s Senior Day With Blowout

Spartans undefeated vs. Minnesota opponents in 2024
Ben Burns,

PROCTOR, Minn.-The Superior softball team showed no mercy in Thursday’s game against Proctor, winning 22-2 during the Rails’ Senior Night. With this win, the Spartans are a perfect 9-0 against Minnesota opponents, marking the third straight season Superior has gone undefeated against teams from the Gopher State. Superior will finish their regular season on Friday at home against Hudson before…

Esko Baseball
High School, Sports

Esko Retains Perfect Record With Win Against Mora

Seventh double-digit win of season
Ben Burns,

ESKO, Minn.- Despite giving up four runs in the first inning, Esko was able to pull out the 15-4 win, staying undefeated with only three games left in the regular season. Thursday’s win also marks the seventh time Esko has won by 10 or more runs. Esko’s win streak has now stretched to 23 games (including the 2023 regular season…

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College, Sports

St. Scholastica Football to Head to Winnipeg for Exhibition Game

The St. Scholastica football team will be heading to Canada for the first time since 2013.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica football team will be heading to Canada for the first time since 2013. The Saints will face the Winnipeg Rifles on Saturday in an exhibition game. Every three years, an NCAA football team is allowed to play an international game. The Rifles are in the Canadian Junior Football League, which is a post high school…

Uws Baseball
College, Sports

Five UW-Superior Baseball Players Pick Up All-UMAC First-Team Honors

This is the 3rd time Fuguere has made the team and the 2nd for Steiner.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Five UWS baseball players would be named to the All-UMAC first team on Wednesday. They are senior Isaac Fugere, juniors Payton Steiner and Ethan Coady, Sophomore Aiden Pfeifer, and lastly freshman Zach Romans. This is the 3rd time Fuguere has made the team and the 2nd for Steiner. UWS finished the year with an overall record of 22-19,…

Uwsuperiorsoftball
College, Sports

UWS Softball Drops NCAA Regional Opener to Central, Faces Elimination Friday

The UWS softball team would make their sixth national tournament appearance in program history on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

PELLA, Iowa.- The UWS softball team would make their sixth national tournament appearance in program history on Thursday. Unfortunately, the host team Central made it tough for the Yellowjackets as UWS would fall 10-2. UWS was led by Larissa Snyder, who went 3 for 3 with a home run in the contest. Next up is an elimination game against Bethel…

Anika Burke
High School, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Anika Burke

Senior catcher eying section three-peat
Ben Burns,

PROCTOR, Minn.- After being a key contributor to Proctor’s 2023 Section 7AA title, Anika Burke has only gotten better this year as a senior leader with the Rails. With six home runs on the season, Burke has proven to be the strongest hitter in Proctor’s lineup. She also has a strong opinion on Bigfoot, of all things, which stems from…

Duluth Fc
Sports

Duluth FC Shuts Out Joy AC 3-0 for Home-Opening Victory

Duluth FC (1-1) will next be in action on Saturday when they host Siouxland United.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth FC was back on their home field on Wednesday, picking up a 3-0 win over Joy Athletic Club. Tyler Limmer led the BlueGreens with two goals in the contest. Felipe Santos had the other goal for the team. Duluth FC (1-1) will next be in action on Saturday when they host Siouxland United. The game is at…

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High School, Sports

Duluth East Softball Uses Four-Run 2nd Inning to Top Hermantown

Duluth East improves to 4-13 and will next play at Cambridge-Isanti on Friday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East softball team picked up their 2nd straight win on Wednesday, defeating Hermantown at home 5 to 2. The Greyhounds would put up four runs in the 2nd inning after trailing by one after one inning of play. Duluth East improves to 4-13 and will next play at Cambridge-Isanti on Friday. Meanwhile, Hermantown (4-8) awaits for…

Umd Captains
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Names Van Wieren & Jobst-Smith as Captains for Upcoming Season

Hannah Baskin and Mary Kate O'Brien will serve as alternates.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Four months from now the UMD women’s hockey team will be back at it as they prep for the 2024-2025 season. On Wednesday, they would reveal their leaders for the upcoming season. The Bulldogs have named Clara Van Wieren and Nina Jobst-Smith as captains. Hannah Baskin and Mary Kate O’Brien will serve as alternates. Jobst-Smith and Van Wieren…

Wenzel
Professional Sports, Sports

Harbor Monsters Add Duluth Native Terrance Wenzel to Roster

Wenzel was most recently with the Minnesota Myth in the Arena Football League.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Just 10 days from now, the Duluth Harbor Monsters will take the field for their first-ever game. And they’ll be doing so with another Duluth native on the team. The Harbor Monsters announced on Tuesday that they have signed former Proctor and Duluth Denfeld product Terrance Wenzel. Wenzel was most recently with the Minnesota Myth in the Arena…

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High School, Sports

Duluth Denfeld Baseball Walks-Off Against Proctor for 9th Win

The Hunters are now 9-7 on the season and will next play at Cloquet on Wednesday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld baseball team would earn their 9th win of the season on Tuesday in walk-off fashion against Proctor, 3 to 2. The Hunters are now 9-7 on the season and will next play at Cloquet on Wednesday. Proctor (8-5) will try to bounce back at Grand Rapids on Thursday.   Categories: High School, Sports

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….