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With New Coach, Superior Girls Hoops Looks to Keep Momentum Going

The Spartans will next be in action on Tuesday when they host Duluth Marshall.

January 8, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls basketball team have offically surpassed the midway point of their season and so far they remain in the hunt for the Lake Superior conference title. The Spartans are being led by Mackenzie Meneguzzo, who took over for Dave Kontny, after he stepped down after 16 years at Superior high school. Meneguzzo has installed a few…

Ashton Dahms Commits to Play for UMD Hockey

19 goals in 25 games for Minnesota Wilderness

January 7, 2024

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- After shining with the Minnesota Wilderness, Ashton Dahms will soon suit play for the UMD Bulldogs. On social media, Dahms announced his intentions to play for the Division I program. In 2023, Dahms played 25 games for the Wilderness (NAHL), where he scored 19 goals in 25 games. He also played seven games for the Des Moines Buccaneers…

Esko’s Perich Named MVP of All-American Bowl

Recorded INT, blocked punt for Team West

January 7, 2024

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Esko football star and University of Minnesota signee Koi Perich shined on the national stage on Saturday as he was named the MVP of the All-American Bowl. In the first quarter, Perich intercepted a pass, preventing a Team East touchdown. The following quarter, Perich blocked a punt, leading to a Team West touchdown on the following play. Perich…

Love Comes Through as Packers Beat Bears 17-9 to Clinch a Playoff Berth

January 7, 2024

The Associated Press,

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Jordan Love accomplished something in his first season as a starting quarterback that his four-time MVP predecessor failed to achieve last year. He has the Green Bay Packers in the playoffs. Love threw for 316 yards and connected with Dontayvion Wicks on a pair of touchdowns as the Packers earned a wild-card berth with a…

Prep Basketball: Duluth Marshall Girls, Superior Boys Pick Up Wins

Hilltoppers snap two-game losing streak

January 5, 2024

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- In their first home games of the calendar year, the Duluth Marshall girls and Superior boys were each able to earn some much-needed victories in front of their own fans. The Hilltoppers defeated Grand Rapids 85-58. Friday’s win put an end to Marshall’s two-game losing streak and put the Hilltoppers at 6-4 overall on the 2023-24 season. They’ll…

College Basketball: UMD Men Open 2024 By Taking Down UMary, UMD Women Fall in Nightcap

Both teams will be back in action on Saturday against Minot State.

January 5, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team opened the 2nd half of the season with a win, defeating UMary 82 to 60. The Bulldogs were led by Drew Blair, who had 18 points in the contest. In the nightcap, the UMD women dropped a close one to the Marauders, falling 77 to 66. Taya Hakamaki had a team-leading 20 points…

Coaches Corner: Mackenzie Meneguzzo

Meneguzzo is in her first season leading the Spartans.

January 5, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- For this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Mackenzie Meneguzzo, the head coach of the Superior girls basketball team. Meneguzzo is in her first season leading the Spartans. Superior is 7-5 so far this year. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School

Top Play of the Week: 1/5

A.J. Reyelts was stellar all week in net for Proctor.

January 5, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes on the ice. A.J. Reyelts was stellar all week in net for Proctor. He had a 46 save performance against Hermantown and then he would follow that up with 35 save outing against Denfeld. Include one snag in a two on one against the Hunters. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

UMD AD Forrest Karr Named Executive Director of AHCA

Karr is set to begin his Executive Director position on July 1st.

January 5, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD athletic director Forrest Karr will soon be adding a new job to all his responsibilities. Karr was named American Hockey Coaches Association Executive Director on Friday, replacing Joe Bertagna, who served in the position for 32 years. Karr will still remain the Athletic Director at UMD. He is set to begin his Executive Director position on July…

Hockey World Juniors Will Head to Minnesota in ’25-26 for Tournament’s 50th Edition

The 29 games in the 10-nation, 10-day tournament will be played at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, home of the NHL ’s Minnesota Wild, and Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis, home of the University of Minnesota.

January 5, 2024

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The 50th edition of the IIHF world junior championship will be played in Minnesota. USA Hockey announced Friday that the Twin Cities will host the 2025-26 tournament, just the seventh time the event is held in the U.S. Minneapolis and St. Paul previously hosted in 1981-82. The 29 games in the 10-nation, 10-day tournament will be played…

Boys Hockey: Proctor Edges Denfeld for 10th Win, C-E-C Tops Superior in OT

With the victory, the Rails have now won five of their last six games.

January 4, 2024

Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Proctor boys hockey earned their 10th win of the season on Thursday, defeating Duluth Denfeld 3 to 1. With the victory, the Rails have now won five of their last six games. Proctor (10-5) will next play at International Falls on Saturday. As for the Hunters (8-4-1), they’ll play at Cambridge-Isanti on January 9th. In other boys…

UMD’s Ben Steeves Earns NCHC Player of the Month Honors for December

Steeves had seven goals through six games for the Bulldogs in December.

January 4, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD sophomore forward Ben Steeves has earned NCHC Player of the Month honors for the month of December. Steeves had seven goals through six games for the Bulldogs. He would also lead the league in points with eight, and game-winning goals with two. Steeves and UMD are at St. Thomas on Saturday for an exhibition game. Categories: College,…

White Snowshoe Hare Waiting (And Hiding) Until Snow Comes

The big-footed critter's bright white winter coat stands out against brown and gray forest.

January 4, 2024

Steve Goodspeed,

The long wait for winter is beneficial for some wildlife, but potentially deadly for others. Ironically, the lack of snow actually makes life more challenging for some animals. An example of that is a snowshoe hare that was hiding under some brush and branches at Gooseberry Falls State Park on Wednesday. The hare was spotted by park interpreter and naturalist…

#24 UMD Men’s Hoops Not Relaxing Ahead of Games with Mary & Minot

In recent history, UMD has had a hold off the all-time series as they lead UMary 13 games to eight and Minot State 12 games to six.

January 4, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- With the holidays now in the past, the UMD men’s basketball team is set to make their return to the court this upcoming weekend with two key NSIC battles. The Bulldogs will welcome in the squads from North Dakota as they’ll take on UMary and Minot State. In recent history, UMD has had a hold off the all-time…

After Strong Start, UMD Women’s Basketball Still Looking to Get Better in 2nd Half

UMD will host UMary and Minot State this upcoming weekend.

January 4, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Like the men’s team, the UMD women’s basketball team will also clash with the UMary and Minot State this weekend. UMary and UMD have been evenly matched as each team has nine wins against the other since 2013. As for the Minot State matchup, the Bulldogs have reigned in that one, winning 16 out of the last 20….

Sharon Lahti Steps Down as Head Coach of Superior City FC Women

In her lone season leading the team, Superior would make the postseason.

January 4, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior City FC women’s team are in a search of a new head for this upcoming season. Sharon Lahti has stepped down after one year at the helm due to time constraints. In her lone season leading the team, Superior would make the postseason. The club announced a search for her replacement is underway and they expect…

Superior Wolfpack Rebranding as Superior City FC II, Joining UPSL D1 League

The Wolfpack played in the WPASL the last five years.

January 4, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Wolfpack will be leaving the WPASL after five years of play. The team will move up a level and play in the UPSL Division one league. That isn’t the only change as the team has rebranded their name and will be called Superior City FC II. They will retain the Wolfpack nickname with the name change….

Former Timberwolves Guard Ricky Rubio Retires From NBA After 12 Seasons

The Timberwolves drafted Rubio in the first round of the 2009 NBA Draft. He would play seven seasons in Minnesota.

January 4, 2024

The Associated Press,

CLEVELAND (AP) — With uncommon vision on the basketball court, Ricky Rubio could make a basic pass look extraordinary. A true playmaker. After stepping away from his playing career — and the Cleveland Cavaliers — this season to address mental health issues that he’s still working on, Rubio said Thursday that his NBA career is over after 12 seasons. The…

Northern Star: Travis Elling

Duluth East senior swimming in long-distance races

January 3, 2024

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Boys’ Swim & Dive team has faced adversity this season following the graduation of All-American Grant Wodny. “Very big shoes to fill…Impossible shoes to fill, really.” smiles Travis Elling, a senior with the swim team. “With all the previous seniors leaving, it feels like it’s my time to shine and step up. I try and set…

St. Scholastica Men’s Basketball Snaps Nine-Game Losing Skid Against Bethel

CSS (2-9) will next host St. John's on Saturday at 3 PM.

January 3, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The woes ended for the St. Scholastica men’s basketball team on Wednesday as the team finally was back in the win column, defeating Bethel 70 to 64. The Saints were led by Andre Crockett Jr., who had 22 points in the victory. CSS (2-9) will next host St. John’s on Saturday at 3 PM. Categories: College, Sports

Nicole Hensley Makes 33 Saves and Minnesota Holds Off Boston 3-2 in PWHL Debut for Both Teams

Minnesota plays its home opener at Xcel Energy Center on Saturday against Montreal.

January 3, 2024

The Associated Press,

LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — Taylor Heise and Sophia Kunin each scored less than eight minutes into the game, Nicole Hensley made 33 saves and Minnesota beat Boston 3-2 on Wednesday night in the Professional Women’s Hockey League debut for both franchises. Heise, the No. 1 overall pick, scored the first goal in Minnesota history — and the first league goal…

UMD Women’s Hockey to Meet Quinnipiac for First Time Since 2019

All-time, the two programs have only met three times, with only one going the Bulldogs way.

January 3, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team will hit the ice this upcoming weekend for the first time in nearly a month when they travel to play at Quinnipiac in a non-conference series. It’s been a while since the Bulldogs and Bobcats clashed. You have to look back to November of 2019 when Quinnipiac got the best of UMD 4…

Francis Returns to Lineup as UMD Men’s Hockey Preps for St. Thomas

This is the 2nd straight year the Bulldogs and Tommies have clashed in an exhibition game.

January 3, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is set to take on St. Thomas in an exhibition game on Saturday for the 2nd straight season. The Bulldogs would ring in the new year last year with the 2 to 1 win. UMD gets a boost to the lineup this weekend when Will Francis makes his return. Francis has been out…

Vikings Will Start Nick Mullens at QB for Finale vs. Lions

The Vikings play at Detroit on Sunday, needing a win and three other NFC games to go their way to convert a postseason long shot.

January 3, 2024

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings will start quarterback Nick Mullens in their final regular-season game, with their bid for the playoffs nearly exhausted by persistent problems at the vital position. Coach Kevin O’Connell announced his decision before practice on Wednesday. The Vikings play at Detroit on Sunday, needing a win and three other NFC games to go their way…

Twins Winter Caravan to Make Stop in Duluth on January 28th

The program will begin at 6:30 pm at the Sports Garden.

January 3, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Twins fans get ready because their annual winter caravan is set to make a stop right here in Duluth. Members of the organization will be at the Sports Garden on January 28th. Set to make an appearance is the new voice of the Twins, Cory Provus, outfielder Matt Wallner, pitcher Louie Varland, former pitcher LaTroy Hawkins, and lastly…

Girls Basketball: Proctor Tops Cloquet in Lake Superior Showdown for 9th Win of Season

Proctor (9-3) will next play at Esko on January 8th.

January 2, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor girls basketball team picked up a big conference win on Tuesday, defeating Cloquet 55 to 40. The Rails would take a 10 point lead (24-14) into the half and they wouldn’t give it back. Proctor (9-3) will next play at Esko on January 8th. Cloquet (8-3) will try and bounce back against Esko at home on…

UMD Men’s Basketball Moves Up in Latest NABC Coaches Poll

UMD is now ranked 23rd in the country after previously being 24th.

January 2, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team may have had the last two weeks off. But when the latest NABC coaches poll came out Tuesday, the Bulldogs found themselves moving up. UMD is now ranked 23rd in the country after previously being 24th. The Bulldogs will return to the court this Friday when they welcome in NSIC foe, UMary. Then…

Hermantown Slips Past Reyelts, Proctor in OT

Hawks outshoot Rails 48-11

January 2, 2024

Ben Burns,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Hermantown Hawks have started the New Year on the right track as they defeated the Proctor Rails 2-1 in overtime Tuesday night. Drew Nelson scored the game-winning goal, which happens to be his first of the season. Andrew Johnson Jr. scored the Hawks’ first goal in the third period. In total, the Hawks outshot the Rails 48-11….

Former Thunderhawk Justin Kerr to Play College Hockey at Bowling Green

Kerr has spent this season suiting up for the Lone Star Brahmas of the NAHL.

January 2, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- A former Grand Rapids Thunderhawk is ready to make the jump to the college ranks. Forward Justin Kerr announced his college commitment to Bowling Green on Tuesday. Kerr has spent this season suiting up for the Lone Star Brahmas of the NAHL. In 34 games played, he has 12 goals and 17 assists for a total of…

UMD Football’s Sam Pitz & Treyvon Cahalan Named to D2Football.Com’s Elite 100

The duo has also secured CCA All-Super Region 4 honors and NSIC all-conference honors this off-season.

January 2, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Almost two months after their last game of the year, two UMD football standouts continue to collect more hardware for their efforts this past season. Graduate offensive lineman Treyvon Cahalan and senior tight end Sam Pitz were named to the 2023 D2Football.com Elite 100 list. The duo has also secured CCA All-Super Region 4 honors and NSIC all-conference…

Spartans Primed for State Championship Run

State runners-up in 2022-23 season

January 1, 2024

Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Last season, the Superior girls’ hockey team reached the state championship, only to fall 3-0. This season, they’ve won 13 of their first 14 games. With 10 games to go in the regular season, these Spartans are ringing in the New Year with a winning attitude. “We’re off to a good start, I like the way our team…

Despite Low Numbers, Cloquet-Esko Brings Toughness on Mats

C-E's Thiesen: 2022-23 state qualifier

December 31, 2023

Ben Burns,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The shorthanded Cloquet-Esko wrestlers are entering the new year with a chip on their shoulders. “I don’t think a lot of kids expect anything when they hear they’re wrestling a Cloquet kid, because since we’re so small, we don’t win many duels,” says freshman Aiden Thiesen. “It’s annoying when we get counted out before it even starts.” Team…

Wilderness Share Division Lead After Loss to Janesville

Jets score three goals in first period

December 31, 2023

Ben Burns,

CLOQUET, Minn.- After having sole possession of the Midwest Division for most of the season thus far, the Minnesota Wilderness now share the lead with the Janesville Jets after the latter defeated Minnesota 5-2 Sunday night. The Wilderness fell behind early after giving up three goals in the first period. Minnesota scored two goals in the third period, but the…

Coaches Corner: Cliff Knettel

Fifth-year head coach with Duluth Boys Swim & Dive team

December 29, 2023

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Cliff Knettel, the head coach of the Duluth boys swim & dive team. Knettel is in his fifth year as the head coach of the co-op program (Duluth East and Duluth Denfeld). The swim team will be competing at a meet in Superior on Saturday, December 30 before hosting…

Besonen’s Long-Range Shooting Leads to UWS Holiday Classic Win

Yellowjackets to face St. Norbert Saturday

December 29, 2023

Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Despite some early-game struggles on offense, the UW-Superior women’s basketball team found their groove enroute to a 60-44 win over Marian in day one of the Superior Shootout Holiday Classic. At the end of the first quarter, the Yellowjackets trailed 8-6, making only two field goals. However, Elise Besonen came alive in the final three quarters, sinking five…

Boys Hockey: Denfeld, Proctor Claim Holiday Tournament Titles

Hunters 8-3-1, Rails 9-4 overall

December 29, 2023

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Both host teams from two of the biggest high school boys hockey holiday tournaments in the Northland came out as champions on Friday. Duluth Denfeld defeated Cloquet-Esko-Carlton 5-4 in overtime to claim the Heritage Holiday Classic Championship. The Hunters previously defeated Irondale 4-1 and Park of Cottage Grove 3-2 to earn a spot in the championship game. Meanwhile,…

Top Plays of the Week: 12/29

At number one, River Freeman was playing hockey for Hermantown but he decides to take a baseball swing for the goal in Wednesday's victory over Delano.

December 29, 2023

Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Top plays this week came from both the ice and the hardwood. At number two, Duluth Marshall forward Brooks Johnson makes it a one man fast break and the slam in Tuesday’s game versus East Central. At number one, River Freeman was playing hockey for Hermantown but he decides to take a baseball swing for the goal in…

Men’s Hockey: St. Scholastica & UW-Superior to Meet in Superior Showdown Title Game

The title game is set for Saturday at 7:05 PM at Wessman Arena.

December 29, 2023

Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The St. Scholastica and UW-Superior men’s hockey teams will get to renew their rivalry on Saturday. On Friday, St. Scholastica would defeat Dubuque 5 to 1 and UW-Superior would top Marian 2 to 1 in the semifinals of the Superior Showdown. For the Saints, they were led by Filimon Ledenkov, who had two goals in the victory. As…

“No Snow Sale” A Sign of Winter (or Non-Winter)

Outdoors Gear Store Northwest Outlet adapts to what Mother Nature serves up.

December 29, 2023

Steve Goodspeed,

Those who want to get outside and enjoy a real winter, don’t know how long they will have to wait. And there is a different kind of waiting going on for those who sell winter gear. Superior’s outdoors gear store, Northwest Outlet, has decided it can’t wait forever for cold and snow, so they’re putting out the sale sign for…

UMD Men’s Hockey Takes 3rd at Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off

UMD (6-9-4) will next play at St. Thomas in an exhibition game on January 6th.

December 29, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

MILWAUKEE, Wis.- The UMD men’s hockey team returned to the win column on Friday, defeating Air Force 4 to 1 in the Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off. The Bulldogs were led by Ben Steeves, who had two goals in the victory. Steeves had a total of three goals throughout the tournament. UMD (6-9-4) will next play at St. Thomas in an…

Is The Ice Safe? Better Check First

Those venturing out are urged to be careful because many have gone through the ice already.

December 29, 2023

Steve Goodspeed,

The cautionary tone about being careful on lake and river ice was echoed this week as outdoor enthusiasts get antsy. At Duluth’s Marine General, this month they had customers torn between both ice and open-water fishing. Some anglers were rigging up their boats and heading out on the lake. But with the weather now turning back to a little bit…

Boys Hockey: Denfeld Knocks Off Park to Clinch Spot in Heritage Holiday Classic Final Against C-E-C

Puck drop is set for 3:30 PM on Friday at the Heritage Center.

December 28, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys hockey team earned a spot in the Heritage Holiday Classic Final, after defeating Park 3 to 2 in the semifinals on Thursday. The Hunters will next take on Cloquet-Esko-Carlton in the title game on Friday. C-E-C would defeat Anoka 6-1 in the other semifinal game Thursday. Puck drop is set for 3:30 PM on…

Girls Basketball: Cromwell-Wright Wins Wood City Classic, Duluth East Falls at Home

The Cardinals (8-3) will next play at Carlton/Wrenshall on January 2nd.

December 28, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cromwell-Wright girls basketball team finished the Wood City Classic unbeaten on Thursday, topping Mesabi East 64 to 38. The Cardinals (8-3) will next play at Carlton/Wrenshall on January 2nd. Meanwhile, the Giants (6-3) will host Littlefork-Big Falls on January 4th. In other girls basketball action, Duluth East would fall to Forest Lake 64 to 47. The Greyhounds…

Snowblowers Went Out The Door Early; Now Waiting For Snow

Last winter primed people to get new machines.

December 28, 2023

Steve Goodspeed,

While no snow and a lot of rain may have driven people inside to do things like check out Duluth’s trains and railroad museum, there are also those who think winter is going to come–eventually. There were still plenty of snowblowers lined up at Northern Tool and Equipment in Hermantown on Thursday. Store manager Mike Surface said it’s been quiet…

Vikings Turn to Jaren Hall Again in Latest Spin of QB Carousel

Hall is 8 for 10 for 101 yards passing and one sack plus four rushes for 10 yards this season.

December 28, 2023

The Associated Press,

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have switched starting quarterbacks for the fourth time in nine weeks, handing the offense again to rookie Jaren Hall with two must-win games left for making the playoffs. Coach Kevin O’Connell announced Thursday that Hall will start Sunday against Green Bay, benching Nick Mullens after his six interceptions in two games doomed the…

Northern Star: Autumn Cooper

Superior senior wants state title before graduation

December 27, 2023

Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls hockey team is well on their way to returning to the state tournament. Team captain Autumn Cooper has had an immeasurable impact on the Spartans’ success, and she’s hoping to do a little bit more before she heads to Bemidji State. On a Saturday afternoon, the Spartans took the ice on the same day as…

Boys Hockey: Hermantown Bounces Back, C-E-C & Denfeld Advance in Heritage Holiday Classic

Both the Hunters and Lumberjacks will play in separate semifinals on Thursday.

December 27, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team returned to the win column on Wednesday, defeating Delano 5 to 1. The Hawks would have five different goal-scorers in the contest. Hermantown (5-1-2) will next host East Grand Forks on Thursday at 3:30 PM. In other boys hockey action, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton would top Apple Valley 5 to 2 on day one of the…

Forest Lake Snaps Superior Girls Basketball’s Three-Game Winning Streak

The Spartans (6-3) will next play Coon Rapids on Thursday at 1 PM at Duluth East High School.

December 27, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Superior girls basketball team saw their three-game winning streak come to a close on Wednesday, falling to Forest Lake 81 to 53. The game was a part of the Duluth East Holiday Tournament. The Spartans (6-3) will next play Coon Rapids on Thursday at 1 PM at Duluth East High School. Categories: High School, Sports

Prep Hoops: Marshall Boys Soar Over East Central, Hermantown Girls Fall in Double OT

Marshall's Brooks: 22 points in first half

December 26, 2023

Ben Burns,

ESKO, Minn.- It was an eventful Boxing Day for two Northland basketball teams in the 2023 Esko Coaches Classic. The Duluth Marshall boys were able to secure their fourth win of the season, taking down East Central 73-68. The Hilltoppers were led by Brooks Johnson, who scored 22 points in the first half and put down his fair share of…

Duluth’s Zelen Living Up to Family Name in Swimming Pool

Won 50, 100-yard freestyle in Prior Lake

December 26, 2023

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- The high school boys’ swim and dive season is well underway, and the Duluth swim team has a sophomore that’s already making his mark in the pool. Last year, then-freshman Joey Zelen was part of a relay team that reached the state tournament. In a meet at Prior Lake on December 9th, Zelen was victorious in both the…