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Mcgiffert
College, Sports

Former Marshall Soccer Standout Emilia McGiffert Earns All-New England Honors

McGiffert started all 17 games in the midfield, and would score one goal with two assists.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A former Duluth Marshall Hilltopper soccer player was recognized by her conference on Friday. Emilia McGiffert, who now plays for St. Michael’s College of the NEWISA conference, landed on the first team, earning All-New England honors. McGiffert started all 17 games in the midfield, and would score one goal with two assists. She previously played a few seasons…

Rock Ridge, Duluth East Hockey
High School, Sports

Prep Hockey: Wolverines Escape Hunters, Greyhounds Speed Past Royals

Duluth Denfeld's fifth-straight loss
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Rock Ridge and Duluth East boys’ hockey teams were each able to pick up wins Thursday night at Heritage Arena. As the road team, Rock Ridge defeated Duluth Denfeld 2-1. After a scoreless first period, both teams picked up goals in the second period, but the Wolverines separated themselves with another goal in the third period. Rock…

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High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: Duluth Marshall Girls Stay at Top of Conference, Hermantown Boys Bounce Back

Duluth Marshall will next play at I-Falls on Saturday. Meanwhile, Hermantown will host Grand Rapids on February 1st.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls basketball team faced a tough test on Thursday night facing Cloquet. In the end though, the Hilltoppers would defeat the Lumberjacks 77 to 73. Duluth Marshall is now 7-1 in Lake Superior conference play. They’ll next be at International Falls on Saturday. In boys action, Hermantown would get back in the win column, topping…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

With Nearly Identical Record From A Year Ago, UMD Men’s Hoops Likes Where They Stand

The Bulldogs are currently 4th in the NSIC standings.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team enters the weekend with a nearly identical record from a year ago. Of course, last year’s run resulted in an elite eight appearance. But that’s in the past as the team is focused on the now. The Bulldogs are gearing up for a gauntlet of a schedule, playing three games in a total…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Basketball Looks to Improve Postseason Seeding in Homestand

UMD will take on Minnesota Crookston and Bemidji State this weekend. Teams that they have a combined record of 38 and 3 against.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This weekend might be a good chance to help the UMD women’s basketball team improve their seeding in the conference. Currently the Bulldogs are 6th and are just a game back of cracking the top four. UMD will take on Minnesota Crookston and Bemidji State this weekend. Teams that they have a combined record of 38 and 3…

Flaherty
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Bulldog Maggie Flaherty to Join Team USA for Rivalry Series

The rivalry series against Canada begins February 7th.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Former Bulldog Gabbie Hughes won’t be the only skater with UMD ties participating at the Rivalry Series in February. Defender Maggie Flaherty has now joined her on the roster. Flaherty is currently with PWHL Minnesota and has played in all six games. The rivalry series against Canada begins February 7th. With another game set in Canada on February…

Isaac Asuma
High School, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Isaac Asuma

Minnesota Mr. Basketball finalist surpassed 3,000 points Monday
Ben Burns,

CHERRY, Minn.- The Cherry boys basketball team always seems to amass large crowds whenever they play on the road. Even if those fans aren’t Tigers fans, it’s clear they’re there to see Isaac Asuma. “It’s just a blessing,” says Asuma. “I’m thankful for it. I know it’s a big weight to carry but it’s just a great experience.” As he…

Dixon
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Softball’s Lauren Dixon Named NSIC Preseason Pitcher of the Year, Bulldogs Picked 2nd in Conference

Last season, Dixon set the program record for career strikeouts with 585.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 2nd straight year, UMD senior pitcher Lauren Dixon has been named the NSIC Preseason Pitcher of the Year. Last season, Dixon set the program record for career strikeouts with 585. She also had a 1.50 ERA with 21 wins in the circle. The NSIC preseason poll was also released on Tuesday afternoon with the Bulldogs coming…

Sm Snow Club
Great Outdoors, Minnesota, News, News - Latest News

Spirit Mountain After-School Program Makes Winter Sports ‘Fun and Affordable’

Kids from 3rd to 12th grade had the chance to ski and snowboard
Jenna VanSickle,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Snow Club Program is officially underway at Spirit Mountain! The after-school program is designed to make skiing and snowboarding fun, safe, and affordable. Kids from the ages of seven to twelve are invited to take part in the three-week program, regardless of ability on the slopes. “My favorite part: going outside skiing or snowboarding with them,”…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

#7 UMD Women’s Hockey to Welcome in Defending Champs #2 Wisconsin

Wisconsin won the national championship at AMSOIL Arena back in March of 2023.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- After being swept by the top ranked team in the country, Ohio State this past weekend. The 7th ranked UMD women’s hockey team returns home this weekend to face the 2nd ranked team in the nation, the Wisconsin Badgers. It’s the 2nd series this season that the Bulldogs have met up with the defending national champions. Back in…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey to Meet Miami for 2nd Time in 2023-2024 Season

The Bulldogs and RedHawks would previously split in a series back in December.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is still in search of their first sweep since late October. The Bulldogs will welcome in Miami of Ohio this weekend, a team they’ve already seen twice so far this season. On the RedHawks home ice in December, UMD would tie with Miami, 3 to 3 in the first contest. Then they would…

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Professional Sports, Sports

Doc Rivers is Finalizing a Deal to Take Over as the Bucks Coach, AP Source Says

Rivers has plenty of Milwaukee ties, as he played for Marquette from 1980-83 and his No. 31 jersey hangs from the Fiserv Forum rafters.
The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Doc Rivers is finalizing a deal to take over as the Milwaukee Bucks coach a day after the firing of Adrian Griffin, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Rivers and the Bucks were still negotiating on Wednesday, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity…

Packers
Professional Sports, Sports

Joe Barry is Out as Packers Defensive Coordinator After Three Seasons

Green Bay ranked 10th in points allowed per game (20.6), 17th in yards allowed per game (335.1) and 23rd in yards allowed per play (5.4)
The Associated Press,

GREEN BAY, Wis.- (AP) Joe Barry is out as the Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator after a turbulent third season on the job that ended with a loss in the NFC divisional round of the playoffs. “We want to thank Joe for his commitment and contributions to our success the past three seasons,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Wednesday in…

Brewers
Professional Sports, Sports

Rhys Hoskins and Brewers Agree to a $34 Million, 2-Year Contract, AP Source Says

The addition of Hoskins gives the Brewers another power bat for the middle of their lineup.
The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE, Wis.- (AP) Rhys Hoskins and the Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a $34 million, two-year contract, filling the team’s opening at first base. A person familiar with the move confirmed it to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday night because the deal was pending a physical. Milwaukee won the NL Central last year with a 92-70 record…

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High School, Sports

Duluth Marshall Girls Basketball Snaps Proctor’s 9-Game Win Streak, Denfeld Boys Top Hermantown in Section 7AAA Rematch

The Hilltoppers (10-5) will next host Cloquet on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Denfeld boys (10-7) will host Superior on Friday.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- Both the Duluth Marshall and Proctor girls basketball teams would enter play on Tuesday with unbeaten Lake Superior conference records. In the end though, the Hilltoppers would come out on top, 56 to 50. Duluth Marshall’s win also snaps a nine-game winning streak for Proctor. In boys action, Duluth Denfeld would get revenge against Hermantown, topping the Hawks…

Prep Hockey
High School, Sports

Prep Hockey: Proctor-Hermantown Rallies, Hawks’ Offense Dominates

Mirage's 11th-straight win over Duluth Marshall
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Proctor-Hermantown girls and Hermantown boys each picked up Tuesday wins on the ice, but their roads to victory looked a lot different from each other. After trailing 3-0, Proctor-Hermantown rallied to defeat Duluth Marshall 4-3 in overtime at Marks Lakeview Arena. Despite Marshall being one of the top teams in the area over the last half-decade, the…

Scoring
High School, Sports

Scoring Milestones: Zubich Becomes All-Time Scoring Leader for MIB Girls, Asuma Reaches 3,000 Career Points

We'll have more on Asuma in this week's Northern Star that airs on Wednesday night at 9 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- Two local standouts reached milestones on Monday night. In Mountain Iron-Buhl’s 88 to 64 victory over Cass Lake-Bena, senior guard Jordan Zubich became the Ranger girls all-time leading scorer, surpassing Chelsea Mason with 3,035 points. Then on the boys side, Cherry senior Isaac Asuma would surpass 3,000 career points as his Tigers took care of business against…

Haugen
High School, Sports

Esko Baseball Head Coach Ben Haugen Named 2A Coach of the Year

Haugen led Esko to their first-ever state title last spring.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- Esko head baseball coach Ben Haugen picked up some hardware over the weekend. Haugen was named the 2A Coach of the Year by the Minnesota State High School Baseball Coaches Association. It was a no brainer of a pick as Haugen led Esko to their first-ever state title last spring. This upcoming season will be Haugen’s 18th year…

Sup Sb Coach
High School, Sports

Superior Names Bobbijean Gidley as New Head Softball Coach

Gidley was most recently the head coach for the Spartan JV team.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior softball team has a new leader. On Monday, the school announced Bobbijean Gidley will take over for Mike Sather, who retired after the team’s 2nd place finish at the state tournament last year. Gidley was most recently the head coach for the Spartan JV team. She’s also coached at Proctor High School and played collegiately for…

Joemauerminnesotatwins
Professional Sports, Sports

Adrian Beltré, Todd Helton and Joe Mauer Have Been Elected to Baseball’s Hall of Fame

Mauer was elected on his first try, receiving 293 votes for 76.1%.
The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Adrián Beltré, Todd Helton and Joe Mauer were elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame on Tuesday while Billy Wagner and Gary Sheffield fell short. Beltré was picked on 366 of 385 ballots in his first appearance for 95.1%. Helton, making his sixth ballot appearance, got 307 votes for 79.7%, 18 more than the needed 289 for…

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Professional Sports, Sports

Bucks Fire Coach Adrian Griffin After 43 Games Despite One of NBA’s Top Records, AP Source Says

Milwaukee is 30-13 to tie the Minnesota Timberwolves for the league’s second-best record. The Bucks are 3 1/2 games behind the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference.
The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks have fired Adrian Griffin as coach after just 43 games despite having one of the league’s top records midway through the season, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the move. Milwaukee is…

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High School, Sports

Esko Girls Basketball Edges Mesabi East in 1st Place Matchup, Rock Ridge & Grand Rapids Earn Road Wins

Esko will next host Moose Lake/Willow River on Thursday. Rock Ridge is at Chisago Lakes on Friday. And lastly, Grand Rapids will host Proctor on Friday.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- In a battle of first place teams on Monday night, Esko would take down Mesabi East 61 to 39. Esko was led by Cairin Berger, who had 25 points in the contest. In other girls action, Rock Ridge earned their 15th win of the season, taking down Duluth Denfeld 65 to 22. Lexi Lamppa with 15 points for…

Umdhockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Stays Put at #7 in USCHO Poll

After playing the top ranked team this past weekend, they'll next host the 2nd ranked team in the nation, facing Wisconsin for a two-game series.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It was a tough weekend for the UMD women’s hockey team as they suffered two losses to top ranked Ohio State. But it would be no harm, no foul for the team in the recent USCHO Poll. As the Bulldogs will remain the 7th ranked team in the country. After playing the top ranked team this past weekend,…

Csshockey
College, Sports

CSS Men’s Hockey Drop in Latest USCHO Poll, Women’s Goalie Cole Named MIAC Defender of the Week

Cole stopped 41 out of the 42 shots she saw in Friday's contest against St. Olaf.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team has once again suffered a fall in the D3 USCHO Poll. After splitting with St. Olaf this past weekend, the Saints are now ranked 11th after previously being 8th. CSS will next face Hamline in another home and home series this upcoming weekend. On the women’s team, former Grand Rapids/Greenway Lightning standout…

Johnson Web
High School, Sports

Marshall’s Chloe Johnson Becomes 3rd 8th Grade Girl in MN History to Reach 1,000 Career Points

So far this season, Johnson is averaging almost 29 points per game for the Hilltoppers.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It was a weekend to remember for Duluth Marshall 8th grade basketball player Chloe Johnson. Johnson would become the 3rd Minnesota girls basketball player to reach 1,000 career points as an 8th grader. Johnson would put up 45 points in Marshall’s contest against Minnehaha Academy on Saturday. So far this season, she is averaging almost 29 points per…

Superior Boys Basketball
High School, Sports

Superior Boys Hoops in True Midseason Form

Spartans have won last six games
Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- With about one month to go in the regular season, the Superior boys’ basketball team have been heating up in the last couple of weeks. After starting the season at 5-3, the Spartans have won six straight, including key wins against Duluth Marshall, Hudson and Cloquet. Superior’s offense is led by Tresean Sanigar and Calvin Anderson, but they’ve…

Top Play
Friday Night Frenzy, Plays of the Week, Sports

Top Play: 1/19

Martinsen's goal ignites blowout victory
Ben Burns,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- This week’s top play was the spark one local high school hockey team needed to have one of their best games of the season. In the first period, Hermantown’s Henry Martinsen stole the puck in front of the net before deking out Hibbing-Chisholm’s goalie for the score. The Hawks would go on to score a season-high eight goals…

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Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Matt Solberg

Solberg and the Rails are currently on a nine-game winning streak.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Matt Solberg, the head coach of the Proctor girls basketball team. Solberg and the Rails are currently on a nine-game winning streak. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Uws Bball
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Bethany Lutheran & UW-Superior Split Men’s & Women’s Hoops Doubleheader

Both squads will be back at it on Saturday against Martin Luther. The women's game begins at 3 PM and the men will follow at 4:45 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s basketball team faced a tough test on Friday, ultimately falling to the 1st place Bethany Lutheran Vikings, 69 to 47. The loss snaps a four-game winning streak for the Yellowjackets. UWS was led by Andrew Kunelius, who had seven points. In other basketball action, the UWS women’s squad would take down Bethany Lutheran, 74 to…

Proctor Gbb
High School, Sports

Proctor Girls Basketball Not Letting Tough Schedule Phase Them

The Rails are next in action on Tuesday, facing Duluth Marshall in a Lake Superior Conference showdown.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- Anytime a team has a game almost every night, it can be a challenge. But for the Proctor girls basketball team, they’ve taken it in stride as they’re on a nine-game winning streak. The Rails would have five games in the last two weeks, that included matchups against tough opponents such as Cass Lake-Bena and Cromwell-Wright. But all…

Rock Ridge Proctor Hockey
High School, Sports

Third Period Burst Lifts Rock Ridge Over Proctor

Wolverines' sixth-straight win
Ben Burns,

PROCTOR, Minn.- After steamrolling North Shore by 10 goals on Tuesday, the Rock Ridge boys hockey team stayed hot on Thursday, taking down Proctor 4-1 at the St. Luke’s Sports & Events Center. The game’s first goal came in the third period on a Proctor power play when the shorthanded Wolverines stole the puck, leading to a goal from Grady…

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High School, Sports

Boys Basketball: Rock Ridge Tallies 10th Win, East Claims Bragging Rights Over Denfeld

The Wolverines (10-5) will next host Hibbing on January 23rd. And Duluth East will next host Eagan on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Rock Ridge boys basketball team picked up their 10th win of the season on Thursday, defeating Duluth Marshall 96 to 57. The Wolverines (10-5) will next host Hibbing on January 23rd. As for the Hilltoppers (6-7), they’ll play at Ely on Saturday. In other boys basketball action, a late three by Braden Bement would lift Duluth East…

Blanchard
College, Sports

Superior City FC Women Name Aaron Blanchard as New Head Coach

Blanchard currently is the women's coach at Northland College.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior City FC women’s team has a new coach. On Thursday, they announced that Aaron Blanchard will be the 2nd head coach in team history. Blanchard currently is the women’s coach at Northland College. He’s also previously coached at Cloquet High School. Blanchard has ties to Superior as he played for the Yellowjackets back in 2017 and…

Umd Baseball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Baseball Picked to Finish 12th in NSIC, Cole & Buttweiler Named Players to Watch

UMD opens the season February 25th against Southwest Minnesota State in Topeka, Kansas.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Soon the UMD baseball team will be hitting the field. On Thursday, the NSIC preseason coaches poll was released and the Bulldogs were picked to finish 12th in the conference. The team would have two players being recognized by their opponents. Former Greyhound and current junior infielder Ethan Cole was named a Player to Watch. And graduate pitcher…

Superior Boys Basketball
High School, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Superior Boys Basketball

Spartans raise money for childhood cancer victims
Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- On Monday, the Superior boys basketball team put on a show in their 54-40 win over Hudson. However, the play of the game didn’t happen on the hardwood. The Spartans’ “Shoot Out Childhood Cancer” night raised money for the St. Luke’s Foundation, as well as for Amelia, who’s a student at Cooper Elementary School currently battling acute Lymphoblastic…

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College, Sports

Buzzer Beater Erases Late Game Rally for CSS Women’s Hoops Against Augsburg

Katie Manecke would make the jumper as time expired.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s basketball team would have a late rally on Wednesday against Augsburg, unfortunately they would fall at the buzzer 57 to 55. Katie Manecke would make the jumper as time expired. CSS was led by Kloey Lind, who had 22 points in the contest. St. Scholastica (7-8) will next play at Macalester on Saturday at…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

#7 UMD Women’s Hockey Hoping It’s 2nd Times the Charm Against Top Ranked Ohio State

The Buckeyes would previously get the best of the Bulldogs back in October.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The 7th ranked UMD women’s hockey team is riding high after their sweep of Bemidji State. But, this weekend things will get a little tougher for the Bulldogs as they make the trip to Columbus to face top ranked Ohio State. This will be the 2nd meeting this season between the two squads. The Buckeyes would previously get…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Ready for Tough Environment at Western Michigan

The Bulldogs are looking for their first win in Kalamazoo since November of 2022.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is gearing up to play a team they have yet to see this season. That would be the Western Michigan Broncos, who are five points ahead of UMD in the NCHC standings. All-time, the series belongs to the Bulldogs as they have 23 victories compared to the Broncos’ 17. But in recent years,…

Bischoff
High School, Sports

Mercury Bischoff Becomes All-Time Points Leader for Grand Rapids/Greenway

In total, Bischoff has 168 goals and 117 assists.
Neil Vierzba,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Grand Rapids/Greenway junior forward Mercury Bischoff became the all-time points leader for the Lightning in their Tuesday contest against Superior. Bischoff would tally four goals against the Spartans to reach 285 career points. In total, she has 168 goals and 117 assists. Bischoff has already committed to Minnesota State-Mankato once her playing days with the Lightning are…

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High School, Sports

Boys Basketball: Esko Snaps Two-Game Losing Skid with Road Win at Denfeld

Esko will next be in action on Friday at home versus Two Harbors.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Esko boys basketball team was back in the win column on Tuesday, defeating Duluth Denfeld 76 to 71. Esko (7-3) came into the contest having dropped their last two games. They’ll next be in action on Friday at home versus Two Harbors. Duluth Denfeld (8-6) on the other hand, will next host Duluth East on Thursday. Categories:…

Lundquist
College, Sports

Cloquet Native Sadie Lundquist Named College Hockey Inc’s First Director of Women’s Hockey

Lundquist's main duty will be to raise the profile and expand the exposure of women's college hockey.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Cloquet native Sadie Lundquist will be taking on a new role. Lundquist was named College Hockey Inc’s First Director of Women’s Hockey on Tuesday. Her main duty will be to raise the profile and expand the exposure of women’s college hockey. Lundquist has plenty of experience around the sport. Suiting up for Bemidji State from 2009 to 2013…

Prep Hockey
High School, Sports

Prep Boys Hockey: Hermantown Brings the Heat, Grand Rapids Survives OT, Easts Outlasts Denfeld

Hawks score season-high eight goals
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- In a busy Tuesday night for high school boys hockey in the Northland, three local teams were able to pick up wins against familiar opponents. Three days following their 4-1 loss to Warroad, Hermantown recovered by delivering an 8-1 blowout over Hibbing-Chisholm. The Hawks set the tone in the first period with four goals, including two from River…

Mr Basketball
High School, Sports

Asuma, Perich, & Soumis Land On Minnesota Mr. Basketball Watch List

The three players were picked by a committee, who will now trim the list down to a top ten on February 26th.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota Mr. Basketball award is given out every year to the best boys high school basketball senior in the state. On Monday, the watch list was released and the Northland was well represented with three potential winners. Cherry’s Isaac Asuma, Esko’s Koi Perich, and Hermantown’s Abe Soumis all made the list of 35. The three players were…

Blair
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Basketball’s Drew Blair Named to Bevo Francis Award Watchlist

Blair currently leads the Bulldogs in points with 329 and steals with 22.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD graduate guard Drew Blair was named to the Small College Basketball’s top 100 watchlist for the Bevo Francis Award on Tuesday. That award is presented annually to the player with the strongest season throughout small college basketball. Blair currently leads the Bulldogs in points with 329 and steals with 22. He’s also shooting 45 percent from the…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football’s Pitz & Cahalan Earn More All-American Honors

The two players were named honorable mentions on the 2023 Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-American team.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The duo of UMD senior tight end Sam Pitz and graduate offensive lineman Treyvon Cahalan have once again earned an honor for their efforts this past season. The two players were named honorable mentions on the 2023 Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-American team. Both players have found themselves on many all-american teams this off-season including the D2football.com…

Larocque
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Bulldog Jocelyne Larocque to Compete in PWHL Showcase During NHL All-Star Weekend

Larocque has tallied one point in four games of action for PWHL Toronto this season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A former Bulldog women’s standout has been picked to compete at the PWHL showcase next month. Jocelyn Larcoque of PWHL Toronto, is one of 24 players set to compete. So far this season, she’s tallied one point in four games of action. Larocque will be on Team Kloss, who will take on Team King in the three-on-three, twenty…

Duluth Swim Web
High School, Sports

Duluth Boys Swim Team Wins Section 7AA True Team Title, Advances to State

This is the 5th consecutive true team title for Duluth.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth boys swim team won the Section 7AA true team championship over the weekend. This is the 5th consecutive true team title for the team. Duluth would claim nine of the 12 events in order to accomplish the feat. One notable were two rookie divers in Charlie Chapman and Logan Monette, who placed in the top eight…

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High School, Sports

Francisco & Marthaler Excited & Honored to Play for U.S. Youth Olympic Team

The first game for Francisco and Marthaler will be on January 27th against Slovakia.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Hermantown sophomore defenseman A.J. Francisco and Superior sophomore defenseman Jackson Marthaler will be away from their teams for the next couple of weeks. And it’s for a good reason as they’ll both be preparing for a once in a lifetime experience. Francisco and Marthaler will hop on a plane later this week and head to South Korea to…