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Spartans Overpower Raiders, Capture Fifth-Straight Win

Part of Shoot Out Childhood Cancer Night

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Make it five in-a-row for the Superior boys’ basketball team, who took down Hudson 54-40 at Spartan Gym Monday night. The Spartans’ game was also part of Shoot Out Childhood Cancer Night, which raised money for the St. Luke’s Foundation, as well as for the family of Amelia, a Cooper Elementary student currently battling acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Monday’s…

UMD Women’s Hockey Stays Put at #7 in Poll, Baskin Named WCHA Defender of the Week

Baskin led the league defenseman in scoring over the weekend and figured in five of the Bulldogs nine goals against Bemidji State University.

DULUTH, Minn.- After picking up the sweep over Bemidji State this past weekend, UMD women’s hockey remains at number seven in the country. The Bulldogs would outscore the Beavers nine to nothing. In other UMD women’s news, UMD junior defenseman Hanna Baskin earned the WCHA Defender of the Week award. Baskin led the league defenseman in scoring over the weekend…

CSS Freshman Kloey Lind Named MIAC Defensive Player of the Week

Lind previously was named MIAC Offensive Player of the Week back on December 18th.

DULUTH, Minn.- Kloey Lind may be a freshman for the St. Scholastica women’s basketball team. But, she sure isn’t playing like one. Lind was named the MIAC Defensive Player of the Week on Monday. She would average 13 and a half rebounds, 14 and a half points, and 2 blocks per game this past week for CSS. She previously was…

UMD Dance Team Places at Nationals for 2nd Straight Year

The Bulldogs would place 2nd in the open jazz category and 3rd in the open pom category.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD dance team came home with some hardware after placing on the podium at Nationals this past weekend. The Bulldogs would place 2nd in the open jazz category and 3rd in the open pom category. This is the 2nd year in a row that UMD has taken home medals in both categories. It was a solid showing…

South Shore’s Small-School Spirit Translating on Basketball Court

Cardinals 11-1 overall this season

PORT WING, Wis.- It’s been nine years since the South Shore girls’ basketball team reached the State Tournament. Ryan Tiberg, who was in his second year as the cardinals coach at the time, says that team was a lot different from his current roster. “(A) little different dynamic, that 2015 team,” says Tiberg. “We had a 6′ 3″ post player…

Jordan Love and the Packers Pull a Wild-Card Stunner, Beating Dak Prescott and the Cowboys 48-32

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jordan Love threw for three touchdowns, Aaron Jones ran for three more, Darnell Savage returned an interception 64 yards for a score and the Green Bay Packers handed the Dallas Cowboys their first home loss since the 2022 opener in a 48-32 wild-card stunner Sunday. Romeo Doubs had a career-high 151 yards receiving a week after…

Coaches Corner: Tim Stark

Second-year Nordic ski coach at Cloquet-Esko-Carlton

CLOQUET, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Tim Stark, the head coach of the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton Nordic ski team. Stark is in his second season heading C-E-C Nordic, but he’s coached the sport since 2007. In this interview, Coach Stark talked about his team’s training regimen, practicing when Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate, and his outlook on the…

UMD Men’s Hockey Knocks Off #17 Colorado College in OT to Take Game One

Ben Steeves would net the game-winning goal.

DULUTH, Minn.- It would take overtime between Colorado College and UMD men’s hockey on Friday. In the end, the Bulldogs would send their home fans away with a 3 to 2 victory. Ben Steeves would net the game-winning goal. Both teams will run it back again on Saturday with puck drop at 7:07 PM. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports,…

Top-Ranked Cherry Tigers Outshoot Esko in Packed Gym

Tigers' fourth-straight win

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko boys’ basketball team’s “Pack the Gym Night” was spoiled by the Cherry Tigers, who ran away with the 100-74 victory. All five members of Cherry’s starting lineup scored in double digits. Noah Asuma was the Tigers’ leading scorer while Isaac Asuma and Carson Brown each added 20 points. This marks the fourth-straight win for Cherry (11-2),…

Boys Hockey: Two Goal 2nd Period Lifts Little Falls Over Duluth Denfeld

The Hunters fall to 9-5-1 and will next play Duluth East on January 16th. Puck drop is at 7 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Little Falls boys hockey team came into Heritage Center on Friday and left with a two to nothing win over Duluth Denfeld. Both of the Flyers goal would come in the 2nd period. The Hunters fall to 9-5-1 and will next play Duluth East on January 16th. Puck drop is at 7 PM. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy,…

Top Plays of the Week: 1/12

At number one, Superior's Calvin Anderson has his teammates back, he steals the ball back and then takes it to the rack.

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top plays come from both on the ice and on the hardwood. At number two, Duluth Denfeld goalie Connor Doyle denies the Flyers of two chances keeping the game a one score affair. At number one, Superior’s Calvin Anderson has his teammates back, he steals the ball back and then takes it to the rack. Categories:…

Bulldogs Shut Out Beavers in First Win of New Year

Sadura scores in first, Beavers' second-period goal called back

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team captured their first win of 2024 on Friday in a 2-0 shutout over Bemidji State. The Bulldogs’ first goal came in the first period when Grace Sadura scored on a deflection off a shot from Jenna Lawry. In the second period, Bemidji State appeared to tie the game on a power play, but…

Solon Springs Senior Isaiah Kastern Becomes School’s All-Time Scoring Leader

Kastern, who is set to play his college ball at Bemidji State, is currently averaging almost 30 points per game for the 11-1 Eagles.

LAC COURTE OREILLES, Wis.- Isaiah Kastern became the school’s all-time scoring leader for Solon Springs in their game against Lac Courte Oreilles on Thursday. Kastern would sky up and accomplish the feat in style with the jam. That was on point number 1,503. He is now at 1,524 points The previous record holder was Morgan Anderson who had 1,502 points….

MIB’s Jordan Zubich Surpasses 3,000 Career Points

She'll now chase her brother Asher for the all-time scoring record at MIB. He finished his Rangers career with 3,581 career points.

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- It’s been a special week for Mountain Iron-Buhl senior Jordan Zubich. First, she received a nomination for the 2024 McDonald’s All-American game. Then on Thursday night, she would surpass 3,000 career points in the Rangers 100 to 35 victory over North Woods. Zubich would sink a free throw early in the first half to accomplish the feat….

Prep Hoops: Northwestern Boys’ Streak Snapped, Superior Girls Stand Tall

Tigers' first Heart O' North loss this season

MAPLE, Wis.- The Northwestern boys’ basketball team had a hard time stopping the Cameron Comets as they lost 91-66 Thursday night. The Tigers entered the game on a six-game winning streak and were 6-0 against Heart O’ North opponents. Cameron’s win now puts the Comets at 6-1 in the conference and 10-1 overall. Meanwhile, the Superior girls’ basketball team won…

C-E-C Boys Hockey Edges Duluth Marshall for 9th Victory of Season

C-E-C (9-6) will next host Coon Rapids on Saturday at 3 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys hockey team was back on track Thursday, defeating Duluth Marshall 3 to 1. C-E-C (9-6) will next host Coon Rapids on Saturday at 3 PM. Meanwhile, Duluth Marshall (8-5-1) will look to bounce back at home on Saturday against Northern Lakes. Puck drop is at 7 PM.   Categories: High School, Sports

South Ridge Senior Pitcher/1st Baseman Christian Pretasky Commits to UW-Superior

The senior currently is the program leader in wins, strikeouts, and home runs.

CULVER, Minn.- South Ridge pitcher and 1st baseman Christian Pretasky won’t have to travel far for his next team. Pretasky recently committed to UW-Superior. The senior currently is the program leader in wins, strikeouts, and home runs. He also has season records for ERA with 0.19 in 2021 and strikeouts with 68 in 2022. Categories: High School, Sports

Former Bulldog Riley Tufte to Play in AHL All-Star Classic

Tufte is currently playing for the Colorado Eagles, the affiliate of the Avalanche.

SAN JOSE, C.A.- Former UMD Bulldog Riley Tufte can now call himself an All-Star. On Wednesday, Tufte was named to the Pacific team for the AHL All-Star Classic. Tufte is currently playing for the Colorado Eagles, the affiliate of the Avalanche. In 26 games this season, he has posted 11 goals and 11 assists. The Classic begins on February 4th…

Denfeld’s Aidan Altona to Play College Basketball at Bethany Lutheran

Last season, Altona averaged 17.5 points per game for the Hunters.

DULUTH, Minn.- Some college commitment news as Duluth Denfeld basketball senior Aidan Altona announced he’ll play his college ball at Bethany Lutheran. Altona has missed most of the year dealing with an injury. Last season, he would average 17.5 points per game for the Hunters. Altona also led Denfeld in blocks per game and rebounds per game. He would finish…

Patriots’ ‘Partnership’ with Bill Belichick Comes to an End after 24 Seasons, 6 Super Bowl Titles

The six-time NFL champion agreed to part ways as the coach of the Patriots, ending his 24-year tenure as the architect of the most decorated dynasty of the league’s Super Bowl era.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Bill Belichick had a vision of building the kind of sustained championship football team that had rarely been seen before in the NFL when he was hired by the New England Patriots. He walks away feeling like it was a job well done. The six-time NFL champion agreed to part ways as the coach of the…

Northern Star: Emily Montgomery

Averaging 25.8 PPG through 12 games

PORT WING, Wis.- The South Shore girls basketball team has produced some of the best players to ever come out of the state of Wisconsin. Emily Montgomery may soon join that list. Last season, Montgomery etched herself in South Shore basketball history when she scored her 1,000th point. “It was surreal, honestly. The energy was insane.” Five years before that…

St. Scholastica Women’s Hoops Holds Off Hamline to Get Back to .500 Mark

Kloey Lind would lead the Saints with 16 points in the contest.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s basketball team picked up their 6th win of the season on Wednesday, defeating Hamline 58 to 55. Kloey Lind would lead the Saints with 16 points in the contest. CSS (6-6) will next be in action on Saturday when they host Concordia (MN) at 1 PM. Categories: College, Sports

Francis Announces He’s Cancer Free, Bulldogs Prep for Colorado College

Francis will use the remainder of the season as a redshirt year.

DULUTH, Minn.- This weekend will mark the first home series of 2024 for the UMD men’s hockey team as the Bulldogs will take on Colorado College. UMD will have a chance to climb up the NCHC standings as they are currently one point back from Colorado. The Bulldogs are coming off a 3 to 1 exhibition loss to St. Thomas…

#7 UMD Women’s Hockey & Bemidji State Set to Clash for 2nd Time in Season

UMD has won the last 11 meetings between the two teams dating back to January of 2021.

DULUTH, Minn.-It was Thanksgiving weekend when the 7th ranked UMD women’s hockey team had their last home series. That wait ends this upcoming weekend when the Bulldogs welcome in the Beavers of Bemidji State into AMSOIL for a two-game series. It’s been a one-sided affair when the two teams have met. UMD has won the last 11 meetings dating back…

Prep Hockey: Superior Girls Win 10th Straight, Grand Rapids Boys Rally Against Spartans

Superior girls 16-1 overall, Grand Rapids boys 8-6 overall

SUPERIOR, Wis.- One Superior Spartan hockey team continued to ride their winning streak while another team was unable to hold onto their third-period lead. The Superior girl’s hockey team won their 10th straight game on Thursday, defeating Cloquet-Esko-Carlton 4-0. The Spartans were unable to score in the first period, but their consistent play on defense helped them return to their…

Boys Basketball: Superior Picks Up 8th Win of Season, Denfeld Gets Back on Track

The Spartans are now 8-3 and will next play Proctor in Cloquet on Saturday. Meanwhile, Denfeld will host Duluth Marshall on Thursday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Superior boys basketball team picked up their 8th win of the season on Tuesday, defeating Duluth Marshall 87 to 58. The Spartans are now 8-3 and will next play Proctor in Cloquet on Saturday. Duluth Marshall (5-4) will play at Duluth Denfeld on Thursday. The Hunters (6-5) would take down Proctor 92 to 38 on Tuesday night…

MIB’s Jordan Zubich Nominated for 2024 McDonald’s All-American Game

Zubich is having a stellar season for the Rangers as she's currently averaging 26 points and six assists per game.

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- The Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball team continues to make a run at a two peat in Class A. And on Tuesday, one of their leaders was recognized by perhaps the top high school all-star game in the country. Senior guard Jordan Zubich was named a nominee for the 2024 McDonald’s All-American game. She is one of 724…

UMD Men’s Basketball Falls Out of Top 25 in NABC Coaches Poll

The Bulldogs would split their two contests this past weekend, defeating UMary 82 to 60 before falling to Minot State 85 to 69.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team has fallen out of the Top 25 in the NABC Coaches Poll. The Bulldogs would split their two contests this past weekend, defeating UMary 82 to 60 before falling to Minot State 85 to 69. The Bulldogs did though receive three votes in the poll. UMD will look to get back on track…

Duluth Harbor Monsters Add Former CAFL MVP Nathan Chromy to Roster

Chromy is the 3rd player to sign to the roster.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Harbor Monsters have added another player to their roster. This time adding a former MVP in wide receiver Nathan Chromy. Chromy has had plenty of success in his indoor career. He’s been named a three-time semi-pro all-star. He’s won three league championships and he’s won two national championships with the Minnesota Grizzlies. He was also named…

Girls Basketball: Proctor Extends Win Streak to Five with Road Victory at Esko

Proctor (10-3) will next host Cass Lake-Bena on Friday.

ESKO, Minn.- Both the Proctor and Esko girls basketball teams would enter Monday’s matchup on winning streaks. In the end, the Rails would extend theirs to five with the 56 to 40 victory against Esko. Esko’s (8-5) win streak ends at five with the loss. They’ll look to bounce back at home on Thursday against Hibbing. Proctor (10-3) will next…

Duluth Harbor Monsters Sign Former Greyhound Derek Daniels Jr.

Daniels Jr. joins quarterback Ja'Vonte Johnson and Nathan Chromy on the roster.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Harbor Monsters continue to fill out their roster for their upcoming inaugural season this summer. On Monday, the team added a local product, signing former Duluth East standout Derek Daniels Jr. Daniels Jr. was an All-American for the Greyhounds. He recently tried out for the team over the weekend in Lake Hallie, Wisconsin. Daniels Jr. will…

Filimon Ledenkov Named MIAC Offensive Player of the Week, Saints Drop 4 Spots in Poll

Ledenkov recorded four goals and three assists over the Saints' latest four-game stretch.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team took a little tumble in the USCHO poll. After splitting with Concordia over the weekend, the Saints dropped down four spots to number six in the country. In other CSS men’s hockey news, senior forward Filimon Ledenkov has earned MIAC offensive player of the week honors for his efforts this past weekend….

UMD Women’s Hockey Slightly Drops in USCHO Poll

The Bulldogs have their first home series of 2024 this upcoming weekend when they welcome in Bemidji State.

DULUTH, Minn.- The weekly USCHO polls have returned after the holidays. The UMD women’s hockey team would drop one and tie one with Quinnipiac over the weekend. As a result, they are now the 7th ranked team in the country after previously being 6th. The Bulldogs have their first home series of 2024 this upcoming weekend when they welcome in…

Former Duluth East Hockey Coach Mike Randolph Reaches 700 Career Wins

Randolph is now eight wins away from becoming the winningest coach in Minnesota high school hockey history.

MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn.- Former Duluth East head coach Mike Randolph celebrated a milestone over the weekend. In St. Thomas Academy’s 5 to 1 win over Tartan, Randolph earned his 700th career victory. He is now eight wins away from becoming the winningest coach in Minnesota high school hockey history. Former Rochester Mayo head coach Lorne Grosso currently holds the record…

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.

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

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

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…

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

Hilltoppers snap two-game losing streak

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…