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St. Scholastica Men’s Hockey Stays Put in Latest USCHO Poll

A home and home series awaits the Saints this week. First playing at Northland College in Ashland tomorrow before hosting the Lumberjacks on Friday night.

DULUTH, Minn.- No action this past weekend for the St. Scholastica men’s hockey team. And no movement for the Saints in the latest USCHO poll. Scholastica will stay at number five in the country for D3. The last time CSS was ranked this high, you have to look back to the 2009-2010 season. A home and home series awaits the…

CSS Sophomore Lyndi Schubert Earns MIAC Offensive Player of the Week Honors

This is the first time in her collegiate career she has earned the honor.

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica sophomore forward Lyndi Schubert has been named MIAC offensive player of the week. Schubert would tally two goals and three assists, totaling a five point weekend in Scholastica’s sweep of St. Catherine. This is the first time in her collegiate career she has earned the honor. CSS has a weekend of non-conference opponents on tap. First…

UMD Women’s Hockey Stays at #6 in Polls, Karlsson Named WCHA Defender of the Week

Karlson and UMD will next play at St. Cloud State for a two-game series beginning on Friday.

DULUTH, Minn.- After splitting with 2nd ranked Wisconsin over the weekend, the UMD women’s hockey team surprisingly sees no movement in this week’s USCHO Poll. The Bulldogs stay as the 6th ranked team in the country. Wisconsin on the other hand, has dropped just one spot to number three. In other UMD women’s hockey news, freshman defender Ida Karlsson has…

Lindaman’s First-Period Hat Trick Boosts Hilltoppers Over Bluejackets

Duluth Marshall's seventh-straight win

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls hockey team have extended their win streak to seven following Monday’s 7-2 win over Hibbing/Chisholm at Mars Lakeview Arena. The game’s first goal came in 17 seconds into the first period when Marshall’s Ilsa Lindaman scored on her solo attack to the net. Lindaman would later score her second and third goals 13 minutes…

Hali Savela Elevating Mountain Iron-Buhl Through Versatility, Work Ethic

10.8 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 5.8 APG through five games

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- The Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball team is right on track in their bid for a second-straight state championship. That’s likely due to the Rangers’ terrific twosome: Jordan Zubich and Hali Savela. Zubich has long been the face of Mountain Iron-Buhl girls’ basketball, but she admits that Savela plays a major role in her success. “(Hali’s) going to…

Bulldogs Win Sixth Straight, Score 92 Over Augustana

Six Bulldogs score in double digits

DULUTH, Minn.- After winning by 28 in Saturday’s home opener, the UMD men’s basketball team delivered another blowout for their sixth-straight victory. The 13-ranked Bulldogs (7-1) defeated Augustana 92-65 Sunday afternoon. Jake Middleton and Austin Andrews each scored 14 points to lead UMD. Meanwhile, Joshua Brown and Chris Katona tallied 13 points apiece. In total, six Bulldogs scored at least…

UMD Women Sweep Weekend Slate, Down Augustana

Granica leads Bulldogs with 22 points

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team extended their win streak to five with Sunday’s 82-68 win over Augustana. Madelyn Granica led the Bulldogs in scoring with 22 points, including four three-pointers. Taya Hakamaki added 19 points to go with seven rebounds. UMD (6-1) will now have a three-game road stretch, starting on Friday against the University of Sioux Falls….

Coaches Corner: Al Denman

Cloquet-Esko Wrestling fueled by youth, senior leadership

CLOQUET, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Head Coach Al Denman of Cloquet-Esko Wrestling. Denman has been the Lumberjacks’ head coach since their wrestling program was founded in 2005. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Play: 12/1

Denfeld's Altona lays out for block

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play goes to Duluth Denfeld’s Aiden Altona in Friday night’s game against Kasson-Mantorville. Early in the first half, Altona blocked a layup off the backboard, sending the basketball in the opposite direction. Altona left the game following the play with an apparent knee injury, but returned to the bench to cheer on his team in…

Denfeld Boys Hoops Topple Komets in Season Opener

Starstead leads Hunters with 14 points

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team opened their season with a hard-fought 75-62 victory over the Kasson-Mantorville Komets. The Hunters faced some early adversity when Aiden Altona left the game with an apparent knee injury. Despite losing the senior and getting into foul trouble, Denfeld was able to clinch the victory by turning defensive turnovers into points. Ethan…

Three Goal Third Period Helps UMD Men’s Hockey End Eight-Game Winless Streak

The UMD men's hockey team is back in the win column for the first time since October 21st.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is back in the win column for the first time since October 21st. On Friday, the Bulldogs would use a three goal third period to take down Omaha 4 to 2. UMD had four different goal-scorers in the contest. The two teams will meet again with puck drop at 5:07 PM. Categories: College,…

Duluth East Boys Basketball Looks to Use New Shot Clock Rules to Advantage

The Greyhounds open the season December 8th at Shakopee.

DULUTH, Minn.- Any year you pick up twenty wins, that’s something you can pat yourself on the back for. But for the Duluth East boys basketball team there isn’t many players back from that roster. Head Coach Rhett McDonald enters his 12th year leading the Greyhounds. He returns two players that have seen significant minutes last season, those two being…

Prep Girls Basketball: Rangers, Lumberjacks, Hilltoppers Capture Wins

Duluth Marshall posts 95 points over Two Harbors

DULUTH, Minn.- In a busy Thursday night for girls’ high school basketball in the Northland, three local hoops teams earned early-season wins ahead of the weekend. After splitting a pair of games during the Thanksgiving weekend, the Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball team improved to 2-1 in their 80-72 victory over Proctor. The Rangers started the game with five three-point shots…

#6 UMD Women’s Hockey to Head to Madison to Take on Defending National Champions Wisconsin

UMD would get the best of the champs last season, winning three of the four contests.

DULUTH, Minn.- After facing then ranked #2 Colgate last week, the Bulldogs hit the road this weekend to face the defending national champions and now 2nd ranked Wisconsin. UMD would get the best of the champs last season, winning three of the four contests. Head Coach Maura Crowell admitted it was hard to remember those games from a year ago….

Former Bulldog Sydney Brodt Signs One-Year Deal with PWHL Minnesota

Brodt most recently suited up for the Minnesota Whitecaps in the PHF.

ST. PAUL, Minn.- Former Captain Sydney Brodt has signed a one-year deal with PWHL Minnesota. Brodt was with UMD from 2016 to 2020. Over the course of those four seasons, she would tally 98 points. Her best season as a Bulldog was in 2019 and 2020, where she had a career-high 19 goals and 22 assists. Brodt most recently suited…

UMD Volleyball Eliminated By Wayne State in NCAA Quarterfinals

UMD ends the season with an overall record of 18-11.

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team would see their season come to a close on Thursday, falling to Wayne State 3-0 in the NCAA quarterfinals. The Bulldogs were making their 24th national tournament appearance in program history. In the contest, Cianna Selbitschka had a team-leading 13 kills. UMD ends the season with an overall record of 18-11. Categories: College,…

Northern Star: Ilsa Lindaman

St. Thomas commit leads Hilltoppers in goals, points

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls hockey team will once again be in contention for the Section 7A championship with senior Ilsa Lindaman leading the Hilltoppers onto the ice. “Obviously as a senior captain, you have to take on a little bit of responsibility, provide for those points, and then also you have to be sure that it’s definitely a…

St. Scholastica Men’s Hoops Falls to Augsburg in MIAC Conference Opener

CSS (1-3) will next host Macalester on Saturday. Tip-off is at 3 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s basketball team opened up their conference slate on Wednesday with a 77 to 73 loss to Augsburg. The Saints were led by Noah Winesett, who had 20 points in the contest. CSS (1-3) will next host Macalester on Saturday. Tip-off is at 3 PM. Categories: College, Sports

UMD Men’s Hockey Returns From Bye Week Searching for Winning Formula

UMD will look to turn the trend from last year as they dropped three out of four against Omaha.

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s back to work for the UMD men’s hockey team as they’ll look to snap a eight game winless drought this weekend versus Omaha. The team had the holiday weekend off and it arrived at a good time because head coach Scott Sandelin said= he had a lot of guys banged up who are now healthy. He also…

Jets Begin Aaron Rodgers’ 21-Day Practice Window in Next Step in Recovery From Torn Achilles Tendon

At the end of the 21-day period, the Jets will decide whether to activate him or he’ll spend the rest of this season on injured reserve.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets opened the 21-day practice window for quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The move Wednesday is the next step in the four-time NFL MVP’s rehabilitation from a torn Achilles tendon. Coach Robert Saleh said Rodgers, who turns 40 on Saturday, was cleared for some football activities but will be limited at practice and isn’t…

Minnesota Duluth Mourns Death of Football Player Reed Ryan

In celebration of Reed's life, a memorial wake will be held on Friday, December 1 followed by a funeral service on Saturday, December 2.

DULUTH, Minn. — University of Minnesota Duluth football senior defensive lineman Reed Ryan passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at Essentia Health in Duluth at the age of 22. Ryan collapsed in the team’s weight room back on November 21st. He would fight for his life for a week before passing just short of midnight on Tuesday. Photo Courtesy: University…

Boys Hockey: Grand Rapids Edges Duluth East in OT, C-E-C Holds Off Hibbing/Chisholm

Grand Rapids (2-0) will next play at Duluth Marshall on Thursday. Meanwhile, C-E-C (1-0) will play at Bloomington Jefferson on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- It would take overtime to decide a winner between Grand Rapids and Duluth East on Tuesday night. Nathan Garski would then play hero for the Thunderhawks as he netted the game-winning goal on a breakaway, giving Grand Rapids the 2-1 victory. Bauer Murphy had the other goal for the Thunderhawks in the victory. Grand Rapids (2-0) will next…

Superior Boys Overtake Panthers in Overtime

79 points marks new season high for Spartans

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After splitting a pair of games over the Thanksgiving break in Schofield, the Superior boys’ basketball team earned a 79-68 home-opening victory in overtime over Sioux Falls Central Tuesday night. Superior built an early lead thanks in part to Tre Sanigar, who scored 15 points in the first half. They also had some help from their bench as…

After 18 Seasons Leading Superior Football, Bob DeMeyer Retires as Head Coach

Under his nearly two decade reign, DeMeyer helped the team to a 2014 Big Rivers Conference championship as well as eight trips to the playoffs.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After guiding the Superior football team for the last 18 seasons, head coach Bob DeMeyer is hanging up his whistle. On Monday, DeMeyer announced his retirement. Under his nearly two decade reign, he led the team to 80 wins. DeMeyer also helped the team to a 2014 Big Rivers Conference championship as well as eight trips to the…

Duluth East Boys Soccer Coach Corey Bachand Steps Downs After Six Seasons

Bachand helped lead the Greyhounds to two state tournament appearances.

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth East boys soccer coach Corey Bachand has stepped down after six years. And what a successful six years it was. Two coach of the year honors in 2018 and 2021. Plus, two state tournament appearances which included a 2nd place finish in 2018. Before Duluth East, he made stops at UWS, Duluth Marshall, and Superior for a…

Vikings Receiver Justin Jefferson Will Return After 7-Game Absence For Hamstring Injury

Jefferson will be added to the active roster before the Vikings (6-6) play at Las Vegas on Dec. 10 after missing the past seven games.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson is ready to return after missing two months with a hamstring injury. Coach Kevin O’Connell announced on Tuesday that Jefferson will be activated from injured reserve. Minnesota began its bye week after a 12-10 loss to Chicago on Monday, but Jefferson will be added to the active roster before the…

Justin Wieck Reaches 100 Wins as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at UMD

In his six seasons leading the Bulldogs, Wieck has guided the team to three seasons of 20 or more wins.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD head men’s basketball coach Justin Wieck reached a milestone over the weekend. In UMD’s 85 to 70 win against Michigan Tech, Wieck acheived his 100th victory at UMD. In his six seasons leading the Bulldogs, Wieck has guided the team to three seasons of 20 or more wins. That includes two NCAA tournament appearances. UMD returns home…

Esko Hoops Ready for Return to State

50-8 combined record over last two seasons

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko boys basketball team has remained one of the best teams in the Polar League over the last decade. However, they haven’t qualified for the state tournament since 2019. In each of the last two seasons, Esko has posted 25 wins, including a perfect record against conference opponents. Head Coach Derek Anderson is looking forward to keeping…

UMD Football’s Kyle Walljasper Named Finalist for 2023 Harlon Hill Trophy

This past season, Walljasper had 39 total touchdowns, which was the 2nd most touchdowns in a single season in program history.

DULUTH, Minn.- After the breakout season he had, it’s no surprise that UMD sophomore quarterback Kyle Walljasper is being rewarded for his efforts. On Monday, Walljasper was named as one of the 38 finalists for the 2023 Harlon Hill Trophy, which is given to the Division II College Football Player of the Year. This past season, Walljasper had 39 total…

UMD Guard Taytum Rhoades Named NSIC Player of the Week

Rhoades averaged 17.7 points this past week for the Bulldogs.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD graduate guard Taytum Rhoades has earned her first NSIC player of the week honor this season. Rhoades averaged 17.7 points this past week for the Bulldogs. She also had six rebounds, four assists, and two steals per game as an average. Rhoades and company will continue their homestand at Romano this upcoming weekend by taking on Wayne…

UMD Women’s Hockey Now Ranked #6, MacLeod Earns WCHA Goaltender of the Week Honors

MacLeod and UMD will head to Madison this upcoming weekend to face Wisconsin.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team is moving up in the polls after winning one game and tying one game over the weekend against 4th ranked Colgate. The Bulldogs are now the 6th ranked team in the country after being ranked 7th and 9th. In other UMD news, sophomore goaltender Hailey MacLeod has earned WCHA Goaltender of the Week…

CSS Men’s Hockey Moves Up to #5 in Country

The Saints were previously ranked 6th in last Monday's poll.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team may have had Thanksgiving weekend off. But they still are moving up in the USCHO Division three poll. The Saints are now ranked 5th after being ranked 6th last Monday. CSS returns to action on December 5th, beginning a home and home series with Northland College. Categories: College, Sports

Cardinals Get AL Cy Young Runner-Up Sonny Gray to Anchor Revamped Starting Rotation

The 34-year-old Gray went 8-8 with a 2.79 ERA for Minnesota last season.

ST. LOUIS, MO. (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals agreed with AL Cy Young runner-up Sonny Gray on a three-year contract Monday to anchor their staff heading into next season. The 34-year-old Gray went 8-8 with a 2.79 ERA for Minnesota last season. He turned down a qualifying offer from the Twins, and St. Louis will lose its second-highest draft…

Minnesota Wild Replace Coach Dean Evason with John Hynes After Losing 14 of First 19 Games

Hynes, 48, is 284-255-63 in eight NHL seasons.

The Minnesota Wild fired coach Dean Evason and replaced him with John Hynes on Monday after losing seven straight games and 14 of their first 19 to start to the NHL season. General manager Bill Guerin announced the moves, including the firing of assistant Bob Woods. Hynes, the former New Jersey and Nashville coach, will take over. The Wild planned…

UMD’s Granica Sets Career Highs in Win Over Northern Michigan

Granica: 27 points, 11 field goals made

DULUTH, Minn.- Graduate Student Madelyn Granica had a career high of 27 points as the UMD women’s basketball team rolled over Northern Michigan 63-42 Sunday afternoon at Romano Gymnasium. Along with setting a new personal best for points in a single game, she also set new highs for field goals made (11) and field goal attempts (14). Granica added four…

Denfeld’s Ferguson, Newton Ready to Light It up for Hunters

Duo scored 37 combined PPG in 2022-23

DULUTH, Minn.- With Duluth Denfeld’s boys’ basketball regular season tipping off next week, the Hunters are likely thankful to have both Marnaries Ferguson and Aidan Newton on their roster. In 2022-23, Ferguson became one of the area’s top shooters while averaging 19.5 PPG with a .395 three-point percentage. “Marnaries, I mean, that’s my brother,” smiled Newton. “He’s a bucket, that’s…

Big 2nd Period Lifts Wilderness Over Chippewa Steel

Next up, Minnesota (15-6-2) will play at Janesville on Friday. Puck drop is at 7:05 PM.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Minnesota Wilderness continue to sit atop on the Midwest Division standings. On Wednesday, they added to their division lead with a 6 to 2 victory over the Chippewa Steel. The Wilderness would put up five goals in the 2nd period. Next up, Minnesota (15-6-2) will play at Janesville on Friday. Puck drop is at 7:05 PM. Categories:…

Duluth East Girls Basketball Falls in Season Opener to Princeton

The Greyhounds (0-1) will look to bounce back on November 28th against Cambridge-Isanti.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East girls basketball team opened up their season on Wednesday. Unfortunately, the game didn’t go their way as Princeton was victorious 75 to 23. The Greyhounds (0-1) will look to bounce back on November 28th against Cambridge-Isanti. Categories: High School, Sports

Northern Star: Jordan Zubich

Mountain Iron-Buhl Senior to play for UNC in 2024

MOUNTAIN BUHL, Minn.- After winning their first-ever Class A State Championship, Jordan Zubich and her Mountain Iron-Buhl teammates are now in title defense mode. “Just going out the way we did last season, I think it added like extra motivation to come back this year,” says Zubich, who averaged a team-high 26.5 points per game in 2022-23. “(Winning state is)…

Grand Rapids Open Renovated Arena With Win Over Bluejackets

Two Goals Scored by Nathan Garski

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- In their first game inside the newly renovated Yanmar Arena, the Grand Rapids boys hockey team defeated the Hibbing/Chisholm Bluejackets 5-2 Wednesday night. The Thunderhawks had an offensive explosion in the first period, scoring three goals. In total, Nathan Garski scored two goals while William Shoerman, Dominic Broberg and Bauer Murphy recorded one goal each. Tate Swanson…

#9 UMD Women’s Hockey Welcomes in #2 Colgate for Final Home Series of 2023

Colgate and UMD have only faced each other three times and all three matchups have gone UMD's way.

DULUTH, Minn.- Hard to believe but the 9th ranked UMD women’s hockey team will have their final home series of 2023 this weekend when they host 2nd ranked Colgate. It’s a rarity when the Bulldogs and Raiders meet on the ice. They’ve only faced each other three times and all three matchups have gone UMD’s way. This year, the team’s…

UW-Superior & St. Scholastica Women’s Hoops Fall on Home Courts

UWS (2-3) will next host Luther on Saturday at 3 PM. Meanwhile, CSS (1-2) will next be in action on November 29th at Augsburg.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior began a lengthy six-game homestand on Tuesday. Unfortunately, it began with a tough loss to the UW-Stout Blue Devils. The Yellowjackets were outscored in every quarter except the 3rd, which went 17-14 in favor of UWS. Superior was led by Elise Besonen, who had 16 points in the contest. UWS (2-3) will next host Luther on…

UWS Women Take Down Saints, Men Prevail in OT

Yellowjackets' first home sweep of season

SUPERIOR, Wis.- It was a night to remember at Wessman Arena as both UW-Superior hockey teams picked up wins on Tuesday. The Yellowjacket women defeated Saint Scholastica 3-2, putting them at 4-3-1 on the season. Jenna Hoops finished with a goal and two assists while Libby Kamp and Lucy Drougas scored UWS’s other two goals. Kaylin Garner was also a…

Cloquet-Esko-Carlton Girls Hockey Shuts Out Moose Lake for 2nd Time in One Week

C-E-C (3-2) will next host Orono on Saturday at 3 PM.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton and Moose Lake Area girls hockey teams would play their 2nd game in one week on Tuesday. Like the other game, Tuesday’s contest would result in a Lumberjack shutout win as C-E-C was victorious, 2-0. Erin Loeb and Allie Jones would each have a goal in the contest. C-E-C (3-2) will next host Orono on Saturday…

UMD Volleyball Eyes Redemption in First Round Matchup Against Wayne State

Back on September 30th, when Wayne State was the number one team in the country, the Wildcats would go on to sweep the Bulldogs in straight sets.

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 24th time in program history, the UMD volleyball team is onto the big dance. The Bulldogs heard their name called on Monday night in the selection show. They drew the 7th seed in the central region and will match up with the 2nd seed, who just so happens to be a conference foe. That would be…

Hermantown Boys Basketball Begins Quest for 3rd Straight Section Title

Hermantown will have to wait two more weeks before they open up the regular season. And it's a big one as they'll host Duluth Denfeld on December 5th.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The quest for a third straight Section 7AAA title began earlier this week for the Hermantown boys basketball team. The Hawks tipped off their season on Monday with their first couple of practices. Andy Fenske is entering his 8th season at the helm. He says this year’s team will need to replace some of the minutes and scoring…

UMD Volleyball Makes NCAA Tournament, Will Play Wayne State in 1st Round

This is the 24th appearance in program history for the Bulldogs.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD volleyball will indeed be playing for a national title at the end of the month. The Bulldogs drew the 7th seed in the central region and will face the 2nd seed Wayne State in the first round of the NCAA tournament. This is the 24th appearance in program history for the Bulldogs. UMD has also made the…

CSS Men’s Hockey Moves Up to #6 in Latest USCHO Poll

The Saints improved to 7-0 on the season after topping St. John's in a home and home series last weekend.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team has moved up once again in the USCHO poll. Last week, they cracked the top 10 for the first time in 2014 and now they go to a spot where they haven’t been since 2010. CSS is now the 6th ranked team in the country for division three. That’s up two spots…

CSS Junior Lineman Anthony Vo Earns All-MIAC Honors for 2nd Straight Year

Vo's teammate Ricky Weber would earn an honorable mention from the conference.

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica junior defensive lineman Anthony Vo has earned All-MIAC status for the 2nd straight year. Vo led the team with 9 tackles-for-loss, four sacks, and was tied for first on the team with two interceptions. Vo’s teammate Ricky Weber earned an honorable mention from the conference. The junior wideout had 60 receptions, 888 yards, and 11 touchdowns….