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MSHSL Approves Boys Volleyball as Spring Sport

Back in May, the league officially approved boys volleyball as a sanctioned sport.

October 5, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The MSHSL officially approved a spring schedule for boys volleyball on Thursday. Teams will begin play next school year. Back in May, the league officially approved boys volleyball as a sanctioned sport. Minnesota is the 25th state association to sanction the sport. Within the last four years, Floodwood, Cloquet, Hibbing/Chisholm, Grand Rapids and Proctor-Hermantown fielded boys teams….

Northland College Hires Cole Schreiner as New Men’s Head Basketball Coach

Schreiner was the men's assistant from 2017 to 2020 for the Lumberjacks.

October 5, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

ASHLAND, Wis.- Northland College in Ashland has announced their new head men’s basketball coach. And it’s a familiar face as Cole Schreiner returns to the program. Schreiner was the men’s assistant from 2017 to 2020 for the Lumberjacks. He would then move on to Gogebic Community College to lead the women’s program. Schreiner has plenty of coaching experience and was…

Esko Football’s Jace Stewart Commits to Valley City State

So far this season, Stewart has seven tackles and one punt return for a touchdown.

October 5, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- A Esko football standout announced the next step in his playing career on Wednesday. Senior wide receiver and free safety Jace Stewart announced his commitment to Valley City State. So far this season, Stewart has seven tackles and one punt return for a touchdown. On the offensive side, he has one catch for 20 yards and 7 carries…

Northern Star: Sydney Friedrich

Superior senior learned tennis during pandemic

October 4, 2023

Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- As the high school girl’s tennis season begins to wrap up, the Superior Spartans will bid farewell to senior Sydney Friedrich, who went an astounding 17-3 during the regular season in singles competition. “I’m sad, but I’m also really happy because I’ve had a great season, and that’s all I can ask for right now.” reflected Friedrich. “This…

UWS Men’s Soccer Extends Win Streak to Four with Bridge Battle Victory Over CSS

UWS (8-2-2) will next host Minnesota Morris on Saturday.

October 4, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s soccer team continued their winning ways on Wednesday, defeating St. Scholastica 6-0. The Yellowjackets were led by Josh Bellamy, who had a hat trick in the victory. UWS (8-2-2) will next host Minnesota Morris on Saturday. CSS (2-8) will play at Macalester on Saturday. Categories: College, Sports

Diamondbacks Erase Early Deficit Again and Beat Brewers 5-2 to Sweep NL Wild Card Series

Attention in Milwaukee now turns to the future of Craig Counsell, who has managed the Brewers since 2015 and has guided them to five playoff appearances over the last six seasons.

October 4, 2023

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Zac Gallen settled down after a shaky start and Arizona’s bullpen stepped up at the very end, helping the Diamondbacks sweep their NL Wild Card Series against the Milwaukee Brewers with a 5-2 victory in Game 2 on Wednesday night. Just two years after suffering through a 110-loss season, Arizona moved into the franchise’s first NL Division…

Twins Advance for 1st Time in 21 Years with 2-0 Win to Sweep Blue Jays Behind Gray, Correa

The Twins advanced — for the first time in 21 years — to play the defending World Series champion Astros. Game 1 of the best-of-five AL Division Series is in Houston on Saturday.

October 4, 2023

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Carlos Correa contributed an RBI single and a quick-twitch tag off a pickoff throw from Sonny Gray, and the Minnesota Twins swept the Toronto Blue Jays with a 2-0 win in Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series on Wednesday. The Twins advanced — for the first time in 21 years — to play the defending…

UMD Men’s Hockey Ready to Get Back to Game Action

The Bulldogs will host Michigan Tech in the USA Hockey Hall of Fame game on Saturday.

October 4, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will have to wait one day longer than the women’s team to drop the puck. The Bulldogs will host Michigan Tech in the USA Hockey Hall of Fame game on Saturday. The two teams haven’t seen each other since the end of the 2021-2022 season, which went the Bulldogs way three to nothing. Head…

UMD Women’s Hockey to Open Season Against Long Island for 2nd Straight Year

Friday's game will be the 3rd time that Long Island and UMD have squared off.

October 4, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 2nd straight season, the UMD women’s hockey team will open up the season with a series against Long Island University. Except this time, it will be on their home ice. The Bulldogs will also be celebrating 25 years as a program as they hit the ice on Friday. That game will be the 3rd time that…

Girls Soccer: Esko Shuts Out Duluth Denfeld for 10th Win of Season

Britta Koski would score the lone goal with under seven minutes to go in the first half.

October 3, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko girls soccer team earned a gritty win on Tuesday, shutting out Duluth Denfeld 1-0. Britta Koski would score the lone goal with under seven minutes to go in the first half. Esko (10-1-3) will close out the regular season Thursday at Cloquet-Carlton. Duluth Denfeld (8-4-3) finishes their schedule at Grand Rapids on Thursday. Categories: High School,…

Diamondbacks Hit Burnes Hard to Rally for 6-3 Victory Over Brewers in Wild Card Series Opener

Game 2 of the best-of-three series is Wednesday, and the Diamondbacks have ace Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly lined up after rookie Brandon Pfaadt lasted just 2 2/3 innings in the opener.

October 3, 2023

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Corbin Carroll, Ketel Marte and Gabriel Moreno homered against Corbin Burnes, helping Arizona erase an early three-run deficit and sending the Diamondbacks to a 6-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of their NL Wild Card Series on Tuesday night. The rally put Arizona in a prime position to advance. Game 2 of the best-of-three…

Twins Stop Record 18-Game Postseason Skid On Strength of Royce Lewis Home Runs

Game 2 is Wednesday afternoon. The entire series is at Target Field.

October 3, 2023

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Royce Lewis felt a jolt of confidence from his inclusion on Minnesota’s roster for the AL Wild Card Series, ending the uncertainty around his hamstring strain. Pablo López found inspiration in his closet, wearing a throwback jersey of his boyhood hero Johan Santana who just happened to be the last Twins pitcher to win a game in…

Goligoski & Wild Take Over AMSOIL Arena for Open Practice

Tuesday's session was the 3rd time the Wild hosted a practice in Duluth.

October 3, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 3rd time in franchise history, the Minnesota Wild made their way to Duluth for a little team bonding and some work as well. The team wrapped up their stay in Duluth Tuesday afternoon when they hosted an open practice in front of thousands at AMSOIL arena. It was their first skating session at where the Bulldogs…

UMD Football Treating Saturday’s Wayne State Contest as Playoff Game

UMD boasts an overall record of 14-2 against Wayne.

October 3, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team prepares for their toughest test yet. A road contest this upcoming Saturday against the 4-1 Wayne State Wildcats. Saturday’s game will be the 17th time that both the two teams have clashed against one another. UMD boasts an overall record of 14-2 against Wayne. But the Wildcats took the last meeting with a 31…

Prep Soccer: Superior Boys Extend Win Streak to 3, Hermantown Girls Pick Up Win #4

Superior boys play at Spooner/Shell Lake on Tuesday. Hermantown girls are at Duluth East on Wednesday.

October 2, 2023

Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior boys soccer team continued their winning ways on Monday, defeating Proctor at home, 1-0. The Spartans improve to 7-3-3 and will next play at Spooner/Shell Lake on Tuesday. In other soccer action, the Hermantown girls squad would get the best of Proctor 6-1. The Hawks are now 4-6-5 and will close out the regular season on…

Duluth Native & Vikings Fullback C.J. Ham Competes in 100th Career NFL Game

Ham will need 80 more to tie Bill Brown for most career games by a Vikings fullback.

October 2, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina.- Lost in all the storylines of Sunday’s Vikings and Panthers contest was a special celebration for Duluth native and Vikings Fullback C.J. Ham. Ham competed in his 100th career NFL game. C.J. becomes just the fourth undrafted offensive player in Vikings history to reach the 100-game mark, joining Mick Tingelhoff, Leo Lewis, and Ham’s opponent on Sunday,…

Wild Place Former Bulldog Nick Swaney on Waivers

Swaney has been in the Wild organization since 2021.

October 2, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Minnesota Wild will be in town on Tuesday for an open practice at AMSOIL Arena. Sadly, a former Bulldog won’t be able to make his return as Minnesota placed former right wing Nick Swaney on waivers for the purpose of assignment to the Iowa Wild. Swaney has been in the Wild organization since 2021. He’s played…

UMD’s Dashaun Ames Named NSIC Special Teams Player of the Week, Bulldogs Move Up to #17 in Polls

Ames has a total of 3 touchdowns so far this season.

October 2, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 2nd consecutive week, a member on the UMD football team has secured the NSIC special teams player of the week honor. Kicker Curtis Cox took it home last week and this week it goes to kick returner Dashaun Ames. Ames had the longest kick return in the conference as he had a 93 yard score to…

Duluth Harbors Monsters Hire Steven Walters as Team’s First GM

Walters is a longtime Twin Ports resident and has a combined 13 years of sales and marketing experience.

October 2, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Harbor Monsters continue to add to their front office. On Monday, the team annouced their first-ever general manager. Steven Walters has been brought on by Brent Labrie to oversee all aspects of the team’s operations. Walters is a longtime Twin Ports resident and has a combined 13 years of sales and marketing experience. In a press…

UMD Women’s Hockey Enters Game Week with #6 Ranking

UMD is one of four WCHA teams to round out the top six of the poll.

October 2, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s game week for both the UMD men’s and women’s squads. The lady Bulldogs enter their matchup with Long Island University as the 6th ranked team in the nation. That was given to them Monday morning as the weekly USCHO poll came out. UMD is one of four WCHA teams to round out the top six of the…

Vikings Fans Watch Game With Former Legends

Kramer, McDaniel, Voigt among alumni signing autographs

October 1, 2023

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- There was no better way to watch the Minnesota Vikings’ win over the Carolina Panthers than with a few former legends Sunday afternoon. Tommy Kramer, Ed McDaniel, Stu Voigt, Teddy Brown and Vencie Glenn stopped by Billy’s Bar & Grill to interact with fans and sign autographs. “I’ve been retired for many, many years, but (I’m) still getting…

September Swimming Ends With Red Flag Warning on Park Point

Fire Department Warns Everyone to Be Careful

September 30, 2023

KQDS Staff,

Those considering swimming on Park Point beaches Saturday were warned to be careful. And that warning carries into Sunday. The Duluth Fire Department said there was a high risk of rip currents, and they issued a warning about noon Saturday. The warning continues until 10 a.m. Sunday morning. The department says the warning means that wind and wave conditions can…

Prep Football: Esko, Cloquet, & Northwestern Grab Wins, Duluth Denfeld Drops 1st Game of Season

Esko (5-0) will next play at Hibbing on October 6th.

September 29, 2023

Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko football team added another win to their record on Friday, defeating Two Harbors 32 to 3. It wasn’t always easy though, as Esko led the Agates 7 to 3 at the break. Esko (5-0) will next play at Hibbing on October 6th. Two Harbors (3-2) will return home next weekend to host Rock Ridge. In other…

Top Play of the Week: 9/29

This week’s top play comes from Zak McPhee and Nolan Okstad of Proctor football.

September 29, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from Zak McPhee and Nolan Okstad of Proctor football. The duo would connect on an impressive two-point try in Proctor’s contest against Cloquet on Friday. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Jessica Worden

Hawks coach also heads UMD's tennis teams

September 29, 2023

Ben Burns,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Hermantown’s Jessica Worden as the high school girl’s tennis season begins to wrap up. Worden also coaches UMD’s women’s tennis team, which will begin its season around February 2024. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Wade Chiodo Steps Down as Grand Rapids Head Boys Hockey Coach

Grand Rapids made it to the section title game twice under his reign.

September 29, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Wade Chiodo has stepped down as the Grand Rapids head boys hockey coach. Youth Hockey Hub was the first to report the news. Chiodo spent four seasons at the helm. His best year came in 2020 and 2021 when the Thunderhawks went 15-2-1. Overall, Grand Rapids made it to the section title game twice under his reign….

Duluth Huskies Name KC Snyder as New Co-Assistant General Manager

Snyder was most recently with the St. Paul Saints, where he worked in the marketing and promotions department.

September 29, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies have added to their front office. On Friday, the team announced KC Snyder as the new co-assistant General Manager. He will work alongside the other co-assistant GM Taylor Terfehr. Snyder was most recently with the St. Paul Saints, where he worked in the marketing and promotions department. Snyder also had a stint with another Northwoods…

Greyhounds Head Coach Steve Pitoscia Named New Wilderness Assistant Coach

Pitoscia will still remain as the head boys hockey coach at East and will balance the two gigs throughout the season.

September 29, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Duluth East head boys hockey coach Steve Pitoscia has added another job responsibility for the fall and winter. Pitoscia, who is also Director of Player Development for the Minnesota Wilderness, is now the team’s new assistant coach. Pitoscia will still remain as the head boys hockey coach at East and will balance the two gigs throughout the season….

Report: Former Bulldog Catherine Daoust Joins PWHL Montreal on Camp Invite

Daoust last suited up for UMD back in 2018. She would tally 37 points in her four-year career with the Bulldogs.

September 29, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

MONTREAL, Canada.- Another former Bulldog will have a chance to earn a spot on a PWHL roster. Former defender Catherine Daoust has accepted an invite to traning camp with PWHL Montreal. Daoust is the 13th former Bulldog to get a chance in the newly formed league. Daoust last suited up for UMD back in 2018. She would tally 37 points…

Girls Soccer: Cloquet/Carlton & Marshall Play to 2-2 Tie, Esko Earns 9th Win of Season

Esko hasn't lost a game since September 7th.

September 28, 2023

Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- The top two girls soccer teams in the Lake Superior conference would clash on Thursday. Ultimately, Cloquet-Carlton and Duluth Marshall would play to a 2-2 tie. The Lumberjacks (9-2-3) will next host Hermantown on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Hilltoppers (7-2-4) will host Two Harbors on October 5th. In other girls soccer action, Esko would top Hermantown on their home…

Superior Volleyball Overcomes Proctor in Tight Battle

Spartans' fourth-straight victory

September 28, 2023

Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In a back-and-forth battle against the Proctor Rails, the Superior volleyball team prevailed in four sets, notching their fourth-straight victory. Superior’s winning streak began on September 16th in a 2-1 victory over Colfax in the Hudson Invite. The Spartans would go on to collect home victories against Hermantown (3-2) and Hibbing (3-0). Superior will get the rest of…

Northern Star: Denzel Majwega

Duluth Marshall senior leads team in goals

September 27, 2023

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall boys soccer team has been climbing atop their competition in through the month of September, but when you watch Denzel Majwega move downfield with the ball, there’s not much of a secret behind their success. “He’s very slippery, right?” smiled Mike Sengbush, the head coach of the Hilltoppers. “His skill allows him to kind of…

UMD Volleyball Preps for Augustana & #1 Wayne State as Part of Homecoming Weekend

Augustana and UMD begin play on Friday at 5 PM.

September 27, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A big weekend awaits the UMD volleyball team. Not only is it homecoming weekend, but they also have the number one team in the country coming to town. But first things first is a bout against Augustana on Friday. The Bulldogs hold the overall series lead over the Vikings, winning 14 of the 17 contests. Head Coach Jim…

Baseball Commitments: Esko’s Marciulionis to St. John’s, East’s Lind to Augustana

Both Marciulionis and Lind are entering their final prep seasons.

September 27, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- A pair of local area baseball standouts made their college commitments on Tuesday. Esko’s Dylan Marciulionis is heading to Collegeville to play for the Johnnies of St. John’s. Marciulionis went 5-0 this past spring with 51 strikeouts. He also was the winning pitcher in the double AA title game going seven innings with nine strikeouts. In Duluth, Greyhounds…

Damian Lillard is Being Traded from the Trail Blazers to the Bucks, AP Source Says, Ending Long Saga

Milwaukee would send Jrue Holiday, a draft pick, and two picks swaps to Portland as part of the three-team deal.

September 27, 2023

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE, Wis.- Damian Lillard is being traded by Portland to play alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Wednesday, a deal that ends a three-month saga surrounding his wish to be moved elsewhere with hopes of winning an NBA title and ending his 11-year run with the Trail Blazers. The seven-time All-Star — a…

Prep Volleyball: Cloquet & Grand Rapids Earn Straight Set Victories

The Lumberjacks (16-1) will next host Duluth Denfeld on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Thunderhawks (12-5) return home Thursday to host Duluth Marshall.

September 26, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet volleyball team continued their winning ways on Tuesday, topping Esko in straight sets. Ava Carlson led the team with 15 kills in the contest. The Lumberjacks (16-1) will next host Duluth Denfeld on Thursday. In other volleyball action, Grand Rapids would defeat Proctor in three sets. The Thunderhawks (12-5) return home Thursday to host Duluth Marshall….

Brewers Clinch 3rd NL Central Title in 6 Seasons Despite Loss to Cardinals and with Help from Braves

The Milwaukee Brewers clinched the NL Central title for the third time in six seasons Tuesday night.

September 26, 2023

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers clinched the NL Central title for the third time in six seasons Tuesday night, despite a 4-1 loss to the last-place St. Louis Cardinals and with the help of a come-from-behind win by the Atlanta Braves. Milwaukee clinched its second division crown in three seasons when the Chicago Cubs dropped a 7-6 decision to…

Coming Off Complete Game, UMD Football Turns Attention to Winona State

The Warriors and Bulldogs kick things off on Saturday at Malosky Stadium at noon.

September 26, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Head Coach Curt Wiese said in his weekly presser before their contest against Southwest Minnesota State that he was hoping for a complete game. And that’s exactly what his team gave him on Saturday as they blanked the Mustangs 33 to nothing. UMD’s defense had nine tackle for losses, five sacks, and four forced turnovers. Special teams was…

Report: Former UMD Goaltender Maddie Rooney to Join PWHL Minnesota for Camp

Rooney last played in the PWHPA for Team Adidas. In nine games, she had a saves percentage of 91 percent.

September 26, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- Former UMD goaltender Maddie Rooney may have not heard her name called in the PWHL draft back on September 18th. But, coming up in November she will have a chance to earn a spot on the PWHL Minnesota roster. Ian Kennedy, from the Hockey News, has reported that the olympic gold medalist has received and accepted a…

Duluth East Girls Soccer Extends Win Streak to Four Games

The Greyhounds haven't lost a game since September 9th.

September 25, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East girls soccer was victorius again on Monday, topping Proctor at home, 3 to 0. The Greyhounds haven’t lost a game since September 9th. Duluth East (7-3-2) will next host Cambridge-Isanti on Wednesday. Proctor (2-10) will look to get back on track on Tuesday when they host Two Harbors. Categories: High School, Sports

Former Mirage Defender Ella Anick Earns WCHA Defender of the Week Honors

Anick was the only player in the WCHA to record a pair of multi-point games.

September 25, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

ST. CLOUD, Minn.- It was quite the debut for former Mirage defender Ella Anick over the weekend. Anick played in her first two games for St. Cloud State and would lead the WCHA with five points, four assists and a plus-five rating. As a result, she was named the WCHA Defender of the Week. Anick was the only player in…

Proctor Spoils Two Harbors Senior Night With Sweep

Rails' first win in two weeks

September 25, 2023

Ben Burns,

TWO HARBORS, Minn.- After losing their last two games, the Proctor Rails got back on track Monday night with a three-set sweep against Two Harbors on the Agates’ senior night. This win puts the Rails at 10-7 overall. They’ll have a tougher test on Tuesday when they host Grand Rapids (10-5.) Two Harbors has now dropped to 7-9 overall. The…

After Two Shutouts, UMD’s Jennifer Norris Named NSIC Goalkeeper of the Week

Norris made 12 saves, nine of which came from the Augustana contest on Friday.

September 25, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- After two shutouts over the weekend, UMD goalkeeper Jennifer Norris has earned the NSIC goalkeeper of the week award. Norris made 12 saves, nine of which came from the Augustana contest on Friday. She was also tasked with defending eight corner kicks. Norris has started and played in every minute for the Bulldogs this season. She’s made a…

UMD Men’s Hockey Ranked #17 in First USCHO Poll

UMD is one of five NCHC teams to make the top 20.

September 25, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The first USCHO poll of the season came out on Monday morning. Coming in at number 17 is UMD. The Bulldogs would finish last year unranked. UMD is one of five NCHC teams to make the top 20. Three of their conference foes would make the top 10. They are Denver at number four, North Dakota at number…

UMD Kicker Curtis Cox Named NSIC Special Teams Player of the Week

Cox led the entire NSIC in points scored over all positions.

September 25, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD kicker Curtis Cox could not miss on Saturday. He went a perfect four for four on field goals and three for three on extra points in UMD’s 33 to nothing win over Southwest Minnesota State. Because of his efforts, he was named NSIC Special Teams Player of the Week on Monday. Cox led the entire NSIC in…

College Soccer: UMD Draws, UWS Men Fall, UWS Women Win Fourth Straight

Second-straight game Bulldogs end in scoreless tie

September 24, 2023

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD and UW-Superior soccer players braved the elements in their respective Sunday afternoon matches. After tying 0-0 with Augustana on Friday, the Bulldogs once again left Malosky Stadium with a scoreless draw Sunday against Wayne State College. UMD out-shot the Wildcats 20-6, with Jessica Eischens tallying a team-high of three shots-on-goal. UMD will now prepare to face Concordia…

Coaches Corner: Brooks Repking

Repking is entering his first year as Saints head coach.

September 24, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with St. Scholastica head baseball coach, Brooks Repking. Repking is entering his first year as Saints head coach. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Top Play of the Week: 9/22

Denfeld's Manns runs 80 yards to end zone

September 22, 2023

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s Top Play of the Week belongs to Duluth Denfeld’s Taye Manns, who scored an 80-yard rushing touchdown in the Hunters’ second series of the game. Duluth Denfeld went on to defeat Duluth East and are now 4-0 to start the season. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Plays of the Week, Sports

Prep Football: Esko & Denfeld Improve to 4-0, Hermantown & Cloquet Earn “Home” Wins

Esko improves to 4-0 and will next host Two Harbors on September 29th.

September 22, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- In a rematch of last year’s Section 7AAA title game, Esko would leave no doubt as they topped Pequot Lakes 60 to 0 on Friday. Esko improves to 4-0 and will next host Two Harbors on September 29th. Speaking of 4-0 teams, Duluth Denfeld took down crosstown rival Duluth East, 27 to 14 to remain unbeaten. Over in…

UMD Men’s Hockey Elevates Long-Time Goaltender Coach Brant Nicklin

Nicklin has been with the men's program since the 2014-2015 season.

September 22, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- He’s been a volunteer goaltender coach on the UMD men’s hockey team since the 2014 and 2015 season, and now he’s being elevated for his efforts over the years. On Friday, the Bulldogs promoted goaltending coach Brant Nicklin to a paid assistant role. Nicklin is a UMD alum, as he played goalie for UMD from 1996 to 2000….