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Prep Volleyball: Cloquet & Grand Rapids to Meet in Section 7AAA Title Game for 3rd Straight Year

The section title game will take place on November 2nd at 6 PM at Hermantown High School.

October 30, 2023

Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet volleyball team continued their quest for a state berth on Monday, defeating North Branch 3-1 in the Section 7AAA semifinals. The Lumberjacks would fall in the first set before rallying to win the final three sets. The scores were (22-25, 25-20, 25-17, and 25-22). Ava Carlson had a team-leading 12 kills in the victory. Cloquet will…

Former Bulldog Gabbie Hughes Signs Three-Year Contract with PWHL Ottawa

Hughes is one of three former Bulldogs on Ottawa's roster. She joins Ashton Bell and Katerina Mrazova.

October 30, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD women’s hockey standout Gabbie Hughes can start adjusting to her new home in Ottawa. On Monday, Hughes and PWHL Ottawa agreed to a three-year contract. Ottawa drafted the 2023 Hockey Humanitarian Award winner in the 4th round of the league’s inaugural draft back in September. During her time with the Bulldogs, Hughes was an All-American and…

Duluth Marshall’s Carter Boos to Play College Baseball at North Iowa Area CC

Last season, Boos led Marshall in runs scored and stolen bases while posting a batting average of .363.

October 30, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Marshall senior infielder and pitcher Carter Boos announced the next step in his playing career over the weekend. Boos will suit up for North Iowa Area Community College once he’s done playing for the Hilltoppers. Last season, he led Marshall in runs scored and stolen bases while posting a batting average of .363. On the mound, he…

Umd Hockey Coach On Death Of Adam Johnson

Remembering Former Bulldogs Hockey Player Adam Johnson

October 30, 2023

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. — When you hear tragic news about a friend, your mind turns to a happy memory of that person’s life. UMD Hockey Coach Scott Sandelin recalled Adam Johnson and a goal he scored for the Penguins. “I’ve watched that goal probably 20 times already, you know, I haven’t seen it for a long time just keep watching it…

Vikings Confirm Cousins is Done for the Season with a Torn Achilles Tendon in a Devastating Blow

Cousins, who is on track to be a free agent next spring, has never missed a game in the NFL to injury.

October 30, 2023

The Associated Press,

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Kirk Cousins has a torn right Achilles tendon that will end his season, the Minnesota Vikings announced on Monday after his first career injury put a somber tone on their three-game winning streak. The Vikings announced that the MRI exam on Cousins confirmed their initial fear of a tear after the 12th-year quarterback went down in…

UMD Alum Adam Johnson, 29, Dies Following On-Ice Accident

Hibbing native spent two seasons with Bulldogs

October 29, 2023

Ben Burns,

Part 1: Part 2: DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD community and hockey world are mourning the loss of Adam Johnson, who passed away after an accident during a hockey game in England on Saturday. Johnson, 29, was playing for the Nottingham Panthers in the Elite Ice Hockey League when he collided with a member of the Sheffield Steelers in the…

Esko, Hermantown Advance to Sectional Finals

Esko to play Pequot Lakes, Hermantown facing North Branch

October 29, 2023

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Esko and Hermantown punched their respective tickets to the Sectional Finals in Saturday’s high school football playoff action. On their home field, Esko defeated Pierz 56-8. They’ll now have the chance to earn their third-straight Section Championship on Thursday when they take on Pequot Lakes at Malosky Stadium. Meanwhile, Hermantown took out Duluth Denfeld 10-6 on the Hunters’…

UWS Volleyball Falls in Four on Swarm Night

Yellow Jackets' third-straight loss

October 29, 2023

Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior volleyball team was unable to keep up with Minnesota Morris on Swarm Night, falling in four sets on Friday. In the defeat, Maiana Stark led the Yellow Jackets with 14 kills. Ayla Oltmanns added 12 kills while Kaylin Plautz contributed with 11. Defensively, Jenna Anderson tallied 34 digs. Plautz, Sydney Smith and Marena Saeger each recorded…

Coaches Corner: Jon Nelson

Lake Superior Conference Championships this Saturday in Superior

October 27, 2023

Ben Burns,

PROCTOR, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Proctor Hermantown girls swimming head coach Jon Nelson as his team prepares for the Lake Superior Conference Championships. Proctor Hermantown will also compete in the Sectional Championship November 9-11 in Hibbing. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Play: 10/27

Moorjani's header gives Bulldogs senior day win

October 27, 2023

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play goes to the UMD soccer team for their game-winning goal Sunday against the University of Sioux Falls. With three minutes left, Lauren Hansen’s corner kick went straight to Myra Moorjani, whose header found the back of the net, giving UMD a 2-1 victory. Categories: College, Plays of the Week, Sports

Esko Volleyball Advances to Sectional Semis, Downs Pine City in Four Sets

Facing Mesabi East Wednesday Night

October 27, 2023

Ben Burns,

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko volleyball team is still alive in the playoff hunt as they defeated Pine City in four sets in Friday’s Section 7AA quarterfinal match. This marks Esko’s 10th-straight victory, which spans back to September 28. Esko will now head to Mesabi East in the Sectional semifinals on Wednesday, November 1. Last year, Esko made it as far…

Prep Football: Northwestern Advances to Level 3 with Victory Over Stanley-Boyd

Next up for the Tigers, they'll host St. Croix Falls in Level 3 action on November 3rd. Kickoff is at 7 PM.

October 27, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

MAPLE, Wis.- The Northwestern football team is moving on to the next round after defeating Stanley-Boyd 58 to 48 in Level 2 on Friday. Next up for the Tigers, they’ll host St. Croix Falls in Level 3 action on November 3rd. Kickoff is at 7 PM. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

UWS Women’s Hockey Rallies Past Lawrence in Home Opener

The two teams will meet again on Saturday. Puck drop is at 2 PM.

October 27, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After trailing to Lawrence on Friday, the UWS women’s hockey team rallied back to win in their home opener, 2 to 1. Cora Coz and Brynn MacLean would light the lamp in the victory for the Yellowjackets. The two teams will meet again on Saturday. Puck drop is at 2 PM. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

State Soccer: St. Paul Academy Knocks Off Esko Girls in Shootout at Class A Quarterfinals

Esko finishes the season with a 13-3-3 record.

October 26, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

IRONDALE, Minn.- The Esko girls soccer team would play St. Paul Academy tough in the Class A quarterfinals on Thursday, but would ultimately fall short 2-1 in a shootout. The Spartans went a perfect five for five in the shootout. Esko’s lone goal came from Britta Koski in the first half. Esko finishes the season with a 13-3-3 record. Categories:…

UMD Men’s Hockey Names Connor McMenamin as New Alternate Captain

So far this year, McMenamin has tallied two goals and two assists for the Bulldogs.

October 26, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team added another captain to their leadership group. The Bulldogs named Connor McMenamin as an alternate captain. He spent the last two seasons as an alternate captain for Penn State. So far this year, McMenamin has tallied two goals and two assists for the Bulldogs. He is set to don the “A” for the…

Proctor Hermantown Swimmers Set for Conference, Sectional Meets

P-H: Two state-qualifying swimmers in 2022

October 26, 2023

Ben Burns,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The high school girls swimming and diving season is nearing its end, and swimmers with the Proctor Hermantown is hoping to make some waves before in a pair of crucial upcoming meets. Despite not having a dive team — and practicing in a pool five yards short of regulation — Proctor Hermantown has kept up with their conference…

State Soccer: C-E-C & Duluth Marshall Boys, Cloquet-Carlton Girls See Season’s End

Esko girls soccer is the lone remaining area team at state.

October 25, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team saw their season come to a close on Wednesday, falling to St. Cloud Tech 2-1 in the AA quarterfinals. Joseph Bailey had the lone goal for the Lumberjacks in regulation. The game would then go to a shootout and the Tigers would outscore the Lumberjacks 4 to 2. In other state…

Northern Star: Ashton Dahms

10 goals in 9 games for Minnesota Wilderness

October 25, 2023

Ben Burns,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Minnesota Wilderness have been nearly unstoppable in the last three weeks, and that has a lot to do with Ashton Dahms and his knack for getting to the net. “I came in here knowing that I was going to have to produce, and I think I just stepped up to the plate and everything’s gone well so…

Former Bulldog Hunter Shepard Wins in NHL Debut for Washington Capitals

It was a night to remember for Shepard as he had 18 saves in net.

October 25, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

NEWARK, N.J.- Former UMD goalie Hunter Shepard made his NHL debut on Wednesday in the Washington Capitals’ contest against the New Jersey Devils. It was a night to remember for Shepard as he had 18 saves in net. Shepard would also earn the win in his debut as the Capitals held off the Devils 6 to 4. Categories: Professional Sports,…

Prep Volleyball: Hermantown Advances to Section 7AAA Semifinals, Proctor Eliminated in 7AA Tourney

Hermantown will next host Grand Rapids on Monday in the semifinals.

October 25, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown volleyball team left no doubt on Wednesday, topping Duluth Denfeld in straight sets to open Section 7AAA quarterfinal play. The Hawks were led by Claire Kaups, who had nine kills in the contest. Hermantown will next host Grand Rapids on Monday in the semifinals. In other section volleyball action, Proctor would see their season come to…

#11 UMD Men’s Hockey Takes Unbeaten Record On the Road to #12 Cornell

Both games on Friday and Saturday are set for 6 PM.

October 25, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Another weekend, and another weekend of UMD men’s hockey without a loss as the Bulldogs swept Bemidji State in a home and home series. Now, they hop on a plane to face a team similar in the polls. Both UMD and Cornell were either ranked 11th or 12th in multiple polls. It’s the 2nd consecutive season the Bulldogs…

Reece Hunt Makes Return to Bemidji as Member of UMD Women’s Hockey Roster

Hunt played the last four seasons at Bemidji State.

October 25, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team is coming off a weekend in which they completed the sweep. The Bulldogs would outscore MSU-Mankato 7 to 2 to pick up two victories. The train rolls on this upcoming weekend as UMD stays on the road to play a winless Bemidj State squad. The Bulldogs have taken their last nine contests against…

Prep Football: Hermantown Shuts Out Rock Ridge to Advance to 7AAAA Semifinals

With the win, the Hawks will next play at Duluth Denfeld in the semifinals.

October 24, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown football team opened up postseason play on Tuesday with a win as they defeated Rock Ridge 21-0 in the 7AAAA quarterfinals. With the win, the Hawks will next play at Duluth Denfeld in the semifinals. Kickoff is set for 2 PM on Saturday. Categories: High School, Sports

Washington Capitals Call Up Former Bulldog Hunter Shepard

Shepard is expected to make his NHL debut Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils.

October 24, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Former UMD and Grand Rapids goalie Hunter Shepard received the call any hockey player dreams about. And that’s the call to the pros. The Washington Capitals recalled Shepard from Hershey on Tuesday. Even better news, he’s expected to make his NHL debut Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils. This is the 2nd time Shepard has been called up…

Iowa Wild Sign Former Thunderhawk Gavin Hain to Player Tryout Contract

Hain just wrapped up his five-year college career with the North Dakota Fighting Hawks.

October 24, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DES MOINES, Iowa.- Former Grand Rapids Thunderhawk Gavin Hain will get a chance to latch on with the Iowa Wild of the AHL. Just last week, Iowa signed Hain to a player tryout contract. Hain just wrapped up his five-year college career with the North Dakota Fighting Hawks. He was set to play for the Iowa Heartlanders of the ECHL…

UMD Football to Meet Bemidji State in NSIC Showdown Saturday

UMD has dropped the last two meetings against Bemidji State.

October 24, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 2nd straight week, the UMD football team handled business against a team from North Dakota, as they got the best of Minot State, 42 to 7 on Saturday. It’s the 5th time this season that the Bulldogs have put up forty plus points. The ground game was propelled by Jaylen McKnight and Kyle Walljasper as McKnight…

Coffee Conversation: Getting to Know FOX21 Sports Anchor/Reporter Ben Burns

October 24, 2023

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — Ben Burns joined the FOX21 team in August 2023 as a Weekend Anchor / Sports Reporter. Burns came on the morning newscast Tuesday to talk about how he got his start in Wisconsin, his role in sports broadcasting today, and the latest headlines in Northland athletics. If you have a sports inquiry, email bburns@kqdsfox21.tv. Categories: Coffee Conversation,…

UMD’s Jares Named NSIC Offensive Player of the Week

Scored three goals in two games for Bulldogs

October 23, 2023

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD’s Jackie Jares has had a strong senior season for the Bulldogs, and she’s earning some recognition with the regular season winding down. Jares has been named the NSIC Offensive Player of the Week after scoring three goals in a pair of home games for the Bulldogs. She scored both goals in UMD’s 2-1 Friday win over Southwest…

UMD’s Gascon Named WCHA Rookie of the Week

21 saves in win over Minnesota State Mankato

October 23, 2023

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD’s Ève Gascon is being recognized for her immediate impact in front of the net for the Bulldogs. The freshman was named WCHA Rookie of the week after tallying 21 saves in Friday’s win over Minnesota State Mankato. This was Gascon’s second win of the season. The UMD women’s hockey team is set to face Bemidji State on…

Perkins, Stejskal Earn Weekly Honors

Bulldogs Swept Beavers in Two-Game Stint

October 23, 2023

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- A pair of UMD Bulldogs are being rewarded for their pair of weekend wins over Bemidji State. Matthew Perkins has been named the NCHC Rookie of the Week after scoring his first collegiate goal and adding two assists on Friday. In addition, Zach Stejskal was named the NCHC Goaltender of the Week. The senior earned both of the…

Bright Future Ahead for Lily Clark, Superior Tennis

Clark: 17-5 singles record in 2023

October 23, 2023

Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The high school girls tennis season may be over in Wisconsin, but the Superior Spartans have a rising star that’s worth keeping an eye on in 2024. Freshman Lily Clark ended the 2023 season as Superior’s number two singles player, compiling a 17-5 record. Clark made the rare jump from middle school to varsity this fall, but she…

Bulldogs Return to Hardwood With Preseason Victory

Hakamaki tallies 13 points for UMD

October 22, 2023

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team returned to Romano Gymnasium Sunday for a 76-41 exhibition win over Lakehead University. Senior Taya Hakamaki was named the player of the game with 13 points. The Bulldogs will continue their preseason stretch on Wednesday, November 1st when they travel to Brookings, SD to face South Dakota State. Categories: College, Sports

Moorjani’s Late-Game Header Seals UMD Win

Bulldogs haven't lost since October 1st

October 22, 2023

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD soccer team had a flair for the dramatics Sunday afternoon in their 2-1 win over the University of Sioux Falls. The Bulldogs’ first goal game 63 seconds into the match from the right foot of Jackie Jares, who has a team-leading eight goals on the season. The Cougars evened the score in the second half as…

Top Plays: 10/20

Bailey scores goal, Schott completes deep ball, Perich returns punt for TD

October 20, 2023

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- A long-range sectional final goal and two eye-catching touchdowns make the grade in this week’s top plays. At number three, Cloquet/Esko/Carlton’s Joseph Bailey knocked in a goal against Grand Rapids to put the Lumberjacks up 1-0. C-E-C would win 2-1 and advance to the state tournament. At number two, Hermantown’s Alex Schott completed a 52-yard touchdown pass to…

Coaches Corner: Heidi Anderson

The Lumberjacks are heading into section play with twenty plus wins under their belt.

October 20, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- On this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up Heidi Anderson, the head coach of the Cloquet volleyball team. The Lumberjacks are heading into section play with twenty plus wins under their belt. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy

Northwestern Cruises Past Elk Mound in Playoff Opener

Seventh-straight Level 1 victory

October 20, 2023

Ben Burns,

MAPLE, Wis.- The Northwestern Tigers are headed to the next round of the playoffs after defeating Elk Mound 44-12 Friday. Cooper Lawton scored the Tigers’ first touchdown before Ethan Harms made it a two-score game with a quarterback sneak at the goalline. The Tigers will face Stanley-Boyd on their home turf on Friday, October 27. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy,…

Mavericks Pull Upset Over Bulldogs Volleyball

First-set win not enough for UMD

October 20, 2023

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Despite coming into Friday night’s matchup as the favorites, the UMD Bulldogs were unable to keep up with Minnesota State, falling in four sets. The Bulldogs won the first set, but struggled to contain the Mavericks in sets two through four. They’ll look to get back on track Saturday afternoon against second-ranked Concordia St. Paul. Categories: College, Friday…

Power Plays Rule the Day in Bulldogs’ Win over Beavers

Three PP goals by UMD in first period

October 20, 2023

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- It didn’t take long for UMD’s men’s hockey team to show their special teams dominance in Friday’s 4-0 win over Bemidji State. The Bulldogs scored three goals in the first period, all of which came on power plays. UMD will have another go at the Beavers Saturday night in Bemidji. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Saints Football Facing Tough Test Against Carleton College

Knights 5-1 in 2023 season

October 20, 2023

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Saint Scholastica will be on the road Saturday afternoon when they take on Carleton College. The Saints’ season hasn’t gone as expected as they currently sit at 2-4 overall. Meanwhile, Carleton currently sits at 5-1, and Saints Linebacker John Bonner knows they’ll have to be prepared and play their absolute best if they want a chance to win….

Broman Brothers Coach Fundamentals at Basketball Camp

Camp focused on passing, dribbling and shooting

October 20, 2023

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- With most schools in the Northland not having classes this Friday, some kids hit the court at the Broman Academy Fall Camp. The camp was hosted by former Lakeview Christian Academy and Division I basketball players Bjorn and Anders Broman. The brothers split the camp into two sessions: One for 1st-4th graders, and the other for 5th-9th graders….

Scots Too Much for Saints on Volleyball Court

St. Scholastica falls to 3-18 on season

October 19, 2023

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Despite avoiding their fourth-straight sweep, St. Scholastica’s volleyball team was unable to keep up with Macalester in a four-set loss. Lindsey Baribeau led the Saints’ attack, tallying 12 kills. Defensively, Baribeau recorded 2.5 blocks Riley Panger and Grace Myhre each contributed 10 digs. Thursday’s loss puts the St. Scholastica at 3-18 on the season. The Saints will stay…

Duluth East Seniors Shine in Sweep over Hilltoppers

Facing Forest Lake in 7AAAA Sectionals

October 19, 2023

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- In front of a student section beaming with spirit, the Duluth East volleyball team swept Duluth Marshall on Senior Night. This win (25-22, 25-20, 25-10) puts the Greyhounds at 10-9 while the Hilltoppers are now an even 10-10. Duluth East is set to face Forest Lake in the first round of the 7AAAA Sectional Tournament on Wednesday, October…

Wilderness Return to Home Ice Amid Win Streak

Tied for first place in Midwest Division

October 19, 2023

Ben Burns,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Minnesota Wilderness’ return to Northwoods Credit Union Arena couldn’t have come at a better time. The NAHL team have been temporarily housed at St. Luke’s Sports & Events Center in Proctor after their Cloquet arena was iceless due to a cooling tower issue. Friday’s home opener comes as the Wilderness have won six straight games. Leading Minnesota…

Prep Football: Denfeld, Esko Earn Wins; Cloquet, Proctor Fall at Home

Final week of regular season for Minnesota high school football

October 18, 2023

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- On a rare Wednesday night of high school football, two of the Northland’s top teams wrapped up their regular season with impressive home victories. The Duluth Denfeld Hunters won on the road against Hermantown 31-29, improving to 7-1 overall. Esko cruised past Pine City 61-0, marking their 26th-straight regular season win and putting them at 8-0 in 2023….

Duluth Marshall Boys Soccer Advances to State for First Time Since 2012

The Hilltoppers now await their first round opponent at state as matchups will be announced on Saturday.

October 18, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall boys soccer team extended their season on Wednesday, defeating PACT Charter 3-0 in the Section 7A title game. This is the Hilltoppers first section title win since 2012. They now await their first round opponent at state as matchups will be announced on Saturday. Categories: High School, Sports

Northern Star: Alex Hanson

UWS Defender growing as a person and player

October 18, 2023

Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s soccer recently went on a seven-game win streak — six of which ended in shutouts. On a team full of playmakers, it may be difficult for one single player to stand out from the crowd. Enter Alex Hanson. Countless athletes from around the world have played at Superior’s NBC Spartan Sports Complex, but few share…

#14 UMD Men’s Hockey Preps for Bemidji State Without Assistant Captain Dominic James

The Bulldogs enter their series without top center Dominic James, who will be out for the year with an upper-body injury.

October 18, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team moved up the polls after a successful weekend against Northern Michigan. The Bulldogs are now number fourteen in the country. UMD continues the non-conference portion of their schedule this upcoming weekend with a home and home series against Bemidji State. Both enter the contest with one victory so far this season. The Bulldogs…

#8 UMD Women’s Hockey Not Dwelling as they Enter MSU-Mankato Series

Game one is set for Friday at 3:01 PM.

October 18, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team is coming off two tough losses at home to 2nd ranked Ohio State. As a result, the Bulldogs would drop two spots in the polls to number eight in the country. UMD now turns the page as they will hit the road for the first time this season, facing Minnesota State-Mankato this weekend….

Grand Rapids to Hire Grant Clafton as Next Boys Head Hockey Coach

It's a reunion of sorts as Clafton was an assistant coach for Rapids in the 2014-2015 season.

October 18, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- It appears Grand Rapids has circled in on their next head boys hockey coach. Activites Director Dale Christy tweeted out that former Greenway head coach Grant Clafton will be hired as the next head coach of the Thunderhawks, pending school board approval. Clafton coached the Raiders from 2015 to 2019. During that run, Greenway would place 2nd…

Prep Soccer: Lumberjacks girls, boys advance to State

Fifth-straight state appearance for girls, third-straight for boys

October 17, 2023

Ben Burns,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet/Carlton girls and Cloquet/Esko/Carlton boys opened their new field Tuesday with a pair of Section 7AA Section Final victories. The Cloquet/Carlton girls defeated North Branch 3-0 after losing to the Vikings earlier in the season. Lauren Hughes, Makayla Stirewalt and Mackenzie Lynch each scored goals for the Lumberjacks. This is the fifth-straight year Cloquet/Carlton has qualified for…