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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

#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.
Neil Vierzba,

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…

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College, Sports

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.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

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 Hockey
College, Sports

UWS Women Take Down Saints, Men Prevail in OT

Yellowjackets' first home sweep of season
Ben Burns,

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…

Cec Ghky
High School, Sports

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.
Neil Vierzba,

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…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

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.
Neil Vierzba,

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…

Htown Bball
High School, Sports

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.
Neil Vierzba,

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…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

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

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

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…

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College, Sports

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.
Neil Vierzba,

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…

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College, Sports

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.
Neil Vierzba,

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….

Duluth Denfeld Boys Basketball
High School, Sports

After Bounceback Year, Denfeld Boys Ready to Go Further

Lost to Hermantown in 2022-23 Section 7AAA Championship
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- After a combined four wins in two years, the Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team had a major turnaround in 2022-23 with 16 wins. Now with nearly all of their top players returning, the Hunters want to take another jump this season. On Monday, dozens of students filled Denfeld’s court for the start of basketball season. The Hunters had…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Drops to #9 in USCHO Poll

The Bulldogs welcome in Colgate this upcoming weekend for a two-game series.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team has taken a little fall in the latest polls. After being swept by Minnesota this past weekend, the Bulldogs have dropped down one spot to number nine in the country. The schedule doesn’t get any easier for UMD as this upcoming weekend they’ll welcome in 2nd ranked Colgate for a two game series….

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Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Bulldog Maggie Flaherty Signs Deal with PWHL Minnesota

Flaherty joins Sidney Morin, Michela Cava, and Sydney Brodt as former Bulldogs on the PWHL Minnesota roster.
Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- Former Bulldog defender Maggie Flaherty is officially a pro hockey player. On Monday, she put pen to paper with PWHL Minnesota. Minnesota drafted the Lakeville native in the 4th round of the inaugural draft. Flaherty just wrapped up her five-year Bulldog career last winter. Over the course of those five years, she would tally 76 total points….

Duluth Marshall Girls Hockey
High School, Sports

Hilltoppers Girls Hockey Encouraged by Strong Start

4-1 overall, 5 GPG through five games
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Five games into the 2023-24 season, the Duluth Marshall girl’s hockey team has shown they’ll once again be in contention for the 7A Championship. “This year we have a very skilled team, so that’s what we’re kind of focusing on is using our systems and working around our different skill levels that we have.” Last year, Callie Hoff…

Top Play: 11/17
Friday Night Frenzy, Plays of the Week, Sports

Top Play: 11/17

Marshall's Lian puts Hilltoppers ahead with goal
Ben Burns,

CLOQUET, Minn.- This week’s top play of the week comes from a Thursday night girls hockey game between Duluth Marshall and Cloquet/Esko/Carlton. After a scoreless first period, Marshall’s Avery Lian put the Hilltoppers on the board after intercepting a pass and shooting the puck above the goaltender’s shoulder and into the net. Lian would go on to score another goal…

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College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

#8 UMD Women Lose Sixth Straight to #4 Gophers

Outshot Minnesota 33-32
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- The #4 UMD women’s hockey team had their six-game winning streak come to an end Friday evening as they fell 3-1 to the #8 Minnesota Gophers. Despite the loss, the Bulldogs outshot the Gophers 33-32. Their lone goal was scored by Hanna Baskin in the third period off an assist from Danielle Burgen. UMD will have a chance…

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Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Coaches Corner: Kory Deadrick

Deadrick is entering his 3rd year at the helm for the Spartans.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we hear from Superior head boys basketball coach, Kory Deadrick. Deadrick is entering his 3rd year at the helm for the Spartans. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

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College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UWS Men’s Hockey Falls in WIAC Conference Opener to UW-River Falls

Blake Holmes would have the lone goal for the Yellowjackets.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s hockey was unable to get their 2nd win of the season on Friday, falling to UW-River Falls 2 to 1. Blake Holmes would have the lone goal for the Yellowjackets. UWS (1-5) will next play at UW-Stout on Saturday. Puck drop is at 7 PM. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

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High School, Sports

Mountain Iron-Buhl Girls Basketball Begins State Title Defense

Finished 30-3 in 2022-23, won Class A State Championship over BOLD
Ben Burns,

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- Eight months ago, the Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball team won their first Class A state championship in a 31-point rout over BOLD. If recent history repeats itself, the Rangers will be the favorites to repeat this season. Since 2007, there have been five Class A basketball teams that have won back-to-back state championships (Minneota, Goodhue, Maranatha, Ada-Borup…
Community, Environment, Great Outdoors, Sports, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Deer Firearms Season Starts Saturday

Minnesota's firearms season wraps up this weekend.
Steve Goodspeed,

As the weekend approached, the winds changed and the temperatures dropped just in time for the end of Minnesota’s firearms deer season, and the opening of the Wisconsin firearms season. In the Badger state’s Douglas County, deer stands have been checked out to make sure they’re still safe and make any needed repairs. Woods that have been quiet will soon…

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High School, Sports

Superior Boys Hoops Equipped with Veteran Depth Heading Into Season

Superior's first game is a week from Friday at D.C. Everest.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Spartan boys basketball team returned to the court this week for their first couple of practices of the season. There’s been plenty of excitement surrounding the squad after they made it to their first sectional title game since 2016 last year. The Spartans also return their top two scorers in Tresean Sanigar and Calvin Anderson, who…

Duluth Marshall Girls Hockey
High School, Sports

Marshall’s Lian Leads Toppers in Rout Over Lumberjacks

Hilltoppers improve to 3-1 overall
Ben Burns,

CLOQUET, Minn.- After earning an 11-1 win on Tuesday, The Duluth Marshall girls hockey team kept up their offensive attack in Thursday’s 5-0 shutout over Cloquet/Esko/Carlton. Following a scoreless second period, the Hilltoppers would score as Avery Lian sent a wrist shot past C-E-C Goaltender Izabella Strang. Liang would score another goal in the second period on a power play….

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High School, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Hermantown’s Zam Plante Named to U.S. Junior Select Team

The challenge goes from December 10th to December 17th.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMATOWN, Minn.- Hermantown native and future Bulldog Zam Plante will get a chance to suit up for the U.S. Junior Select Team next month. Plante was one of the 22 players selected to compete in the World Junior A Challenge in Nova Scotia. He wasn’t the only future Bulldog named to the roster. Joining him will be Chaska defenseman Adam…

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High School, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Jacion Owens

Esko junior had breakout season as starting quarterback
Ben Burns,

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko football team is likely still feeling the pain of Saturday’s state quarterfinals loss to Annandale, but with Jacion Owens returning as their starting quarterback, they should once again be contenders in 2024. “I feel like coming out here and having a good mood helps everyone get through practice,” says Owens, who started practice sharing his Aaron Rodgers…

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College, Sports

UWS Men’s Basketball Improves to 4-0 After Holding Off St. Scholastica

The Yellowjackets were led by J'Vaun Walker, who had 16 points in the victory.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UW-Superior men’s basketball team picked up their 4th straight win on Wednesday, defeating St. Scholastica 70 to 62. The Yellowjackets were led by J’Vaun Walker, who had 16 points in the victory. On the other end, Jeff Moore had a team-leading 15 points for the Saints. UWS (4-0) will next play Ripon at home on Saturday. CSS…

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High School, Sports

Proctor Senior Goalie A.J. Reyelts to Play D1 Hockey for Lindenwood University

In 15 games last season, Reyelts posted a 2.34 goals against average.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- Proctor senior goalie A.J. Reyelts knows where he’ll be playing college hockey at once his days with the Rails are over. Reyelts announced his commitment to Lindenwood University, a Division one program. In 15 games last season, Reyelts posted a 2.34 goals against average. He would also have a saves percentage of .926. Reyelts was a second team…

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High School, Sports

Team Minnesota Rallies to Win All-Star Volleyball Game

Cloquet's Carlson named MVP
Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In a night full of stars, Team Minnesota rallied from a two-set deficit to defeat Team Wisconsin in five sets. Cloquet’s Ava Carlson, who is graduating as the Lumberjacks’ all-time kills leader, was named the game’s MVP. Below is a roster for each team: Team Minnesota Quinn Danielson, Cloquet Ava Carlson, Cloquet Blythe Proulx, Cloquet Karys Johnson, Duluth…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Continues Rivalry Tour With Trip to St. Cloud

The Bulldogs are looking to snap a six game winless streak.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will look to snap their six game winless streak with another rivalry series this weekend. The Bulldogs will be in St. Cloud to take on the 17th ranked Huskies. A team UMD has seen quite a bit over the years. Just last season, the two squads would meet in seven games. With UMD…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Coming Off Bye Week, #7 UMD Women’s Hockey Set to Host #4 Minnesota

In recent years, Minnesota has had a hold off the all-time series, winning seven of the last 10 matchups.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Fresh off their bye week, the 7th ranked UMD women’s hockey team returns to the ice this weekend. And it’s a big one as the Bulldogs welcome in the 4th ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers into Amsoil Arena. Both teams come into the matchup with similar seasons so far. Each squad has two losses, which have come from Ohio…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

12 Bulldog Football Standouts Earn All-Conference Honors

Nine of those players made the first team.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team was well represented on the NSIC all-conference team. A whopping 12 players were on the first and 2nd teams. Nine of those players made the first team. On offense, Tight End Sam Pitz and linemen Treyvon Cahalan and Arik Johnson achieved first time honors. They were joined by Lineman Andrew Klopp, Drew Hennessey, Ethan…

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Professional Sports, Sports

Brewers Promote Bench Coach Pat Murphy to Take Over as Manager After Craig Counsell’s Departure

The Brewers will hold an introductory news conference on Thursday for Murphy, who received a three-year contract.
The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) — After spending the last eight seasons as Craig Counsell’s bench coach, Pat Murphy is taking over for his former boss as the Milwaukee Brewers manager. The Brewers announced they were promoting Murphy on Wednesday, a little over a week after the Chicago Cubs announced they had hired Counsell away from Milwaukee. Counsell’s introductory news conference with the…

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High School, Sports

Girls Hockey: Duluth Marshall Handles Northern Lakes in Home Opener

The Hilltoppers (2-1) will next be in action on Thursday when they play at Cloquet-Esko-Carlton. Puck drop is at 7 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls hockey team protected their home ice on Tuesday, defeating Northern Lakes 11 to 1. The Hilltoppers (2-1) will next be in action on Thursday when they play at Cloquet-Esko-Carlton. Puck drop is at 7 PM. Categories: High School, Sports

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

After Missing National Tournament, UMD Football Still Proud of 2023 Season

UMD finishes the season with a 9-2 record.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team put themselves in a strong position to make the NCAA tournament. Unfortunately, the selection committee felt otherwise as the Bulldogs saw their season end on Sunday. UMD snapped a two-year drought just a day earlier when they upset 9th ranked Minnesota State-Mankato 33 to 21. Even with a loss and the same record, Minnesota…

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High School, Sports

Menzel & Bentler to Play in MN HS Football All-Star Game, Spahn to Coach

The game will take place on December 2nd at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Two local players will get a chance to suit up for their respective schools one last time. Hermantown wide receiver Peyton Menzel and Two Harbors defensive lineman Zach Bentler have been selected to compete in the 50th Minnesota High School Football All-Star Game. The two will be on the North roster. Joining them on the North team is…
Professional Sports, Sports

Vikings Bring Back LB Anthony Barr on Practice Squad After Jordan Hicks Injury

Barr was the ninth overall pick in 2014 out of UCLA. He was a starting linebacker for eight seasons, before becoming a free agent in 2022.
The Associated Press,

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings signed linebacker Anthony Barr to their practice squad on Tuesday, bringing back their 2014 first-round draft pick and four-time Pro Bowl pick for depth after an injury to leading tackler Jordan Hicks. Hicks bruised his right shin in the first quarter of Minnesota’s 27-19 win on Sunday over New Orleans, returned late in…

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High School, Sports

Armed with Strong Defensive Core, Hermantown Boys Hockey Begins 2023-2024 Campaign

Hermantown's first game is December 1st at Cretin-Derham Hall.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Monday marked the first day that prep boys hockey teams in Minnesota were able to hit the ice. One of those teams getting things started was the Hermantown Hawks. Hermantown is coming off a season in which they took 3rd at state in Class A. The Hawks return a number of key defensive players, including goalie Dane Callaway….

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College, Sports

St. Scholastica Men’s Hockey Cracks Top 10 For First Time Since 2014

Scholastica is off to a strong start this season, posting a 5-0 record so far.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team is moving up in the latest USCHO poll. The Saints jump from up six spots, going from number 14 to number eight in the country. This is the first time since 2014 that CSS has cracked the top 10. Scholastica is off to a strong start this season, posting a 5-0 record so…

Alyssa Doyle and Camryn Seguin
High School, Sports

Denfeld’s Doyle, Seguin Staying in Duluth to Play College Soccer

Doyle signs with UMD, Seguin with CSS
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- A pair of Denfeld girls soccer players have officially signed on the dotted line to play college athletics in Duluth. Before the start of the fall sports season, Alyssa Doyle had committed to the UMD. The senior ends her high school soccer career as the Hunters’ all-time leader in goals and points. She was also named first-team Class…

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Northwoods League, Sports

Huskie Standouts Duarte & Hallquist Earn Big Stick Awards

The award is given to the player at each position who had the best batting average during the 2023 regular season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Their season may have wrapped up in August. But two former Huskies standouts are still collecting hardware. Outfielder Joshua Duarte and infielder Michael Hallquist were each awarded 2023 Rawlings Big Stick awards. The award is given to the player at each position who had the best batting average during the 2023 regular season. Duarte would finish with a…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Junior Linebacker Mac Strand Named NSIC Defensive Player of the Week

Strand finishes the year with 50 total tackles, 35 of which were solo.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD Junior Linebacker Mac Strand earned NSIC Defensive Player of the Week Honors after rallying up 16 tackles in the Bulldogs 33 to 21 victory over MSU-Mankato. Those 16 tackles were a career best for the Appleton, Wisconsin native. Strand finishes the year with 50 total tackles, 35 of which were solo. He also had a career-high in…

Umdhockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Falls Out of Top 20, UMD Women Stay Put at #8

The men's team will play at St. Cloud State this weekend. The women will host Minnesota.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The weekly polls came out for Division one hockey on Monday. After a tough weekend against North Dakota, which resulted in two losses, the UMD men’s hockey team has fallen out of the top 20. The Bulldogs will look to snap a six game win-less drought this weekend in St. Cloud. Meanwhile, the women’s team was on their…

Volleyball
High School, Sports

State Volleyball: Grand Rapids & Ely Take Home Consolation Titles

Grand Rapids went 22-10 on the year. Ely went 25-6.
Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- In case you missed it over the weekend, the Ely and Grand Rapids volleyball teams ended their seasons on a high note. Grand Rapids would defeat Monticello in four sets to claim the consolation title in Class AAA. The Thunderhawks previously fell in the 3rd place game the last two seasons. Meanwhile, Ely earned redemption as they…

Eskofootball
High School, Sports

Esko Football Sees Season End in AAA Quarterfinals

Esko finishes the year at 10-1.
Neil Vierzba,

BRAINERD, Minn.- The Esko football team’s historic season came to a close on Saturday in the Class AAA quarterfinals. Esko was matched up with Annandale at Brainerd High School. Early on, Esko would strike first as Jacion Owens connected with Sam Haugen on the deep ball to give Esko the seven point lead. Then sadly the team was dealt with…

St. Scholastica Cross Country
College, Sports

Three St. Scholastica Runners Qualify for Nationals

NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships set for Saturday in Newville, PA
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Despite not reaching nationals as a team, three St. Scholastica runners will be representing the Saints in the NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships. Lars Dewall, Calvin Boone and Alli Hendrickson have qualified as individuals following Saturday’s NCAA North Regionals. In the men’s race, Dewall placed sixth while Boone followed his teammate in seventh place. In the women’s…

UWS Men's Basketball
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UWS Men’s Hoops Look Strong in Home-Opening Win Over UW-La Crosse

Four Yellowjackets score 15+ points
Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s basketball team are now 2-0 to start the season with Friday’s 76-68 win over UW-La Crosse at Mertz Motorelli Gymnasium. J’Vaun Walker led UWS in scoring with 18 points. Meanwhile, Reid Johnson and Josef Fahrenoltz each tallied 17 points while Joey Barker added 16 points, along with a whopping seven steals. As part of the…

UWS Men's Hockey
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UWS Men’s Hockey Drops Fourth-Straight in Home Opener

Yellowjackets back on home ice Saturday night
Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s hockey team remains winless four games into the 2023-24 season as they were shut out 2-0 against Bethel in their home opener. This marks the first time the Yellowjackets have started 0-4 since the 2017-18 season. UWS went on to finish that season with a 9-15-3 record. This was the first game of a back-to-back,…

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Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Top Play of the Week: 11/10

This week’s top play comes from the girls high school soccer all-star game on Monday.
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from the girls high school soccer all-star game on Monday. Duluth East senior Kendall Wittmers-Graves gets the deep shot to go and even celebrates in style. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Coaches Corner: Chad Salmela

Named 2023 MIAC Men's Cross Country Coach of the Year
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we hear from St. Scholastica Cross Country Head Coach Chad Salmela as the Saints get ready for NCAA Regionals on Saturday, November 11 in Colfax, Wisconsin. Salmela has been the Saints’ cross country coach since 2016. Before that, he coached CSS’s nordic ski team for 10 seasons. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night…

Esko Football
High School, Sports

Esko Football Facing Fellow Unbeaten Team at State

Kickoff at 1 p.m. in Brainerd
Ben Burns,

ESKO, Minn.- On Saturday, the Esko football team will be in Brainerd to kick off Minnesota’s AAA State Quarterfinals. It’s the same field where Esko lost in last year’s quarters after leading by seven points at halftime. Esko enters Saturday 10-0, which includes last week’s 34-14 win over Pequot Lakes in the Section 7AAA Championship. Their opponents will be Annandale,…

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College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Big First Period Propels #4 North Dakota Past #18 UMD Men’s Hockey

Both teams will meet again on Saturday with puck drop at 6:07 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team would find themselves down early against North Dakota on Friday. Ultimately, it would be enough as the Fighting Hawks took game one 4 to 2. Luke Loheit and Anthony Menghini were the goal-scorers for the Bulldogs. Both teams will meet again on Saturday with puck drop at 6:07 PM. Categories: College, Friday Night…