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Prep Basketball: Esko Girls Earns Home Victory, Denfeld Boys Fall to Undefeated Princeton

Grand Rapids GBB Taryn Hamling and Jessica Lindstrom combined for 45 points. Two Harbors BBB's Trent Gomez tallied 31 points.
Cam Derr,

  ESKO, Minn.- The Esko girls basketball team hosted Two Harbors, Saturday in a Polar League-Big Conference match-up. The Eskomos started out cold but would heat up in the second half, rallying to a 70-47 win. Agates’ Karly Holm tallied 31 points, with eight three-pointers in the loss. Meanwhile, Denfeld fell 101-69 to the undefeated Princeton Tigers, Saturday on home…

Denfeld Bhky
High School, Sports

Duluth Denfeld Boys Hockey Cruises to Win Over Superior

Denfeld will be back in action, Tuesday hosting Hermantown for a 7 PM puck drop. While, Superior will look to bounce back, Tuesday hosting Rock Ridge.
Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior boys hockey team hosted the Denfeld Hunters, Saturday afternoon at Wessman Arena. The Hunters scored two in the first period and added another in the second, to earn the 3-1 conference victory. Denfeld will be back in action, Tuesday hosting Hermantown for a 7 PM puck drop. While, Superior will look to bounce back, Tuesday hosting…

Cec Girls Hockey
High School, Sports

C-E-C Girls Hockey Ties in Non-Conference Match-up

The Lumberjacks will be back in action on Tuesday, taking on the Proctor/Hermantown Mirage. Puck drop is set for 7 PM. 
Cam Derr,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton girls hockey team were pushed into overtime, Friday night with Sartell/Sauk Rapids. Reese Kuklinski, Emma Welch and Allie Jones each found the net in the second period to pull ahead. The Storm’n Sabres tied the game up in the third period. The clock would run out in overtime, ending in a 3-3 tie. The Lumberjacks will…

Top Play Of The Week
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Play of the Week: 12/16

Leopold scored her 1,000th point in Superior's 70 to 34 win over Hibbing on Saturday.
Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- This week’s top play of the week belongs to Superior’s Savannah Leopold. Leopold scored her 1,000th point in Superior’s 70 to 34 win over Hibbing on Saturday. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Cloquet Bbb
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Cloquet Boys Hoops Rolls Past Hibbing for 1st Win of Season

The Lumberjacks (1-3) will next host Duluth Denfeld on December 20th.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet boys basketball team picked up their first win of the season on Friday, defeating Hibbing 74 to 40. The Lumberjacks (1-3) will next host Duluth Denfeld on December 20th. Hibbing (0-2) will host Rock Ridge on December 27th. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Ph Wrestling
High School, Sports

Proctor/Hermantown Wrestling Built on Young Talent

The PH United wrestling team will take the mat this weekend, competing in the Jackhammer Invitational, beginning Saturday. 
Cam Derr,

  PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor/Hermantown wrestling team has two matches under their belts so far and for many on the team it was their first time on the mat in last weekend’s match with Superior. A good portion of the team has taken a recent interest in the sport, as late as their junior year. Head Coach Eric Mcphee says,…

Uws Mbb
College, Sports

UW-Eau Claire Men’s Basketball Bests UW-Superior

The Yellowjackets will be back in action, Saturday on the road against UW-Stout, tip off is set for 7 PM. 
Cam Derr,

  SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s basketball team fell to non-conference opponent UW-Eau Claire, 81-62 Thursday night at home. The Yellowjackets played a tight first half, but the Blugolds rallied in the second half to earn the victory. UWS was led by Senior Josef Fahrenholtz with 18 points and 8 rebounds. The Yellowjackets will be back in action, Saturday on…

Kaufman
College, High School, Sports

Northwestern’s Tanner Kaufman to Suit Up for UW-River Falls Football Next Fall

In his final year for the Tigers, he would have 1,150 yards rushing on 125 attempts with 18 touchdowns on the ground.
Neil Vierzba,

MAPLE, Wis.- Northwestern running back and linebacker Tanner Kaufman announced late Wednesday that he will be suiting up for the Falcons of UW-River Falls next fall. In his final year for the Tigers, he would have 1,150 yards rushing on 125 attempts with 18 touchdowns on the ground. Kaufman was also named to the WFCA All Region Team and the…

Zak Mcphee Still
High School, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Zak McPhee

McPhee holds almost every category in Proctor/Hermantown wrestling history.
Cam Derr,

PROCTOR, Minn.- Zak McPhee, of the Proctor/Hermantown wrestling team, looks to build on an already historic career, having surpassed 150 career wins. Setting a new program record and having done so by his junior season. Wrestling is a family affair for the McPhee boys. Zak and his older brother Alex took to the sport in pre-school, after their father, a…

Denfeld Boys Bb
High School, Sports

Denfeld Boys Basketball Making Strides in Year 2 of New Regimen

The Hunters will next be in action on Thursday when they host Duluth East.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Just last season, the Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team had only three victories the whole season. Fast forward to this year, and the team has almost reached that mark in just four games of action. A defensive, scrappy bunch has the Hunters at 2-2 so far this season. Denfeld is compromised with a combination of youth and experience….

Perich
College, High School, Sports

Esko’s Mason Perich to Play College Football at MSU-Mankato

The wideout and corner battled a hip injury his senior year, which made him limited in action for the Eskomos.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- Former Esko football standout Mason Perich announced his commitment to play football at Minnesota State-Mankato on Tuesday. The wideout and corner battled a hip injury his senior year, which made him limited in action for the Eskomos. Now, he’ll get a chance to get back to it when he suits up for the Mavericks next fall. Categories: College,…

Asher Zubich
College, High School, Sports

MIB’s Asher Zubich Announces Commitment to Play Football at St. Olaf

The Rangers and Zubich were a perfect 13-0 this past season.
Neil Vierzba,

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- Coming off leading the Mountain Iron-Buhl football team to their first nine man state championship in 50 years, quarterback Asher Zubich announced his next move on Tuesday. Zubich has committed to St. Olaf, out of the MIAC conference. Just this past season, the man under center would toss 32 touchdown passes with 2,129 yards through the air….
Professional Sports, Sports

Esko’s Karson Kuhlman Claimed by NHL’s Winnipeg Jets

The Jets will be Kuhlman's 3rd NHL team, as he began his career with the Boston Bruins back in 2018.
Neil Vierzba,

WINNIPEG, Manitoba.- Esko native Karson Kuhlman has a new team. Today, the former Bulldog was claimed off waivers by the Winnipeg Jets. Kuhlman was most recently with the Seattle Kraken. In 14 games so far this season, the center and right wing has tallied 3 points with one being a goal and two being on assists. The Jets will be…

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College, High School, Sports

Grand Rapids’ Aiden Chandler Commits to Play Football at St. Scholastica

Just this past year, Chandler had 645 yards rushing with 9 touchdowns.
Neil Vierzba,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Grand Rapids running back and linebacker Aiden Chandler announced his next step in his football career on Monday. Chandler will make the short trek to Duluth to play for the College of Saint Scholastica next season. Just this past year, Chandler had 645 yards rushing with 9 touchdowns. And on the defensive side, he’d have 33 tackles,…

Andrews
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Austin Andrews Grabs Another NSIC Player of the Week Honor

The junior forward averaged 21 and a half points in UMD's contests against Minot State and U-Mary.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD men’s basketball forward Austin Andrews was awarded NSIC North Division Player of the Week for the second time this year. The junior forward averaged 21 and a half points in UMD’s contests against Minot State and U-Mary. In Friday’s game against the Beavers, Andrews was perfect from beyond the arc. Eight of eight shooting in a 20…

Umd Whky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Ashton Bell Named WCHA Defender of the Week, Bulldogs 8th in USCHO Poll

Bell and the Bulldogs return to action on January 7th at Wisconsin.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The latest USCHO poll came out on Monday morning. And after winning one and then tying one game with St. Thomas over the weekend. The UMD women’s hockey team is down a spot to number 8 in the country. The Bulldogs would outscore the Tommies 9 to 2 in those contests. A big reason for that, was senior…

Laing
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Brent Laing Earns 1st Team AFCA All-American Status

This is the 2nd time in his career that he has earned 1st team all-american status.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD fifth year offensive lineman Brent Laing earned 1st team AFCA all-american honors on Monday. The team captain would play and start in all 11 games, helping guide the Bulldogs to a top 15 finish in the nation for rushing yards. The team was also ranked first in the country for time of possession and Top 10 for…

Umd Mhky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Falls Short to No.1 Denver in Overtime for Second Straight Night

UMD will next host St. Thomas on home ice, Dec. 31 at 2 PM. 
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team went to overtime for the second straight night with the No.1 nationally ranked Denver University. The Bulldogs posted a goal in each period, however the Pioneers tacked on two in the third to force the extra frame. Denver landed the go-ahead goal in overtime to complete the sweep 4-3. UMD will next host…

Lsc Day
High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: Superior, Marshall, Grand Rapids and Proctor Pick Up Wins on Lake Superior Conference Day

Saturday was Lake Superior Conference Day for prep girls basketball, hosted by Superior high school. 
Cam Derr,

  SUPERIOR, Wis.- Saturday was Lake Superior Conference Day for prep girls basketball, hosted by Superior high school. The Spartans girls basketball team improved to 2-0 in conference play. Savannah Leopold led the scoring with 18 points, also picking up her 1000th career points in the second half. Marshall picked up the 82-55 win over Hermantown, topping the LSC with…
News, News - Latest News, Professional Sports, Sports, US & World News

US Soccer Journalist Grant Wahl Dies at World Cup

Career work includes reporting on some of the biggest stories in the sport and helping to grow its popularity
The Associated Press,

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) – Grant Wahl, an American journalist who helped grow the popularity of soccer in the U.S. and reported on some of the biggest stories in the sport, dies while covering a World Cup match between Argentina and the Netherlands. He was 49. The organizing committee said Wahl received immediate emergency medical treatment on site, which continued as…

Den Prc Bball
High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: Denfeld Handles Proctor

The Hunters will next host Duluth East, Thursday at 7 PM. While, the Rails welcome in Two Harbors, Tuesday with a 7:15 PM tip-off. 
Cam Derr,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Denfeld boys basketball team got a big win over Proctor, 79-33 Saturday afternoon on the road. The Hunters will next host Duluth East, Thursday at 7 PM. While, the Rails welcome in Two Harbors, Tuesday with a 7:15 PM tip-off. Categories: High School, Sports

Umd Whky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Settles for Tie in Double Overtime

The Bulldogs will take a short holiday break and will be back in action January 7, on the road against Wisconsin.  
Cam Derr,

  DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team was forced into double-overtime, Saturday at Amsoil Arena against St. Thomas. Mannon McMahon had the lone goal for the Bulldogs, coming in the second period. The Bulldogs will take a short holiday break and will be back in action January 7, on the road against Wisconsin. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota…

Cc Pearson
Coaches Corner, College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Coaches Corner: Mandy Pearson

For this week's segment we hear from head coach of the UMD women's basketball team, Mandy Pearson.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with head coach of the UMD women’s basketball team, Mandy Pearson. The Bulldogs are off to a 7-2 start heading into conference play. The women’s team looks to make another NCAA tournament appearance for the third consecutive year. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Umd Whky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Powers by St. Thomas

The Bulldogs will finish the series, Saturday at home. Puck drop is set for 3 PM. 
Cam Derr,

  DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team blew out WCHA opponent St. Thomas, Friday night at Amsoil Arena. Ashton Bell led the scoring with two goals on the night, six other Bulldogs each had goals in the 8-1 win. The Bulldogs will finish the series, Saturday at home. Puck drop is set for 3 PM. Categories: College, Sports, University…

Sup Bbb
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: Superior Boys Pick Up 1st Win Against Hibbing

Next up for Superior, they'll host Northwestern on Tuesday.
Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Third time was the charm for the Superior boys basketball team as they picked up their first win Friday against Hibbing 91 to 24. The Spartan defense proved to be the difference maker as they had 26 steals in the contest. Next up for Superior, they’ll host Northwestern on Tuesday. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Play
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Play of the Week: 12/9

This week's top play comes from Jobe Juenemann from Duluth East boys basketball.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from Jobe Juenemann from Duluth East boys basketball. His dunk would cap off an 83 to 49 victory over Cloquet on Tuesday. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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

Two Power Play Goals Not Enough as #1 Denver Rallies Past UMD 3-2

Dominic James and Ben Steeves would each have a goal for the Bulldogs in the 1st period.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team would start off their contest strong against Denver on Friday, but they would ultimately fall 3 to 2. Dominic James and Ben Steeves would each have a goal for the Bulldogs in the 1st period. Denver would then score three unanswered to take the 3 to 2 victory. Both teams will meet again…

Cec Bhky
High School, Sports

Four First Period Goals Lift CEC Boy’s Hockey to Victory

The Lumberjacks put up four goals in the first period, led by junior's Joey Antonutti and Ryan Jones each with two.
Cam Derr,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boy’s hockey team hosted Duluth Denfeld, Thursday night at Northwoods Credit Union Arena. The Lumberjacks put up four goals in the first period, led by junior’s Joey Antonutti and Ryan Jones each with two. The Hunters were able to tack on one goal in the second period, however CEC’s defense held Denfeld to 17 shots to…

Prep Bball
High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: Duluth Marshall Girls & Two Harbors Boys Grab Road Victories

The Hilltoppers will next play against Hermantown on Saturday in Superior.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls basketball team improved to 4-0 on the year on Thursday, defeating Duluth Denfeld 80 to 30. The Hilltoppers will next play against Hermantown on Saturday in Superior. In other basketball action, Two Harbors would grab a road win against Duluth Marshall 97 to 37. The Agates (2-0) will next host Ely on Saturday. Categories:…

Sophie's Squad
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s & Women’s Hockey Team Up for Sophie’s Squad Mental Health Awareness Game

The women's game will begin at 3 PM, with the men to follow at 7 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- When the UMD women’s hockey team gets ready for their series against St. Thomas.  They’ll be much more than hockey on their minds. The Bulldogs are putting on a Hockey Hits Back Sophie’s Squad Mental Health Awareness Game on Saturday. Graduate forward Gabbie Hughes, as well as her family, and the family of Sophie Wieland’s, created Sophie’s Squad….

East Dunk
High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: Duluth East Boys Roll Past Cloquet in Season Opener

The Greyhounds were led by Rocco Paulson, who had 16 points in the victory.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys basketball team would open up their season with a win on Tuesday, defeating Cloquet 83 to 49. The Greyhounds were led by Rocco Paulson, who had 16 points in the victory. Duluth East (1-0) will next play at Woodbury on Friday. Cloquet (0-2) will play at Esko on Friday. Categories: High School, Sports

Shepard
Professional Sports, Sports

Washington Capitals Call-Up Former UMD Goalie Hunter Shepard

The Cohasset native had been playing for the team's AHL club in Hershey.
Neil Vierzba,

WASHINGTON, DC.- Hunter Shepard set a number of program records during his time with the UMD men’s hockey team. And now, he’s making his way to the biggest stage. On Monday, the Washington Capitals called up Shepard to their active roster. The Cohasset native had been playing for the team’s AHL club in Hershey. He posted an impressive 6-0-2 record…

Umd Whky Poll
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Up One Spot in Latest USCHO Poll

UMD will next host St. Thomas on Friday. Puck drop is at 3 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- After splitting with top ranked Ohio State over the weekend, UMD is up one spot to number seven in the latest USCHO Poll. The Bulldogs would be pretty much held in check in Friday’s 2 to 1 loss to the Buckeyes. UMD’s goal would come with just less than one minute to go into the contest. The following…

Carlton Gbb
High School, Sports

Carlton Girls Basketball Falls in Home Opener

The Bulldogs will hit the road, Thursday taking on Silver Bay. Tip off is set for 6:30 PM.
Cam Derr,

CARLTON, Minn.- The Carlton girls basketball team dropped to 1-1 on the season after falling 41-30, Monday night at home. The Bulldogs will hit the road, Thursday taking on Silver Bay. Tip off is set for 6:30 PM. Categories: High School, Sports

Northern Stars
High School, Sports

Duluth Northern Stars Put Up Six in Shutout Win

Duluth will next face off with Duluth Marshall, Saturday at 4 PM. 
Cam Derr,

  DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Northern Stars hosted the Northern Tier Stars, Monday evening at the Essentia Duluth Heritage Center. The Northern Stars found the net six times and held Northern Tier to none, earning the 6-0 shutout win. Duluth will next face off with Duluth Marshall, Saturday at 4 PM. Categories: High School, Sports

Umd Whky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

No. 8 UMD Women’s Hockey Forces Split over No. 1 Ohio State

The Bulldogs will be back in action, Friday at home against St. Thomas. Puck drop is set for 3 PM. 
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The No.8 ranked UMD women’s hockey team earned a thrilling 5-4 overtime win against No.1 Ohio State at AMSOIL Arena, Saturday night. Clara Van Wieren posted two goals on the night, including the eventual game winner. The Bulldogs will be back in action, Friday at home against St. Thomas. Puck drop is set for 3 PM. Categories: College,…

Mib Fi
High School, Sports

Mountain Iron-Buhl Football Battles in Historic End to their Season

The Rangers capped off a perfect 13-0 season being named the Minnesota 9-man State Champions. 
Cam Derr,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Mountain Iron-Buhl football team battled Spring Grove for the 9-man State Championship title at U.S. Bank Stadium, Saturday morning, in their first state title appearance in 50 years. The Rangers fell behind 19-0 after the first quarter, but would respond with two touchdowns in the second by Damian Tapio and Nik Jesch. The Lions found the end…

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U.S. Eliminated in First Round of World Cup Knock-Outs

Players and coaches hope their performance encourages soccer spectatorship back home
The Associated Press,

DOHA, Qatar — Heartbreak for Team USA fans at the World Cup. The U.S. Men’s Team now heading home after they were defeated by the Netherlands in the first knock-out round of the World Cup today. The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team’s time in Doha, Qatar for the 2022 World Cup officially coming to an end after today’s 3-1 loss…

Umd Whky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

No. 8 UMD Women’s Hockey Falls Short in Game One

The Bulldogs will look for a split over Ohio State in Game Two, Saturday at Amsoil. Puck drop is set for 3 PM. 
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The No. 8 UMD women’s hockey team faced the No. 1 overall ranked Ohio State at Amsoil Arena, Friday afternoon. The Buckeyes got on the board late in the first period and again in the third period. The Bulldogs rallied late in the third scoring with an extra attacker, Kylie Hanely. UMD would fall just short 2-1 in Game…

Coaches Corner
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Rhett McDonald

Duluth East opens their season Tuesday at home against Cloquet.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner we spoke with Duluth East boys basketball coach Rhett McDonald. Duluth East opens their season Tuesday at home against Cloquet. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Htown Bbb
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Hermantown Defeats Cloquet in Season Opener

Hermantown will next be on the road against Denfeld, Tuesday at 7 PM. While, Cloquet will travel to Duluth East, Tuesday with a 7 PM tip off. 
Cam Derr,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Hermantown boys basketball team traveled to take on Cloquet, Friday night in a Lake Superior match-up. The Hawks scored early and often, winning it 90-55. Hermantown will next be on the road against Denfeld, Tuesday at 7 PM. While, Cloquet will travel to Duluth East, Tuesday with a 7 PM tip off. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High…