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Umd Football
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Heading Into Final Regular Season Game, UMD Football Still Pushing for Playoffs

The Bulldogs must get the victory over Northern State and then potentially get some help from Mankato and MSU-Moorhead.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD football is gearing up for their final regular season game this Saturday. And it’s a crucial one, as the Bulldogs still have a chance at clinching a spot in the postseason. UMD is currently ninth in the region and will need to crack the top seven to get in. The Bulldogs must get the victory over Northern…

Northern Star
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Northern Star: Isaiah Watts

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Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- As if being a student-athlete wasn’t enough already, try adding entrepreneur to the list. UMD men’s basketball’s Isaiah Watts does that and then some. “I got a bottle of shoe cleaner, started cleaning shoes and just got better at it. I started offering to do it for free for my friends and as I got better and better…

Umd Wbb
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hoops Picks Up Exhibition Win Over Bethel

UMD will next host Parkside on November 16th.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team played in front of their hometown fans on Wednesday, defeating Bethel 72 to 45 in a exhibition game. The Bulldogs were led by Madelyn Granica, who had 11 points in the victory. UMD will next host Parkside on November 16th. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Umd Whky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

#7 UMD Women’s Hockey Aims to Snap Three Game Skid in St. Cloud

Puck drop of game one is set for 6 PM on Friday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The tough stretch of the UMD women’s hockey schedule is officially over. As the Bulldogs dropped two games to top ranked Minnesota over the weekend. Now, UMD shifts their focus to St. Cloud State, a team they haven’t dropped a game to in their last ten meetings. However, the Huskies are coming off a big win in which…

Umd Mhky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

#20 UMD Men’s Hockey Returns Home to Face Omaha

Friday's game will take place at 7:07 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team returns home to AMSOIL this weekend to face Omaha after splitting their first NCHC series of the season with Colorado College. Friday’s game was a game to forget as the Bulldogs were shutout five to nothing. Then on Saturday, UMD would bounce back to even up the series with a 3 to 1…

Deer River Fb
High School, Sports

State Football Preview: Deer River Looks to Advance to 2nd Round in Game vs. Mahnomen/Waubun

Kickoff is at 7 PM on Friday at Brainerd High School
Neil Vierzba,

DEER RIVER, Minn.- The Deer River football team is making their fourth consecutive trip to state. The Warriors who won the section title in 7A, will meet with the champs from 8A, Mahnomen/Waubun. In those four trips, Deer River has yet to get to the 2nd round. It will also be a rematch of the 2018 quarterfinals, in which the Thunderbirds…

Uws Basketball
College, Sports

UWS Men’s Hoops Opens Season with Border Battle Victory Over CSS

The Yellowjackets were led by Reid Johnson in the victory who had 17 points.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s basketball team started the year with a win on Tuesday, defeating St. Scholastica 73 to 57. The Yellowjackets were led by Reid Johnson in the victory who had 17 points. UWS (1-0) will next host Central on Friday. Tip-off is at 7 PM. As for Scholastica (0-1) they’ll try to get back on track on…

Uws Hockey
College, Sports

#5 Augsburg Holds Off UWS Men’s Hockey in High Scoring 1st Period

UWS (1-2) will next play at Bethel on Friday.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s hockey team would play #5 Augsburg tough on Tuesday, but ultimately they would fall at home 5 to 2. The Yellowjackets were led by Reed Stark and Chris Ishmael who each tallied a goal in the contest. UWS (1-2) will next play at Bethel on Friday. Categories: College, Sports

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High School, Sports

State Football Preview: MLWR Meets Barnsville in State Rematch, Esko & MIB to Face Unbeaten Opponents

Moose Lake-Willow River and MIB will play on Thursday. Esko hits the field on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

ST. CLOUD, Minn.- Moose Lake-Willow River has gotten to play in the state tournament quite a bit in recent years. Thursday’s game against Barnsville will be the 5th straight time the Rebels have played a state game. It was also be a rematch of the 2018 Class Double A quarterfinal in which the Trojans handed the Rebels a 40 to…

State Vb
High School, Sports

State Volleyball Preview: Grand Rapids Ready for 2nd Straight Appearance, Ely Makes History with 1st

Grand Rapids hits the Xcel Energy Center Floor on Wednesday. Ely will play a day later.
Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- Grand Rapids volleyball is making their second straight trip to state, after defeating Cloquet 3-0 in the Section 7AAA title game on Saturday. The Thunderhawks were able to earn a seed as well at state as they’ll be the four seed and will take on the five seed Mahtomedi. Mahtomedi is 25-4 on the year and previously…

Uws Wsoc
College, Sports

UWS Women’s Soccer Draws Loras in 1st Round of NCAA Tourney

The DuHawks are currently ranked 15th in the country and are a perfect 16-0-3 on the season.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Yellowjacket men won’t be the only ones to compete at the big dance, as the women’s squad will also join them. UWS is making their second consecutive national appearance and they will take on Loras in the 1st round in Dubuque, Iowa. The DuHawks are currently ranked 15th in the country and are a perfect 16-0-3 on…

Uws Msoc
College, Sports

UWS Men’s Soccer to Face North Central (IL) in 1st Round of NCAA Tournament

The Cardinals play out of the CCIW division and are currently 16-0-4 on the season.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Making their fifth consecutive national tournament, the UWS men’s soccer team learned who their opponent will be on Monday afternoon. The Yellowjackets will make their way to Naperville, Illinois to take on North Central. The Cardinals play out of the CCIW division and are currently 16-0-4 on the season. The two teams have never faced each other this…

Umd Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s & Women’s Hockey Fall in Latest USCHO Polls

The Bulldog men will host Omaha this weekend. The Bulldog women hit the road to face St. Cloud State.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- After suffering some tough losses over the weekend, both the UMD men’s and women’s hockey teams have dropped a few spots in the latest USCHO polls. After splitting with Colorado College, the Bulldog men are down one to number 20. They return home this weekend to face Omaha. As for the women, they fall two spots to number…

Ely Vb
College, Sports

Ely Volleyball Improves to 21-0 on the way to a Section 7A Championship

The State Tournament is up next, Ely will learn their opponent when brackets release later next week. 
Cam Derr,

  HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Ely and Floodwood were the last remaining teams in the Section 7A championship on Saturday in Hermantown. The Timberwolves have been perfect on the season and would remain that way after winning the title in four sets, 3-1. Hannah Penke led the way finishing with 18 kills. The State Tournament is up next, Ely will learn their…

Uws Soccer
College, Sports

UWS Men’s and Women’s Soccer Defend UMAC Titles

Next up, both teams will get a shot at a National Championship. UWS will await NCAA Regionals seeding set to release Monday. 
Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Minn.- The UWS men’s soccer team has now won six consecutive UMAC titles, after a 3-0 win Saturday over Bethany Lutheran. The women’s soccer team also competed for a title, Saturday. The Yellowjackets found the back of the net on six occasions, shutting out Northwestern 6-0 to earn back to back UMAC titles. Next up, both teams will get…

Deer River Fb
High School, Sports

Deer River Football Tops Barnum for 15th Section Title in Program History

Deer River was led by Sam Rahier who had four total touchdowns in the victory.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- For the 15th time in program history, the Deer River football team has won the 7A section title. The Warriors would defeat Barnum 26 to 14 on Friday in Proctor. Deer River was led by Sam Rahier who had four total touchdowns in the victory. “You know it’s really hard work and they grind it out. We played…

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

Coaches Corner: Joe Mooney

For this week's segment we hear from head coach of the UWS men's soccer team, Joe Mooney.
Cam Derr,

  SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this week’s Coaches Corner we spoke with head coach of the UW-Superior men’s soccer team, Joe Mooney. The Yellowjackets are headed to their sixth consecutive UMAC championship game. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Ogilvie
High School, Sports

South Ridge Football Falls in Section Championship Rematch

Ogilvie defends their title winning the Section 5 nine-man championship in back to back years. 
Cam Derr,

ESKO, Minn.- A 2021 Section 5 nine-man rematch between South Ridge and Ogilvie at Esko Stadium, Friday night. The Lions jumped out to a 30-0 before halftime, adding 20 more points in the second half. The Panthers scored one in the third quarter, for a final score of 50-8. Ogilvie defends their title winning the Section 5 nine-man championship in…

Mlwr
High School, Sports

Moose Lake/Willow River Football Takes 16th Section Title in Program History

The Rebels were led by junior running back Jaxsyn Schmidt, as he moved the ball for 177 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
Cam Derr,

ESKO, Minn.- The Moose Lake/Willow River football team headed into their 5th straight section 7AA title game, Thursday against Crosby-Ironton. The Rebels were led by junior running back Jaxsyn Schmidt, as he moved the ball for 177 rushing yards and three touchdowns. MLWR would take their 16th section championship in program history, by way of a 25-0 shut-out. The Rebels…

Esko
High School, Sports

Esko Football Secures State Tournament Berth for 2nd Straight Season

The Eskomos would score 14 unanswered points in the 4th quarter to eventually put the game away.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Esko football team is heading back to state after defeating Pequot Lakes 28 to 19 in the Section 7AAA title game on Thursday. The Eskomos would score 14 unanswered points in the 4th quarter to eventually put the game away. Esko (11-0) now awaits to hear who their opponent at state will be. Games are expected to…

Vbfi
High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball: Cloquet, Esko and Rush City Advance to Section Championships

The section title games will be held at Hermantown high school on Saturday.
Cam Derr,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Section semi-finals took place Wednesday night for prep volleyball. In section 7AAA Cloquet hosted Hermantown. The Lumberjacks would take the match in four sets, winning 3-1 (25-21, 19-25, 25-18, 25-13) to continue their chance at a title. Cloquet will face Grand Rapids in the section 7AAA championship at Hermantown high school, beginning at 1 pm. In section 7AA…

Uws Soccer
College, Sports

UWS Men’s & Women’s Soccer Clinch UMAC Championship Game Berths

Both teams will host the UMAC title games on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s and women’s soccer teams prolonged their stellar seasons so far on Wednesday. The Yellowjacket men would defeat Crown 6 to 1 in the UMAC tournament semifinals. UWS was led by Phillip Eriksen who had two goals in the contest. UW-Superior will host Bethany Lutheran in the title game on Saturday at Noon. As for the…

Uws Vb
College, Sports

UWS Volleyball Holds Off Minnesota Morris to Secure Spot in UMAC Title Game

UWS will next play at Northwestern in the title game on Saturday. Gametime is TBD.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- It would take all five sets, but in the end UW-Superior was able to take down Minnesota Morris 3-1 in the UMAC semifinals UWS will next play at Northwestern in the title game on Saturday. Gametime is TBD. It will be the first time ever the Yellowjackets have played in the championship game. Categories: College, Sports

Umd Whky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

#5 UMD Women’s Hockey to Face Another Top 5 Opponent in #1 Minnesota

It's the second time this season UMD has faced the top ranked team in the country.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team will play a top five opponent for the 3rd consecutive weekend. This time it’s top ranked Minnesota, who UMD spilt the season series with a year ago at 3-3. The Bulldogs would get the last laugh last season when they topped the Gophers at Ridder in the NCAA regional. Head Coach Maura Crowell…

Umd Mhky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

#19 UMD Men’s Hockey Begins NCHC Play Friday at Colorado College

Puck drop is set for 8:30 pm on Friday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The 19th ranked UMD men’s hockey team coming off two straight wins, will hit the road this upcoming weekend to begin NCHC play at Colorado College. UMD has had some success out in Colorado Springs, posting an overall record of 14-7-3. But this time around they’ll be looking to win their first road game of the season. Head…

Cloquet Soccer
High School, Sports

C-E-C Boys Soccer Finishes 3rd at Class AA State Tournament

Elijah Aultman would score all three goals to lead the Lumberjacks offensively.
Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team ended their season on Wednesday with a win, defeating Richfield 3-0 in the Class AA 3rd place game. Elijah Aultman would score all three goals to lead the Lumberjacks offensively. C-E-C finishes the season with an 18-3 overall record. Categories: High School, Sports

Umd Basketball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hoops Tops UW-Superior 102-64 in Exhibition Game

UMD will next play at Drake on Thursday in another exhibition contest.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team opened up their exhibition slate on Tuesday, defeating UW-Superior 102 to 64. Drew Blair led the Bulldogs with 27 points in the contest. UMD will next play at Drake on Thursday in another exhibition contest. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
College, Sports

Dana Moore to Retire After 26 Seasons as CSS Head Volleyball Coach

Over the course of her coaching career, Moore finished with 435 victories, which is 2nd in school history.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Longtime St. Scholastica head coach Dana Moore announced to her team on Monday that she is set to retire. It ends a reign of 26 years where Moore was at the helm. Over the course of her coaching career, Moore finished with 435 victories, which is 2nd in school history. She also was named UMAC coach of the…

Umd Football
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football Keeping Postseason Hopes Alive Heading Into Final Two Games

Kickoff is set for 1 PM in Sioux Falls on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD football will hit the road for their 2nd to last regular season game this weekend at Augustana. The Bulldogs still have a chance to make the postseason. But they will need to handle business themselves first in order to make that happen. The same can be said for their opponent, as Augustana is in a logjam towards…

Cec Soccer
High School, Sports

C-E-C Boys Soccer Falls to DeLaSalle in Class AA Semifinals 4-0

The Lumberjacks will face Richfield in the 3rd place game on Wednesday.
Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team would see their state title dreams come to a close on Tuesday, falling to DeLaSalle 4-0 in the Class AA semifinals. The Lumberjacks will get one more game to play this season. As they will face Richfield in the 3rd place game on Wednesday. That game is scheduled for 11AM at the West…

Vikings Coach
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Former Vikings Coach Adam Zimmer Dead At 38

Site Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Former Minnesota Vikings co-defensive coordinator Adam Zimmer has died. He was 38 years old. His sister, Corri, confirmed the news in a social media post Tuesday morning. In the post, she said he passed away Monday night. “I can’t believe I’m writing this. I lost my big brother yesterday. The kindest, sweetest, family loving, sports obsessed soul there ever was….

Cloquet Football
High School, Sports

Cloquet Football Makes First Section Championship Appearance Since 2018

Cloquet and North Branch will go head to head for the title, Friday at North Branch. Kick off is at 7 PM. 
Cam Derr,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Saturday the Cloquet football team defeated one seeded Grand Rapids in the Section 7AAAA semi-finals, earning a spot in the championship game for the first time since 2018. The Lumberjacks have just three losses on the season (7-3). One of those came just three weeks ago against the Vikings of North Branch, the team they will line up…

Hannah Graves
High School, Sports

Proctor/Hermantown’s Hannah Graves Commits to Bemidji State

Just last season, Graves tallied a total of 28 points. 16 goals and 12 assists to help the Mirage claim the section 7A title.
Neil Vierzba,

BEMIDJI, Minn.- A current Proctor/Hermantown Mirage standout announced the next step in her hockey career. Hannah Graves is committing to Bemidji State. She made the announcement via her own personal twitter account. Just last season, Graves tallied a total of 28 points. 16 goals and 12 assists to help the Mirage claim the section 7A title. She’ll be the second…

Umd Polls
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

No Movement for UMD Men’s & Women’s Hockey in Latest USCHO Polls

Both teams will be on the road this upcoming weekend.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- After picking up two crucial wins against Cornell, the UMD men’s hockey team will stay at number 19 in the country in the latest USCHO poll. In other Bulldog men’s news, Wyatt Kaiser was named NCHC defenseman of the week. They begin NCHC play this weekend at Colorado College. As for the women’s team, they split a weekend…

Umd Whky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

No. 3 Wisconsin Women’s Hockey Forces Split with No. 5 UMD

UMD takes on Minnesota in a two game series, starting next Friday. Puck drop is set for 6 PM. 
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team pulled out the overtime win Friday night over Wisconsin. Game Two, took place Saturday at Amsoil Arena. Both teams went back and forth through the first two periods, however the Badgers found a rhythm scoring two more to finish the game. Wisconsin forces the split winning 4-3. UMD takes on Minnesota in a…

Umd Fb
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football Dominates on Senior Day

The Bulldogs take the field next Saturday against Augustana, kick off is set for 1 PM.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team closed out their home schedule, Saturday against Minot State. The Bulldogs’ offense found the end zone seven times, while the defense allowed just one touchdown by the Beavers. Senior wide receiver Armani Carmickle earned his 2000th career receiving yards with a touchdown in the second half. UMD will hit the road for their final…

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High School, Sports

Prep Football: Esko and North Branch Punch Ticket to Section Championships

Esko will face Pequot Lakes, Thursday at Malosky Stadium. While, North Branch hosts Cloquet, also on Thursday.
Cam Derr,

ESKO, Minn.- Minnesota prep football section semi-finals took place Saturday. In section 7AAA undefeated Esko hosted Two Harbors at home. The Eskomos continued to dominate on both sides of the ball, getting the 43-7 win. Esko moves on to the section championship, Thursday at Malosky Stadium against Pequot Lakes. Kick off is set for 7 PM. Meanwhile in section 7AAAA,…

Northwestern Loses
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Northwestern Football Wraps Up Season with Loss in WIAA Level Two

The Tigers finished 10-1 overall on the season. 
Cam Derr,

MAPLE, Wis.- The 10-0 Northwestern Tigers hosting the 9-1 Aquinas Blugolds in Level Two of the WIAA football playoffs. The Tigers won the first half going into halftime 16-14. However, the Blugolds dominated the second half, ultimately winning 36-16, to advance to Level Three. Northwestern went 9-0 in the regular season, claiming conference champions. The Tigers finished 10-1 overall on…

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

No. 5 UMD Women’s Hockey Tops No. 3 Wisconsin in Overtime

The Badgers and Bulldogs will go head to head in Game Two of the series, Saturday at 3 PM. 
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- After falling to the No.1 nationally ranked Ohio State last weekend, the UMD women’s hockey team returned to Amsoil for another top five face-off with No. 3 Wisconsin, Friday Night. The Badgers scored late in the first period, holding the lead until the final period. Gabbie Hughes tied things up early into the third period, forcing overtime. The…

Top Play
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Play of the Week 10/28

This week's Top Play of the Week goes to Denfeld's Liu Newland.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s Top Play goes to Denfeld’s Liu Newland for a contested catch in the red zone, on Tuesday night’s section playoff game versus Cloquet. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Umd Mhky Wins
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Daschke’s Late Goal Helps #19 UMD Snap Skid Against #20 Cornell 3 to 2

UMD (3-4) will once again face Cornell on Saturday. Puck drop is at 7:07 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It would come down to the final minutes of the 3rd period, but finally UMD was able to get back in the win column on Friday defeating Cornell 3 to 2. Derek Daschke would light the lamp with just a minute and twenty one seconds to go. UMD (3-4) will once again face Cornell on Saturday. Puck drop…

Coaches Corner
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Mike Zagelmeyer

The Hawks will host North Branch on Saturday in the Section 7AAAA semifinals.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner we caught up with the head football coach at Hermantown, Mike Zagelmeyer. The Hawks will host North Branch on Saturday in the Section 7AAAA semifinals. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Soccer
High School, Sports

Prep Soccer: C-E-C Boys Advance to State Semifinals, Esko & Cloquet-Carlton Girls See Seasons End

C-E-C will next play DeLaSalle in the semifinals on November 1st at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Neil Vierzba,

NEW BRIGHTON, Minn.- A late goal by Collin Young would help Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer defeat St. Cloud Tech 3-1 in the Class AA quarterfinals on Thursday. Earlier in the contest, Elijah Aultman would tally the other goal for the Lumberjacks. C-E-C will next play DeLaSalle in the semifinals on November 1st at U.S. Bank Stadium. That contest is set to…

Umd Wbb
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hoops Wants More After Successful 2021-2022 Season

UMD's first game is November 5th in Kansas City.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Coming off a season in which they won the NSIC conference tournament and secured a berth in the National tournament. UMD women’s basketball is ready to make a run at it again this season. The Bulldogs return senior forward Brooke Olson as well as senior guard Maesyn Thiesen. Both are suiting up for their 5th year at UMD….

Umd Mbb
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Basketball Focused on the Journey Ahead, Not the Past

The Bulldogs we'll have a few exhibition games before their first contest at home against Southern Arkansas on November 11th.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball squad had nearly an identical season as the women’s team in 2021-2022. They posted a 25-6 record, that included a perfect 15-0 record at home. The Bulldogs wouldn’t capture the NSIC tournament title but they did clinch a spot in the national tournament. Eventually falling to Washburn Unversity in the first round. Head Coach…