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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. 

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 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.

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: Joe Mooney

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

  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

South Ridge Football Falls in Section Championship Rematch

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

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…

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.

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 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.

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…

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

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

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

Both teams will host the UMAC title games on Saturday.

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 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.

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

#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.

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…

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 Keeping Postseason Hopes Alive Heading Into Final Two Games

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

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…

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.

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…

Former Vikings Coach Adam Zimmer Dead At 38

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 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. 

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…

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.

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…

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

Both teams will be on the road this upcoming weekend.

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…

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. 

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 Football Dominates on Senior Day

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

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…

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.

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 Football Wraps Up Season with Loss in WIAA Level Two

The Tigers finished 10-1 overall on the season. 

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…

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. 

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 of the Week 10/28

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

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

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.

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: Mike Zagelmeyer

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

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: 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.

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

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

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 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.

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…

Northern Star: Nolan Witt

Witt has compiled over 500 yards on the ground, averaging 12 yards per carry with 10 touchdowns in his senior season.

ESKO, Minn.- Nolan Witt has been a huge part of the success Esko’s football program has seen in recent years. During his senior season, he has tallied over 500 yards, averaging 12 yards per carry, with ten touchdowns, an achievement Witt has earned simply by putting in the work. “I’ve been playing a long time, I have a lot of…

Prep Volleyball: Esko & Proctor Secure Spots in Section 7AA Quarterfinals

The quarterfinals will take place on Friday at the higher seeds.

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko volleyball team rallied past Mora on Wednesday in the 1st round of the Section 7AA tournament. After dropping the 1st set, Esko would then take the next three sets to go on to win 3-1. Esko will hit the road next to face Pine City on Friday. In other Section 7AA volleyball action, Proctor would go…

Another Week, Another Top 3 Opponent for #5 UMD Women’s Hockey

Hughes and the Bulldogs hit the ice Friday at 3 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- Coming off a tough two game series in Columbus against top ranked Ohio State, UMD women’s hockey returns home Friday to face another top 5 team in Wisconsin. And the story of this series has to be defense. Both the Bulldogs and Badgers have the best defenses in the WCHA. Wisconsin is 1st with a 0.90 goals against…

#20 Cornell & #19 UMD Men’s Hockey to Meet for 1st Time in Almost 17 Years

UMD and Cornell last played on December 28th, 2005.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will be once again looking to bounce back after dropping their fourth straight game last weekend against Wisconsin. A streak they haven’t had since 2015. Even more of a longer streak is the last time they played their upcoming opponent. You have to look all the way back to 2005 when UMD last…

Prep Football: Cloquet, Esko, & Duluth East Advance to Respective Section Semifinals

The semifinals for all sections are scheduled for Saturday.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet football team is onto the semifinals in Section 7AAAA after defeating Duluth Denfeld 42-12 on Tuesday. The Lumberjacks will next play at Grand Rapids on Saturday. Kickoff is at 6 PM. In other section play, Esko would shut out Hibbing 55-0 in 7AAA. They’ll host Two Harbors on Saturday at 2 PM. Finally, Duluth East would…

#4 UMD Volleyball Tops #7 SCSU in Five Set Thriller

Cianna Selbitschka led the Bulldogs with 23 kills in the victory.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team and St. Cloud State would once again go to five sets on Tuesday. And it once again would go the Bulldogs way 3 to 2. Cianna Selbitschka led the Bulldogs with 23 kills in the victory. Madison Gordon would pitch in with 49 assists. UMD (22-2) will next play at Northern State on Friday….

UMD Football Gears Up for Potential Final Home Game Against Minot State

Kickoff is at noon on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD football will have their final home game of the regular season on Saturday as they take on Minot State at Malosky Stadium. The Bulldogs will once again be looking to bounce back after they suffered their 3rd loss of the year at Bemidji this past weekend. Saturday’s game could also signal the final home game ever for…

After 11 Year Wait, Esko Girls Soccer Makes Return to State

Gametime is at 5:30 PM on Thursday in Edina.

ESKO, Minn.- It’s been over a decade but that will finally end on Thursday when the Esko girls soccer team competes in the 1st round of the state tournament. The Eskomos, who are making their first state tournament appearance since 2011, will face off against an 11-3-1 St. Anthony squad. The two teams have not faced off this year, but…

Ready for 4th Straight State Appearance, Cloquet-Carlton is No Underdog against Unbeaten Mankato East

Thursday's contest is at Irondale with gametime at 5:30.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet-Carlton girls soccer team continues to prove every year that they belong in the state tournament. And Thursday’s 1st round game will mark the 4th consecutive season that they’ve made the tourney. This time around, the Lumberjacks will be labeled as the underdogs. As they matchup with unbeaten Mankato East, who is currently 19-0 on the year….

With Already Tough Schedule, C-E-C Boys Soccer Prepares for More Tough Teams at State

Gametime is at 7:30 on Thursday at Irondale.

CLOQUET, Minn.- For the 2nd straight season, the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team is on their way to state. The Lumberjacks made that possible when they defeated Duluth Denfeld 1 to nothing last Tuesday in the Section 7AA title game. Now all eyes on are the Tigers of St. Cloud Tech, as that’s who C-E-C will meet up with in the…

UMD Women’s Hockey Remains in Top 5, Men’s Team Falls to #19 in USCHO Poll

Both teams will be at home this weekend with the men playing Cornell and the women playing Wisconsin.

DULUTH, Minn.- The latest USCHO polls came out on Monday. And after a winless weekend for both the UMD men’s and women’s hockey teams, both squads have fallen in the polls. The men’s team the farthest as they are down nine spots to number 19. The Bulldogs will once again look to turn things around as they welcome in Cornell…

UMD Women’s Soccer Keeps on Hot Streak

The Bulldogs will close out the regular season hosting St. Cloud State, Thursday, set for a 6:00 PM start time. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s soccer team has earned 3 straight wins on their way to closing out the regular season. Sunday afternoon marked the Bulldogs second to last regular season game, against Northern State at Malosky Stadium. UMD put up 14 shots on goal and landed one at the 75-minute mark, when Anna Tobias hit the back of the…

St. Olaf Outlasts St. Scholastica Football

CSS will next welcome in Saint Johns', next Saturday at Public School's Stadium. Kick-off is set for 1 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica football team held their second home game of the season Saturday, hosting St. Olaf. The Saints held on in the first half scoring an early touchdown. The Lions would respond, however with a 17 point second quarter, adding two more scores in the second half. St. Olaf earns the 33-28 win. CSS will next welcome…

The Beargrease Fur-K Brought Dog Owners Out to the Trails

The races took place at Snowflake Nordic Ski Center.

DULUTH, Minn.–People and their dogs had the chance today to enjoy the outdoors and run alongside each other for a Fur-K. The Beargrease Fur-K event is the biggest fundraiser for the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon that happens in the end of January. But with no snow on the ground yet, both mushers and dogs ran together for a 5k…

Wisconsin Men’s Hockey Earns Sweep over No. 10 UMD

UMD will look to bounce back when they host Cornell next Friday at Amsoil Arena. Puck drop is set for 7 PM. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team hosted Game Two of the series, Saturday night with Wisconsin. The Badgers scored one in each period, shutting out the Bulldogs 3-0. UMD will look to bounce back when they host Cornell next Friday at Amsoil Arena. Puck drop is set for 7 PM. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Coaches Corner: John Sundquist

For this week's segment we hear from head coach of the CEC boys soccer team, John Sundquist.

CLOQUET, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner we caught up with the head coach of the section 7AA boys soccer champions, the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton Lumberjacks, headed by John Sundquist. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports