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Prep Softball: Proctor Tops Moose Lake-Willow River, Hermantown Blanks Virginia

The Rails and Hawks were victorious on their home fields Monday afternoon.

PROCTOR, Minn. – A three-run home run in the first inning would be the difference as the Proctor softball team defeated Moose Lake-Willow River 3-1 Monday afternoon at Egerdahl Field. In other prep softball action, it was Hermantown knocking off Virginia 11-0 in five innings. Categories: High School, Sports

Superior Native Matt Krivinchuk Named New Head Coach of Proctor Football Team

Krivinchuk played and coached for the Spartans football program, including last season as the team's defensive coordinator.

PROCTOR, Minn. – At Monday night’s Proctor School Board meeting, Matt Krivinchuk was named the new head coach of the Rails football team. The Superior native played and coached for the Spartans football program, including last season as the team’s defensive coordinator. Krivinchuk also spent time on the coaching staff at St. Scholastica. He takes over for Derek Parendo, who…

UW-Superior Softball’s Kaela, Tayler Kraemer Earn Top UMAC Honors

Kaela Kraemer was named Conference Player of the Year, while Tayler Kraemer earned the Pitcher of the Year award.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A pair of UW-Superior softball sisters took home top honors from the UMAC. Kaela Kraemer was named Conference Player of the Year, while Tayler Kraemer earned the Pitcher of the Year award. Kaela wrapped up her junior season leading the NCAA in stolen bases with 71. Tayler went 20-7 this past season with an ERA just over…

Former UMD Women’s Hockey Captain Jess Healy Signs with PHF’s Buffalo Beauts

Healy spent the past three seasons in Sweden's SDHL, serving as an alternate and team captain of her team.

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Former UMD women’s hockey captain Jess Healy has signed a two-year contract with the Buffalo Beauts of the PHF. Healy spent the past three seasons in Sweden’s SDHL, serving as an alternate and team captain of her team. In 105 regular season games, she tallied 21 goals and 58 assists. Internationally, Healy played for Team Canada in…

Northern Star: Blake Imhoff

Imhoff hopes to continue his baseball career at the next level.

  PROCTOR, Minn.- This season Blake Imhoff has proven just why he sits at the lead-off spot in the Rails’ lineup. The junior outfielder is getting on base in more than half his at bats to go along with nine stolen bases. “Part of my game is speed. And so I like to use it and try and do what…

UMD’s Heikkinen Steps Down as O-Line Coach

Heikkinen was a Bulldog from 2008 to 2012.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD football offensive line coach Garth Heikkinen is stepping down from his role to pursue opportunities outside of football. Heikkinen played for the Bulldogs for 2008 to 2012, starting in a program-record 54 consecutive games. In his senior campaign he was named the Gene Upshaw division two lineman of the year and by the end of his college…

Hermantown’s Plante, Pionk Among Top NHL Prospects

The 2022 NHL Draft is coming up in July.

  HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Hermantown natives Zam Plante and Aaron Pionk are among eleven North American skaters on the NHL central scouting’s final rankings head of the 2022 NHL Draft this July. Plante is coming off a junior season where he scored 61 points en route to helping the Hawks capture their fourth ever state championship. Pionk has skated with the…

Umpire Clinic Held to Interest Youth in the Job

Another session will be held Saturday, May 14, free of charge to participants.

  DULUTH, Minn.- An umpire clinic was put on today in an effort to get teens interested in the job, as well as address the shortage of umpires across the nation. The Northland Umpire Development Alliance hosted the clinic out at Wheeler Athletic Complex this afternoon to teach the fundamentals of making calls in a baseball game. Organizers say most…

UWS Men’s Track and Field Take UMAC Title

This is the first title for the Yellowjackets since 2019.

  MORRIS, Minn.- The Yellowjackets ran away with their fifth title in program history, after winning six events in the final day of the championship meet. UWS will returns to action Friday, May 13 in the Eagle Open at UW-La Crosse. Categories: College, Sports

UWS Baseball Clinches UMAC Playoff Spot in Season Finale

The Yellowjackets finish conference play with a 13-8 record.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Yellowjackets hosted Minnesota Morris for a double-header today that would determine which team would move on to the UMAC conference tournament. After dropping Game One 12-0, UWS bats came alive in Game Two winning 8-2 filling the final spot in the tournament. The Yellowjackets will take on the No. 1 seeded Northwestern on Thursday. Categories: College, Sports

UWS Men’s Tennis Battles Back to Win UMAC Championship

This is the UWS Men's Tennis teams first UMAC Championship Title.

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.– The UWS Men’s Tennis team won it’s first conference championship today at Baseline Tennis Center. The Yellowjackets came back from a 3-1 deficit against Northwestern. Jace Gilbertson and Jacob Zacharias, won their final two matches to bring home the title, ultimately beating Northwestern 5-4. With the win, the UWS Men’s Tennis team gets an automatic berth to…

Varsity Baseball Returns to Cromwell-Wright

This Cardinals Varsity team is the first since 2008.

DULUTH, Minn.- Cromwell-Wright high school hasn’t has a varsity baseball team representing their school in over a decade. This season the Cardinals are back in action between the white lines. Cromwell head coach Dean Levinski brought up the idea after seeing the ability kids from the area brought to the field. “I saw the potential that we had out there…

Evan Nelson Named New Head Coach of Superior Boys Hockey

Nelson has worked within the program on both the youth and high school levels since 2009.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Evan Nelson has been named the new head coach of the Superior Boys hockey team. He takes over after Jason Kalin, who stepped down after 21 seasons with the Spartans. Nelson has worked within the program on both the youth and high school levels since 2009. He takes over a Superior team that finished 7-16-1 last season, which…

UWS Softball Falls to Bethany Lutheran in UMAC Championship

Yellowjackets were just one game shy of the school single season record.

  SUPERIOR, Wis.- After winning the UMAC regular season out right for the first time in program history, the UWS softball team was granted the No. 1 seed going into the conference tournament. The Yellowjackets fell early in this weekends tournament, losing game one to Minnesota Morris. The team would rebound with two wins against Northwestern and Minnesota Morris to…

Superior Baseball Earns Road Win Over Duluth Denfeld

The Spartans will be back in action this weekend with a tournament at DC Everest.

DULUTH, Minn. – In a high-scoring affair, the Superior baseball team picked up a road win over Duluth Denfeld 13-6 Friday afternoon at Wade Stadium. The Spartans will be back in action this weekend with a tournament at DC Everest. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Season Ends at NSIC Tournament for UMD Softball Team

UMD finishes the year with an overall record of 39-16.

ROCHESTER, Minn. – The UMD softball team defeated Southwest Minnesota State 1-0 to avoid elimination from the NSIC tournament. But a loss to Minnesota State Mankato in the following game 3-2 ended the season for the Bulldogs. UMD finishes the year with an overall record of 39-16. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

UW-Superior Softball Earns Back-to-Back Wins to Advance to UMAC Championship Game

The Yellowjackets advance to the UMAC championship game to face Bethany Lutheran as they will need two wins over the Vikings to punch their ticket to the NCAA tournament.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – After dropping its UMAC tournament opener, the UW-Superior softball team defeated Northwestern 3-1 and Minnesota Morris 9-1 Friday afternoon at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex. The Yellowjackets advance to the UMAC championship game to face Bethany Lutheran as they will need two wins over the Vikings to punch their ticket to the NCAA tournament. First pitch in…

Mesabi East’s Kora Forsline Signs NLI for St. Cloud State Women’s Basketball

Forsline wrapped up her high school career scoring over 1,000 points and becoming the program's all-time leader in rebounds.

AURORA, Minn. – Mesabi East’s Kora Forsline has signed her National Letter of Intent to join the St. Cloud State women’s basketball team. Forsline wrapped up her high school career scoring over 1,000 points and becoming the program’s all-time leader in rebounds. Forsline played five sports in high school, but basketball was always her favorite, especially within her family. “My…

Minnesota Wilderness Forward Niko Rexine Named Midwest Division Rookie of the Year

Rexine also earned All-Rookie First Team honors after leading his team in assists with 44 and points with 61.

CLOQUET, Minn. – Minnesota Wilderness forward Niko Rexine has been named NAHL Midwest Division Rookie of the Year. He also earned All-Rookie First Team honors after leading his team in assists with 44 and points with 61. This week, Rexine was taken in the third round of the USHL Phase II Draft by the Muskegon Lumberjacks. He is also committed…

Jungle Gym MMA Well-Represented at Upcoming Event

Friday night's event will be streamed online on UFC Fight Pass.

DULUTH, Minn. – West Fargo, North Dakota is hosting a stacked card of mixed martial arts fights Friday night, which features a trio of fighters from Duluth’s own Jungle Gym MMA. Duluth native Taylor Allen will be making his MMA debut at the event. Allen says he has competed at a few grappling tournaments and even has a boxing match…

Prep Baseball: Duluth Marshall, Duluth East Victorious at Home

It was a great day on the diamond for the Hilltoppers and the Greyhounds.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Marshall baseball team would scored seven runs in the fifth and sixth innings to get the win over Grand Rapids 9-4 Thursday afternoon at Wade Stadium. In other prep baseball action, Duluth East used a strong start to get the home win over Hermantown 11-4. Categories: High School, Sports

UW-Superior Softball Drops UMAC Playoff Opener to Minnesota Morris

The Yellowjackets move on to face Northwestern Friday morning to try and dig out of the bottom of the bracket.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Minnesota Morris scored two runs in the fifth inning as they held on to beat UW-Superior 2-0 in the opener of the UMAC softball tournament Thursday afternoon. The Yellowjackets move on to face Northwestern Friday morning to try and dig out of the bottom of the bracket. Categories: College, Sports

Northland Umpire Development Alliance to Host Free Training Sessions for Youth Umpires

The sessions will take place Sunday May 8th and Saturday May 14th at the Wheeler Fields in Duluth.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Northland Umpire Development Alliance will be hosting training sessions for new baseball officials. The sessions will focus mainly on younger-aged umpires. Organizers say the older officials need to do a better job of passing the torch to the younger generation in order to reverse the damage done by the nationwide shortage of umpires. “Our group has…

Registration Open for Summer Football Camp Hosted by Vikings Fullback, Denfeld Alum CJ Ham

All proceeds will go towards diversity scholarship opportunities in the Duluth area.

DULUTH, Minn. – Next month, one of the most popular summer camps in Duluth is making its return. Minnesota Vikings fullback and Duluth Denfeld alum CJ Ham announced this week he is bringing back his football camp to Public Schools Stadium. The camp will have two sessions on June 11th. The morning will be grades 1st through 4th and in…

Former UMD Men’s Hockey Captain, Esko Native Karson Kuhlman Named to U.S. Men’s National Team

The IIHF world championships will begin next Friday in Finland.

COLRADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Former UMD men’s hockey captain Karson Kuhlman has been named to the U.S. men’s national roster that will compete at the IIHF men’s world championships. The Esko native has split time this season in the NHL with the Boston Bruins and the Seattle Kraken. This past weekend, Kuhlman played in his 100th career NHL game. The…

Resiliency Continues to Show During Playoff Run for Minnesota Wilderness

The Wilderness will head back to Alaska to now face the Anchorage Wolverines, a team they took two of three from during the regular season.

CLOQUET, Minn. – Back in December, the Minnesota Wilderness dropped nine games in a row. And just when they were written off by the rest of the league, they rallied in the second half of the season to clinch a playoff spot. Last week, the Wilderness lost the first two games of their series against division champs Fairbanks. And when…

Fun and Games for Kids at UMD BMSE’s Sports Camp

The BMSE group says it hopes to make the camp a regular event moving forward.

DULUTH, Minn. – Public Schools Stadium was the place to be Wednesday for kids to get outside and enjoy the weather with their favorite UMD Bulldogs. The Black Men Serving Excellence group hosted a special sports camp at Denfeld High School. The event was free to the public and featured several activities including football, soccer and tug of war. Organizers…

Hibbing’s Bella Scaia Signs NLI for St. Catherine Volleyball, Softball

Scaia was a four-year varsity player on the Bluejackets volleyball team, appearing in every set of every match in the past three years.

HIBBING, Minn. – Wednesday morning, Hibbing’s Bella Scaia signed her National Letter of Intent to join the volleyball and softball teams at St. Catherine University. Scaia says she plans to major in nursing, which will keep her extra busy while playing two sports at the college level. “I’m very excited, but it’s definitely going to be a challenge. A little…

Cloquet’s Ryan Tomsche Commits to UWS Men’s Soccer Team

Tomsche captained the Lumberjacks to their second-ever section title and first since 2011.

CLOQUET, Minn. – This week, Cloquet’s Ryan Tomsche put pen to paper on his commitment to join the UW-Superior men’s soccer team. This past fall, the center midfielder anchored CEC’s first line of defense for a squad that had a goals against average against under one. Tomsche also captained the Lumberjacks to their second-ever section title and first since 2011….

Hermantown’s Aaron Pionk Selected in First Round of USHL Phase II Draft

Pionk currently skates for the Minnesota Wilderness and is fourth on the team among defenseman in points.

CHICAGO, Ill. – The USHL held its Phase II Draft Wednesday afternoon. And with the fourth overall pick, Waterloo selected Hermantown native Aaron Pionk. Other selections include a pair of Grand Rapids teammates as Hunter Bischoff went in the fourth roun to Youngstown and Ren Morque was a ninth-round selection for Sioux City. Also, Eveleth native Will Troutwine was taken…

Prep Baseball: Duluth Marshall Blanks Duluth Denfeld, Proctor Earns Walk-Off Win Over Superior

The Hilltoppers shutout the Hunters while the Rails won a thriller over the Spartans.

DULUTH, Minn. – Freshman pitcher Owen Marsolek pitched a complete game, allowing three hits and no runs while striking out 10 batters as the Duluth Marshall baseball team shutout Duluth Denfeld 3-0 Tuesday afternoon at Wade Stadium. In other prep baseball action, AJ Reyelts hit a sac fly in the bottom of the seventh to give Proctor the walk-off win…

Proctor’s Maddy Walsh Strikes Out 14 in One-Hit Shutout Against Hermantown

Junior Maddy Walsh allowed one hit and struck out 14 batters

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Junior Maddy Walsh allowed one hit and struck out 14 batters as the Proctor softball team held on to beat Hermantown 1-0 Tuesday afternoon at the Rose Road Fields. The Hawks will look to bounce back Wednesday at home against Duluth Marshall while the Rails will host Duluth Denfeld at home. Categories: High School, Sports

UWS Men’s Tennis Captures First Outright UMAC Regular Season Title in Program History

The Yellowjackets will open the UMAC tournament taking on fourth-seeded Minnesota Morris in the semi-finals on Friday

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UW-Superior men’s tennis team made some major history this past weekend. The Yellowjackets wrapped up their regular season schedule going undefeated in the UMAC and winning their first outright conference title in program history. And the team hopes to keep the good times rolling in the UMAC tournament this weekend. “You know, it was right from…

UMD Baseball Sweeps Southwest Minnesota State in Home Finale

The Bulldogs will close out their regular season with a three-game road series against Bemidji State.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD baseball team would score seven runs in third inning to get the win over Southwest Minnesota State 10-7 Tuesday afternoon at Wade Stadium. And in Game 2, the Bulldogs knocked off the Mustangs 8-6 to sweep the doubleheader. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Former Duluth East Hockey Coach Mike Randolph Named New Head Coach at St. Thomas Academy

Randolph spent this past season as an assistant coach with the Cadets after coaching the Greyhounds for over 30 years.

MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. – Former Duluth East hockey coach Mike Randolph has been named the new head coach at St. Thomas Academy. Randolph spent this past season as an assistant coach with the Cadets after coaching the Greyhounds for over 30 years. Randolph has the third-most wins ever for a head coach and in his time at East appeared in…

UMD BMSE Student Group to Host Free Sports Camp at Public Schools Stadium

The camp is open to boys and girls ages K through 8th grade and there is no need to register in advance.

DULUTH, Minn. – Throughout the year, UMD hosts several camps, whether it’s with the women’s basketball team or the football team. And later this week, the Bulldogs will host another one with a special goal. A free sports camp will take place this Wednesday at Denfeld High School’s Public Schools Stadium. The event is hosted by the UMD Black Men…

Duluth FC Footballers Put Pen to Paper on Signing Day

The Bluegreens will open their season this Saturday on the road against Joy Athletic.

DULUTH, Minn. – Monday afternoon, Duluth FC held a special signing day at St. Luke’s to welcome the players for this upcoming season. The roster is filled with players from all over the world, including a handful of footballers from last year’s squad. When asked for reasons why they decided to come back, their love for the fanbase was near…

St. Scholastica Baseball Celebrates Senior Day with Sweep Over St. Olaf

The Saints will be back in action Tuesday afternoon with a road doubleheader against Gustavus Adolphus.

DULUTH, Minn. – On Senior Day, the St. Scholastica baseball team earned a home sweep over St. Olaf 3-0 in Game 1 and 4-3 in Game 2 Monday afternoon at Wade Stadium. The Saints will be back in action Tuesday afternoon with a road doubleheader against Gustavus Adolphus. Categories: College, Sports

Esko Softball Hangs On for Home Win Over Duluth Denfeld

The Eskomos will be back at it again Tuesday afternoon at home against Virginia.

ESKO, Minn. – In a back-and-forth battle, the Esko softball team shook off a slow start and held on for a tight win at home over Duluth Denfeld 6-5 in eight innings Monday afternoon at the Esko Sports Complex. The Eskomos will be back at it again Tuesday afternoon at home against Virginia. Categories: High School, Sports

Home Opener Ends with Nail-Biting Win for Cloquet Baseball Team

Kade Kolodge would throw six scoreless innings for the Lumberjacks as Hayes would close out the Wolves in the seventh, who stranded the bases loaded to end the game.

CLOQUET, Minn. – Senior Marshall Hayes would knock in the only run of the game in the bottom of the sixth as the Cloquet baseball team held on to beat Milaca 1-0 Monday afternoon at Mettner Field. Kade Kolodge would throw six scoreless innings for the Lumberjacks as Hayes would close out the Wolves in the seventh, who stranded the…

Hermantown’s Vieau, Grand Rapids’ Rohloff Selected in USHL Phase I Draft

Vieau was selected by the Tri-City Storm, while Rohloff was picked by the Fargo Force

CHICAGO, Ill. – The USHL held its Phase I Draft Monday afternoon and a pair of Northland natives heard their names called. Hermantown’s Dallas Vieau was selected in the seventh round by the Tri-City Storm. Vieau was fourth on the Hawks in goals scored, helping the team capture the 2022 Class A state championship. In the ninth round, the Fargo…

Former Duluth East Hockey Standout Ryder Donovan Transfers from Wisconsin to Vermont

Donovan spent the past three seasons with the Badgers, totaling 12 points in 88 games.

DULUTH, Minn. – Former Duluth East hockey star Ryder Donovan is transferring from Wisconsin to Vermont. The forward confirmed the move on his Twitter account. Donovan spent the past three seasons with the Badgers, totaling 12 points in 88 games. The 21-year-old will have two more years of eligibility with the Catamounts with the extra year due to the pandemic….

Northern Star: Jordyn Thomas

Thomas is a 5th year senior, a captain and VP of the Green Bandana Project.

DULUTH, Minn.– Jordyn Thomas is a superstar on the softball field, holding the all-time home run record at UMD. But, when Covid struck in 2020, ending her season along with athletes across the country, Thomas was granted a fifth year of eligibility. “I kind of just made the decision that you only get so many years of playing the sport…

UMD Baseball Jumps Ahead in Series Against Minot State

They will continue the series versus the Beavers tomorrow at 10am at Wade Stadium.

DULUTH, Minn.– The Bulldogs fell behind early in Game One, but the bats came alive late. UMD pulls out the come from behind win against Minot State 7-6. In Game Two of the doubleheader, the Bulldogs rally in the eighth to win 3-2. They will continue the series versus the Beavers tomorrow at 10am at Wade Stadium. Categories: College, Sports