Northern Star

Northern Star: Colleen Claude

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In volleyball, the saying goes bump, set, spike. And it seems that the crowd tends to remember the spike the most. However, none of that happens without a perfect set.…

Northern Star: Benson Peterson

DULUTH, Minn.- Changing positions can sometimes be an adjustment for players. But for Duluth Marshall senior striker Benson Peterson, it's resulted in 17 goals in just eight games of action. "I've adapted my right…

Northern Star: Clara Swanson

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko Volleyball team has started their 2025 season red hot. A key piece of that early success for Esko is thanks to Senior Outside hitter Clara Swanson,  who has…

Northern Star: Martin Sleen

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Martin Sleen had his fair share of touchdowns in 2024. That trend continued in Week 1 when the junior running back found the end zone three times in Hermantown's 52 to 7…

Northern Star: Duluth Harbor Monsters

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Harbor Monsters are coming off a spectacular first season in the arena league. Reaching the top of the mountain as they won the ArenaMania championship last season, defeating the Iowa…

Northern Star: Kale Smith

HERMANTOWN, Minn.-There's always something special about seeing an athlete reach a century mark. It was no different on May 6th, when Hermantown/Proctor attacker Kale Smith tallied his 100th career point. "I actually still have…

Northern Star: Ellie Macal

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The competitive nature of sports is an aspect that athletes use as motivation during their careers. For UWS senior catcher Ellie Macal, that competitive nature helped her fall in love with softball.…

Northern Star: Melania Luostari

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Former Athletics GM Billy Beane once said "You get on base, we win. You don't, we lose." Superior senior infielder Melania Luostari has done a lot of hitting in her four years.…

Northern Star: Brett Kurth

DULUTH, Minn.- The game of Lacrosse has been described as a mix of soccer and hockey. That takes many different athletic skills. For Duluth Wolfpack Senior Brett Kurth, he has worked all off-season on…

Northern Star: Aiden Williams

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD offensive lineman Aiden Williams has dreamed of this moment his whole life. No, it wasn't when he scored a touchdown this past September against Southwest Minnesota State. It's the upcoming NFL…

Northern Star: Ben Welle

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS baseball team has been building a successful program in the last several seasons with head coach TJ Oakes at the helm. Over the years the foundation of the…

Northern Star: Donald West

DULUTH, Minn.-Spring ball is usually a time for team's to freshen up their skills and focus on the fundamentals. But for St. Scholastica quarterback Donald West and his teammates, they're also adjusting to a…

Northern Star: Nicole Schmitt

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD softball team enters the 2025 season with a young squad, with only two seniors on the team. One of the two seniors is infielder Nicole Schmitt who has been making…

Northern Star: Cherry Boys Basketball

DULUTH, Minn.- For the fourth straight year, the Cherry boys basketball team has made it to the big dance. As a repeat attendee, the Tigers know there's not much time to celebrate beforehand. "Obviously…

Northen Star: UMD Women's Hockey

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women's hockey program continues to compete at a high level in the WCHA and the NCAA. All under a new head coach at the helm in Laura Schuler. But this…

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