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Making the Cut: Kicking it with Duluth East

"Hey everybody is this week's 'Making the Cut' I am at Duluth East High School with the reigning Section 7AA champ Greyhounds. I'm joined by coach Bremer. Coach, you guys are the reigning champs, what are you looking for in your players that you want to see on the field, to make your team?""Well, when we're going through tryouts some of the things we look for are shooting, passing, dribbling and things like that. Positioning, communication, hustle, all of those things factor in when we're looking at players to make the cut."

Making the Cut: Serving it up with Virginia

"Hey everybody. In this edition of 'Making the Cut' I'm going to take my talents to the tennis courts with the reigning section 7A champs, Virginia. I'm here with coach Mauston. Coach, what skills and what are you looking at from me to make the cut of your team?""Well I think Nick, the most important thing I can tell you, have a great attitude, work hard and make sure you're having fun because that's the name of the game here in Virginia. It's worked well for coach Gunderson and myself for many, many years."

East's Baker Always There for an Assist

While hitters get the glory, setters often go overlooked on the volleyball court.Duluth East volleyball coach Danna Anderson says her setter, Alayna Baker, is a prime example."She doesn't get a whole lot of credit for the amount of work that she puts in on the court," Anderson said. "It's a pretty thankless position."

Two Harbors' Mayfield Re-Writing Record Books

Swimming wasn't the first sport Allie Mayfield tried, however once she was in the pool, it didn't take Allie long to realize she'd found her sport."I kinda tried really every sport before i got to swimming," she said. "Swimming was different from every other sport I tried. I really love being an individual while still being on a team. I like testing my ability."

Hockey Day Officially Announced

Duluth will host Hockey Day Minnesota 2016 in February, at Bayfront Park.The Minnesota Wild and FOX Sports North made the official announcement Thursday.

Sources: Hockey Day Matchups Set

Duluth East will face Lakeville North, in a Class AA championship game rematch, while Duluth Denfeld will take on Eveleth-Gilbert at Hockey Day Minnesota on February 6th. Both games will be played outdoors, on a rink built at Bayfront Park, three separate sources have confirmed to FOX 21 Sports.

Hockey Day Minnesota Coming to Duluth

Hockey Day Minnesota is finally coming to Duluth.Three separate sources confirmed to FOX 21 Sports Thursday that the city will host the annual event in February of 2016.

Duluth Basketball Coach Will Starks Passes Away

The Duluth basketball community is mourning the loss of long–time area coach Will Starks.Starks, 49, passed away early Thursday morning at the Mayo clinic from complications due to a heart defect.

Zuidmulder Leads Hawks Despite Personal Tragedy

Thursday May 28th, the Hermantown Hawks won two games to advance in the Section 7AA baseball playoffs.An impressive performance, considering the loss Hermantown suffered just 24 hours earlier.

Rapids' Italian Import

Grand Rapids track coach Darrin Hofstad heard the stories."You hear a lot of stories," he said. "You never believe anything until you see it with your own eyes.For Hofstad, seeing was believing when it came to Andrea Contu.

Ashley Taipale's Arm Powering Denfeld

Like many high school athletes, Denfeld's Ashely Taipale plays three sports. But her favorite is softball. And her favorite part of the game is swinging the bat.

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