Esko's Spindler Taking On Increased Offensive Role
ESKO, Minn.- The Esko boys basketball team is off to a 3-0 start to their 2023-24 season, and combo guard Dalton Spindler has played a major role in their success. "I think my role…
High School
Coaches Corner: Jeff Laspi
PROCTOR, Minn.- In this week's Coaches Corner, we caught up with Proctor boys' hockey head coach Jeff Laspi. Laspi is in his fourth season as the Rails' head coach and previously served as an…
Prep Hockey: Zephyrs Zip Past Lumberjacks, Mirage Run Down Rockford
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet/Esko/Carlton boys hockey team suffered their first loss on their home ice this season to the Defending Class A State Champion Mahtomedi Zephyrs. Mahtomedi got on the board quickly with a…
Top Plays: 12/15
DULUTH, Minn.- Three top plays this week and all three would happen on the ice. At number three, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton's Bobby Thornton would score thanks to a little back and forth action with teammate Niko…
Chisholm Girls Hoops Handles Duluth Denfeld to Improve to 5-0 on Season
DULUTH, Minn.- The Chisholm girls basketball team continued their winning ways on Friday, defeating Duluth Denfeld 63 to 27. The Bluestreaks were led by Tresa Baumgard, who had 28 points in the victory. Chisholm…
Esko Football Standout Koi Perich to Make College Decision on December 20th
ESKO, Minn.- A decision day is nearing for Esko football standout Koi Perich. On Thursday, Perich announced on his personal Twitter account that he will officially sign on Wednesday, December 20th at the Esko theater.…
Duluth Marshall Girls Hockey Hands Superior 1st Loss of Season
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls hockey team was able to do something other teams haven't done on Thursday and that's defeat Superior. The Hilltoppers would top the Spartans 5 to 1. Duluth…
Northern Star: Bauer Murphy
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- The Grand Rapids boys' hockey team is undergoing some changes with Grant Clafton as their new head coach. One thing that hasn't changed: Bauer Murphy imposing his will on the defensive…
Hermantown Boys Hockey Blanks Duluth Marshall to Stay Unbeaten on Season
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team added another victory to the win column on Tuesday, defeating Duluth Marshall 3 to 0. The Hawks had three different goal-scorers in the contest. Hermantown (3-0-1) will…
Hermantown's Francisco & Superior's Marthaler Named to U.S. Youth Olympic Men's Team
DULUTH, Minn.- A few local standouts were named to the U.S. Youth Olympic men's team on Tuesday afternoon. The 17 player roster includes Hermantown defenseman A.J. Francisco and Superior defenseman Jackson Marthaler. The duo will…
Denfeld Senior Guard Finnley Powell to Play College Hoops at Northland
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Denfeld senior guard Finnley Powell won't have to travel far for college. On Monday, the team announced on their personal Facebook page that Powell has committed to Northland College. Powell has seen…
Superior Football Lineman Braylon LeMieux Makes College Commitment to UW-Stout
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A Superior football standout made his college commitment on Monday. Offensive Guard & Nose Guard Braylon LeMieux will play his college ball for the UW-Stout Blue Devils beginning next fall. LeMieux was…
Esko Football's Koi Perich Invited to All-American Bowl
ESKO, Minn.- It was a busy weekend for Esko football standout Koi Perich as he made an official visit to Ohio State. But before he makes a college decison, Perich will get to play in…
Clafton Stresses Effort, Commitment as Thunderhawks Coach
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Despite losing their last two games, the Grand Rapids boys' hockey team has an extra pep in their step this season with a new bench boss taking over the reins.…
Esko Boys Hoops Knocks Off Cloquet to Stay Unbeaten on the Season
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Esko boys basketball team left no doubt on Friday, topping Cloquet 78 to 61. Esko (2-0) will next host Grand Rapids on December 12th. Cloquet (1-3) is next in action on…
Former Grand Rapids Defenseman Ren Morque Commits to Air Force Academy
CLOQUET, Minn.- Former Grand Rapids defenseman and now current Wilderness defense Ren Morque has announced he is set to join the Air Force Academy beginning next season. Morque has suited up for the Wilderness in…
Duluth Denfeld Boys Hockey Rallies to Hand C-E-C 1st Loss of Season
DULUTH, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys hockey team suffered their first loss of the season on Thursday, falling to Duluth Denfeld 5 to 4. The Hunters would score twice in the 2nd period and three…
Prep Girls Hockey: Toppers Win 8th Straight, Lightning Shock Mirage
DULUTH, Minn.- Two of the Northland's top girls' hockey teams earned wins on the road Thursday night. The Duluth Marshall Hilltoppers earned their 8th-straight victory in their 5-2 win over the Duluth Northern…
Northern Star: Dashawn Moore
DULUTH, Minn.- On a team full of playmakers, sharpshooters, and athletic specimens, Duluth Denfeld's Dashawn Moore has found a way to make his presence known. "I bring the energy and it just feeds off," says…
Superior Boys Outlast Marshall in Defensive Battle
SUPERIOR, Wis.- After no goals scored by either team in the first two periods, the Superior boys hockey team put a pair of shots behind the net in their 2-1 victory over Duluth Marshall.…
