Author: Isaiah Wiita

Superior Softball Wins Third Straight With Home Victory Over Menomonie

Superior is back in action on Saturday, May 3rd, as the Spartans hit the road to take on Rice Lake. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior softball welcomed in the Menomonie Mustangs on Friday afternoon. The Spartans pick up their third straight victory with a 9 to 3 win over the Mustangs. Superior is back in action on Saturday, May 3rd, as the Spartans hit the road to take on Rice Lake. First pitch is at 10 a.m. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy,…

Proctor/Hermantown Stealth Bounce Back in Contest Against Columbia Heights

It was all Stealth as they defeat the Hylanders 16 to 1, improving to 4-2.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Proctor/Hermantown Stealth hosted Columbia Heights on Friday night. It was all Stealth as they defeat the Hylanders 16 to 1, improving to 4-2. Ella Rothe led the Stealth in goals with four. Proctor/Hermantown is back in action on Saturday, May 3rd, against St. Cloud. Game time is at 4 p.m. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

UMD Softball Infielder Nicole Schmitt Named NSIC Softball Outstanding Senior of the Year

Schmitt set the single season recorded for home runs for UMD with 18.

DULUTH, Minn.- On the diamond, UMD senior infielder Nicole Schmitt was named NSIC Softball Outstanding Senior of the Year. This award is presented to a student athlete who has played all four years with their program and exceeds expectation on the field and in the classroom. In her senior season with the Bulldogs, Schmitt set the single season record for…

UMD Softball’s NSIC Tournament Run Ends in Semifinal Round Against #8 Augustana

UMD will need an at-large bid to make the NCAA tournament. 

SIOUX FALLS, SD.- The UMD softball team took on top-seeded Augustana in the semifinal round of the NSIC conference tournament on Friday. The Bulldogs broke the scoreless tie in the top of the third with a solo home run by Ava Johnson and an RBI double from Nicole Schmitt to take a 2-0 lead. However, the Vikings scored eight unanswered…

Cherry Baseball Earns Road Win Against Cloquet, Improving to 5-1

The Tigers earned the road win defeating the Lumberjacks 11 to 3, to improve to 5-1 0n the season. 

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet baseball team hosted the Cherry Tigers on Thursday. The Tigers earned the road win defeating the Lumberjacks 11 to 3, to improve to 5-1 0n the season. Cherry is back in action on Friday, May 2nd, against New York Mills for their first home game of the season. First pitch is at 11 a.m. For the…

Cloquet Softball Extends Win Streak to Five with Victory Over Hermantown

The Lumberjacks picked up their tenth win of the season with a 6 to 4 victory over the Hawks. 

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet softball team hosted Hermantown in a Lake Superior Conference battle on Thursday. In the end, the Lumberjacks picked up their tenth win of the season with a 6 to 4 victory over the Hawks. Cloquet is back in action on Monday, May 5th, against Barnum. First pitch is at 4 p.m. For Hermantown, their next game…

Rock Ridge Forward Caz Carlson Commits to Play College Hockey at St. Cloud State

Carlson tallied 23 goals and 31 assists for the Wolverines in the 2024-25 season.

VIRGINIA, Minn.- Rock Ridge junior forward Caz Carlson has announced his commitment to play at St. Cloud State. Carlson tallied 23 goals and 31 assists for the Wolverines in the 2024-25 season. He also helped lead Rock Ridge to a 22-4-2 record and a Section 7AA championship game appearance at Amsoil Arena. Carlson still has one year left with the…

Superior Softball Shakes Off Early Season Woes

The Spartans are back at home on Thursday, May 1st against Duluth Marshall.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- It’s been a rarity for the Superior softball team to lose three games in a row. You have to look back to the 2016 season when that last happened. But, earlier this year when they faced tough competition on both sides of the border, it happened to them again. No time to panic though as they were recently…

UMD’s Sam Pitz and Aiden Williams Sign NFL Undrafted Free Agent Contracts

Both Pitz and Williams were team captains for UMD in 2024. 

DULUTH, Minn.- Two UMD standouts might not have heard their name called during the draft, but their dream of making it to the NFL becomes a reality. UMD tight end Sam Pitz and offensive lineman Aiden Williams signed undrafted free agent contracts on Saturday after the draft. Both Bulldogs are heading to the AFC North. Pitz signed with the Baltimore…

UMD Baseball Falls to Minnesota Crookston in Final Regular Season Home Game

UMD is back in action on Tuesday, April 29th, against Concordia- St. Paul for a doubleheader.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD baseball team wrapped up their series with Minnesota Crookston on Sunday afternoon. The Bulldogs fell 15 to 7 to the Golden Eagles in their final regular season home game. UMD is back in action on Tuesday, April 29th, against Concordia- St. Paul for a doubleheader. Game one is at 1:30 p.m. Categories: College, Sports, University of…

Bethel Softball Earns MIAC Doubleheader Sweep Over CSS

CSS is back in action on Tuesday, April 29th, as the Saints take on UW-Superior in a doubleheader. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica softball team hosted Bethel in a MIAC doubleheader on Sunday. The Royals picked up the doubleheader sweep as they defeated the Saints 9 to 1 in game one and 7 to 1 in game two. CSS is back in action on Tuesday, April 29th, as the Saints take on UW-Superior in a doubleheader. Game one…

Cloquet Softball Earns Seventh Win of The Season with Home Victory Over Bemidji

The Lumberjacks are back in action on Monday, April 28th, against Rock Ridge. 

CLOQUET, Minn.- The battle of the Lumberjacks took place on Saturday at Braun Park as Cloquet Softball hosted Bemidji. Cloquet picked up their seventh win of the year with a 10 to 5 victory over Bemidji. The Lumberjacks are back in action on Monday, April 28th, against Rock Ridge. First pitch is at 4:30 p.m. Categories: High School, Sports

UMD Track and Field Hosted The Annual Bulldog Open

The UMD track and field team hosted St. Scholastica, UW-Superior, and Lakehead (Ont.) on Saturday afternoon.  

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD track and field team hosted St. Scholastica, UW-Superior, and Lakehead (Ont.) in the annual Bulldog Open on Saturday. To view the full results from the Bulldog Open, click here. The Bulldogs next meet is on Wednesday, April 30th, at Hamline University. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Esko Baseball Scores Two Unanswered Runs Late to Snap Proctor’s Perfect Season

Esko extends their win streak to six with victory over Proctor.

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor baseball team hosted Esko in a battle of Section 7AA powerhouses. Esko scored two unanswered runs late in the game to defeat Proctor 2 to 1, extending their win streak to six. Esko is back in action on Monday, April 28th, against Rock Ridge. First pitch is at 4 p.m. For Proctor, they’re back in action…

Superior Softball Hands Cloquet Their First Loss of The Season

The Spartans picked up the road win 7 to 3 over the Lumberjacks, to improve to 5-3.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet softball team was trying to protect their perfect record on Friday as the Lumberjacks hosted Superior. But, the Spartans picked up the road win 7-3 to hand the Lumberjacks their first loss of the season. Superior is back in action on Thursday, May 1st, against Duluth Marshall. First pitch is at 4:30 p.m. For the Lumberjacks,…

Duluth Marshall Baseball Improves to 4-0 With Road Win Over Superior

The Duluth Marshall baseball team traveled to Superior on Thursday to take on the Spartans. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Duluth Marshall baseball team traveled to Superior on Thursday to take on the Spartans. The Hilltoppers picked up the road win 4 to 0 over the Spartans, to improve to 4-0 on the season. Marshall is back in action on Friday, April 25th, against Roseau. First pitch is at 2 p.m. For the Spartans, their next game…

Prep Softball: Duluth East Earns 2nd Straight Win, Proctor Picks Up 1st Victory

The Greyhounds had just five wins total last season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East softball team continues to inch closer to tying their win mark from a year ago. On Thursday, the Greyhounds picked up their 3rd win of the season, holding off Esko 4 to 3. Duluth East (3-3) is next in action at Coon Rapids on Friday. As for Esko (4-4), they’ll be at Hermantown on Friday….

Prep Lacrosse: Wolfpack Girls Hand Stealth First Loss, Wolfpack Boys Drop Close Contest to Chisago Lakes

Duluth improves to 4-2 and will next play at Eastview/Eagan on May 2nd.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Wolfpack girls extended their win streak to three games on Wednesday, defeating Hermantown/Proctor 11-5. Duluth improves to 4-2 and will next play at Eastview/Eagan on May 2nd. The Stealth fall to 2-1 and host Bloomington Kennedy/Burnsville on Friday. In other lacrosse action, the Wolfpack boys fell to Chisago Lakes 11 to 10. Duluth is set to…

Duluth Native Curler Korey Dropkin Named Captain for Newly Formed “Rock League”

The Rock League is the world's first professional curling league, which is set to begin in April of 2026.

DULUTH, Minn.- The stellar year for Duluth native Curler Korey Dropkin continues as he was named a captain for the new Rock League. The Rock League is the world’s first professional curling league, which is set to begin in April of 2026. The Duluth native led Team Dropkin to the 2025 U.S. Men’s Curling Championship, that was held in Duluth at…

Northern Star: Brett Kurth

Kurth is one of the captains for the Duluth Wolfpack.

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 his lacrosse craft. “He’s really put in some effort this off-season and kind of taken his work ethic and putting in focus into his athleticism, said…

Cloquet Softball Remains Undefeated with Home Win Over Moose Lake/Willow River

The Lumberjacks improve to 3-0 with an 8 to 4 victory over the Rebels. 

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet softball team hosted the Moose Lake/ Willow River Rebels on Monday. The Lumberjacks improve to 3-0 with an 8 to 4 victory over the Rebels. Cloquet is back in action on Wednesday, April 23rd, against Hibbing. First pitch is at noon. For Moose Lake/ Willow River, their next game is on Thursday, April 24th, against Carlton/Wrenshall….

Stealth Girls Lacrosse Earns Road Win Over Superior

The Stealth pick up the road win 13 to 2 over the Spartans. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls lacrosse team hosted Hermantown/Proctor on Monday night. The Stealth pick up the road win 13 to 2 over the Spartans. The next game for the Stealth is on Thursday, April 24th, against the Duluth Wolfpack. Game time is at 7 p.m. The Spartans’ next game is on Tuesday, April 22nd, against Duluth East. Game time…

Rock Ridge Senior Lexi Lamppa Continues Basketball Career at Minnesota Crookston

Lamppa averaged 19.8 points per game in her senior year with the Wolverines.

VIRGINIA, Minn.- Rock Ridge senior Lexi Lamppa will continue her basketball career at the college level. Lamppa has committed to play at the University of Minnesota Crookston. Lamppa averaged 19.8 points per game in her senior year with the Wolverines. In her final season with Rock Ridge Lamppa helped lead the team to their second consecutive state tournament appearance. Defeating…

UMD Softball Splits Doubleheader with MSU Moorhead in Final Regular Season Home Game

UMD is back in action on Saturday, April 26th, against U-Mary for a doubleheader. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD softball team hosted Minnesota State University Moorhead on Saturday in their final regular season home game. The Bulldogs started the day with an 11 to 3 win over the Dragons. In game two, the Bulldogs fell 6 to 4 to settle for the doubleheader split. UMD is back in action on Saturday, April 26th, against U-Mary…

Duluth Wolfpack Boys Lacrosse Suffers First Loss of The Season Against Moorhead

The Spuds defeated the Wolfpack 10-4 to hand Duluth their first loss of the year. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth boys lacrosse team hosted Moorhead on Saturday afternoon. The Spuds defeated the Wolfpack 10-4 to hand Duluth their first loss of the year. The Wolfpack are back in action on Thursday, April 24th, against Chisago Lakes. Game time is at 7 p.m. Categories: High School, Sports

UWS Softball Improves to 11-0 in UMAC Conference Play

UWS earns doubleheader sweep over Minnesota Morris.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior softball team held a doubleheader on Friday against UMAC foe Minnesota Morris. The Yellowjackets remain perfect in conference play as they defeated the Cougars 8 to 4 in game one and 12 to 0 in game two. UWS wraps up their series with Minnesota Morris on Saturday, April 19th. First pitch is at 11 a.m. Categories:…

UWS Women’s Tennis Ties Win Total From Last Year in Victory Versus Northwestern

UWS improves to 16-5 and will next play at UW-Stout on Saturday.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s tennis team continues to have a strong season. On Friday, the Yellowjackets swept Northwestern 7-0 on their home court. For a look at the box score, click here. UWS improves to 16-5 and will next play at UW-Stout on Saturday. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Moorhead Spoils Home Opener for Stealth Boys Lacrosse

The Stealth fell to the Spuds 7-1, dropping to 1-2 on the season. 

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown-Proctor boys lacrosse team welcomed in Moorhead for their home opener on Friday night. However, it was a night to forget as the Stealth fell to the Spuds 7-1, dropping to 1-2 on the season. The Stealth’s next game is on Monday, April 28th, against Superior. Game time is at 7 p.m. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High…

Superior Baseball Extends Win Streak to Two With Victory Over Cloquet

The Spartans defeated the Lumberjacks 7 to 0.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior baseball team was back at home on Thursday, as the Spartans hosted the Cloquet Lumberjacks. Superior extends their winning streak to two as they defeat the Lumberjacks 7 to 0. The Spartans next game is on Friday, April 18th, against Rice Lake. First pitch is at 11 a.m. For the Lumberjacks, they’re back in action on…

Duluth East Baseball Earns First Win of 2025 Against Duluth Denfeld

The Greyhounds defeated their cross-town rivals 8 to 4 to pick up their first win of the season. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld baseball team hosted Duluth East on Monday. The Greyhounds defeated their cross-town rivals 8 to 4 to pick up their first win of the season. Duluth East is back in action on Tuesday, April 15th against Superior. First pitch is at 4:30 p.m. For Duluth Denfeld, their next game is on Thursday, April 17th, against…

Wolfpack Boys Lacrosse Remains Undefeated with Road Win Over C-E-C

The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys lacrosse team hosted the Duluth Wolfpack on Monday. 

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys lacrosse team hosted the Duluth Wolfpack on Monday in hopes of securing their first win. However, the Wolfpack remained unbeaten in their 2025 season as they defeated the Lumberjacks 16 to 7. Duluth is back in action on Thursday, April 17th, against Superior. Game time is at 7 p.m. For the Lumberjacks, their next game…

Superior Girls Soccer Gets Over .500 Mark in Bout with Washburn

The Superior girls soccer team hosted Washburn on Monday night. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls soccer team hosted Washburn on Monday night. After the game was tied at one at the half, the Spartans scored the lone goal of the second half to defeat the Castle Guards 2 to 1 Superior is back in action on Thursday, April 17th, against Chippewa Falls. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. For Washburn, they’re…

Former UMD Forward Jack Smith to Continue Hockey Career with MSU-Mankato

In his three seasons with the Bulldogs, Smith played in 92 games and recorded 7 goals and 19 assists.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former forward Jack Smith has found a new home after entering the transfer portal. Smith is continuing his hockey career with Minnesota State-Mankato next season. In his three seasons with the Bulldogs, he played in 92 games and recorded 7 goals and 19 assists. UMD finished 13-20- 3 in the 2024-25 season. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota…

Harbor Monsters Add Two New Offensive Coordinators, Re-Sign QB Johnson

The Harbor Monsters first preseason game is on Saturday, May 24th against the Knoxville Bandits.

DULUTH, Minn.- After suspending and then parting ways with Kevin Gregory, the Duluth Harbor Monsters have named two offensive coordinators for this upcoming season. Dominick Hobdy is set to serve as the lead offensive coordinator and Dan Renfroe will serve under him as an offensive coordinator. Hobdy has played professionally indoors for the last 13 seasons. As for Renfroe, he’s…

Superior City FC Women Name Cole Gewerth as Next Head Coach

The Beacons first game is on May 10th against Karen FA.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior City FC announced at their fundraiser event that Cole Gewerth will lead the Beacons in the upcoming season. Gewerth was a former Superior City FC player. He played back in 2018 for Superior City FC. After his playing career Gewerth was the content and graphics coordinator for the club. Gewerth is excited for his new role within the…

Wilderness Playoff Hopes Come to an End Despite 3-1 Win Over Jr. Blues

The Wilderness finished the year 30-25-4. 

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Minnesota Wilderness welcomed in the Jr. Blues to close the regular season with their playoff hopes on the line. To secure the final playoff spot in the Midwest Division the Wilderness needed to defeat the Jr. Blues and the Chippewa Steel needed a regulation loss against the Anchorage Wolverines. The Wilderness earn the win 3 to 1…

CSS Softball Splits Home Doubleheader Against Carleton

CSS will travel to St. Pual, Minnesota, on Wednesday, April 16th, to play Hamline University in a doubleheader. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The CSS softball team welcomed in Carleton College on Sunday for a doubleheader. The Saints picked up one win in the doubleheader as CSS took game two 6 to 4. CSS will travel to St. Pual, Minnesota, on Wednesday, April 16th, to play Hamline University in a doubleheader. First pitch for game one is at 3:30 p.m. Categories:…

Grand Rapids Boys Lacrosse Earns Road Win Against C-E-C For First Victory of 2025

The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys lacrosse team held their home opener on Saturday against Grand Rapids. 

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys lacrosse team held their home opener on Saturday against Grand Rapids. The Lumberjacks jumped out to an early lead over the Thunderhawks. However, Grand Rapids battled back to defeat the Lumberjacks 9 to 7 to earn their first win of the 2025 season. The Thunderhawks are back in action on Tuesday, April 15th, against Moorhead….

CSS Baseball Splits MIAC Doubleheader with Carleton College

The Saints and the Knights split the doubleheader as CSS took game one 10 to 0 and Carleton took game two 2 to 1. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica baseball team welcomed in Carleton College for a doubleheader on Saturday. The Saints and the Knights split the doubleheader as CSS took game one 10 to 0 and Carleton took game two 2 to 1. CSS is back in action on Tuesday, April 15th, against Saint Mary’s in a doubleheader. First pitch of game one…

Wilderness Playoff Window Still Open After 5-2 Win Over Jr. Blues

The Minnesota Wilderness hosted the Jr. Blues on Friday with their playoff hopes on the line.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Minnesota Wilderness hosted the Jr. Blues on Friday with their playoff hopes on the line. The Wilderness and the Jr. Blues went back and forth all game. But in the end, the Wilderness won 5 to 2. With the Chippewa Steel shootout loss to the Anchorage Wolverines on Friday, the Wilderness still has a chance to make…

UWS Softball Rolls Past North Central in their Home Opener

UWS defended their home field as they defeated the Rams 17 to 3. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS softball team held their 2025 home opener on Friday. Yellowjackets opened up their three-game series with North Central. UWS defended their home field as they went on to defeat the Rams 17 to 3. The Yellowjackets wrap up their series with North Central on Saturday, April 12th, in a doubleheader. First pitch is at noon. Categories:…

Grand Rapids Baseball Bounces Back in 7AAA Title Game Rematch Against Denfeld

The Thunderhawks defeated the Hunters 2 to 1 to earn their first win of the season. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld baseball team opened up their season with a rematch of last year’s section 7AAA championship game as the Hunters squared off against the Grand Rapids Thunderhawks on Thursday. The Thunderhawks went on to defeat the Hunters 2 to 1 to earn their first win of the season. Grand Rapids is back in action on Monday,…

Cloquet Softball Dominates at the Plate to Take Down Esko in Season Opener

The Cloquet softball team opened up their season on the road against Esko on Thursday. 

ESKO, Minn.- The Cloquet softball team opened up their season on the road against Esko on Thursday. The Lumberjacks dominated at the plate as they defeated Esko 15 to 4 to earn their first win of the 2025 season. Cloquet’s next game is on Monday, April 14th against Hibbing. First pitch is at 4:30 p.m. For Esko, they’re back in…

Superior Girls Soccer Drops Close Contest in Home Opener Versus Hudson

The Spartans ended the first half with a 1-0 lead over the Raiders.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls soccer team held their home opener on Thursday, as the Spartans welcomed in the Hudson Raiders. The Spartans ended the first half with a 1-0 lead over the Raiders. Sadly, the Raiders scored two unanswered goals in the second half defeating the Spartans 2 to 1. Superior’s next game is on Saturday, April 12th against…

UMD Sophomore Forward Payton Holloway Enters Transfer Portal

Holloway is the second Bulldog to enter the transfer portal as she joins freshman Reese Logan. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team has been relatively lucky when it comes to the transfer portal. But on Wednesday, forward Payton Holloway entered the transfer portal. The sophomore skated in a total of 69 games for the Dogs the past two seasons. She tallied one goal against the University of Vermont this past November. Holloway is the second…

Northern Star: Ben Welle

Welle has posted two complete games for UWS this season.

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 program has been built off of the team’s ability to make plays in the field. “Pitching and defense has been kind of our program the last couple of…

UWS Baseball Suffers First Conference Loss in UMAC Title Game Rematch

The Yellowjackets are back in action on Saturday, April 12th against North Central. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS baseball team hosted Crown College in a doubleheader on Sunday. The Polars defeated the Yellowjackets 18 to 10 in game one and 5 to 2 in game two, earning the series sweep. The Yellowjackets are back in action on Saturday, April 12th against North Central. First pitch is at 1 p.m. Categories: College, Sports

Superior Baseball Falls in Home Opener Against Menomonie

The Superior baseball team held their home opener against Menomonie on Saturday. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior baseball team held their home opener against Menomonie on Saturday.  The Spartans fell in both games in the doubleheader against the Mustangs.  The Mustangs took game one 9 to 7 and game two 10 to 5 to earn the series sweep.  The Spartan’s next game is on Tuesday, April 8th, against Grand Rapids.  First pitch is at…

The Wilderness Keep Playoff Hopes Alive with a 5-3 Win Over The Jets

On Friday night the Wilderness wrapped up their series with the Janesville Jets.

CLOQUET, Minn.- After a heartbreaking loss last night, the Minnesota Wilderness are still on the outside looking in for the final playoff spot in the Midwest division. On Friday night the Wilderness wrapped up their series with the Janesville Jets. The Wilderness defended home ice as they defeated the Jets 5 to 3. The Wilderness are back in action on…