DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will hit the road for the 2nd time this season when they travel to play Miami of Ohio this weekend. The Bulldogs are eager to get back on track as they dropped both games to 10th ranked North Dakota to go to 3-6 on the year. And if history holds, UMD has a…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s soccer team was well represented in the end of the year UMAC awards. Forward Jake Kidd was named the Offensive Player of the Year after tallying 24 goals so far. His teammate Harry Ambler was awarded Defensive Player of the Year honors. The team also had eight players on the All-UMAC teams. And lastly, head…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- Two Northland football standouts will get the chance to represent their schools one last time. On Tuesday, the Minnesota High School Football All-Star Game rosters were announced and set to suit up for the North team is Denfeld’s Taye Manns and Hermantown’s Aidan Adamski. The two are among the 88 players that will compete in the game on…
DULUTH, Minn.- Saturday will mark the end of the 2024 campaign for the UMD football team as they hold their season finale against rivals Minnesota State-Mankato. The Bulldogs enter the game red hot as they’ve won their last three, including a 35 to 7 drubbing against Concordia-St. Paul last Saturday. Mankato on the other hand, has won their last two….
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Current Spartan Brynn Johnson announced her college commitment to the UW-Superior women’s soccer team on Monday night. The now senior had seven goals and five assists last season. She was also named Big Rivers All-Conference honorable mention. Johnson is set to be one of the captains for the Spartans this upcoming spring. Categories: High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD’s Franny Seidel is set to compete for an NCAA championship on November 23rd in Sacramento, California. She’s the first Bulldog individual to qualify since 2010, when Morgan Place finished 5th overall. This past weekend, Seidel placed 12th at the NCAA D2 Central Region championship with a time of 21:29:36, earning all-region honors. She also ran a season…
DULUTH, Minn.- The latest USCHO poll for women’s hockey was released Monday morning. After having a bye week last weekend, the UMD women’s hockey team sees no movement as they remain the 4th ranked team in the country. The Bulldogs return to action this upcoming weekend when they welcome in the 3rd ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers. Just last year, UMD…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Another year and another NCAA tournament berth for the UW-Superior men’s soccer team as the Yellowjackets clinched an automatic bid on Saturday, defeating Bethany Lutheran 6 to 2 in the UMAC title game. Monday, the NCAA selection show for division three took place and the Yellowjackets learned they will face North Park in the first round. The Vikings…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Like the UWS men’s soccer team, it was also selection Monday for the UWS women’s team as they are set to make their 4th straight national tournament after topping Bethany Lutheran four to nothing on Saturday in the conference title game. The Yellowjackets will meet up with Carleton, who play out of the MIAC conference. Surprisingly the two…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- This week’s top plays comes from on the pitch. At number one, UWS’ Halle Carlson gets the rainbow of a shot to go for the goal. UWS will host Bethany Lutheran on Saturday in the UMAC Championship game. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team opened up conference play on Friday night as they took on #10 North Dakota. Unfortunately, the Fighting Hawks jumped out to a quick lead and never looked back as they won the contest 7 to 3 Anthony Menghini had all three goals for the Bulldogs. The two teams will meet again on Saturday…
BRAINERD, Minn.- The Moose Lake/Willow River football team made their 4th straight state tournament appearance on Friday night. Rebels met up with a tough Kimball Cubs squad in the AA quarterfinals, who ended up shutting out Moose Lake 38 to 0. The Rebels finish the year with a 9-3 record. In other state football action, Deer River made their return…
ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Ely volleyball team looked to extend their season on Friday against New Life Academy in the Class A consolation semifinals. After taking the first two sets, the Timberwolves saw their lead slip away as they fell in five sets. Ely finishes the season with a record of 28-5. In other state volleyball action, Hermantown saw their…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Three Northland prep football teams began state tournament play on Thursday. In 9-man action, Mountain Iron-Buhl celebrated their fourth straight state tournament appearance by defeating Stephen-Argyle Central in the quarterfinals, 38 to 6. MIB was led by Derik Dahl and Micaden Clines, who each had two scores in the victory. The Rangers will next play on November…
ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Ely volleyball team made their 3rd straight state tournament appearance on Thursday night. Unfortunately like the last two state tournaments, their title hopes ended in the Class A quarterfinals as Ely fell to Minneota in straight sets. The scores were 25-17, 25-20, and 25-16. The Timberwolves now head into consolation play and will next play on…
DULUTH, Minn.- After a couple of exhibition bouts the past two weeks, the UMD men’s basketball team will tip things off for real on Friday night. It all starts with Southeastern Oklahoma State as the Bulldogs will host the Savage Storm as part of the American Family Insurance Classic. UMD has never played Southeastern Oklahoma State before. On top of…
DULUTH, Minn.- In his 3rd full season as the UMD quarterback, Kyle Walljasper continues to find the end zone. In the Bulldogs most recent game, Walljasper totaled six against Winona State. “Our gameplan was really good with our rushing attack. We made a couple adjustments and our o-line, tight ends, fullbacks, running backs all played a really big part in that….
ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Hermantown volleyball team made their first state tournament appearance since 2016 on Wednesday. Unfortunately, the Hawks ran into unbeaten Delano in the AAA quarterfinals as the Tigers won in straight sets. The scores were 25-15, 25-20, and 25-10. Hermantown now heads into consolation play. They’ll next play Mahtomedi on Friday morning at 9 AM. Categories: High…
DULUTH, Minn.- This upcoming weekend will mark the start of conference play for the UMD men’s hockey team. And what a way to start as the Bulldogs will welcome in the Fighting Hawks of North Dakota into Amsoil Arena. UMD will try to turn around the recent trend against UND, as they’ve won only two out of their last 10…
PROCTOR, Minn.- Proctor/Hermantown forward Jane Eckstrom announced where she’s heading next to play college hockey earlier this week. Eckstrom is set to suit upfor the Hamline Pipers beginning next fall. In three full seasons with the Mirage, she has tallied 78 total points. The Mirage and Eckstrom host Warroad on Friday to begin the season. Categories: High School, Sports
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- In recent years, the Hermantown volleyball team has come close to making it to the state tournament. That included three section 7AAA semifinal defeats. However, the streak is no more. The Hawks are state bound for the first time since 2016. They made that possible last Thursday when they topped North Branch in the section title game in…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD freshman forward Caitlin Kraemer has been named WCHA Rookie of the Week. Kraemer tallied two goals in UMD’s 4 to 1 victory over Minnesota State-Mankato on Friday night. So far this season, she has five goals and one assist. This is the 2nd honor Kraemer has earned as she previously was named WCHA Rookie of the Month…
DULUTH, Minn.- It was victory Monday for the UMD football team. The Bulldogs were finally able to have a one-score contest go their way on Saturday as a late touchdown by Kyle Walljasper lifted UMD past Winona State, 42 to 38. The last score by Walljasper capped off a monster day as he finished with 6 total touchdowns and 420…
ST. PAUL, Minn.- On Sunday, the MSHSL announced the volleyball matchups for the upcoming state tournament. Two Northland teams are set to play at the Xcel Energy Center beginning on Wednesday. In Class A, Ely draws the 7th seed and will face the 2nd seed Minneota at 7 PM on Thursday. It’s the 3rd straight state tournament appearance for the…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Ely volleyball team defended their section 7A title on Saturday, defeating Bigfork in straight sets. The scores were: (27-25, 25-15, 25-18). “The third year feels just as good as the first. It really is cool. Every team is different, it’s just really neat to experience that with every single team we’ve had the last three years. It…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- For the fourth straight season, the Esko volleyball team saw their season end in defeat to the Rush City Tigers. Playing in the Section 7AA title game, Esko won the first set but dropped the next three as the Tigers claimed the title in four sets. The scores were (16-25, 25-13, 25-9, 25-20). Esko finishes the year with…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- On Saturday, the state football matchups in Minnesota were announced. Five Northland teams are set to compete for a state title. In 9-Player, Mountain Iron-Buhl earns the top seed and will face Stephen-Argyle Central in the quarterfinals. That contest takes place on November 7th at Grand Rapids High School. Kickoff is at 7 PM. Joining the Rangers in…
DULUTH, Minn.- It didn’t look good at times in the first. But, the Hermantown football team rallied in the 2nd half against North Branch on Friday night for the 7AAAA title. Martin Sleen had a seven yard rushing touchdown late in the game to give the Hawks the eventual 35 to 28 victory. Alex Schott pitched in with two touchdown…
CLOQUET, Minn.- After a one year hiatus, the Deer River Football team is heading back to the state tournament. On Friday, the Warriors defeated Mille Lacs 8 to 6 for the Section 7A title. Deer River scored with 38 seconds left in the game and went for two to take the eventual win. This is the 16th time in program…
MAPLE, Wis.- The Northwestern football team continued their winning ways on Friday, defeating Stanley-Boyd 26 to 21 in level 2 playoff action. The Tigers now move on to Level 3 where they will face St. Croix Falls. That contest is scheduled for 7 PM on November 8th in St. Croix Falls. In 8-man action, Northwood/Solon Springs defeated Clayton 46 to…
DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play came from on the gridiron. At number one, Hermantown’s Alex Schott with the toss to his running back Martin Sleen and Sleen just wouldn’t go down. He breaks a few vikings tackles as he’s in for six. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports
AURORA, Minn.- The Mountain Iron-Buhl football team is once again state bound. On Friday, the Rangers defeated Cherry 34-28 to claim the 9-player Section 7 championship. This is the 4th straight year that MIB has advanced to state. It’s also the 11th time in program history. The Rangers will hear who their first round opponent is over the weekend. …
DULUTH, Minn.- The Two Harbors football team saw their season come to a close on Thursday, falling to Pequot Lakes 36 to 15 in the Section 7AAA title game. The Agates started out strong thanks to a safety and a rushing touchdown by Zack Libal that put them up 8-0. After that though, it was all Patriots as they outscored…
BRAINERD, Minn.- For the first time since 2018, the Cromwell-Wright football team is heading to the state tournament. The Cardinals made that possible on Thursday when they defeated Nevis 20-14 in the Section 5, 9-Player title game. A late touchdown pass by Brenden Gronner to Drew Nyberg in the 4th quarter was the difference maker. Cromwell-Wright will learn who their…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team begins the year ranked as they were slotted at number 13 in the NABC coaches poll. The Bulldogs are coming off a 26-7 campaign in the 2023-2024 season, which resulted in their 3rd NCAA tournament appearance. UMD tips off the regular season on November 8th, when they host Southeastern Oklahoma State in the…
DULUTH, Minn.- Year after year it seems more and more UMD football players are getting chances to go on and do bigger things. That continued on Wednesday when sixth-year offensive tackle Aiden Williams was invited to the longest-running college all-star football game in the nation. Williams will make his way to Dallas, Texas on January 30th to compete in the…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- UWS junior forward Jake Kidd has spent his whole life playing soccer in Superior And talk about a new meaning to homefield advantage as Kidd leads the Yellowjackets in goals with 17 and counting. “We’ve built a really strong chemistry and that’s allowed for me to help my team by scoring. Wouldn’t be able to do that without…
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s back to work for the 4th ranked UMD women’s hockey team, who are coming off their 2nd bye week in the now one month old season. The Bulldogs continue the conference portion of their schedule this weekend when they travel to play two at Minnesota State- Mankato. Just last year, UMD took all four meetings against the…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team is coming off their bye week and the men’s team is heading into their bye week. The Bulldogs picked up their first sweep of the season as they took both games against Stonehill College this past weekend. Being that it is the first break for his squad, head coach Scott Sandelin reflected on…
ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Esko girls soccer team finished their season on Wednesday on a high note. In the Class A 3rd place game, Esko defeated St. Charles 3-1 to earn their best finish in program history. Esko went 14-4-1 overall in the 2024 season. Categories: High School, Sports
SOLON SPRINGS, Wis.- The Solon Springs/Northwood boys cross country team continues to show that they are a running powerhouse. This past Saturday, the Green Eagles captured their 2nd straight WIAA Division 3 Cross Country Sectional title, clinching their 3rd consecutive state tournament appearance. Senior Isaac Dickenson had a weekend to remember as he ran a school record 16 minutes to…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Esko girls soccer team played in their first-ever state semifinal game on Tuesday. Unfortunately, their title hopes ended as top-seeded Southwest Christian came away with the 2 to 1 victory. Maya Johnson had both goals for the Stars in the contest. Reese Kuklinski was the lone goal-scorer for Esko. Esko will next play in the 3rd place…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- UWS senior libero Jenna Anderson has once again captured the UMAC Defensive Player of the Week. This is the 7th time this season that Anderson has claimed the honor. Through three contests this past week, she had 63 digs. Anderson was joined by teammate Makenna Hohbein, who was named the UMAC offensive player of the week, after posting…
ESKO, Minn.- The Esko girls soccer team is making their final preparations leading up to Tuesday’s state semifinal contest against Southwest Christian. Esko will look to do something that no other team has done this season and that’s defeat the Stars. Southwest Christian is currently 18-0-1 and have picked up shutouts in 13 of those games. Before the tournament began,…
DULUTH, Minn.- A UMD men’s hockey standout earned conference honors after a stellar weekend. Dominic James is the NCHC Forward of the Week thanks to his 4 goals and 1 assist in both contests against Stonehill College. James is currently on a four-game scoring streak. He’ll look to keep that up when UMD is next in action on November 8th…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- Esko’s Koi Perich continues to make a name for himself in his debut season at the University of Minnesota. On Saturday, Perich hauled in his 5th interception of the season in Minnesota’s 48 to 23 win over Maryland. He’s now tied for 4th in program history for interceptions in a season. Even better news for Perich, he was…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team faced a new opponent on Friday night, meeting up with Stonehill College for the first time. After putting up two goals in the first, the Bulldogs never looked back as they came away with the 5 to 1 victory. UMD improves to 2-4 on the season and will once again host Stonehill on…
EVELETH, Minn.- The Rock Ridge girls hockey team has a new head coach. On Friday, the school announced that assistant coach Kassie Strand has stepped up to take the head coaching role. Strand has been with the Wolverines for the past two seasons. She takes over for Paddie Elsmore-Sautter, who accepted an assistant coaching position with the NA3HL Wilderness. Strand…
DULUTH, Minn.- A UMD senior forward on the women’s hockey team is sadly calling it quits. On Thursday, Gabby Krause announced that she will have to medically retire. Krause was already ruled out for the season with an undisclosed injury. In three seasons in Duluth, she tallied 32 points, 15 of which were goals. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East volleyball team saw their season come to a close on Thursday, falling to Blaine in straight sets. In the Section 7AAAA quarterfinals, the Bengals earned redemption against the Greyhounds after previously falling to them 3-1 in the regular season. The Greyhounds finish the year with an overall record of 19-9. Categories: High School, Sports
