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Duluth East Boys Golf
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Duluth East Boys Golf Battle the Elements to Get to State Tournament

The Class AAA boys golf tournament will take place June 15th and 16th at the Bunker Hills Golf Club in Minneapolis.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Last week, the Duluth East boys golf team went down to the Grand National Golf Club in Hinckley with one mission: win the section championship and make some history along the way. And after a stellar two days, their mission was accomplished. After leading the way on Day One, the Greyhounds shot a 309 on Day Two…

Grand Rapids Baseball
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South Ridge, Grand Rapids Baseball Learn Opponents for State Tournaments

The Panthers earned the No. 4 seed in Class A while the Thunderhawks earned the No. 5 seed in Class AAA. The state quarterfinals will take place on Tuesday.
Claudia Chakamian,

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. – The MSHSL released seedings and brackets for the state baseball tournaments on Saturday before the action gets started next week. In Class A, South Ridge earned the No. 4 seed after winning their third straight section 7A title. The Panthers will open things up against No. 5 Springfield in the quarterfinals on Tuesday, June 15, at…

Greenway Softball
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Cherry, Greenway Softball Learn Seedings for State Tournament

The Tigers are the No. 5 seed in class A while the Raiders are the No. 4 seed in class AA. The quarterfinals take place on Tuesday at Caswell Park in Mankato.
Claudia Chakamian,

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. – State softball brackets were released on Saturday morning as teams get set for the action to start on Tuesday. In Class A, Cherry is the No. 5 seed in their first state tournament appearance since 2016. The Tigers will face No. 4 seed Edgerton in the quarterfinals with first pitch set for 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday,…

Greenway Softball
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Greenway Softball Wins First Section Title Since 1994

The Raiders capped off their first undefeated season in school history as they'll head to the state tournament with a perfect 25-0 record.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Greenway softball team used a strong start to stay ahead of Proctor and hold on for the 7-4 win in the Section 7AA championship game Thursday afternoon at Braun Park. The Raiders are heading to the state tournament for the first time since 1994 as they cap off their first undefeated season in program history. Categories:…

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South Ridge Baseball, Cherry Softball Advance to Class A State Tournament

The Panthers and Tigers both won their section championship games in five innings.
Sam Ali,

AURORA, Minn. – In the Section 7A baseball championship game, South Ridge needed just five innings to knock off North Woods 14-0 to win their third straight section title. And in the Section 7A softball title game, it was Cherry all over Barnum 14-0 in five innings as the Tigers clinch a trip to the Class A state tournament. Categories:…

Eveleth Baseball
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Eveleth-Gilbert Baseball Falls to Aitkin in Section 7AA Championship

The Golden Bears end their season with a 21-6 record.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Eveleth-Gilbert baseball team rolled past Aitkin 13-0 in five innings to force a winner-take-all championship game for the Section 7AA title. But it would be the Gobblers getting the win over the Golden Bears 14-2 to win their first section championship since 2014. The Golden Bears end their season with a 21-6 record. Categories: High School,…

Proctor Softball
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Proctor Softball Look to Avenge Regular-Season Loss to Greenway in Section Championship

First pitch between the Rails and Raiders at Braun Park is set for 3 p.m.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – The Proctor softball team took the scenic route to the section title game. After falling to Moose Lake-Willow River in the winner’s bracket, the Rails rattle off three wins Wednesday to come out of the loser’s bracket and punch their ticket to Wednesday’s section championship game. “Yesterday was really exhausting. It was a lot of work to…

Grand Rapids Baseball
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Grand Rapids Baseball Blanks Chisago Lakes to Win Section 7AAA Championship

Behind a complete game one-hitter from sophomore pitcher Kyle Henke, the Grand Rapids baseball team blanked Chisago Lakes 6-0 to win the Section 7AAA championship.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Behind a complete game one-hitter from sophomore pitcher Kyle Henke, the Grand Rapids baseball team blanked Chisago Lakes 6-0 to win the Section 7AAA championship Wednesday afternoon at Wade Stadium. Senior Kodi Miller finished with two RBIs to help the Thunderhawks capture their first section title since 2018. Categories: High School, Sports

Hermantown Golf
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Youth Guides Hermantown Girls Golf to State Tournament

The Class AA state golf tournament is set for June 15th and 16th at the "Ridges at Sand Creek" in Jordan, MN.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Despite not having a single senior on their roster, the Hermantown girls golf team put together a strong second half of the season to capture their first section title since 2012. Now, they’re hoping their youth continues to carry them into the state tournament. The Hawks have four freshman on their team, including Izy Fairchild, who finished…

Grand Rapids Baseball
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Grand Rapids Baseball Gets Set to Face Chisago Lakes in Section Title Game

Grand Rapids is looking for their first section title since 2018 when they defeated Chisago Lakes in the finals.
Sam Ali,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Our first prep baseball section title game will take place Wednesday morning as Grand Rapids will face Chisago Lakes. The Thunderhawks knocked off the top-seeded Wildcats this past weekend so to beat them again, they will stick with what worked in that game. “We swung the bats very well. I think we had 17 hits and…

Prep Baseball
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Proctor Baseball Falls to Aitkin in Section Semi-Finals

The Gobblers will face Eveleth-Gilbert, who defeated the Rails in the loser's bracket.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – An early hole was too deep to dig out of as the Proctor baseball team lost their first game of the Section 7AA tournament 13-0 to Aitkin. The Gobblers will face Eveleth-Gilbert, who defeated the Rails in the loser’s bracket. First pitch Thursday at Wade Stadium is set for 5 p.m.   Categories: High School, Sports

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Greenway Softball Tops Moose Lake-Willow River to Advance to Section 7AA Title Game

The Raiders advance to the Section 7AA championship game where they will face Proctor.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Abby Gustason in the third inning as the Greenway softball team defeated Moose Lake-Willow River 10-1 Tuesday afternoon at Braun Park. The Raiders advance to the Section 7AA championship game where they will face Proctor. That game will take place Thursday at 3 p.m. at Braun Park. Categories: High School, Sports

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Virginia’s Nick Peters Signs NLI for Mesabi Range Baseball

Peters will be the fourth Blue Devil to join the Norseman next season.
Sam Ali,

VIRGINIA, Minn. – Virginia’s Nick Peters has signed his National Letter of Intent to join the Mesabi Range College baseball team. This will be the fourth Blue Devil to join the Norseman as Peters’ teammates Daniel Moore, Cole Schaefer and Landin McCarty will all be staying close to home. The quartet helped Virginia go 17-7 this past season, winning two…

Gianna Kneepkens
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Duluth Marshall’s Gianna Kneepkens Honored by Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame

Kneepkens will have her jersey displayed at the facility in Knoxville, TN.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, Duluth Marshall’s Gianna Kneepkens was named an honoree for the 2020-2021 Ring of Honor at the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. Kneepkens will have her jersey displayed at the facility in Knoxville, TN. The former Hilltopper finished her high school career fourth on the state’s all time scoring list. She will be playing Division I…

Superior Baseball
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Superior Baseball Holds Off Rice Lake at Home

Ethan Raye knocked in the game-tying and game-winning runs in the fourth inning
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A four-run fourth inning would be the difference as the Superior baseball team got the comeback win over Rice Lake 4-3 Monday afternoon at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex. Ethan Raye knocked in the game-tying and game-winning runs in the fourth inning that helped the Spartans stay ahead for good as they improve to 15-4 on the…

Proctor Baseball
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Proctor Baseball Relying on Pitching Heading into Section 7AA Semifinals

First pitch between Proctor and Aitkin in the section 7AA semifinals on Tuesday is set for 4:30 p.m. in Superior. 
Claudia Chakamian,

PROCTOR, Minn. – It’s been so far so good for the Proctor baseball team in the section 7AA tournament. The Rails are unbeaten so far and just one more win would send them to the championship game. After an up-and-down season, Proctor is currently on a seven-game winning streak and feel their pitching staff, which has thrown three complete games,…

Prep Baseball
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Grand Rapids Baseball Takes Down Chisago Lakes, Advances to Section 7AAA Championship

Myles Gunderson gave up one earned run on six hits with seven strikeouts while Ren Morque and Wyatt Holcomb each drove in two runs as the Thunderhawks stay unbeaten in the section tournament.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Grand Rapids baseball team stayed undefeated in the section 7AAA tournament with a 10-5 win over top-seeded Chisago Lakes to advance to the section championship game. Myles Gunderson gave up one earned run on six hits with seven strikeouts. Ren Morque drove in two runs while scoring three times while Wyatt Holcomb also drove in two…

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Prep Softball: Hermantown Advances in Section 7AAA Tournament, Cloquet Eliminated

Hibbing and Hermantown will face off in an elimination game on Tuesday in Grand Rapids. First pitch is set for 3:30 p.m.
Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The defending section 7AAA champions Cloquet was eliminated from the section tournament with two losses on Saturday. North Branch defeated the Lumberjacks 10-0 in five in the first game, then Hibbing edged Cloquet 2-1 in the second game. Cloquet ends the season with a 13-8 record. Meanwhile, Hermantown dropped to the elimination bracket with a 5-1 loss…

East Golf
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Duluth East Boys Golf Captures Section 7AAA Title

Ben Mertz led the Greyhounds with a second place finish as they won their 12th section title and first since 2002.
Claudia Chakamian,

HINCKLEY, Minn. – The section 7AAA golf tournaments wrapped up on Saturday and the Duluth East boys golf team won the section 7AAA championship. After leading on day one, the Greyhounds shot a 309 on Saturday to finish atop the leaderboard with a score of 617. This is their 12th section title and first since 2002. Brady Holland from Elk…

Mike Randolph
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Mike Randolph Speaks Publicly Following Resignation

The former Greyhounds hockey coach blamed "parental pressure" and lack of "administrative support" for his decision to leave.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Friday, Mike Randolph spoke publicly for the first time since resigning as head coach of the Duluth East boys hockey team. He read from a prepare statement and did not take questions from the media. The lobby at the Heritage Center was packed with supporters as Randolph explained that the press conference was the best way for…

Coaching Research
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UMD Researcher Looking Into Why Head Coaches Are Leaving Their Positions

The Mike Randolph situation has prompted more conversations about the role parents play in youth sports.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Mike Randolph situation has prompted more conversations about the role parents play in youth sports. Sean Bedard-Parker, a local soccer official who works in the education department at UMD, is currently researching organizational leadership in sports while trying to answer the question “why do people who are involved in the game decide to leave it?” “I…

Superior Softball
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Superior Softball Tops Rice Lake in Regular Season Home Finale

The Spartans have now won six straight.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior softball team jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, getting the 7-5 win over Rice Lake on Friday in their regular season home finale. The Spartans have now won six straight and improve to 17-1 on the season. Superior will play a doubleheader at Eau Claire Memorial on Monday with first pitch…

Superior Baseball
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Superior Baseball Sweeps Chippewa Falls

The Spartans rallied for six runs in the fourth inning to get the game one win.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior baseball team rallied to score six runs in the fourth inning to get the 9-4 win over Chippewa Falls in game one of the doubleheader. In the second game, the Spartans topped the Cardinals 8-5. Superior will host Rice Lake on Monday in their final home game of the regular season.   Categories: Friday Night…

Cloquet Golf
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Senior Trio Leads Cloquet Golf to Third-Straight State Tournament

Sam Baker, Trevor Steinert and Brayden Tyman have all been playing together on the Cloquet golf team since the 8th grade and have now led the Lumberjacks to three straight state tournaments.
Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Sam Baker, Trevor Steinert and Brayden Tyman have all been playing together on the Cloquet golf team since the 8th grade. Now, in their last year playing together, they’ve led the Lumberjacks back to their third straight class AA state tournament. “We’ve been ride or die since the start,” senior Sam Baker said. “I’m a teacher at…

Rock Ridge Tennis
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Rock Ridge Boys Tennis Win Section Championship in First Co-Op Season

The Wolverines defeated Aitkin last week to capture the Section 7A championship in their first year as a program.
Sam Ali,

VIRGINIA, Minn. – Rivalries are one of the most important aspects of sports. It forces the teams involved to be better each time they meet or else you’ll be on the receiving end of some lengthy trash talk. But what happens when a pair of rivals now have to team up and play together? Well that’s exactly what happened with…

Proctor Baseball
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Pavlowich Comes Through In Extras as Proctor Baseball Walks Off on Duluth Marshall

The Rails will take on Aitkin in the Section 7AA semi-finals Tuesday at Egerdahl Field.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – In the bottom of the ninth inning, senior Conner Pavlowich delivered the game-winning RBI that gave the Proctor baseball team a 3-2 win over Duluth Marshall Thursday afternoon at Bulldog Park. Nick Terhaar would score the winning run as the Rails will take on Aitkin in the Section 7AA semi-finals Tuesday at Egerdahl Field. Categories: High School,…

Wolfpack Lacrosse
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Duluth Boys Lacrosse Top Champlin Park, Advance to Section Semi-Finals

Caleb Keenan, Tyler Smith and Colby Larson each scored three goals for the Wolfpack.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Caleb Keenan, Tyler Smith and Colby Larson each scored three goals as the Duluth boys lacrosse team defeated Champlin Park 13-8 Thursday night at Public Schools Stadium. Gaven Slattery, Dane Calloway, Sam Mertz and Lars Berg also scored for the Wolfpack, who move on to face Blaine in the section semi-finals. That game will take place Monday…

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Prep Softball: Barnum, Cherry Advance to Section 7A Semi-Finals

The Bombers and Tigers will face off in the section semi-finals Tuesday in Grand Rapids.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – In the quarterfinals of the Section 7A softball tournament, Barnum defeated Silver Bay 8-6 and Cherry topped South Ridge 7-2 at Braun Park in Cloquet. The Bombers and Tigers will face off in the section semi-finals Tuesday in Grand Rapids. Categories: High School, Sports
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Former Greyhounds Talk Sudden Resignation of Duluth East Boys Hockey Coach Mike Randolph

The 2018 Minnesota State High School Coaches Association Hall of Famer will be holding a press conference on Friday to address the situation.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota prep hockey world is still buzzing after Tuesday’s shocking announcement that Mike Randolph is resigning as head coach of the Duluth East boys hockey team. We caught up with some of his former players who reflected on their time with one of the most successful coaches in the history of Minnesota high school hockey. “Even…

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Prep Softball: Cloquet Blanks Grand Rapids, Hermantown Walks Off on Hibbing

The Lumberjacks and Hawks started their playoff runs with home wins.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Senior Amanda Paul finished with 10 strikeouts as the Cloquet softball team shutout Grand Rapids 7-0 Wednesday afternoon at Braun Park in the first round of the Section 7AAA playoffs. Elsewhere in the bracket, Hermantown picked up the walk-off win over Hibbing 5-4. The Section 7AAA playoffs continue on Saturday with all games being played at Braun…

Mike Randolph
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Mike Randolph Resigns as Head Coach of Duluth East Boys Hockey Team

His 658 career coaching victories rank third all-time in state history.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For over three decades, Mike Randolph has been a staple of the Duluth East boys hockey team. But Tuesday, we learned some shocking news that is sure to impact not only prep hockey in the Northland, but in the entire state as well. FOX 21 has confirmed that Mike Randolph is resigning as head coach of the…

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Prep Baseball: Section Playoff Wins for South Ridge, Silver Bay, Cherry, Duluth Marshall

South Ridge, Silver Bay and Cherry advanced to the winner's bracket with their Tuesday afternoon victories.
Sam Ali,

ESKO, Minn. – On the first day of the Section 7A baseball playoffs, South Ridge, Silver Bay and Cherry advanced to the winner’s bracket with their Tuesday afternoon victories. The Panthers defeated Carlton 11-1 in five innings, the Mariners outlasted Cook County 17-10 and the Tigers topped Chisholm 6-2. And in Section 7AA, Duluth Marshall got the upset win over…

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Prep Softball: MIB, North Woods Win Section Openers

Mountain Iron-Buhl defeated Nashwauk-Keewatin 7-1 and North Woods upset Chisholm 15-7.
Sam Ali,

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. – In the opening round of the Section 7A softball playoffs, Mountain Iron-Buhl defeated Nashwauk-Keewatin 7-1 and North Woods upset Chisholm 15-7. For full results, click here. Categories: High School, Sports

Girls Soccer
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Superior Girls Soccer Edged by Washburn/Bayfield in Regular Season Finale

Olivia Soltero scored twice for the Castle Guards while Hannah Drake scored the lone goal for the Spartans. 
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior girls soccer team finally got on the board late but it wouldn’t be enough, as Washburn/Bayfield got the 2-1 win to end the regular season. Olivia Soltero scored twice for the Castle Guards while Hannah Drake scored the lone goal for the Spartans. Superior ends the season 0-10-2 while Washburn is scheduled to play at…

Northwestern Golf
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Northwestern Boys Golf Clinches Fourth Straight Trip to Regionals

Junior Trent Meyer was named Heart O'North Conference Player of the Year marking the first time in over a decade that Northwestern has had a conference player of the year.
Claudia Chakamian,

MAPLE, Wis. – The Northwestern boys golf team has won their fourth straight Heart O’North Conference title after winning the conference tournament with a score of 163. The Tigers edged Spooner by three strokes and Hayward by 10, after all three teams entered the tournament in a three-way tie for first. Dillon Scheufeil won the tournament shooting an even par…

Greenway Softball
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Greenway Softball Downs Duluth Marshall, Finishes Regular Season Undefeated for First Time in Program History

The Raiders improve to 20-0 and will now get set for the section playoffs next week.
Claudia Chakamian,

BOVEY, Minn. – The Greenway softball team scored seven runs in the second inning to help get the 14-2 win over Duluth Marshall in five innings to end the regular season. With the win, the Raiders improve to 20-0 on the season to finish the regular season undefeated for the first time in program history. Duluth Marshall and Greenway will…

Denfeld Coach
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Phillip Homere Named New Head Coach of Duluth Denfeld Boys Basketball Team

He takes over for Mike Devney, who retired after this past season.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Thursday, Phillip Homere was officially named the new head coach of the Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team. The former UMD standout has been an assistant coach at Fond Du Lac Tribal & Community College, Lake Superior College, as well as at Duluth East. When the announcement was made, several members of the Northland basketball community voiced their…

South Ridge
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South Ridge Baseball Thriving Under New Head Coach Aaron Weber

The Panthers finished the regular season with a 17-3 record and in the process, captured their first ever Polar League Conference title.
Claudia Chakamian,

CULVER, Minn. – The South Ridge baseball team finished the regular season with a 17-3 record and in the process, captured their first ever Polar League Conference title under first-year head coach and former St. Scholastica standout Aaron Weber. And for a team that won back-to-back section titles in 2018 and 2019, they’re not satisfied yet, as the Panthers have…

Legion Baseball
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Minnesota Legion Baseball Expecting All-Time High in Participation This Summer

The Minnesota American Legion Baseball Committee says over 370 teams across the state will be playing this summer.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – With the prep baseball season wrapping up, that means Legion baseball is right around the corner. According to the Minnesota American Legion Baseball Committee, participation has reached an all-time high in 2021 with over 370 teams across the state. And that comes as no surprise to local coaches, who dream about the day Legion baseball is as…

Pionk
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Sioux Falls Stampede Select Hermantown’s Aaron Pionk in USHL Phase II Draft

The dynamic forward wrapped up a stellar career with the Hawks, recording 15 goals and 25 assists in 20 games this past season as a senior.
Sam Ali,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – This week, Hermantown’s Aaron Pionk was drafted by the Sioux Falls Stampede in the 13th round of the USHL Phase II draft. The dynamic forward wrapped up a stellar career with the Hawks, recording 15 goals and 25 assists in 20 games this past season as a senior, helping Hermantown win their 11th section title in…

Rob Scott
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Superior’s Rob Scott Named New Head Football Coach at Eau Claire Memorial

He'll take over a program that finished 2-5 during the alternate fall season in 2020.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – This week, Superior’s Rob Scott was named the new head football coach at Eau Claire Memorial. Scott was the associate head coach and defensive coordinator for the Spartans, and also ran their youth football program for the past 12 years. The Wausau native graduated from Mesabi Range Community College, as well as UW-Superior. He’ll take over a…

Duluth East Tennis
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Duluth East Boys Tennis Win Fifth Straight Section Championship

The Greyhounds get set for the Class AA state tournament, which begins June 8th in Prior Lake.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – After dropping their regular season meeting against section rival Elk River, the Duluth East boys tennis team dominated the Elks 6-1 Thursday afternoon to win their fifth consecutive Section 7AA championship. The Greyhounds get set for the Class AA state tournament, which begins June 8th in Prior Lake. Here are the full results: SINGLES: No. 1 –…

Kneepkens 3000 Points
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Duluth Marshall’s Gianna Kneepkens Named Gatorade Player of the Year

Kneepkens finished her high school career as the fourth all-time leading scorer in state history.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Marshall’s Gianna Kneepkens is adding another award to her mantle. Thursday, the future Utah Ute was named the 2021 Gatorade Minnesota Girls Basketball Player of the Year. Kneepkens wrapped up her career with the Hilltoppers, scoring a state-record 67 points in her final career game, which allowed her to finish fourth on the all-time scoring list….

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Duluth East’s Crystal Kaczmarczyk to Run at Grinnell College

The senior helped her teams advance to state in Nordic Skiing, as well as cross country.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, Duluth East’s Crystal Kaczmarczyk signed her National Letter of Intent to run at Grinnell College in Iowa. The senior helped her teams advance to state in Nordic Skiing, as well as cross country. And so far this spring, her track times rank among the best in the Northland. She was also the captain of both…

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South Ridge Baseball Tops North Woods in Regular Season Finale

The Panthers wrap up their regular season with a 17-3 record.
Sam Ali,

CULVER, Minn. – Jaxson Bennett and Austin Josephson finished with two hits each while Aaron Bennett added his second homer of the year as the South Ridge baseball team topped North Woods 11-6 Wednesday afternoon. The Panthers wrap up their regular season with a 17-3 record as they begin the section playoffs on Tuesday. Categories: High School, Sports

Lacrosse
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Grand Rapids/Greenway Girls Lacrosse Complete Comeback with Double OT Win Over Duluth

The win snapped a three-game losing streak for the Lightning.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – After falling in a 5-0 deficit in the first half, the Grand Rapids/Greenway girls lacrosse team rallied in the second half to push the game to double overtime where they earned the 8-7 win Tuesday night at Ordean Stadium. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for the Lightning. Categories: High School, Sports

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Prep Softball: Greenway Rallies Past Esko, South Ridge Blanks Wrenshall

The Raiders knocked off the Eskomos while the Panthers shutout the Wrens.
Sam Ali,

ESKO, Minn. – The Greenway softball team rallied late to pick up the road win over Esko 7-6 Tuesday afternoon. The Raiders stay undefeated as they improve to 19-0 on the season. In other prep softball action, South Ridge picks up their second straight shutout as they blank Wrenshall 13-0. Categories: High School, Sports

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Hibbing Baseball Pick Up Road Win over Cloquet

The Bluejackets snap a four-game skid while the Lumberjacks extend their losing streak to four straight.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – A six-run fourth inning would be the difference as the Hibbing baseball team earned a home win over Cloquet 12-2 in five innings Tuesday afternoon at Mettner Field. The Bluejackets snap a four-game skid while the Lumberjacks extend their losing streak to four straight. Categories: High School, Sports

Skate With The Champs
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Proctor/Hermantown Girls Hockey Host “Skate With The Champions” Event

The Mirage say events like this help continue to grow the popularity of girls hockey in the Northland.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – About two months ago, the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team captured its first state title in program history. And Monday night, the Mirage finally got a chance to celebrate the historic win with their fans. The team hosted a special “Skate With The Champions” event on their home ice at the St. Luke’s Sports and Event Center. Fans…

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Prep Baseball: Home Wins for South Ridge, Superior, Duluth East, Duluth Denfeld

It was a great start to the week for the Panthers, Spartans, Greyhounds and Hunters.
Sam Ali,

CULVER, Minn. – In an inter-section match-up, the South Ridge baseball team needed just five innings to knock off Duluth Marshall 17-5 Monday afternoon. In other prep baseball action, Superior topped Cloquet 6-2, Duluth East walked off on Grand Rapids 9-8 and Duluth Denfeld won a fog-shortened game over Greenway 9-3 in five innings. Categories: High School, Sports