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Superior and Northwoods Students Named 2025 WIAA Scholar Athlete Finalists

Matt McConico,

STEVENS POINT, WI – Sixteen senior girls and 16 senior boys from Wisconsin High Schools were named as finalists to receive the 2025 Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association’s (WIAA) Statewide Scholar Athlete Award. Paolo Pagnucci, Superior High School, 3.98 GPA This year, more than 806 seniors from 415 high schools across the state were nominated for the award. To determine the…

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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. 
Isaiah Wiita,

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….

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High School, Sports

Stealth Girls Lacrosse Earns Road Win Over Superior

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

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…

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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.
Isaiah Wiita,

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…

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High School, Sports

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. 
Isaiah Wiita,

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

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Moorhead Spoils Home Opener for Stealth Boys Lacrosse

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

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…

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Superior Baseball Extends Win Streak to Two With Victory Over Cloquet

The Spartans defeated the Lumberjacks 7 to 0.
Isaiah Wiita,

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…

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High School, Sports

Hermantown Baseball Celebrates Opening of Fichtner Field with Shutout of Denfeld

The Hawks were led by River Freeman, who went all seven innings on the mound and only gave up a hit.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown baseball team held their first game at the newly renovated Fichtner Field on Wednesday. Quite the celebration as they came away with a four to nothing shutout victory against Duluth Denfeld. The Hawks were led by River Freeman, who went all seven innings on the mound and only gave up a hit. Jacob Evanson went two…

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Duluth Marshall Baseball Survives Scare from Esko in 7AA Title Game Rematch

Duluth Marshall improves to 2-0 and will next host Aitkin on April 23rd.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Section 7AA championship rematch didn’t disappoint as the Esko and Duluth Marshall baseball teams met up for the first time in 2025 on Wednesday. After holding a 3-0 lead heading into the top of the 7th, the Hilltoppers gave up a two-run triple to Jackson Peterson, making it a one-run contest. That was the only blemish Owen…

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Superior Boys Lacrosse Holds Off Duluth Marshall for First Win of Season

Superior improves to 1-1 and will next play at Duluth on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After a nearly three week break since their last game, the Superior boys lacrosse team hosted Duluth Marshall on Tuesday night. The two teams exchanged the lead multiple times throughout the contest, with the Spartans eventually distancing themselves, winning 11 to 9. Superior improves to 1-1 and will next play at Duluth on Thursday. As for Duluth Marshall…

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High School, Sports

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. 
Isaiah Wiita,

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…

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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. 
Isaiah Wiita,

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…

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

The Superior girls soccer team hosted Washburn on Monday night. 
Isaiah Wiita,

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…

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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. 
Isaiah Wiita,

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….

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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. 
Isaiah Wiita,

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,…

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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. 
Isaiah Wiita,

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…

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Wolfpack Boys Lacrosse Opens Year with Home Victory Over Grand Rapids/Greenway

Duluth (1-0) is next in action on Monday at Cloquet-Esko-Carlton.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Wolfpack boys lacrosse team began their year out on the right foot, defeating Grand Rapids/Greenway 14 to 5 on Thursday. Duluth (1-0) is next in action on Monday at Cloquet-Esko-Carlton. As for Grand Rapids/Greenway (0-1), they’re at C-E-C on Saturday. Categories: High School, Sports

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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.
Isaiah Wiita,

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…

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Superior Softball Routs Grand Rapids to Open Regular Season

Superior (1-0) will next host Cloquet on Wednesday.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Tuesday marked the start of a new season for the Superior softball team as they had their first game. The Spartans left no doubt as they went on to defeat Grand Rapids 18 to 2. Superior (1-0) will next host Cloquet on Wednesday. As for Grand Rapids (0-1), they’ll be at Proctor on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports

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Duluth East Baseball Searching for Identity in 2025 Season

The Greyhounds are tasked with replacing their one through six hitters, their top five pitchers and lastly, their catcher.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A number of local baseball teams are still hoping to play their first games of the season later this week. As for Duluth East though, they already have two games under their belt. The Greyhounds opened the year by dropping two games to some tough Rochester squads. Head coach Chris Siljendahl says this year’s squad is faced with…

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Superior Baseball Falls in Home Opener Against Menomonie

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

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…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Northwestern Hosts 44th Annual Dennis Simpson Track Meet

A total of 16 teams from the surrounding area competed in the meet. 
Isaiah Wiita,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Northwestern High School hosted the 44th annual Dennis Simpson indoor invitational track meet on Friday night. A total of 16 teams from the surrounding area competed in the meet. The Hayward girls team won the meet with 158.50 points. For the boys, Hayward won the meet with 136.50 points. Click here to see the full results from meet….

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Local Football Teams Impacted By MSHSL’s Section Realignment

Four local teams were impacted by the MSHSL's decision.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- On Friday, the MSHSL announced section realignments for the next two seasons. Quite the shakeup for four area prep football teams. Cherry and Mountain Iron-Buhl are no longer 9-man team’s and will play the standard 11-man game next fall. Meanwhile, Ely goes from Class A to Class AA. Lastly, South Ridge will go from 11-man to 9-man. For…

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Cherry Senior Guard Carson Brown to Play College Hoops at RCTC

Just this past year, Brown averaged 13 points, six rebounds, and seven assists per game for the Tigers.
Neil Vierzba,

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- Cherry senior Carson Brown is making the jump to the next level. On Thursday, Brown announced his college commitment to Rochester Community and Technical College. Just this past year, he averaged 13 points, six rebounds, and seven assists per game for the Tigers. Brown also played a key role in helping the Tigers reach their 2nd straight…

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Westby, Anderson, & Juenemann Named to Minnesota Girls All-Star Series Roster

The games take place this upcoming Saturday at Carleton College.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Two Northland girls basketball standouts will get one last chance to represent their respective high school squads. Rock Ridge’s Anna Westby and Cromwell-Wright’s Isabella Anderson were both named to the Minnesota Girls High School All-Star Series, which takes place this upcoming Saturday at Carleton College. The duo will be joined by former Duluth Marshall Hilltopper and current Crosby-Ironton…

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Cloquet’s Jack Battaglia & Duluth Marshall’s Brooks Johnson Made the MBCA All-Star Team

Johnson and Battaglia are two of the forty seniors to make the All- Star roster.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- In prep boys basketball, Duluth Marshall’s Brooks Johnson and Cloquet’s Jack Battaglia made the Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association All-Star rosters. Johnson and Battaglia are two of the forty seniors to make the All- Star roster. Johnson led the Hilltoppers in points per game averaging 26.3 and will continue his basketball career at the college level as he committed…

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Minnesota Sweeps Wisconsin in Annual DAYBA Border Battle Game

The annual DAYBA basketball border battle took place at UMD on Tuesday night. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The annual DAYBA basketball border battle took place at UMD on Tuesday night. The Minnesota girls team defeated team Wisconsin for the fifth straight year with a 96 to 64 win. In the boy’s game, team Minnesota boys took back bragging rights as they defeated team Wisconsin 112 to 98. Categories: High School, Sports

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Prep Boys Basketball: Jordan Christianson & Phillip Homere Earned Coach of the Year Honors

With the season's conclusion, two local head coaches earned end-of-the-year honors. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The prep boys basketball state tournament wrapped up over the weekend. With the season’s conclusion, two local head coaches earned end-of-the-year honors. Cherry basketball head coach Jordan Christianson was named the section 7A coach of the year by the Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association. Christianson and the Tigers earned their fourth consecutive section 7A title and made it to…

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State Boys Basketball: Cherry Falls Short in Class A State Title Game Against Dawson-Boyd

The Tigers fell to the Blackjacks 81 to 74 in the class A state title game.
Isaiah Wiita,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- After defeating Nevis in the state quarterfinal round 79 to 70, the Cherry boys basketball team is back in the class A state title game for the second consecutive year. The top-seeded Tigers took on the second-seed Dawson-Boyd on Saturday. In the first half, the Tigers were down by eleven. But late in the half, the Tigers cut…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Hayward’s Reese Sheehan Named Ms. Hockey Wisconsin

It was a breakout season for the senior as she tallied 37 goals and 33 assists.
Neil Vierzba,

HAYWARD, Wis.- Hayward’s Reese Sheehan took home the top prize in the state of Wisconsin for girls hockey. She is the 2025 Ms. Hockey Wisconsin award winner. It was a breakout season for the senior as she tallied 37 goals and 33 assists. Sheehan and the Hurricanes went 18-5-1 this past year. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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State Boys Basketball: Cherry Holds Off Nevis to Advance to Class A Championship Game

The Tigers will next face Dawson-Boyd in the title game on Saturday at 11 AM.
Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Cherry boys basketball team met up with Nevis for the 2nd straight year in the Class A semifinals on Friday. And for the 2nd time in a row, the Cherry Tigers were able to get the best of the Nevis Tigers, winning 79 to 70. Cherry was led by Carson Brown, who had 22 points in the…

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State Boys Basketball: Cherry Begins Title Defense with Quarterfinal Victory Over BOLD

Cherry will next face Nevis in the semifinals on Friday.
Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Cherry boys basketball team is one step closer to repeating as Class A state champions. On Thursday, the Tigers opened up state tournament play with a 89 to 57 victory over BOLD. Noah Sundquist had a team-leading 28 points in the contest. Cherry will next face Nevis in the semifinals on Friday. Tip-off is at noon at…

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Northern Star: Cherry Boys Basketball

Cherry will face BOLD on Thursday at 11 AM at the Target Center.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the fourth straight year, the Cherry boys basketball team has made it to the big dance. As a repeat attendee, the Tigers know there’s not much time to celebrate beforehand. “Obviously the goal is to take care of business one step at a time. Win the section and this team has big goals. We’ve been at the…

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Jeremy Zywicki Named as New Head Football Coach for Esko

Zywicki is the 5th head coach in program history for Esko.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- Esko high school has a new head football coach. On Wednesday, the school announced that Jeremy Zywicki will lead the team for the upcoming season. He’s spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach at Esko and was a part of their two state tournament teams. Zywicki also coached at Moose Lake/Willow River and Wrenshall, where he…

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Ontonagon Fighting Miners 18U Team Wins State Championship

The team is made up of players from Hurley all the way up to the U.P.
Neil Vierzba,

BURTON, Michigan.- The Ontonagon Fighting Miners 18U hockey team finished their season with the top prize. Over the weekend, they recently traveled to Burton, Michigan for the state championship. The team, who is made up of players from Hurley all the way up to the Upper Peninsula, defeated Belle Tire 4 to 2 to win the state title. Categories: High…

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State Boys Basketball: Duluth Denfeld Unable to Contain Totino-Grace in AAA Quarterfinals

Duluth Denfeld next will play Byron in the consolation semifinals on Wednesday at 4 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team made their first state tournament appearance since 2004 on Tuesday. Matching up with the three-time defending state champions Totino-Grace, the Hunters were unable to hold onto a lead as they fell to the Eagles 88 to 72. Leading the way for Denfeld was Marnaries Ferguson, who had 41 points in the contest….

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Duluth Denfeld Preaching Strength in Numbers Ahead of State Tournament

Duluth Denfeld and Totino-Grace will tip off at 2 PM at the Williams Arena on Tuesday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Soon the wait will be over for the Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team as they get set to play in their first state tournament since 2004 on Tuesday afternoon. The Hunters have quite the draw off the get-go as they will square off with the three-time defending state champions, Totino-Grace. The Eagles enter the matchup with a 22…

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Duluth Denfeld Boys Basketball Set to Face Totino-Grace in the State Quarterfinal Round

The Hunters will make their first state appearance since 2004.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team learned their first-round state opponent over the weekend. The Hunter’s earned the seventh seed in the class AAA tournament and will face Totino-Grace in the quarterfinal round. The Hunters punched their ticket to the state tournament earlier this week after defeating Hibbing in the section 7AAA title game 75-to-52. This will mark…

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Cherry Boys Basketball Wins Fourth Consecutive Section 7A Title Game, Earning a Spot in the State Tournament

The Tigers defeated the Warriors 77 to 56 to earn their fourth consecutive state appearance. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The section 7A boys basketball championship game took place on Saturday. The top-seeded Cherry Tigers met up with the Deer River Warriors with a trip to the state tournament on the line. The Tigers defeated the Warriors 77 to 56 to earn their fourth consecutive state appearance. “The goal is to take care of business one step at…

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Esko Boys Basketball Falls to Pequot Lakes in Section 7AA Title Game

Pequot Lakes defeated Esko 59-50 to advance to the state tournament. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The section 7AA boys basketball championship game took place on Friday night. Esko and Pequot Lakes met up in the title game for the fourth consecutive year. It was a back and forth battle all game between Esko and the Patriots. Unfortunately, Pequot Lakes defeated Esko 59 to 50 to advance to the state tournament. Esko finished the…

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Former Hilltopper Pacey Adduono Commits to Play D1 Hockey at UMass

Adduono tallied 29 points, 18 of which were goals and 11 were assists for the Hilltoppers in 2023-2024.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A former Hilltopper will soon make the jump to the division one ranks. Pacey Adduono announced his commitment to UMass on Thursday. He spent just one season at Duluth Marshall in 2023 and 2024. During that time, he tallied 29 points, 18 of which were goals and 11 were assists. Adduono then went to Oakmoor Academy in Iowa…

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Top Plays of the Week: 3/14

Both of this week's top plays came from the hardwood. 
Isaiah Wiita,

ESKO, Minn.- Both of this week’s top plays came from the hardwood. At number two, Gavin Willeck of South Ridge gets the steal and takes it coast to coast to slam it down in the section 7A quarterfinal round. For our top play of the week, Cherry turns defense into offense as Isaiah Asuma creates the turnover and throws up…

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Duluth Denfeld Boys Basketball Punches Ticket to State for the First Time Since 2004

A big second half for the Hunters led to a 75 to 52 win over the Bluejackets to punch their ticket to the state tournament for the first time in 21 years. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The section 7AAA boys basketball title game took place at Duluth East High School on Thursday night. The Duluth Denfeld Hunters tipped off against the Hibbing Bluejackets for a trip to the state tournament on the line. A big second half for the Hunters led to a 75 to 52 win over the Bluejackets to punch their ticket…

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7A Boys Basketball: Cherry & Deer River to Meet in Section Title Game After Semifinal Victories

Deer River and Cherry will tip-off at 1 PM on Saturday at Romano Gymnasium.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Section 7A championship for boys basketball is officially set. On Thursday, the defending champion Cherry Tigers defeated the Cromwell-Wright Cardinals 87 to 53 in the semifinals. They’ll next meet Deer River, who topped Mountain Iron-Buhl 73 to 61 in the other semifinal contest. The two teams previously met in the 2022-2023 section title game, which saw Cherry…

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State Girls Basketball: West Central Holds Off Cromwell-Wright in Class A Quarterfinals, Rock Ridge in Consolation Title Game

Cromwell-Wright will next face Walker-Hackensack-Akeley in the consolation semifinals on Friday.
Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Cromwell-Wright girls basketball team made their first state tournament appearance since 2020 on Thursday. Playing West Central Area in the Class A Quarterfinals, the Cardinals came close to taking down the 4th seed, but they ultimately fall to the Knights 61 to 54. Remington Olesiak had a team-leading 19 points in the contest. Cromwell-Wright now heads into…

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Esko Boys Basketball Heading to 4th Straight Section 7AA Title Game

Esko will meet Pequot Lakes in the title game on Friday night.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Esko boys basketball continued their chase to state on Wednesday night, facing Pierz in the 7AA semifinals. For the fourth straight year, Esko is heading to the Section 7AA title game as they defeat the Pioneers 79 to 66. They’ll meet Pequot Lakes once again on Friday for a trip to state. Tip-off is at 6 PM…

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State Girls Basketball: Rock Ridge Falls in AAA Quarterfinals for 2nd Straight Year

Rock Ridge will next play Monticello in the consolation semifinals on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Rock Ridge girls basketball team made their 2nd straight state tournament appearance on Wednesday. Wolverines meeting up with Marshall in the AAA quarterfinals. Unfortunately, the 27-1 Tigers proved to be too much for the Wolverines as they came away with the 67 to 51 victory. Anna Westby had a team-leading 21 points in the contest. It’s the…

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Cromwell-Wright’s Depth & Defense Gets Team to First State Tournament Since 2020

Cromwell-Wright earned the 5th seed and will match up with the 4th seed West Central Area.
Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

CROMWELL, Minn.- For three straight years, the Cromwell-Wright girls basketball team was unable to take down Mountain Iron-Buhl in the Section 7A title game. But, the fourth year was finally the charm as the Cardinals are back in the state tournament for the first time since 2020. Cromwell-Wright earned the 5th seed and will match up with the 4th seed…

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Iron Range Boys & Girls Take Bragging Rights in Essentia Health All-Star Games

The all-star game celebrated it's 26th year of competition.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Tuesday marked the 26th edition of the Essentia Health High School All-Star Hockey Games as the best of the Iron Range took on the best of Duluth. The Iron Range girls started off the night with a 6-5 shoot-out win over Duluth. Bemidji’s Bailey Rupp was awarded MVP honors. Following that contest, it was the boys turn and…