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D3 Basketball: UW-Superior Women, St. Scholastica Men Victorious at Home

Home court advantage was the difference for the UWS women and CSS men.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – In the annual Bridge Battle rivalry game, the UW-Superior women’s basketball team got the win over St. Scholastica 57-48 Thursday night at the Mertz Mortorelli Gym. Kaelyn Christian led the Yellowjackets with 15 points, while Bryton Kukowski chipped in with 10 points of her own. The Saints were led by Lizzie Altendorf who finished with 15 points….

Umd Mens Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Colorado College Stuns UMD Men’s Hockey With Third Period Comeback

Senior forward Nick Swaney scored the lone goal for UMD, who dropped their third straight game.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team led 1-0 going into the third period. But Colorado College would score twice in the final frame to stun the Bulldogs 2-1 Thursday night at Amsoil Arena. Senior forward Nick Swaney scored the lone goal for UMD, who dropped their third straight game. They’ll wrap up the regular season next week against…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Playoff Berth On The Line This Weekend for UMD Men’s Basketball Team

The Bulldogs are currently in 5th place in the NSIC North Division standings.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s basketball team will wrap up their regular season this weekend with a road trip against St. Cloud State. The Bulldogs are currently in 5th place in the NSIC North Division standings and with just four teams moving on to the conference tournament, the team says it will be sink or swim against the Huskies…

Umd Womens Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Trying Not To Look Too Far Ahead With Playoffs Around the Corner

Puck drop for this weekend's games vs. MSU-Mankato on Saturday and Sunday at Amsoil Arena is set for 3:07 p.m.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team will be back in action this weekend after last week’s postponed series with Minnesota State Mankato. The Bulldogs are currently tied for second place in the WCHA with four games left to go, including a big showdown next week against top ranked Wisconsin. And while the ultimate goal for UMD is to…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Moving On From Weekend Sweep, Focusing on Colorado College

Puck drop from Amsoil Arena is set for 6:07 p.m. at Amsoil Arena.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team are coming off a weekend where they were swept on the road by Western Michigan and were only able to get one goal on the Broncos. But UMD has been in this spot before and have always had the ability to flip the switch and bounce back when their backs are against…

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College, Sports

UWS Women’s Hockey Fall at Home to UW-River Falls, Men Drop Road Game to UW-Stevens Point

It was a tough night for the Yellowjackets hockey teams.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Junior forward Tessa Jorde scored the lone goal for the UW-Superior women’s hockey team as they fell to UW-River Falls 4-1 Wednesday night at Wessman Arena. As for the men, they were on the road against UW-Stevens Point and it was the Pointers getting the best of the Yellowjackets 5-3. Levi Cudmore, Lawson McDonald and Chad Lopez…

Umd Womens Basketball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Basketball to Wrap Up Regular Season Against Rivals St. Cloud State

Tip-off for Friday night's game at Romano Gym is set for 6 p.m.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s basketball team are coming off an impressive sweep over Bemidji State this past weekend. The Bulldogs are still undefeated, led by one of the top defenses in the NSIC. But head coach Mandy Pearson says she still believes her team can play better with playoffs around the corner. “I still don’t think we’ve put…

Css Basketball
College, Sports

CSS Men’s Basketball Now Set to Face Northland College After UWS Postponement

The Saints announced that their game against the Yellowjackets has been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Thursday night, the UW-Superior and St. Scholastica basketball teams will meet up for their annual Bridge Battle rivalry games. The women’s game will take place in Superior, while the men’s game won’t take place at all. The Saints men’s basketball team announced Wednesday that their game against the Yellowjackets has been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols. CSS…

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High School, Sports

Prep Girls Basketball: Proctor, Grand Rapids Extend Win Streaks; Hermantown Falls at Home

The Rails and Thunderhawks continued their winning ways on Tuesday night.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – It was a special senior night for the Proctor girls basketball team as they got the home win over Moose Lake-Willow River 60-46 Tuesday night. It was a special night for the Rebels as well, as junior Natalie Mikrot finished with 21 points and became the program’s all-time leading scorer. In other prep girls basketball action, Taryn…

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High School, Sports

Prep Girls Hockey: Proctor/Hermantown, Duluth Marshall Earn Road Wins

The Mirage exact revenge on the Lumberjacks, while the Hilltoppers could not stop scoring in the second period.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – In a rematch of last season’s Section 7A championship game, the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team defeated reigning section champs Cloquet-Esko-Carlton 5-1 Tuesday night at the Northwoods Credit Union Arena. Michaela Phinney scored twice for the Mirage, while Izy Fairchild, Reese Heitzman and Kaydee High also scored for Proctor/Hermantown. Keelee Grashorn scored the lone for the Lumberjacks. In…

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High School, Sports

Prep Boys Hockey: Hermantown Tops Duluth Denfeld, CEC Knocks Off Proctor

The Hunters put up a good fight against the Hawks, while the the Lumberjacks opened the game with a five-goal first period.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Sophomore phenom Zam Plante finished with two goals on the night as the Hermantown boys hockey team held off a tough fight from Duluth Denfeld 6-3 Tuesday night at the Hermantown Ice Arena. Aydyn Dowd, Beau Janzig, Wyatt Carlson and Jack Olson also scored for the Hawks, while the Hunters got two goals from Simon Davidson. In…

Great Outdoors
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Visitors Enjoy Frozen Sculptures at Amnicon Falls

Amnicon Falls, about 25 miles southeast of Superior, has always been a beautiful spot to check out, but it's even more of a must-see this winter. 
Claudia Chakamian,

SOUTH RANGE, Wis. – Amnicon Falls, about 25 miles southeast of Superior, has always been a beautiful spot to check out, but it’s even more of a must-see this winter. “I expect to see icicles and ice caves and lots of snow and some pretty amazing water,” Hayward residents Victoria Ross and her kids said. With the water frozen, it…

Umd Womens Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD-Mankato Women’s Hockey Series Pushed Back One Day

The start time for both games will be 3:07 p.m. at Amsoil Arena.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team announced Tuesday that their series this weekend against Minnesota State Mankato has been moved to Saturday and Sunday, instead of Friday and Saturday. The start time for both games will be 3:07 p.m. Also, the University of Wisconsin announced the official game times for their series next week against the UMD women’s…

Northwestern Boys Basketball
High School, Sports

Northwestern Boys Basketball Set to Open Playoffs Later This Week.

The Tigers will battle the Beavers Friday night in Cumberland. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.
Sam Ali,

MAPLE, Wis. – Last week, the Northwestern girls basketball team captured their second straight regional championship. It will be a tough act to follow as the boys team begin playoff action this week. The Tigers had another strong regular season, finishing the year 15-7 despite being a little inexperienced. But they feel they’re playing their best basketball now as they…

Duluth East Boys Basketball
High School, Sports

Nelson, Berg Hat Tricks Push Duluth East Boys Hockey Past Duluth Marshall

A pair of juniors earned hat tricks for Duluth East that helped them get the road win over rivals Duluth Marshall.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Junior forwards Kaden Nelson and Lars Berg finished with three goals each on the night as the Duluth East boys hockey team got the road win over Duluth Marshall Monday night at Mars Lakeview Arena. Zarley Ziemski, Wyatt Peterson and Grant Winkler also scored for the Greyhounds, who snapped a two-game skid. Joseph Stauber scored the lone…

Denfeld Boys Hockey
High School, Sports

Duluth Denfeld Boys Hockey Looking Strong Heading Into Section Championship Rematch

Puck drop for Tuesday night's game at the Hermantown Ice Arena is set for 7 p.m.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Denfeld boys are back in action after a three-week pause early in their season. And the Hunters are not showing any signs of rust, rattling off three straight wins and outscoring their opponents 29 to 5. “We’re attacking through the neutral zone really well so far. That’s where I guess we’re a little bit ahead…

Superior Boys Hockey
High School, Sports

Spartans Boys Hockey Preparing for 38th State Tournament Appearance in Program History

The state semifinal between Lakeland and Superior is set for Thursday at the Spooner Civic Center with puck drop set for 7:00 p.m. 
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – In 2005, the Superior boys hockey team got a dramatic comeback win in overtime to win the state championship. Fast forward 16 years later to Friday night, the Spartans did it again, this time to officially punch their ticket to the state tournament. “Definitely one of the top three , I’ll remember that forever,” senior defenseman Gavin…

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High School, Sports

Saints Women, Men’s Hockey Tops Vikings

Ashley Healy recorded a hat trick for the women while Sam Fuss scored 14 seconds into overtime for the men.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica women’s hockey team had another offensive showing on Sunday, getting the 9-2 win over Lawrence to sweep the weekend series. The Saints also got the 9-1 win on Saturday night. Ashley Healy recorded a hat trick while Courtney Bloemke and Lisa LaRoche each scored twice. Abby Pohlkamp and Rachel Anderson tallied the other goals…

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High School, Sports

Superior Boys Hockey Draws 2 Seed for State Tournament

The Spartans will play No. 3 seed Lakeland at the Spooner Civic Center in the semifinals on Thursday. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – After Superior’s dramatic comeback win in the sectional final on Friday, they’re headed back to state for the 38th time in program history. Superior is the No. 2 seed in Division 2 and will play No. 3 seed Lakeland at the Spooner Civic Center in the semifinals. Puck drop on Thursday is set for 7:00 p.m. The…

Esko Girls Basketball
High School, Sports

Eskomos Girls Basketball Playing Well Defensively in Undefeated Start to Season

The Eskomos are currently 7-0 on the season and have gotten wins over 7AAA opponents Hermantown and Grand Rapids, as well as beating 7AA foe Duluth Marshall. 
Claudia Chakamian,

ESKO, Minn. – The Esko girls basketball team is off to one of their best starts in program history. The Eskomos are currently 7-0 on the season and have gotten wins over 7AAA opponents Hermantown and Grand Rapids, as well as beating 7AA foe Duluth Marshall. “I think it really got us excited like we can really go far and…

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High School, Sports

Hermantown Proctor Dance Team Ready to Finally Start Season

Hermantown Proctor will compete on their home floor for the first time ever on Monday. They'll host Duluth East and Duluth Denfeld at Hermantown. 
Claudia Chakamian,

PROCTOR, Minn. – After a late start and some time quarantine, it’s finally time for the Hermantown Proctor dance team to return to the floor. “Honestly I thought maybe we weren’t going to have a season so it’s exciting just being able to be dancing and doing what I love,” senior Tori Novitzki said. “We’ve been making it work and…

Northwestern Basketball
High School, Sports

Northwestern Girls Basketball Holds Off Barron, Wins Back-to-Back Division 3 Regional Titles

Allison Luoma led the way with 22 points and 10 rebounds while Tieryn Plasch finished with 13 points.
Claudia Chakamian,

BARRON, Wis. – The Northwestnern girls basketball team started the second half strong then held on late to get the 65-62 road win over Barron to win back-to-back Division 3 regional titles. Allison Luoma led the way with 22 points and 10 rebounds while Tieryn Plasch finished with 13 points on the night. The Tigers will play St. Croix Falls…

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College, Sports

CSS Women, UWS Men’s Basketball Fall at Home

Kaylee Kennedy led the Saints with 21 points while Eli Vogel and Jackson Mittelstadt led the Yellowjackets with 13 points each.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica women’s basketball team kept it close but Minnesota Morris used a big third quarter to get the 75-59 road win in a nonconference matchup. Kaylee Kennedy led the Saints with 21 points while Eve Turner chipped in with 17 points off the bench. CSS falls to 0-3 on the season and now prepares for…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Basketball Rolls Past Bemidji State, Sweeps Weekend Series

Ann Simonet and Sarah Grow led the way with 17 points each while Brooke Olson finished with 15 points and seven rebounds.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s basketball improved to a perfect 9-0 on the season with a 73-62 win over Bemidji State to sweep the weekend series. Ann Simonet and Sarah Grow led the way with 17 points each while Brooke Olson finished with 15 points and seven rebounds and Maesyn Thiesen chipped in with 14 points. UMD finished the…

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High School, Sports

Hilltoppers Girls Hockey Tops Spartans

Maren Friday recorded a hat trick.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Maren Friday recorded a hat trick as the Duluth Marshall girls hockey team got the 7-3 home win over Superior on Saturday. Emily Etter, Meredith Boettcher, Laramie Prell and Hailey Cummins each scored once for the Hilltoppers while Arika Trentor scored twice and Keely Morehouse scored once for the Spartans. Duluth Marshall also got the 9-1 win…

Cloquet Grand Rapids
High School, Sports

Thunderhawks Girls Basketball Gets Road Win Over Lumberjacks

Tayrn Hamling led all scorers with 12 points while Jessika Lofstrom had 10.
Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Grand Rapids girls basketball team bounced back from Monday’s loss in a big way, dominating the second half on Saturday to get the 52-26 road win over Cloquet. Tayrn Hamling led all scorers with 12 points while Jessika Lofstrom had 10. Alexa Snesrud led Cloquet with 10 points. The Thunderhawks also got the 60-44 win over…
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Swept by Western Michigan

Cole Koepke scored the lone goal of the weekend for the Bulldogs as they fall to third place in the NCHC standings.
Claudia Chakamian,

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The No. 4 Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team continued to struggle on Saturday, as Western Michigan got the 4-1 win to sweep the weekend series. Cole Koepke scored the lone goal of the weekend for the Bulldogs, late in the third period, while Zach Stejskal made 17 saves in the start. Western Michigan scored twice within a…

Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: CJ Osuchukwu

For this week's segment, we catch up with the head coach of the Duluth Marshall girls basketball team.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we hear from Duluth Marshall girls basketball coach CJ Osuchukwu about his team’s stellar start to the season. Osuchukwu also spoke about the competition within Section 7AA, as well as the dominant play of senior Gianna Kneepkens. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

CSS Football to Skip Spring Season to Focus On Fall Season

The team will take part in spring practices and will have to option to wear pads to prepare for the 2021 fall season
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Some tough news for St. Scholastica as they announced Friday that the team will not take part in the upcoming UMAC spring season. The Saints were scheduled to take part in a five-game schedule beginning in early April and ending in early May. Head coach Mike Heffernan says the decision came from many conversations with the administration…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Boys Basketball: Hermantown Falls In Section Title Rematch; Duluth East, Superior Earn Friday Night Wins

The Greyhounds and Spartans picked up wins, while the Hawks fell at home.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – In a rematch of last year’s Section 7AAA championship game, the Hermantown boys would fall at home to Princeton 101-88 Friday night. In other prep boys basketball action, Duluth East knocked off Cambridge-Isanti 67-28, thanks to 26 points from senior Mattie Thompson. Also, Superior ends their regular season on a high note as they beat Duluth Denfeld…

Superior Boys Hockey
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Superior Boys Hockey Stun Rice Lake in OT to Win Section Championship

Sophomore forward Carson Gotelaere scored the overtime winner just nine seconds into the extra session
Sam Ali,

RICE LAKE, Wis. – Sophomore forward Carson Gotelaere scored the overtime winner just nine seconds into the extra session as the Superior boys hockey team erased a two-goal third period deficit to beat Rice Lake in the section championship game. Kell Piggot and Robert Powell also scored for the Spartans, who are heading back to the state tournament. Categories: Friday…

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College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Basketball Take Down Bemidji State to Stay Undefeated

Sophomore Madelyn Granica chipped in with 10 points for the Bulldogs, who remain undefeated on the season and extend their home win streak to 27 games.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Reigning NSIC North Division Player of the Week Brooke Olson led all scorers with 22 points as the UMD women’s basketball team knocked off Bemidji State 68-58 Friday night at Romano Gym. Sophomore Madelyn Granica chipped in with 10 points for the Bulldogs, who remain undefeated on the season and extend their home win streak to 27…

Northwestern Basketball
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Northwestern Girls Basketball Advances to Second Straight Regional Final

The Tigers will play at Barron on Saturday in the regional final. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m.
Claudia Chakamian,

MAPLE, Wis. – The Northwestern girls basketball team held on late to get the 60-48 win over Cameron on Friday night to advance to their second straight regional final. Tieryn Plasch led the way with 21 points while Allison Luoma finished with 12 points. The Tigers will play at Barron on Saturday as they look to win back-to-back regional titles….
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Shut Out by Western Michigan

The loss snapped a six-game win streak for the Bulldogs, who fall to 12-6-2 on the season.
Sam Ali,

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – It was not a good night for the UMD men’s hockey team as they get shutout on the road by Western Michigan 4-0 Friday night at Lawson Arena. The loss snapped a six-game win streak for the Bulldogs, who fall to 12-6-2 on the season. Sophomore goalie Ryan Fanti finished with 19 saves. UMD will look to…

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College, Sports

Former Duluth East Baseball Standout Drew Grindahl Commits to North Dakota State

Grindahl spent last year at Iowa Western Community College, but the season was cancelled due to the pandemic.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former Duluth East baseball standout Drew Grindahl announced this week that he has committed to joining the North Dakota State baseball team. Grindahl spent last year at Iowa Western Community College, but the season was cancelled due to the pandemic. He will play there this spring and join the Bison in the fall. And he won’t be…

Umd Womens Basketball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Basketball Finding Ways to Stay Motivated

UMD will be on the road this weekend with a tough match-up against Bemidji State.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s basketball team is the only remaining undefeated team in the NSIC. The Bulldogs also popped up in the national rankings, too. So how does the team stay grounded and continue to play with a chip on their shoulder? Junior Brooke Olson says it’s all about not setting expectations for themselves. “We’re not getting over…

Mr Basketball Award
High School, Sports

Duluth East’s Noah Paulson, Mattie Thompson Named to Mr. Basketball Watch List

The future UMD Bulldogs are the top two scorers for the Greyhounds.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, Duluth East’s Noah Paulson and Mattie Thompson were named to the watch list for the 2021 Mr. Basketball award. The future UMD Bulldogs are the top two scorers for the Greyhounds, as Paulson is averaging 17 points per game while Thompson is chipping in with over 13 per game. The pair are among 50 nominees…

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High School, Sports

Prep Hockey: Hermantown, Duluth Denfeld, Proctor/Hermantown Stay Undefeated

The Hawks, Hunters and Mirage each have not lost a game this season.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – In a game that lived up to the hype, the Hermantown boys hockey team got a late goal from Aaron Pionk and Aydyn Dowd iced it with an empty-netter to give the Hawks a 5-3 win over Grand Rapids Thursday night at the Hermantown Ice Arena. The Hawks also got goals from Cole Antcliff and Zam Plante,…

Umd Womens Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Disappointed with Latest Postponed Series

As of now, UMD is set to host Mankato next week. But the status of that series is up in the air.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Earlier this week, the UMD women’s hockey team found out that for the third time this season, they will not be in action after a seven-day pause at Minnesota State Mankato postponed the Bulldogs’ series against the Mavericks. Head coach Maura Crowell says some of her players might have already heard about the news on social media….

Northwestern Girls Basketball
High School, Sports

Regional Title Defense Begins for Northwestern Girls Basketball Team

Northwestern will open things up at home against Cameron, a team they beat one month ago. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.
Sam Ali,

MAPLE, Wis. – The Northwestern girls basketball team is getting set to begin their regional championship defense beginning Friday night. The Tigers went 13-4 in the regular season with a team that brought back just a few players who played major minutes last season. “I’d say our team chemistry has improved a lot. And we’ve been working on using each…

Proctor's Roseen Joins Lsc
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Proctor’s Emerson Roseen Signs NLI to Join LSC Women’s Soccer

Roseen is a two-time all-conference selection for the Rails and played in the 2020 Northland girls soccer All-Star game.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – This week, Proctor’s Emerson Roseen has signed her National Letter of Intent to join the women’s soccer team at Lake Superior College. Roseen is a two-time all-conference selection for the Rails and played in the 2020 Northland girls soccer All-Star game. She is also a long time member of the Gitchi Gummi Soccer Club and hopes to…

Uws Womens Hockey
College, Sports

UWS Women’s Hockey Top Northland College in WIAC Opener

Amanda Sergent and Jenna Curtis each finished with two goals
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Amanda Sergent and Jenna Curtis each finished with two goals as the UW-Superior women’s hockey team opened conference play with a home win over Northland College 7-1 Wednesday night at Wessman Arena. Tessa Jorde, Amber Heidenreich and Hannah Magnusson also scored for the Yellowjackets. Karadyn Kiviaho scored the lone goal for the LumberJills. Both teams will be…

Charlie Katona
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

The Breakout Arrives for UMD Men’s Basketball Freshman Charlie Katona

Thanks to a great weekend, Katona earned NSIC North Division Player of the Week honors.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s basketball team are coming off a much-needed sweep over Minnesota Crookston. The Bulldogs were led by freshman Charlie Katona, who broke out in a big way, earning NSIC North Division Player of the Week honors. “Couldn’t have done it without my team though. They were the ones feeding the ball. When you get open,…

Prep Basketball
High School, Sports

Duluth East Boys Basketball Use Strong Second Half to Knock Off Esko

After dropping a pair of games to Minnehaha Academy, the Greyhounds have won four straight.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Senior Noah Paulson finished with 20 points while fellow senior Mattie Thompson chipped in with 19 as the Duluth East boys basketball team used a strong second half to defeat Esko 68-48 Wednesday night. Esko’s Jonah Randa led all scorers with 24 points in the losing effort. After dropping a pair of games to Minnehaha Academy, the…

Umd Mens Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Scott Sandelin Talks Modified Format for NCHC Tournament

Sandelin says he's intrigued by the single-elimination format, which will begin in the opening round.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Heading into this weekend, the UMD men’s hockey team are currently on top of the NCHC standings. And in just a few weeks, the Final Faceoff tournament will begin. Besides the fact that it will take place at the home of the University of North Dakota, Bulldogs head coach Scott Sandelin says he’s intrigued by the single-elimination…
College, Sports

St. Scholastica Softball Picked to Finish First in UMAC Preseason Poll

Several teams will begin indoor action in just over a week as conference games are slated to start the week of March 29th.
Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Wednesday, the UMAC released their preseason coaches poll for softball. St. Scholastica was picked to finish at the top with six first-place votes. UW-Superior comes in at #3 as they will welcome in first-year head coach Melissa Fracker. Northland College was picked to finish 8th. Several teams will begin indoor action in just over a week…

Superior Boys Hockey
High School, Sports

Superior Boys Hockey Set To Battle Top-Seed Rice Lake in Section Finals

Puck drop for Friday night's game in Rice Lake is set for 7 p.m.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Tuesday night, the Superior boys hockey team held off New Richmond 4-3 to advance to the section finals later this week. Their performance was a lot like their season this year as the Spartans are never out of any game they play. “We always says when it’s a tie game: win the period, win the game. It’s…