Northern Star: Blake Biondi
DULUTH, Minn. - Forward Blake Biondi is having a breakout sophomore campaign for the UMD men's hockey team. He's among the top scorers for the bulldogs and a few weeks ago was named NCHC Forward…
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Northern Star: Rachel Anderson
DULUTH, Minn. - Following a year of craziness and an offseason full of change, fifth-year forward Rachel Anderson decided to return to the St. Scholastica women's hockey team for her love of her team…
Northern Star: Jacob Shields
DULUTH, Minn. - UMD men's basketball graduate transfer Jacob Shields just loves everything about basketball. "This might be weird to people who don't play basketball, but I just love the sound of the ball.…
Northern Star: Addy Ranta
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Cheerleading wasn't the first choice for Superior senior cheerleader Addy Ranta. "I didn't make the volleyball team so it all started because I didn't make that and I said well I…
Northern Star: Caitlin Schneeweis and Ashley Larson
DULUTH, Minn. - Family is the most important thing for St. Scholastica volleyball players Ashley Larson and Caitlin Schneeweis. "We call ourselves a big commune. We're just one big family. Everyone's invited, even if…
Northern Star: TJ Chiabotti
COOK, Minn. - North Woods running back TJ Chiabotti has always loved the game of football. "I like running it and hitting people," Chiabotti said. And he's been making his mark on the North…
Northern Star: Alexie Pryd
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Growing up in the Twin Cities, Alexie Pryd decided she wanted to go far away for college. But after a year at Division II's Wingate University in North Carolina, Pryd decided…
Northern Star: The Turnbull Triplets
DULUTH, Minn. - If you've been to a Cloquet football, there's a good chance you've heard the name "Turnbull". If you listen to the starting lineups, you'll hear it called three times for Reese,…
Northern Star: Blake Perry
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The sky is the limit for senior Blake Perry of the UWS men's soccer team as he continues to raise the standards for the yellowjackets. "The boys all love him, there's…
Northern Star: John Schwinghamer
DULUTH, Minn. - It's been quite the year for St. Scholastica senior John Schwinghamer. He qualified for the NCAA Skiing championships, then was All-UMAC in outdoor track and field in just his second season…
Northern Star: Gabby Jauhola
PROCTOR, Minn. - Volleyball is in the Jauhola family's blood. "She has 7 siblings and all of them have played volleyball, whether in the yard or as an organized sport. Her brothers went to…
Northern Star: Baamlak Haugen, Emilia McGiffert, Victoria Thorson
DULUTH, Minn. - Victoria Thorson, Baamlak Haugen and Emilia McGiffert have all been playing soccer together for as long as they can remember. "Me, Emilia and Tori have been playing since we were little,…
Northern Star: Brent Laing
DULUTH, Minn. - UMD offensive lineman Brent Laing is the first to credit his teammates for his work ethic. "We have a great group of guys on the defense as well as fellow linemen…
Northern Star: Tyler Watkins
CLOQUET, Minn. - Hermantown alum Tyler Watkins knew he wanted the chance to play junior hockey close to home. "For me, getting to stay close to my family, watching my sister grow up…
Northern Star: Ava Asgaard
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - When senior guard Ava Asgaard first moved to Hermantown, she quickly gelled with the Hawks basketball team. "It's been a good time. Coming in here, I wasn't super good friends…
