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Wolverines get past Bluejacket netters
HIBBING—The first time the Rock Ridge and Hibbing High School boys tennis teams met back in April, the Wolverines came away with a 7-0 victory over the Bluejackets. One month later, things just got a little tighter. Rock Ridge had to win three singles matches, along with one doubles match, en route to a 4-3 victory over Hibbing Monday at the Lincoln Elementary School Courts. ...
Cardinal nine splits with Vikings, sets up play-in game with Rainy River
HIBBING—The Minnesota North-Hibbing baseball team earned the right to play in a tie-breaking game to make the MCAC playoffs. The Cardinals dropped game one of a doubleheader to Minnesota North-Itasca 7-4, so they needed a split to move on to a one-game playoff with Rainy River. In game two, Darren Loyola tossed a complete-game, five-hitter, and Minnesota North-Hibbing’s offense did the rest in an 8-2 victory over the Vikings Monday...
Late rally lifts Hibbing over Mesabi East
AURORA—Better late than never. The Hibbing High School baseball team was held off the scoreboard for six innings against Mesabi East starting pitcher Dakota Kruse, who limited the Bluejackets to just four hits through those six innings and only one good scoring chance. All it took was a half-of-an-inning to do some damage. Hibbing equalled...
Rock Ridge boys, Hibbing girls win Doc Savage titles
HIBBING—The Rock Ridge boys and Hibbing girls came away winners at the 68th annual Doc Savage Meet held Saturday at Cheever Field in Dr. Ben Owens Stadium. The Wolverines won the meet with 221.5 points, followed by Hibbing with 170.5. Mesabi East was third at 84, Hermantown 79, Ely 63, Chisholm 61 and Mountain Iron-Buhl six. According to Rock Ridge coach Ryan Malich, it was a total-team effort that got...
No. 1 Notre Dame Dominates No. 5 Virginia, Heads to ACC Championship
It was over before the fans could even get comfortable in their seats Friday as the top-ranked Notre Dame lacrosse team dominated No. 5 Virginia in the ACC Tournament semi-finals. In the 18-9 win, 14 different Notre Dame players scored goals. Notre Dame started fast with a 6-1 first quarter lead and stretched the lead to 10-3 by the end of the first half. Notre Dame’s foot remained in the gas out of the break, extending the lead to 14-4 in the third quarter. That lead would stretch as the way to 17-5 at one point before Virginia scored a few goals late against the deeper part of Notre Dame’s bench. Notre Dame heads to the ACC Championship game for the fourth-straight time where they’ll play Duke for the conference title.
Tigers edge out Rangers on the softball diamond, 5-3
MOUNTAIN IRON—For the Mountain Iron-Buhl and Cherry softball teams, Thursday’s game was a tale of what could have been. Both teams got plenty of runners on the bases, enough to score even a few runs, but both coaches were hoping their team could end up pushing more across. In the end, the Tigers managed to do just a little bit more than the Rangers and came away with a 5-3...
Hertling, Strukel, Anderson, Sulivan break 33-year-old school record in 4x800
HIBBING—Heading down to the Hamline Elite Meet last Friday, the Hibbing High School 4x800 relay team was seeded ninth out of 12 teams. The expectations weren’t exactly the greatest, but the foursome of Tara Hertling, Jocelyn Strukel, Jorie Anderson and Mileena Sullivan were good enough to get the chance to compete at Hamline. What that group did during the race surpassed even their expectations. ...
HHS netters take down Lightning
HIBBING—The Hibbing High School boys tennis team just keeps growing. Bluejacket coach Gary Conda moved some players around, and Hibbing didn’t miss a beat, beating Grand Rapids/Greenway 6-1 Wednesday at the Lincoln Elementary School Courts. Overall, the Bluejackets didn’t miss a beat. “We did OK,” Conda said. “I don’t think we were as fired up...
NY2LA Spring Extravaganza: Josh Manchester
BETTENDORF, Iowa. -- Highlights of Mount Horeb (Wis.) 2026 guard Josh Manchester from the NY2LA Sports Spring Extravaganza. Manchester is receiving early interest from Wisconsin, Virginia, Minnesota, and more. As a sophomore, Manchester averaged 24 points per game, leading the Vikings to a 21-5 overall record. 247sports and the 247sports...
2024 northland dirt track racing season around the corner: Tommy Waseleski Memorial Race one of Hibbing Raceway highlights
HIBBING—Few drivers turned as many laps on area dirt tracks as Tommy Waseleski. With the Hibbing Raceway 2024 dirt track racing season just around the corner, the late Waseleski is being honored. A Tommy Waseleski Memorial Race at Hibbing Raceway, Friday, July 12, will remember Waseleski, one of the areas most competitive and top-tier drivers ...
'Jacket girls first, boys second at LSC Quad Meet
HIBBING—It was a chance to do some experimenting, so both Hibbing High School boys and girls track coaches, James Plese and Serena Sullivan, respectively, took advantage of it. The Bluejacket mentors did that at the Lake Superior Conference Quad Meet, which was held Tuesday at Cheever Field in Dr. Ben Owens Stadium. With the Doc Savage Meet coming up Saturday and the True Team Meet next Tuesday, both Plese and...
Vikings sweep Norse in MCAC North doubleheader
VIRGINIA—The Minnesota North-Mesabi Range baseball team fell behind early and couldn’t keep up Tuesday in both games of a doubleheader with Minnesota North-Itasca as they fell 22-2 and 10-0. In the opening loss, Will Bittmann got the start on the mound and was chased out of the game without recording an out. The sophomore gave up 10 runs (nine earned) on six hits and a walk in the top of the first inning. ...
Olson, Henke win Victory 5K races
Olson, Henke win Victory 5K races HIBBING—Ryan Olson of Hibbing won the Men’s Division of the Victory 5K held Saturday. Olson won with a time of 17:28.2. Placing second was David Fedor of Virginia in 18:47.6; Dan Scally of Hibbing 18:48.3; Joey Gabardi of Hibbing 19:48.2; Aaron Reini of Hibbing 20:19.1; Jason Slattery of Virginia...
Golden Gloves card is set for Saturday
HIBBING—This is the one time the Iron Range Boxing team gets their time to shine. That’s because seven boxers get the chance to show their wares at home when the Range Golden Gloves Homecoming show will be held at the Hibbing Memorial Arena Saturday, beginning with the first bell at 4 p.m. The doors open at 3 p.m. Iron Range Boxing coach AJ Grove said the team has to travel...
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