This is as good as it gets, when you break through, when you change your world — when the night and the dream are coming to you at the same time on a big stage like Miami had Wednesday night in the Cotton Bowl. All Miami had to do was hold on to their lead […]
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Lumberjacks claim first in New Hope tournament after win over Park of Cottage Grove
Dec. 31—NEW HOPE — The Bemidji High School girls hockey team have been playing their best hockey throughout the Holiday Classic Tournament in New Hope, and they proved it once again Wednesday afternoon. The Lumberjacks defeated Park of Cottage Grove 4-1 in the Holiday Classic Tournament championship. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Millie Knott scored the opening […]
Read MoreLily Lauer gets shutout, assist in victory over St. Paul/Two Rivers
Dec. 30—NEW HOPE — In the past two games, Lily Lauer has faced 23 shots. She’s stopped each one. Lauer earned another shutout Tuesday as the Bemidji High School girls hockey team won 6-0 over St. Paul/Two Rivers in the Holiday Classic Tournament in New Hope. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Bailey Rupp earned another hat trick, […]
Read MoreUniversity's Jimmy Gregg named 2025 Rivals All-American, first from WV since Randy Moss in 1995
Dec. 30—MORGANTOWN — Randy Moss and Jimmy Gregg have one thing in common that no other human on the planet shares with them. They both earned All-American honors as high school football players in West Virginia. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Moss, an all-time great and Hall of Fame selection who needs no introduction, earned the honors […]
Read MoreMusic City Bowl: Last-second field goal gives Illinois the 30-28 victory over Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Illinois kicker David Olano watched the football sail through the uprights Tuesday night at Nissan Stadium and raced back toward midfield with his hand raised. The Illini sideline stormed the field to meet him. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Olano’s 29-yard field goal as time expired lifted Illinois to a 30-28 victory over Tennessee […]
Read MoreBoys basketball: Northwestern's McDermott scores 32 as Warriors roll past Catholic Central
Dec. 30—Once Mason McDermott got going, he couldn’t be stopped — and set a record along the way. The Northwestern High School junior tied a career-high with 32 points in a 65-50 victory over Catholic Central on Monday at the third annual Clark County Basketball Showcase at Wittenberg University’s Pam Evans Smith Arena, setting a […]
Read MoreWhat if Jeremiah Smith had spurned Ohio State and picked hometown Miami?
ARLINGTON, Texas — Chaminade-Madonna star Jeremiah Smith had a massive decision in front of him. Would he stick with his long-time commitment to Ohio State or flip to Miami at the last second? The Buckeyes produced NFL receiver after NFL receiver, and they were constantly in the national title hunt. Miami was coming off a […]
Read MoreWith age a factor, punter Gowers, 29, enters portal
For the third offseason in a row, the University of Hawaii football team is in search of a starting punter. Billy Gowers’ departure means the Rainbow Warriors need to replace a 29-year-old punter who set the program’s single-season record with a 46.24-yard average. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement “I had such a great time in Hawaii, ” […]
Read MoreFor 3rd straight year, Bedford, Manchester Memorial will meet in QCIBT final
MANCHESTER — The Bedford High School boys basketball team had its best shooting game of the season in the Queen City Invitational Basketball Tournament (QCIBT) semifinals on Sunday. The Bulldogs made 13 3-pointers and posted their highest scoring output of the season in their 86-51 victory over Alvirne at Manchester Memorial. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement In […]
Read MoreManchester Kings goalie Roberge adding to family hockey legacy
MANCHESTER — When Cam Roberge started playing hockey, he never wanted to leave the ice. If he had to come off, he cried, his grandfather, Kenny Roberge, remembers. “Just leading the team out, being the first one on the ice and the one that never leaves the ice,” Cam said of what drew him to […]
Read MoreThe road to glory: How Spokane's Jadon Bowton gained the tools to become UW's champion goalie
Dec. 27—As Jadon Bowton thrust the NCAA Division I trophy into the nighttime sky in Cary, North Carolina, at WakeMed Soccer Park, he shed the dark memories from 2021 when they were runners-up. Four years ago, when the Washington Huskies ascended to their first College Cup soccer final, they fell just short, dropping the championship […]
Read MoreAnnie Nabwe 'not giving up' and 'giving her best' at Minnesota
Dec. 27—JAMESTOWN — If you know anything about Annie Nabwe, you know she is never satisfied. Last May, Nabwe completed the University of Minnesota’s hammer throw sweep at the BIG 10 Championships. Nabwe, a Jamestown High School Class of 2022 grad, set a BIG 10 Championships meet record with a lifetime best throw of 69.85 […]
Read MoreIllustrious and decorated, Katrina Barthelt scores another honor as Pioneer Sportsperson of the Year
Dec. 26—The Beavers were at a fork in the road. Questions loomed around the Bemidji State women’s soccer team following the 2022 Elite Eight — the most successful campaign in program history. A monumentally impactful graduating class departed, including prominent goal-scorers Allyson Smith, Sara Wendt and Erin Becker. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Gigantic shoes needed filling […]
Read MoreCollege report: Bailey Miller to join pro volleyball team; Marcus Sedberry oversaw Wisconsin football
Former Boles Lady Hornet Bailey Miller, who just finished her college career with 28-4 Arizona State, is joining an Austin team in an indoor professional volleyball league. The Austin team in the League One Volleyball league announced the addition of the 6-3 Miller. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement As an outside hitter this past season at Arizona […]
Read MoreEagle Holiday Classic, region's largest high school basketball tourney, features 41 varsity teams — 15 from Greater Spokane League
Dec. 25—Holiday week brings high school basketball tournaments, and Greater Spokane League and Eastern Washington teams are in action across the state. The largest holiday basketball tournament in the region tips off Saturday at West Valley High School as the Eagle Holiday Classic returns featuring 41 varsity teams — in addition to a host of […]
Read MoreGophers football vs. New Mexico: Keys to game, how to watch, who has edge
MINNESOTA vs. NEW MEXICO What: Rate BowlWhen: 3:30 p.m. CDT FridayWhere: Chase Stadium, PhoenixTV: ESPNRadio: KFAN-FM 100.3Betting spread: Minnesota minus-2.5 Records: Minnesota (7-5) is bowl eligible for the sixth time in eight non-pandemic seasons under P.J. Fleck. New Mexico (9-3) is bowling for the first time since 2016. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement History: This is the […]
Read MoreCatching up with former area athletes: Peyton Hellmann starts strong for Fort Hays State
Dec. 25—HAYS, Kan. — Tabor native Peyton Hellmann has started her collegiate wrestling career strong at Fort Hays State University, with a 12-3 individual record to her name. She won a title in her first collegiate tournament at the Maverick Open at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colorado, going 4-0 on Nov. 2. At […]
Read MoreAll in the family: Andersons make Lyle-Pacelli basketball a familiy tradition
Dec. 24—Lyle grad Trey Anderson grew up with current Lyle-Pacelli head coach Carl Tuckenmiller coaching him at every level, and now Trey has joined forces with Truckenmiller, and also his older brother Tyson in an effort to lead the Athletics on the hardwood. Trey, a 2023 graduate, was attending Riverland Community College when Truckenmiller reached […]
Read MoreH.S. FOOTBALL: Six Schuylkill League talents named to Class AA All-State team
The Pennsylvania Football Writers released their Class AA All-State selections on Wednesday, which included six Schuylkill League talents. A pair of local quarterbacks were among the selections. Minersville star quarterback Dante Carr, a University of Central Florida signee earned his second-straight selection, joining him is Williams Valley’s Brady Shomper, also earning his second-straight All-State selection. […]
Read MoreHawaii men’s volleyball ranked No. 2 to start season
JAMM AQUINO / APRIL 26 Hawaii men’s volleyball coach Charlie Wade guided the Rainbow Warriors to 27 wins and a Big West Conference championship last season. JAMM AQUINO / APRIL 26 Hawaii men’s volleyball coach Charlie Wade guided the Rainbow Warriors to 27 wins and a Big West Conference championship last season. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement […]
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Mike Bianchi: College Football Playoff has arrived but sport’s soul is gone
ORLANDO, Fla. — Amid the spectacle of the College Football Playoff’s opening weekend — and the nagging sense that we’re watching a sport we no longer love — here’s the uncomfortable question no one in power seems eager to answer: Is college football slowly turning off the very fans who built it? Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement […]
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Lunney, staff put their clever caps on ahead of Nashville game
Dec. 19—CHAMPAIGN — Last time Barry Lunney Jr. called plays in a game was Nov. 29. Next time will be Dec. 30. That’s a month and a day between gigs, Plenty of time for the four-year Illinois offensive coordinator to get his creative juices flowing. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement “You always try to not be too […]
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Blue Jay events postponed, rescheduled
Dec. 18—JAMESTOWN — Due to inclement weather on Dec. 18, several Jamestown High School athletic events have been postponed and rescheduled. The Blue Jay boy’s hockey team’s game against Bismarck Legacy has been postponed. No make up date has been set. The JHS girl’s wrestling squad’s dual against Bismarck Century has also been postponed. No […]
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High school basketball: Holiday events, tournaments fill schedule
Dec. 18—The high school basketball slate over the holiday season will be light with Christmas day falling on a Thursday this year. Many showcase and tournament events will take place on weekends to help make up for the loss of a Friday night to the schedule and are providing plenty of opportunities for fans to […]
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Tops finding new heroes in wake of injuries
The mood seemed a little bleak for the Western Kentucky basketball program heading into Monday night’s game against Campbellsvile in E.A. Diddle Arena. After all, the Hilltoppers were coming off their worst performance of the season, a disjointed 77-61 Wednesday loss at Marshall — a performance that kept second-year coach Hank Plona in the locker […]
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OHS football team celebrates 5-A title with fans, community
Owensboro High School had a planned celebration of its Class 5-A state football championship already rolling at the OHS gym. The Owensboro football team had been on the traditional fire engine ride through the Owensboro Public Schools and around the town. OHS won its first state football championship in 39 years on Dec. 6 with […]
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'She wants to lead': Ines Bettencourt takes on vital role for Gonzaga women's basketball
Dec. 17—Perhaps it’s her grit. Maybe even her unwillingness to let mistakes derail her. Or, maybe, it’s the fact it’s her final collegiate basketball season. Whatever it is, Ines Bettencourt, Gonzaga’s lone senior, has taken on a much-needed leadership role this season. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement What Gonzaga needs most isn’t her production. It’s more about […]
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Mike Bianchi: Florida is making the right call by welcoming Urban Meyer back into the family
ORLANDO, Fla. — Welcome back home, Urban Meyer. Welcome back to Gator Nation. Welcome back into the University of Florida family. As someone who has been one of Meyer’s biggest critics, let me just say this: Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement It’s about time. In a decision that rubbed some Urban haters the wrong way, Florida’s administration […]
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Jaxon Boschee drops 43 as Lumberjacks pull away from STMA to earn Section 8-4A win
Dec. 16—ST. MICHAEL — Only four players for the Bemidji High School boys basketball team scored at least a point on Tuesday against St. Michael-Albertville. They were the only four the Lumberjacks needed. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Senior Jaxon Boschee poured in 43 points to push BHS boys basketball team to a 76-63 win over the […]
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Lumberjacks put best foot forward in 28-point win over Sartell
Dec. 13—BEMIDJI — In the first half, Sartell was so cold from the field it might as well have been playing outside. The Bemidji High School girls’ basketball team’s defense was operating at peak efficiency against the Sabres on Saturday at the BHS Fieldhouse. The Lumberjacks’ aggressive defense swallowed up rebounds, took away chances inside […]
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Bemidji's big second period leads to statement win over Class A's No. 3 Sartell
Dec. 13—BEMIDJI — Taevon Welle scores in bunches. On Dec. 2, the Bemidji High School boys hockey senior captain scored five times in a 6-5 road win against Thief River Falls. Eleven days later, he was at it again when the Lumberjacks hosted Class A’s third-ranked team at Bemidji Community Arena. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Welle […]
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