DULUTH – I’m working on a new sports column for HowieHanson.com, asking a classic Northland barstool question:
Who are the Duluth area’s all-time top 10 high school female athletes?
It’s the kind of list that’s half fact, half folklore — and all fun to argue about. I’ve already pulled together some incredible names like Kristi (Duncan) Plante, Chloe Johnson and Kara (Wheeler) Goucher, among others. But I know I’ve probably missed a dozen more deserving legends.
So I’d love to hear your thoughts.
- Who absolutely has to be on this list?
- Who’s the most underrated athlete in our local history?
And if you were building your own Top 10, how would it shake out?
Shoot us a quick email reply when you have a minute. Would love to weave some community picks into the final piece. And if you have any great stories, even better — send them along.
Thanks for lending your expertise and memories to this fun project.
Our best local female athletes all-time:
Chloe Johnson, Duluth Marshall
Kristi (Duncan) Plante, Duluth East
Meghan Gustafson, South Shore
Bonnie Shea, Duluth East
Debbie Hunter, Cloquet
Annie Adamczak, Moose Lake-Willow River
Gianna Kneepkens, Duluth Marshall
Tyra Kerr, Duluth East
Jessica Lindstrom, Superior
Karen Stromme, Duluth Central
Peggy Kirsch, Duluth East
Denise Olson, Duluth East
Cheryl Carlson, Duluth Central
Kara (Wheeler) Goucher, Duluth East
Laura Bellamy, Duluth Denfeld
Jolene Anderson, South Shore
Anna Ringsred, Duluth Marshall
Sarah Matson, Superior
Carolyn Treacy, Duluth East
eMail us to add to this list.
){kind=link}