Ace starter Jimmy Bartsch led Hermantown to an 18-3 victory over Duluth Denfeld in both team's 2024 prep baseball season openers Wednesday afternoon at historic Wade Stadium in West Duluth. He scattered three hits in two innings of work, and helped his cause with three hits and three RBIs. The Hawks are also led by junior catcher River Freeman, one of the state's top prospects.
Stella Maris Academy pitcher Caroline Anderson led her young and talented team against Carlton-Wrenshall today.
Abby Skelly of Grand Rapids is mobbed by teammates at home plate after clubbing a long home run over the left field fence against Duluth Denfeld on Wednesday afternoon in a Lake Superior Conference game at Dick Swanson Fields outside Wade Stadium.
Another photo (above) snapped by Howie has been selected as Photo of the Month by Editor & Publisher. More photos taken by Howie of West Duluth activities:
A Juneteenth celebration was held Saturday afternoon at Harrison Community Center in Duluth's Friendly West End.
The Hermantown Hawks boys soccer team closed the 2025 season with a 9-5-4 overall record and a 7-1-3 mark in the Lake Superior Conference, finishing first in league play and advancing to the Section 7A semifinals. Head coach David Thompson credited his seven seniors for setting the tone from start
Canal Park became the lakefront playground, but it siphoned energy from Superior Street. Other cities never had this “split personality.” Duluth must stitch them together.
The mills still give Cloquet its pulse, but they're also the anchors that keep it from moving. Try building a new identity when everyone asks, “How are the mills doing?”
“Holding Martin (Sleen, Minnesota's leading rusher) out allowed some of our younger guys to get valuable experience, especially since our JV game was canceled this past week. It was great to see some of them step up and contribute.” -- Hermantown coach Mike Zagelmeyer
