River Freeman, Hermantown senior forward
Henry Peterson, Hermantown senior defenseman
Karson Young, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton senior defenseman
Bobby Thornton, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton senior forward
Caz Carlson, Rock Ridge junior forward
Tate Swanson, Hibbing-Chisholm junior forward
Carter Casey, Grand Rapids junior goaltender
His stat line towered over the league: a .383 batting average, 17 home runs, 68 RBIs, 23 doubles, three triples, 48 runs scored, 28 walks, and 15 stolen bases over 52 games. His OPS landed at 1.252, powered by a .471 on-base percentage and a .781 slugging percentage.
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Based on preliminary information, investigators believe the people involved were targeting each other.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Arena Football One reported significant growth in digital engagement following the opening week of its 2026 season, according to league data released Wednesday. The league said it recorded sharp increases across multiple platforms in a year-over-year comparison with Week 1 of the 2025 season, including an 1,800%
A group that could have fragmented chose to remain intact, and that continuity alters expectations in a meaningful way. Teams that stay together tend to become harder to play against, not just because of talent, but because of familiarity and shared understanding.
“At Allete, our success is driven by the diverse talents and perspectives of our people and by living our values. Inclusion shapes our leadership, our decisions and our future.” -- Bethany Owen, Allete chair, president and chief executive officer