Sports Notebook, Friday

PREP BASEBALL

River Freeman, Cam Lukovsky, Ethan McCubbing and Jimmy Bartsch all collected two hits as Hermantown clipped Cloquet 10-7 in a Lake Superior Conference baseball game Thursday afternoon at Ed Mettner Field in the Wood City.

The Hawks (2-2) host Rock Ridge (4-3) at 4:30 p.m. today at Fichtner Field. The Wolverines fell 4-0 at Duluth Denfeld on Thursday at Wade Stadium. Hermantown has four games next week, including home games against Grand Rapids on Tuesday and Apple Valley Saturday.

PREP SOFTBALL

Hermantown improved to 2-1 overall with an impressive 8-1 road victory over Grand Rapids in Lake Superior Conference softball action on Tuesday. The Hawks, who have won their last two outings by a combined 26-1 margin, will host nonconference Esko (4-4) at 4:30 p.m. today. Hermantown is scheduled to play four games next week, starting with a nonconference home game Monday against Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin, followed by road games at Proctor on Tuesday, at Cloquet Thursday and North Branch Friday.

QUOTES

Hawks boys track coach Tyler Homstad on his team’s impressive effort at a multi-team meet in Esko on Thursday: “We had a couple of guys PR including Martin Sleen who seems to get faster every meet running an 11.27 and winning the 100m Dash. Tanner Homstad cleared 5' 10" in the High Jump, earning 2nd. Cooper Lucarelli ran 10:23 in the 3200 for a runner-up finish. We are still waiting for a nice and warm day to see what these guys can really do, but they have been working hard and making the most of the ‘spring season’ in the Northland.”

ST. SCHOLASTICA

The College of St. Scholastica Athletics Department hosted the Saints Sports Awards on Monday in the Mitchell Auditorium. The event was established in 2013 to recognize St. Scholastica's student-athletes for their accomplishments on the field, in the classroom, and in the community.

The nominees for the awards were based on fall and winter sports during the 2024-25 school year and spring sports from 2024. The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), coaches, and athletics administration then voted on the awards. 

Awards were announced for the following categories: 

. Male/Female Rookie of the Year: Wyatt Wurst (Hockey), Ava Haus (Basketball)

. Male/Female Athlete of the Year: Trent Beseth (Track and Field), Lily Beneke (Track and Field)

. Male/Female Team of the Year: Track and Field, Cross Country

. Male/Female Performance of the Year: Distance Medley Relay at NCAA National Championships, Lily Beneke at NCAA National Championships

. Male/Female Game of the Year: Track and Field at MIAC Championships, Cross Country at MIAC Championships

. Male/Female Career Achievement: Calvin Boone (Cross Country), Lily Beneke (Track and Field)

. John Baggs Sportsmanship Award: John Bonner (Football), Sara Parent (Hockey)

. Male/Female Scholar-Athlete: Jonas Abeleda (Tennis), Sara Parent (Hockey)

. Distinguished Alumni Award: Chris Rubesch '08

. Humanitarian Award: Jenna Horvat (Hockey)

. Berntson Blue and Gold Award: Coach Dan Szymczak (Golf)

“The Saints Sports Awards always delivers with a ton of deserving nominees, and it's often so hard to pick just one winner in each category,” said Athletic Communications Director Jacob Oyler. “The athletes always bring the energy and are so supportive of one another. Let's all celebrate the Saints' athletic achievements and plan for even greater feats next year!”