Steve Battaglia

14
Mar
Quote Me, Howie: On Denfeld returning to state in boys basketball

Quote Me, Howie: On Denfeld returning to state in boys basketball

"Beyond the excitement of this run, Denfeld’s success has the power to unite our city and inspire future generations of young athletes across the region." -- Matt Baumgartner, president, Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce
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04
Mar
Howie's Prep Sports Notebook, Tuesday

Howie's Prep Sports Notebook, Tuesday

“It’s that magical time of year when teams have a chance to turn their dreams into realities. ... March Madness was built on Cinderella runs and hopefully ours will start Wednesday night.” -- Hermantown boys basketball coach Andy Fenske
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18
Nov

Quote Me, Howie: Steve Battaglia

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03
Jun

Local response to Jefferson's record-setting contract extension

On the Vikings and Justin Jefferson agreeing on a four-year, $140M contract extension today: Don Ness – "Franchises are defined
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26
May

Quote Me, Howie: On the Harbor Monsters, Timberwolves

Local response to the Duluth Harbors Monsters' 86-34 indoor football exhibition victory over Up 1 Athletic Showcase (Atlanta) on
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20
May

Quote Me, Howie: On the 'Wolves big series win against Denver

Fred Friedman – "Defeating the defending world champions on the road in game 7 is historic. Defense wins championships is
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13
Apr

Quote Me, Howie: Should the Vikings draft their franchise QB in 2024?

Fred Friedman – "They should select the right quarterback not the anyone that is available. If a franchise leader that
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05
Mar

Quote Me, Howie: On the Vikings' personnel/draft options

How should the Vikings approach the upcoming draft? Gary Doty, former Duluth mayor, businessman and Bulldogs and Duluth Central football
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28
Feb

Quote Me, Howie: Steve Battaglia, Phill Homere; Vikings News

Cloquet boys basketball coach Steve Battaglia on the Jacks, as they wrap up the regular season and prepare for the
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20
Nov

Quote Me, Howie: Boys basketball coaches Steve Battaglia, Phill Homere

Minnesota high school boys basketball teams will begin official preseason practices today. Coaches Steve Battaglia of Cloquet and Phil Homere
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