Defender Teddy Miranda of Ecuador scored an injury-time goal late in the second half to lift Duluth FC past Minnesota Blizzard 1-0 in a National Premier Soccer League match on Tuesday night at Walt Hunting Stadium in West Duluth. The BlueGreens (2-0) will host the Iowa Demon Hawks in NPSL play at 7 p.m. Saturday at Walt Hunting.
HERMANTOWN NOTEBOOK
Fifth-seeded Hermantown will face fourth-seeded Chisago Lakes in a Class 3A, Section 7 baseball playoff game at 4:30 p.m. today in Chisago Lakes. The visiting Hawks (8-10) fell to Chisago Lakes (9-10) 12-11 on May 16. Hermantown is led by pitcher-catcher River Freeman, one of only four seniors on the team.
Softball
Hermantown fell to Rock Ridge 5-4 in a Class 3A, Section 7 softball elimination final Tuesday afternoon. The Hawks, who finished their 2025 season 12-10 overall, had a strong post-season run, including a 15-0 victory over Grand Rapids in the opener, a 4-3 loss to Chisago Lakes in a quarterfinal and back-to-back elimination bracket victories over North Branch 8-3 and Grand Rapids 16-3. Hermantown seniors were catcher Mikayla Sweeney, third baseman Claire Kaups, first baseman Ella Schulz, second baseman Isabella Wojtysiak, outfielder Hope Kohanski and outfielder-infielder Norah Gunderson.
Boys Tennis
The Hermantown boys tennis team capped off its 2025 season last week with another strong showing in the playoffs. The Hawks secured afirst-round win over Marshall before losing to top-seeded Rock Ridge in the second round.
Several Hawks individual players had standout performances throughout the tournament. Cole Palokangas and Zach Shingler represented Hermantown in the singles draw, showcasing grit and skill. In doubles, Henrik Wikstrom and Jace Christy battled through a thrilling three-set match in the opening round, ultimately falling just short.
Senior captains Evn Flynn and Preston McClimick rounded out their season with an impressive doubles win in the first round and a hard-fought three-set match against Rock Ridge to end their high school careers.
“The Hawks wrapped up the season with pride, strong leadership, and competitive spirit on the court,” said Hermantown tennis coach Jessica Worden, the 2025 HowieHanson.com Boys Tennis Coach of the Year.
