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Making history: Northwestern wrestlers take top honors at state meet

It’s the first time Northwestern High School has had three wrestlers finish in the top three at the state meet, according to coach Tim Kaufman.

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Prep report: Cloquet, Grand Rapids girls set up 7AAA girls basketball rematch

The section final will be Thursday night at Denfeld High School in Duluth.

March 03, 2023 10:41 PM

Referee Steve Antzcak, right, holds up the hand of Superior’s Dominic Lyons after he pinned Spooner’s Vincent Mykkanen

Photos: Spotlight provides new view of Spartan wrestlers

Dramatic lighting at recent wrestling match forced photographer Jed Carlson to get creative.

January 27, 2023 07:00 AM

Superior’s Josh Johnson picks up Spooner’s Ethan Melton during their match under the spotlight at 152 pounds

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Prep report: Superior wrestlers take down Spooner

Connor Kreuger, recently of the 100-win club, added to his total for Superior.

January 19, 2023 11:02 PM

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Superior’s Connor Krueger gets his hand raised by referee Steve Antzcak after his win at 138 pounds

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Prep wrestling: Superior’s Connor Krueger reaches milestone win

The Spartans’ junior won his 100th match in a meet against Somerset Jan. 12 and said he tries to find “fun in the challenge” of wrestling.

January 19, 2023 04:45 PM

By Jamey Malcomb

Northwestern wrestlers Tommy Brown, left, and Tanner Kaufman pose during practice

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Prep wrestling: Northwestern's Brown, Kaufman eclipse 100 wins, eye state meet

Teammate Ian Smith is closing in on the same plateau, part of a collection of talent with few parallels in school history.

January 18, 2023 06:02 PM

By Jeffrey McClure

Superior’s Autumn Cooper (21) jumps into the boards as she celebrates Isabella Thompson’s game-winning goal in overtime

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Prep report: Thompson the overtime heroine for Superior girls

The game-winning goal ended a spirited effort from North Shore, which was outshot 33-15.

January 03, 2023 10:52 PM

By Staff reports

Superior’s Connor Krueger, top, spots Proctor Hermantown’s Thomas Barnstorf’s open wrist as he controls the match

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Prep report: Superior rules season-opening wrestling meet

The Spartans wrestled Proctor-Hermantown, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton and Barron on Friday.

December 02, 2022 10:55 PM

By Staff reports

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Prep wrestling: Tigers look to upperclassmen for leadership

The Tigers have a handful of returning varsity wrestlers and will look to fill the remainder of their lineup from a large group of freshmen.

November 23, 2022 11:00 AM

By Staff reports

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Wrestling: Zillmer advances to quarters of World Championships

Hayden Zillmer competed in the Senior World Wrestling Championship in Belgrade, Serbia.

September 15, 2022 04:12 PM

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Prep boys wrestling: Superior's Reasbeck a 'transformational coach'

The former Spartan coach and UWS wrestler, who will be inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in May, continued to compete until he was 70.

March 25, 2022 08:00 AM

By Jamey Malcomb

Northwestern’s Ian Smith, top, controls Bloomer-Colfax’ Brok McCann

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Northwestern's Smith wants same opponent, different result at state

Smith boasts a 49-2 record and 28 pins — a single-season school record.

February 24, 2022 08:44 AM

By Rick Lubbers

Superior’s Connor Krueger, right, takes down teammate Jason Thomas

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Prep wrestling: Superior's Krueger making second trek to state

The junior is returning to the Kohl Center for the first time since 2020.

February 23, 2022 08:28 PM

By Jed Carlson