Cloquet Girls Soccer Loses to Esko/Carlton

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The Lumberjacks and Eskomos once again renewed their soccer rivalry at Bromberg Field in Cloquet, August 31, 2010. Esko/Carlton jumped on the Jacks early, with goals by Alyssa Rodlund and Caitlin Lilly, notching a two goal lead in the first 13 minutes of play. A header by Cloquet's Carley Esse beat Eskomo goaltender to cut the lead to 2-1, which was the score at halftime. The Lumberjacks tied the game at two on a Kristi Konietzko goal early in the second half. The game was tied until the 28th minute of the game, when Lilly was awarded, and buried, a penalty kick in front of Lumberjack goaltender Kaitrin Rathe for the 3-2 final score. 

Carri Zeadow executes a corner kick

Cloquet players celebrating Carley Esse's goal

The CEC boys team watching the match

Cloquet CEC Boys Soccer Defeats Superior

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The CEC Lumberjack Boys soccer team withstood a 90 degree afternoon to defeat the Superior Spartans 3-2 in overtime. Superior's Dave Dalbec opened the scoring in the 13th minute. The Lumberjacks took a 2-1 lead to halftime with goals by Austin Cossalter and Westin Michaud. Four minutes into the second half on an Ethan Walpole goal. The teams played the rest of the second half scoreless, and the first of the two 5 minute overtimes scoreless as well. 1:27 into the second overtime Hunter Leon found himself open with the ball 20 yards in front of the net and buried a shot under the crossbar for the final 3-2 lead. The Lumberjacks killed the final 3:33 of the overtime to secure the win. 

Hunter Leon battles Superior's Joey Brannan for the ball

Westin Michaud scores his first varsity soccer goal

Thunder Football Loses Opener to Central Lakes

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The Thunder once again opened their season at the MCAC Kickoff Classic on the campus of St. Cloud State University. The Thunder, playing with 6 2nd year players, took on the Central Lakes Raiders, with 19 2nd year players.

The first quarter was uneventful with both teams feeling each other out. Central Lakes opened the scoring with a touchdown reception by tight end Ryan Fay, and converted for 2 points after the Thunder had 12 men on the field during an extra point try. Central Lakes scored again, on a short run by Michael Iverson, and kicked the extra point for a 15-0 lead that they took to halftime.

Central Lakes scoring was concluded on a 1 yard sweep by Nick Grewe, and a missed extra point. The Thunder finally got on the board, with 7:43 remaining in the 4th quarter when quarterback Cody Anderson (from Albrook high school) scored on a quarterback draw, after relieving the game's starter Michael Davis. The ensuing extra point was missed 'wide left' to conclude the scoring 21-6 for Central Lakes win.

Cornerback John Green (Miami Springs High School) had a 40 yard kick return in the first half, and safety Horace Terry (Tavares Florida) intercepted a Central Lakes pass to lead the Thunder defense and special teams play.

Receiver Michael Darden breaking free

 Cornerback Kevin Eugene goes high to break up a pass

 Quarterback Cody Anderson rolls out for a pass

 

Cloquet CEC Boys Soccer Ties Holy Angels

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The Lumberjacks and Holy Angels 'Stars' battled to a 2-2 overtime tie at Hilltop Park in Cloquet, August 28, 2010. Hunter Leon gave the Lumberjacks a 1-0 lead chipping the ball over the goalkeeper who came out to challenge him. ACA's Lucas Ciabattoni scored the next two goals to give the Stars a 2-1 lead that held until late in the second half. Hunter Leon tied the game with his second goal with 9 minutes left, and just missed scoring a third goal a few mintues later, putting a ball off the far post. Neither team scored in the two 5 minute overtime periods, though each had a chance to take the lead.

Lumberjack John Scheuer battles Holy Angels' Charlie Koontz for position

Hunter Leon chips the ball over the 'Stars goaltender for his first of two goals

Cloquet Volleyball Drops Match to Grand Rapids

The Lumberjack volleyball season started with a tough 3 games to 1 (25-19, 25-11, 23-25 and 25-7) loss at Grand Rapids, August 27, 2010.   Click the blog title to view the rest of the game photos.

Cloquet's Emily Fossen goes high for a spike.

 Libero Kierra Johnson receives a Grand Rapids serve

Jenna Beaupre blocks an attempt by Grand Rapids #9 Kelly Niles

Cloquet Girls Soccer Loses Opener

The Lumberjack girls soccer team was defeated by Rosemount, 4-0 at Bromberg field, August 27, 2010. Hannah Halterman, Jenny Dean, and Kali DeBaun scored in the first half for the Irish, while Shade Pratt scored the fourth goal, in the second half.

Cloquet's Emily Rikkola battles Rosemount's Piper Murray for the ball in the first half.

Carri Zeadow takes a corner kick.

FDLTCC Thunder 2010 Football Media Day

The 2010 Thunder football media day allowed for a view of what will be the 2010 Thunder football team, as they started their first real practice for the upcoming season.  Click the blog title to view all the photos!

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Tall Ships Duluth 2010

The 2010 Tall Ship Festival in Duluth started with a parade of the tall ships into the Duluth harbor to dock at the DECC. Below are photos from the event that drew thousands of people to Canal Park and downtown Duluth. Check out more info about 'Tall Ships Duluth 2010' at Visit Duluth.com.  


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Pro Wrestling Legend Ric Flair Visits Duluth, and Heavy On Wrestling!

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I'm a few weeks in updating the blog for this event, but it took place on May 28th 


Heavy on Wrestling rocked Grandma's Sports Garden May 27, 2010, headlined by an hour + 1/2 meet & greet with 16 time World Champion Ric Flair. The main event featured Ben Sailer defending the brand new Heavy on Wrestling championship belt he earned in November of 2008. After the defense, Mitch Paradise attacked him and maybe set up a match between the two at the next HoW event. Buck Zumhofe and Wild Bill Irwin worked as a tag team in the event also, and got the crowd going during their match. 

New Updates, Cloquet Baseball To State!

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Since I last updated way back on May 19, I've shot a bunch of Baseball games, and some of the Section 7AA baseball and softball playoff games...

Cloquet headed North to Hibbing the 21st/22nd of May for their annual appearance in the Wood Bat Tournament...Winning 2 and losing 1 game.

Section 7AA Softball 'Final Four' on June 1st that set up the Section championship that Hermantown won, defeating Duluth Central in 2 straight games to earn a State berth.  Greenway and Duluth Denfeld were eliminated in game play this day at Braun Park in Cloquet.

Cloquet baseball's 'South' subsection Final Four with Virginia, Proctor, and International Falls took place June 8th at Wade Stadium, with the Lumberjacks winning 2 games on the day.

And Finally, on June 10th, the Section 7AA Finals Between Cloquet and Hermantown:

For the first time since 1975, the Cloquet Lumberjacks are headed back to the baseball State Tournament! Needing to beat Hermantown TWICE at Wade Stadium, Tyler Tollerud battled Hermantown hitters to a 2-0 shutout win in the first game, keyed by Peter LaCourse dropping the first pitch he saw in the 7th to right field to score 2 runs. The second game, Hermantown had a 3-0 lead when the Jacks came up in the 5th inning, which became a 4-3 deficit as Cloquet put up 4 runs in the bottom of the 5th. Hermantown tied the game in the top of the seventh and forced extra innings when Cloquet didn't score in the bottom of the 7th, then took a 6-4 lead in the top of the 8th inning. In the bottom of the 8th inning, Kyle Becker pounded a ball to center field, with the basees loaded, to tie the game with August Reynolds and Adam Hanson scoring. Peter LaCourse then again finished off Hermantown on the first pitch he saw, plating the winning run of Corbin Morse from third on a single. Adam Hanson earned his second pitching win in as many days, this time in relief of starter Connor Stowell. Cloquet's first state tournament baseball game in 35 years takes place at Dick Putz field in St. Cloud, June 17th at 10 AM against Mankato East.

 

Esko Baseball & Softball Pictures

On May 19th, I shot a few innings each of Esko Baseball and Softball in Esko.  The Eskomos baseball team faced McGregor, while the softball team faced Duluth Central. 

Cloquet Baseball Tops Denfeld 7-4

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Cloquet defeated Duluth Denfeld 7-4 at Wade Stadium, May 18, 2010. The Lumberjacks gave up a run in the first and second innings, finally tying the game at 2 in the fifth inning. Denfeld regained the lead in the 6th inning, but the Lumberjack bats woke up in the 7th inning, putting 5 runs on the board. Denfeld scored one run in the 7th then stranded runners on second and third as the game ended. Adam Hanson pitched the complete game for the Lumberjacks, his third win of the season. 

UMD Softball Sweeps Bemidji State Beavers

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The final two games of the NSIC regular season, at Bemidji State, were moved to Duluth due to heavy rains in Bemidji, making Bemidji the home team at Juction Avenue Field on the UMD campus. The Beavers put up a battle the first game, taking a 3-3 tie into the 7th inning, where UMD's Val Hartel scored the go-ahead, and winning, run on an Ashley Johnson sac fly. UMD pitcher Kristin Danielson set the Bulldog career strikeouts record with a strikeout in the 6th inning. UMD dominated the second game, winning 9-0 in 6 innings, while getting 6 perfect innings (18 batters, 18 outs) from pitcher Heather Stemper. Stemper's performance included 6 strike outs, 6 ground outs, and 6 fly outs. UMD picked up a home run from Sarah Kabes in the 9-0 win.