SPORTS
Snocross season ends with track and heat challenges for drivers
The top three racers in each class from eight SnoX affiliates throughout the United States gathered in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin March 15 for the Showdown at Sundown Championship. The 15 classes competing included: 120's 6-12, 120's 6-7, 120's 8-12, Transition 8-12, Transition 8-12 Limited, Jr. Novice 10-13, Jr. Novice 10-13 …
Lady Eagles bring home a win to start the season
The Northland Lady Eagles Volleyball team traveled to Laporte for the season opener on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. The Lady Eagles swept the Wildcats with all teams coming home winners of their first game.
Lady Eagles gain consistency and a pair of wins
The Northland Lady Eagles returned to the hardwood after the holiday break to host conference opponent Bigfork in the 2013 opener. Despite outscoring the Huskies in the second half, the girls fell by 10, 52-42. "This was a close game all the way,' said Head Coach Jenny Kovall, 'we played …
Northland Eagles struggle after Sebeka victory
Emerging from the Christmas break and after taking the Sebeka Tournament, the Northland Eagles were anxious to host the Laporte Wildcats. The boys played a solid, consistent game and after taking a commanding lead in the first half 42-19, they cruised to a 91-51 win.
Eagles dominate on home court
On Monday January 21, the boys hosted the McGregor Mercs, and a 13 day layoff was very evident at the start of the game. Early fouls and turnovers along with poor shot selection by the Eagles kept them behind until forging ahead 21-19 midway through the first half. Coach Joe …
Decimated by flu, Lady Eagles drop two
After a thorough rout of Bug-O-Nay-Gee-Shig and Greenway, the Lady Eagles encountered a seasonal foe that decimated their ranks, the flu. Last Tuesday had the girls on the road to McGregor in a non-conference match-up. With half the starting lineup less than 100 percent, the girls fell to the Merc's …
Regular season winds down for Eagles with a win and pair of losses
Monday the Eagles took to the road against the Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig Silver Eagles. Northland jumped out early and never looked back, leading at the half 59-28, with the final score ending at 80-41.
Eagles topple Hornets; move on to face Bombers
Rivalries are everywhere. Some are geographical, some are born from number of games that are played against each other. Others come from the intensity, passion and meaning of those games. Celtics- Lakers, Cowboys-Redskins, Yankees-Red Sox. Add Hornets- Eagles to the list. The Hill City- Northland Rivalry has all the above, …
Eagle Seniors end season at area All-Star games
Two Northland Seniors, Abbi Burch and Patrick Kemper, ended their High School basketball careers at All-Star Games held in the northland area. A very fitting honor bestowed on these two outstanding student-athletes to represent their schools, families and themselves for their accomplishments on and off the court.
Eagle baseball opens season
After six weeks of practicing inside and games being postponed, the Northland Eagles baseball team was finally able to take the field. On Friday May 3 the boys travelled to Mountain Iron - Buhl High School to play the Mustangs.
Eagles battle a long week, finish on a high note
The Eagles had a busy week with seven games scheduled in six days. Of the seven games, five were against teams with over .500 records, and five on the road. The week started with Mesabi East coming to town to play the host Eagles. Mesabi has a solid team year …
Eagles advance in Section 8A Tournament
The first round of the Section 8A Baseball Tournament started on Tuesday, May 28 as the Eagles travelled to Kelliher to take on the #4 seeded Northome -Kelliher Mustangs. Last season ended on the same field with a disappointing loss to the Mustangs.
Eagles sink talons into Bulldogs
The final regular season game sent the Eagles on the road to face the Bulldogs of Carlton on Wednesday October 16 for the Bulldogs Homecoming Game. Starting from Bulldog 43 on their second possession the Eagles used the running game to move down to the 5, where a Cooper Koval …
Lady Eagles drop two to conference opponents
The Northland Lady Eagles returned to the hardwood with long time head coach Jenny Kovall, to host a veteran starting lineup from conference opponent Deer River. This year, without the offense of graduated senior Abby Burch.
