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The names on the back of the jerseys may be different, but the results are the same for the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team this season. The Lumberjacks garnered the No. 1 Section 7AA playoff seed last week by pounding Proctor 9-0. They finished the regular season with a gaudy 13-3 record. "We like to open the season with some games against some of the top Twin Cities schools," said CEC coach John Sundquist, explaining losses that came early. CEC started with a record of 1-3 through its fi... Full story
Both the Esko and Cloquet/Cartlon girls soccer teams received the No. 1 seed in their respective section tournaments: Cloquet/Carlton in Section 7AA and Esko in Section 7A. Both teams also finished up the regular season in Esko last Thursday, with the hometown team edging the Lumberjacks 2-1. While Cloquet/Carlton waited until Thursday to open tournament play, Esko opened the playoffs at home Monday against Two Harbors. Two Harbors was the lone unseeded team entering the 7A tournament and... Full story
The Cloquet football team didn't disappoint a large homecoming crowd Friday as they pounded out a 49-0 win over Proctor. "We came out and did what we were supposed to do against a team that is trying to rebuild their program," said Cloquet coach Jeff Ojanen. It took until there was 2:42 remaining in the first quarter before the 'Jacks were able to get on the scoreboard - but the 65-yard touchdown scamper by Aiden Nelson opened the floodgates. Soccer player Max Sundquist would find himself... Full story
The Cloquet boys and girls cross country teams are slowly and quietly building towards sectionals. The Lumberjacks boys return two runners who made the state meet last season. They hope to see an even greater number make it to State this fall. "For the boys team, we return the entire team except one runner," said Cloquet coach Chandra Allen. "Andrew Shepherd and Evan Rothamel both made it to state last year for us in cross country." With 25 boys out for the team, Allen is blessed with a large...
Scanlon is proud of its youngsters who grew up to become teachers, ministers, medical experts, lawyers, firefighters, machinists, papermakers, politicians, scientists, bartenders, bankers, musicians, and many others who got their early start at the elementary school on Dewey Avenue. To my knowledge, only one Scanlon grade school graduate has ever become a military general. Rich Johnston, who grew up on 23rd Street and Lincoln Avenue, retired as an Air Force general. Per military statistics,... Full story
The Cloquet volleyball team celebrated Ella Maslowski's 1,000th career set assist Saturday - fittingly on a feed to her sister, sophomore Ava Maslowski - after going 3-1 at the Mora Invitational. The Lumberjacks sandwiched the weekend action with wins last Thursday and this Tuesday over Denfeld and Hibbing. Contributed photo...
It was senior night for CEC tennis Monday. First-year coach Emily Hallgren welcomed parents and fans of the 10 seniors who enjoyed their day in the sun in Cloquet with an impressive 5-2 win over Superior. "It was a fun night because we were able to get all 10 seniors in the matches tonight," Hallgren said. "It was so special. Each senior was introduced with parents and then we read a memory from each of them and also some advice to younger players." Following a ceremony introducing the seniors,... Full story
The Cloquet/Carlton girls soccer team has been on an impressive run this early season. Entering Saturday's game against North Branch, the Lumberjacks had recorded eight straight shutouts and made it nine with a 3-0 win. Cloquet/Carlton topped off its week with another shutout - this time on the road at Grand Rapids for a 3-0 win Monday. Following the two wins, the 'Jacks are now 11-1 with 10 shutout victories. "We're really in rarified air," said Lumberjacks head coach Dustin Randall. "What's... Full story
Entering Tuesday's night volleyball match, Cloquet and Esko were on opposite ends of season records. Esko entered the game with a record of 13-2 while the Lumberjacks came in with a 6-8 record and a much younger team than the team that had made it to the section title match the last few seasons. In the end, it was Esko that came away with an impressive 25-11, 25-12, 25-18 home win. "I was a little surprised at the scores, but when we are on our game we are a pretty good team," said Esko coach... Full story
Kerry Rodd [email protected] A third-quarter explosion helped lead the Cloquet football team to its first win of the season Friday on the night the new Members Cooperative Credit Union Stadium was dedicated. The Lumberjacks scored 34 unanswered points - and put together a three touchdowns in the third quarter - to throttle previously unbeaten Duluth East, 47-22. "Our offensive line play was really good," said Cloquet head coach Jeff Ojanen. "The kids responded really well all week and did... Full story
Last week's Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer matchup versus Duluth East was a head-turner, as fans of the program got to see an old coach in new colors. Greyhounds head coach, and former CEC coach, Dave Bergan returned to Bromberg Field Sept. 12 for the first time as another team's coach. With him came late-goal drama and a 2-1 Lumberjacks win over the Greyhounds. The Lumberjacks found their way early, in the fifth minute, as Collin Young touched his way around the Greyhounds goaltender to net t... Full story
Entering this season, the Cloquet volleyball team had three straight runs to the Section 7AAA finals, finishing as runner-up each time. If the Lumberjacks are going to the championship game this year, they will do so with a much younger and unproven line up. "We graduated five seniors from last year's team," said coach Heidi Anderson, whose team blanked Moose Lake/Willow River at home on Tuesday. All five of Cloquet's graduated seniors started for at least two seasons with Ava Carlson, one of th... Full story
After graduating six seniors from last year's team, the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton girls swim team is hoping to reload and have another successful season. "Returning powerhouse seniors are captains Julia Peterson, and Amy Schwoch along with Rilee Durovec in diving," said CEC head coach Rachel Peterson. The Lumberjacks also have a strong group of juniors led by Nattie Butler. Freyja Lopez is a newer addition to the team, but is already making waves as a returning junior. "Rounding out our juniors are... Full story
Cloquet school board member Nate Sandamn gets the honor of the ceremonial ribbon cutting prior to Cloquet's football game with Duluth East. The Lumberjacks defeated the Greyhounds 47-22 in front of a full house of fans....
The Lumberjacks boys soccer team's 5-1 home win against Marshall was a heated affair that had it all - a lot of goals, a comeback, and a red card. A slow start for Cloquet-Esko-Carlton saw the home team trailing 1-0 in just the seventh minute of Tuesday's matchup. The Hilltoppers goal was scored by senior midfielder Foster Schultz. The lead lasted until the 28th minute, when 'Jacks senior forward Collin Young put away the first of many goals for the Lumberjacks. Five minutes later, senior... Full story
The Cloquet football team opened the season at home on a beautiful night last Friday against a strong Two Harbors squad. The Agates dominated the first half. The young hometown team mounted a comeback in the second half but ultimately lost 37-14 to their opponents. "Two Harbors did some things that we weren't expecting out of them from what they've traditionally done in the past," said Cloquet head coach Jeff Ojanen. Two Harbors features one of the top athletes in the area in all-purpose player...
Neighboring rivals Cloquet and Esko did battle for the first time at the Members Cooperative Credit Union athletic complex Tuesday in Cloquet. It was a wild 1-0 win for the Lumberjacks. "I really believe these are two of the better teams in the area," said Esko coach Sharon Lahti. "You know every year it is going to be a battle, and it was again tonight." Esko came into Tuesday night's fray with a 2-0 record, with wins over Cambridge-Isanti and Proctor. The Lumberjacks sported a 1-1 record with... Full story
The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton girls tennis team has a new head coach and an early season schedule that has them jumping into the proverbial frying pan. The Lumberjacks had a 4-3 record after just the first week of the season. "We have a lot of girls out who played last year, and we have a lot of seniors," said first-year coach Emily Hallgren. "Some of those seniors are new, but many of them have some varsity playing time from the last year or two." CEC opened the season on Aug. 19 at Mora, where... Full story
1No one knows exactly when the annual Chub Lake cross country meet started, but everyone is in agreement that it was a long time ago and it remains a fun kickoff to the season for area teams. "I know Jerry Zimney was one of the guys who originally started the meet, but what year, we have no idea," said Esko cross country coach Jerimy Hallsten. At 10 a.m. Aug. 22, the tradition continued. Hallsten is the main organizer of the event that is about as laid back as it could possibly be. "We don't... Full story
Former Cloquet-Esko-Carlton soccer players and a sprinkling of current Lumberjacks varsity players squared off Saturday in the first alumni boys soccer game. The game was the brainchild of CEC Coach John Sundquist, who plans to make it an annual event. Alumni from nearly every era back to the Class of 2012 turned out to play on the new turf field at Members Cooperative Credit Union Stadium. Sundquist officiated in a game that saw a lot of shots taken, some impressive goaltending and several... Full story
The Esko Sports Alliance held its sixth Hall of Fame induction ceremonies Saturday with three new members being inducted in ceremonies at Esko High School. "This was a real solid class of athletes," said Steve Knutson, president of the Esko Sports Alliance. "Our inductees are some very special athletes and coaches, and we are very proud of welcoming them into the hall of fame." Joining the hall this year are longtime football coach Bob Peterson, former three-star athlete 1976 graduate Kevin... Full story
Using stellar pitching, defense and hitting, a youth baseball team from Cloquet brought home a historic state title last weekend, winning its age group in the Gopher State Tournament of Champions. An unbeaten run through the tournament in Sartell, near St. Cloud, saw the Cloquet Lumberjacks 12-and-under AA baseball team beat Osseo-Maple Grove in the title game Sunday, 15-3. In doing so, it became the first baseball team in the history of the Cloquet Youth Baseball and Softball Association to... Full story
The Cloquet Country Club held its club championships June 29-30, with former Lumberjacks players (and their coach) taking a starring role in the men’s competition. 2021 Cloquet grad Sam Baker defeated 2023 grad Karson Patton for Men’s Champion, while Keegan Poppenberg, a 2019 Esko grad, defeated Lumberjacks boys coach Aaron Young for third place. Arica Lepage defeated Patti Sheff for Ladies Champion. Men’s flight winners were Blair Chartier, Randy Leyendecker, Chris Chartier, Mark Kayser, Keith... Full story
Steve Korby [email protected] The Cloquet High School boys golf team competed in the Class AA Minnesota State Golf Tournament Tuesday and Wednesday. The Lumberjacks finished seventh in the eight-team field. Cloquet had won the section tournament on six straight occasions and has placed higher at state, including a championship in 2021, but this year the top teams from around Minnesota played better over two days in a rain-shortened event. The tournament was held, again, at the Ridges At Sa... Full story
The Cloquet Lumberjacks top boys finisher at last weekend's Class AA Minnesota State High School League's boys and girls track and field state meet was Andrew Shepherd, who was ninth in the 800-meter run. The state meet ran last Thursday through Saturday at St. Michael-Albertville High School. Shepherd was also part of the 4x800 relay team which finished 13th, along with Calvin Snesrud, Emmett Prosen and Evan Rothamel. "Shepherd is going to be awfully fun to watch in his next two seasons," said... Full story
