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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.
Foul troubles sting as Eagles fall to Hill City
Another chapter of the Hornet/Eagle rivalry took place on Tuesday, December 10 at the Northland High School Gymnasium. Over the past few seasons these games have been spirited contests, with neither school being able to dominate the other. This game would be no different.
Eagles drop pair at Sebeka
After an eleven day layoff, the Eagles took to the floor on Friday, December 27 to face the Wolverines of Wadena- Deer Creek. Rust did not seem to be an issue for the Eagles, but an extremely hot shooting Wolverine squad was.
Eagles post another pair of wins
After three straight home contests the Eagles took to the road this week for games at McGregor and Greenway High Schools.On Tuesday the boys took on the Mercs in McGregor. Possibly suffering from their overtime loss in the previous game, the boys appeared to struggle with putting that game behind …
Lady Eagles top Panthers behind Wolske's 27 points
With a breakthrough victory under their belt against Greenway a week ago, the Lady Eagles hosted Onamia in search of their second win in as many games. Defense played a big part for the ladies who came back from a nine point deficit to take the win 58-47.
Wolske lights up Raiders in Lady Eagles win over Greenway
When Head Coach Jenny Kovall discovered that their next opponent, Park Rapids, had fallen to the WHA Wolves by the same three point margin that her Lady Eagles had, she knew that the game could be on. A lucky bounce here, a shot that rattles home there...it could happen. Some …
Eagles top Bears, gain first win of the season
After two weeks of overall improvement in their performance, the Eagles were on the road again this week to Baudette to face the Lake of The Woods Bears. Neither the long bus ride nor the fact it was the Bears Homecoming would be enough to stop the Eagles from victory …
Hwy. 200 trophy stays with Hornets
The annual game between the Northland Eagles and Hill City Hornets is a highly anticipated match-up. Both squads want to win the game versus their closest rival, not only to better their record but to have "bragging rights".
Eagles Close Out Season Against Bulldogs
In the final regular season game before Section Playoffs begin, the Eagles hosted the Carlton Bulldogs on Wednesday, October 15 on Parents/Senior Night. The Bulldogs are a running team and proved it on their first possession as they rumbled in for an early 6-0 lead. An Eagle fumble was returned …
