Jake Przytarski

Sports Reporter at Duluth News Tribune

(Pit•tar•skee) | Duluth News Tribune sports reporter | Proud UMD grad (Bulldog Hockey fanatic) | Bleeds purple😈

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Articles

UWS softball pours on the hits, runs and plenty of fun

5 days ago | superiortelegram.com | Jake Przytarski

SUPERIOR — One of the most prolific offenses in all of Division III softball, Wisconsin-Superior, continued its frenzied scoring pace on Friday with a weekend sweep of Minnesota-Morris at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex.
UMD's Pitz is 'excited to prove himself' at next level

6 days ago | duluthnewstribune.com | Jake Przytarski

DULUTH — For the first time in its 89-year history, the NFL Draft and its scores of avid fans will descend upon Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin for the three-day event starting Thursday, April 25. Over in nearby Appleton, former Minnesota Duluth tight end Sam Pitz will be soaking in the special moment for his home state with friends and family, hoping to be one of the 200+ players chosen by one of the 32 teams.
Behling makes history with Fitger's 5K four-peat

1 week ago | duluthnewstribune.com | Jake Przytarski

DULUTH — After finding himself in the unusual position of trailing with only a quarter-mile to go in the annual Fitger’s 5K race on Saturday, Duluth native and multi-time champion Scott Behling was forced to dig deep. The 2008 Duluth East grad — looking to become the first runner to four-peat in the race’s 36-year history — found an extra gear in the final stretch, crossing the finish line just two seconds before runner-up Matt Braithwaite for his seventh first-place finish overall at the event.
Harbor Monsters suspend offensive coordinator Gregory

1 week ago | duluthnewstribune.com | Jake Przytarski

DULUTH — As the second season of Duluth Harbor Monsters football fast approaches, the local Arena League franchise is dealing with some internal turmoil with one of its assistant coaches. The team announced via social media that offensive coordinator Kevin “Junior” Gregory was suspended from his duties for an undetermined amount of time. The decision is, “part of an ongoing effort to fully investigate the allegations that have been raised,” according to an excerpt from the social media post.
Local Snocross legend LePage still going strong at 40

2 weeks ago | duluthnewstribune.com | Jake Przytarski

DULUTH — A palpable buzz poured through the Amsoil Snocross National crowd late Friday afternoon as the No. 244 Polaris was announced for the ProAM 30-plus race lineup. All eyes collectively shifted to the Spirit Mountain big board as Bobby “The Rage” LePage of Duluth continued his longstanding tradition of competing in front of the scores of hometown fans. “We were here at the first Duluth National,” LePage, now 40, shared.
New team, new approach leads Kleiman to new snocross heights

3 weeks ago | duluthnewstribune.com | Jake Przytarski

DULUTH — Midway through the Amsoil Championship Snocross season, women’s Pro AM competitor Makenna Kleiman realized the time had come to switch up her approach. After falling behind on her ambitious goal of finishing top five in points by season’s end, Kleiman — admittedly her own harshest critic — decided a more lax mentality would allow her to perform to the best of her ability.
UMD softball, new coach Nat Wagner continue to get acquainted

4 weeks ago | duluthnewstribune.com | Jake Przytarski

DULUTH — The process of building and shaping a program requires patience and time. That’s why Nat Wagner is taking a measured and patient approach in his first year at the helm of the Minnesota Duluth softball team. “I think as much as anything in year one you kind of have to see what’s in the cupboard and get to know the kids and see how they deal with adversity, and it’s still a learning process,” he shared.
East's Cole earns prestigious caddying scholarship

1 month ago | duluthnewstribune.com | Jake Przytarski

DULUTH — When Caden Cole started caddying at Northland Country Club before his sixth-grade year, he was offered an invaluable piece of advice: If you stick with it and keep your grades up, one day the Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship could be in your future. As fate would have it, the words of wisdom proved prophetic. The East High School senior was one of seven caddies across the state to receive the prestigious scholarship earlier this month, awarded on behalf of the Western Golf Association.
UMD's Williams continues journey toward NFL Draft

1 month ago | duluthnewstribune.com | Jake Przytarski

DULUTH — Defying the odds is nothing new to former Minnesota Duluth offensive lineman Aiden Williams. From becoming the first Alaskan-born player to compete for the Bulldogs to making the switch from tight end to left tackle as a redshirt sophomore, Williams hasn’t shied away from a challenge — though his latest may be the most daunting. Williams is vying to become the first UMD player selected in the NFL Draft since offensive lineman Brent Griffith was taken by the Buffalo Bills in 1990.
Cherry eyes repeat after claiming fourth-straight section title

1 month ago | duluthnewstribune.com | Jake Przytarski

DULUTH — The multi-year journey to the summit of Class A basketball has been a steady, but rewarding climb for top-ranked Cherry. After a winless 2018-2019 campaign, the Jordan Christianson-led Tigers have incrementally improved in every season that’s followed — laying the foundation for back-to-back-to-back state tournament appearances and a program-first state title last season.