Aug. 29 – at Esko (scrimmage), 9 a.m.
Sept. 4 -- at Duluth Denfeld, 6 p.m.
Sept. 11 -- at Proctor, 7 p.m.
Sept. 18 -- Duluth East, 7 p.m.
Sept. 25 -- Cloquet, 7 p.m.
Oct. 2 -- at Grand Rapids, 7 p.m.
Oct. 9 -- Esko, 7 p.m.
Oct. 14 -- Rock Ridge, 7 p.m.
Oct. 21 – at North Branch, 7 p.m.
That is the broad Hermantown picture entering training camp starting Aug. 17. Football and girls cross-country should expect to contend for section championships. Boys soccer and volleyball return enough proven talent to make deep playoff runs realistic.
Senst is the athlete younger Hawks can watch and emulate, the teammate coaches can trust and the quarterback willing to accept responsibility. He is already one of Hermantown High School’s finest athletes. His senior year could add another memorable chapter, but it will not define him.
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