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Duluth Denfeld junior halfback Taye Manns had another big game Friday night against North Branch at Marv Heikkinen Field, including a 44-yard touchdown run in the first quarter to give the Hunters a 7-0 lead. Howie / DuluthTimes.com

North Branch 33, Duluth Denfeld 13. Both teams are 4-1. The Hunters face Cloquet (3-2) Friday in Proctor.

Esko 32, Two Harbors 3. Esko improved to 5-0 and Two Harbors fell to 3-2. On Friday night, the Eskomos visit Hibbing (1-4)  and the Agates play host to Rock Ridge.

Grand Rapids 49, Duluth East 22. The Greyounds (1-4) host Hermantown (4-1) Friday.

Cloquet 16, Proctor 10 OT. The Lumberjacks improved to 3-2 overall, and the Rails slipped to 1-4.

NORTHEAST RED STANDINGS (Though 5 weeks of play)

North Branch (4-1 overall) – 3-1 conference

Hermantown (4-1) – 3-1

Cloquet (3-2) – 2-1

Duluth Denfeld (4-1) – 2-1

Grand Rapids (3-2) – 2-2

Duluth East (1-4) – 0-3

Rock Ridge (1-4) – 0-4

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