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Plante brothers bring a lifetime of hockey together on one Bulldogs line

Three Hermantown brothers who once battled in the basement, three NHL draft picks who traveled different developmental paths and three Bulldogs now beginning the season shoulder to shoulder at AMSOIL Arena.

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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

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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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