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Howie Photo Gallery: Harbor Monsters ArenaMania I champs

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Duluth Harbor Monsters head coach Tony O'Neil held the ArenaMania I championship trophy on Saturday night. Howie / HowieHanson.com

The Duluth Harbor Monsters defeated the Iowa Woo 46-44 to capture the inaugural The Arena League championship on Saturday night at DECC Arena.

Duluth finished 7-3 overall and the season with six consecutive victories.

"Possibly one of the most eventful, enjoyable, suspenseful sporting events I have ever experienced in Duluth," said Brian Daugherty, president of Grandma's Restaurants Corporation. "More of this for our city, please! Thanks Harbor Monsters – for believing and working to make this happen." 

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Harbor Monsters defensive back Javonte Haynes signals to the crowd at the end of a long interception return for a touchdown on Saturday night. Howie / HowieHanson.com
Fans cheered following a Harbor Monsters' touchdown in the second half of Saturday's championship game. Howie / HowieHanson.com
The Duluth-based band Palisade performed at halftime, featuring amazing lead guitarist Bobby Purdy. Howie / HowieHanson.com
Duluth QB2 Hassan Brockman scored two touchdowns and was tackled after a long run on Saturday night. Howie / HowieHanson.com
Harbor Monsters owner Brent LaBrie celebrated while addressing the crowd after the game. Howie / HowieHanson.com

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