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Down 21 points in the third quarter, Hermantown mounted an epic comeback to defeat top-seeded North Branch 35-28 in the Class 4A, Section 7 prep football championship game on Friday night at Marv Heikkinen Field in West Duluth.
Hawks defeat North Branch, advance to state 4A prep football quarterfinals
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Monday Hermantown’s week begins with football underclassmen on display. The Hawks’ junior varsity face Duluth Denfeld at 5 p.m. at Corey Veech Field at Centricity Stadium. It’s a chance for younger players to get extended reps against a Hunters program that traditionally brings size and toughness. Tuesday
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The Hawks finished with 357 rushing yards on 23 carries — a staggering 15.5 yards per attempt. Martin Sleen led the way with 143 yards and five touchdowns on six carries.
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Hermantown Sports Next Week
Monday Hermantown’s week begins with football underclassmen on display. The Hawks’ junior varsity face Duluth Denfeld at 5 p.m. at Corey Veech Field at Centricity Stadium. It’s a chance for younger players to get extended reps against a Hunters program that traditionally brings size and toughness. Tuesday