FRIDAY RESULTS
Prep Softball
Hermantown 10, Esko 9 (8 innings)
Superior 7, Cloquet 3
Cloquet 8, Carlton-Esko 2
Duluth East 7, Coon Rapids 5
Moose Lake-Willow River 12, South Ridge 1
Prep Baseball
Hermantown 8, Rock Ridge 0
Duluth Marshall 10, Roseau 1
Duluth Marshall 8, Warroad 3
Duluth Denfeld 4, Princeton 2
Cloquet 9, Chisago Lakes 7
Esko 2, Proctor 1 (8)
Northwestern 18, Ashland 8
The Hilltoppers, led by super-sophomore Chloe Johnson (31.3 points per game), enters the tournament as one of the favorites in the eight-team bracket and could meet No. 3 seed New London-Spicer or No. 6 Minnehaha Academy in the semifinals if both teams advance.
The Vikings could add another veteran quarterback, draft another young passer and force McCarthy to earn his way back into the starting job. Competition is the reality of the NFL, where roster spots — and careers — are constantly on the line.
The Hilltoppers, led by super-sophomore Chloe Johnson (31.3 points per game), enters the tournament as one of the favorites in the eight-team bracket and could meet No. 3 seed New London-Spicer or No. 6 Minnehaha Academy in the semifinals if both teams advance.
The Vikings could add another veteran quarterback, draft another young passer and force McCarthy to earn his way back into the starting job. Competition is the reality of the NFL, where roster spots — and careers — are constantly on the line.
Under the leadership of Chamber President Matt Baumgartner, Duluth and St. Louis County Days has become a respected presence at the Capitol. Legislators expect it. Policymakers notice it. And participants leave knowing their region’s voice has been heard.
