Northeast Red makes its first statement
The Northeast Red needed exactly one weekend to remind everybody why nothing comes cheaply in this football district. Grand Rapids looked every bit like
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2026 Duluth Denfeld Football Schedule
Sept. 4 — Hermantown, 6 p.m. Sept. 11 — at Two Harbors, 7 p.m. Sept. 18 — Grand Rapids, 6 p.m. Sept. 25 — at
2026 Hermantown Football Schedule
Aug. 29 – at Esko (scrimmage), 9 a.m. Sept. 4 -- at Duluth Denfeld, 6 p.m. Sept. 11 -- at Proctor, 7 p.m. Sept.
Hawks have the look of a team ready to chase down Grand Rapids in Section 7-4A football
The rankings begin this way: Hermantown, Grand Rapids, North Branch, Cloquet, Duluth Denfeld, Duluth East and Rock Ridge.
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Quote Me, Howie: Mike Zagelmeyer; The Minnesota Legislature convenes today
"I think we have some real playmakers this year who are excited for the challenge ahead. We graduated only eight seniors, although several were major contributors. For the first time in a long time, I like our depth." -- Hermantown Hawks football coach Mike Zagelmeyer
2025 Hermantown Football Schedule
■ Friday, August 29 – host Duluth Denfeld, 7 p.m. ■ Friday, Sept. 5 – host Proctor, 7 p.m. ■ Friday, Sept. 12 – at Duluth East, 6
Sports Notebook: Hermantown-North Branch 7AAAA final a major treat
“To say a section championship is a goal is one thing, but we must go out and achieve it now. No more words, just actions.” -- Hawks coach Mike Zagelmeyer
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Quote Me, Howie: Head coaches preview No. 3 Denfeld at No. 2 Hermantown football semifinal
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Quote Me, Howie: Scott Sandelin on hosting the Gophers in a two-game series this weekend
"We'll respect them, but we won't be afraid of them. We got some pretty good players too, and it's a good series to find out more about ourselves." -- UMD Coach Scott Sandelin on the upcoming Gophers series
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Prep Sports Tonight: Hunters rout hapless Pine City, improve to 3-0
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Quote Me, Howie: Erik Lofald
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