Hermantown’s hockey team pushed one of the state’s top Class AA programs to the wire Saturday, holding a lead for more than two periods before settling for a 2-2 tie at No. 2 Hill-Murray. The Hawks answered an early Pioneers goal with two quick strikes — first from Kole
GIRLS BASKETBALL DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Denfeld opened its season with a 66–23 home victory over North Branch. Maurissa Hendricks scored 18 points for the Hunters, followed by 16 from Laynie Reinertsen and 15 from Victoria Nylund. Denfeld led 41–8 at halftime. MAYER, Minn. — Mountain Iron-Buhl knocked down 15
Note: Howie's Prep Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Section 7 prep boys hockey prospects to watch in 2025-26: 1. Cole Swanson, Hibbing sophomore forward 2. Jackson Strukel, Hibbing junior defenseman 3. Nate Swanson, Hibbing junior forward 4.
