Sleen emerging among Minnesota’s elite running backs
HERMANTOWN — Martin Sleen’s explosive start has moved well beyond being simply a Hermantown football story. The Hawks standout has established himself among the
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Hawks give Zagelmeyer plenty to like and build on
Mike Zagelmeyer has good reason to like his Hermantown football team, and the reasons extend well beyond an unbeaten record and a running back
Martin Sleen scores four touchdowns as Hermantown beats Cloquet 35-6 on homecoming
Hermantown produced 316 yards of offense on just 31 plays, with Sleen accounting for most of its ground production and four of its five touchdowns.
Hermantown, Cloquet meet in pivotal Northeast Red homecoming test
HERMANTOWN — Hermantown has spent September demonstrating how quickly it can change a football game. Cloquet has spent the past two weeks demonstrating how quickly
Hermantown’s power running game faces resurgent Cloquet in homecoming test
HERMANTOWN — Hermantown has spent the first three weeks of the high school football season turning games into track meets. Cloquet, after a disastrous opener,
Hermantown defeats Proctor behind dominant rushing attack
PROCTOR — Hermantown rushed for 235 yards at 10.7 yards per carry and scored seven touchdowns in a 50-8 Northeast Red victory over
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
Morgan scores four touchdowns as Grand Rapids routs Cloquet 56-14
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — Ethan Morgan scored four touchdowns and Grand Rapids erupted for 42 first-half points Thursday night, overwhelming Cloquet 56-14 in
2026 North Branch Football Schedule
Sept. 4 (7 p.m.) — vs. Two Harbors Sept. 11 (7 p.m.) — at Hibbing Sept. 18 (7 p.m.) — at Cloquet Sept. 25
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Hermantown Events to Watch Next Week Football Hermantown visits Esko at 5 p.m. Friday. Boys Soccer The Hawks play two matches on the
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