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Sports
Howie's Sports Notebook, Thursday
“We are still playing with lines combinations and matchups, so hopefully as we turn the calendar to 2025 we get a bit more consistency and cohesion as we establish an identity as a team.” -- Hermantown hockey coach Patrick Andrews
Vikings Notebook
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The Minnesota Vikings (12-2) on Saturday announced the use of standard elevations for defensive back Bobby McCain and tight end Nick Muse ahead of visiting the Seattle Seahawks (8-6) in Week 16.
McCain
Howie's Sports Notebook, Sunday
The Hawks are committed to pounding the ball inside to their ultra-elite bigs Olivia Johnson, Aurora Decker and Jailynn Sherrill, and standout guards Bailey Hermanson and Danika Bolf are lighting it up from the outside.
Howie's Sports Notebook, Saturday
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Prep Girls Basketball
Hermantown 69, Duluth Denfeld 38. Bailey Hermanson 20 points for the Hawks (7-2).
Proctor 59, Milaca 49. Chloe Carlson 22 points for the Rails (9-1).
Ely 58,
Howie's Sports Notebook, Friday
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TODAY'S GAMES
Prep Boys Basketball
Cherry at Moose Lake-Willow River
Pequot Lakes at Grand Rapids
Littlefork-Big Falls at Hill City
South Ridge at Cromwell-Wright
Hibbing at Cloquet
Proctor
Howie's Sports Notebook, Thursday
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TODAY'S GAMES
Prep Boys Hockey
St. Cloud Cathedral at Cloquet-Esko-Carlton
Northern Lakes at Duluth Denfeld
Duluth East at Holy Angels
Grand Rapids at Edina
East Ridge at Forest