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This Week in Hermantown Sports

Tuesday

Wrestling – at Pine City, 5 p.m.

Boys Hockey – host Superior, 7 p.m. Game Notes – Uncharacteristically, the Hawks have lost two of their last three, including a 3-2 home loss against White Bear Lake on Saturday afternoon. Hermantown (11-4-2) will be a heavy favorite against Superior (7-8-1), which has lost three straight and four of its last five. The Hawks continue to get strong play from junior power forward River Freeman and senior forward William Esterbrooks, who share the team scoring lead with 23 points each (Freeman has a team-high 12 goals), and senior goaltender Dane Callaway (1.83 gaa, .935 svs. %).

Boys Basketball – at Denfeld, 7 p.m. Game Notes – Two-time defending Section 7AAA champion Hermantown (11-5) has won seven straight and 10 of its last 11, including an impressive 88-81 road victory at Bemidji last Tuesday night. Hawks senior power forward Abe Soumis, who leads the team in most offensive and defensive categories, continues to put his team on his back.

Girls Hockey – at Duluth Marshall, 7 p.m. Game Notes – The Mirage (11-8-1) are looking to rebound from a 3-0 home loss against Benilde-St. Margaret’s last Saturday in Proctor. Proctor-Hermantown has lost three of its last five. Senior forward Izy Fairchild has scored a team-leading 12 goals and 26 points, including a pair of game-winning goals. Junior forward Jane Ekstrom, with seven goals and 19 points, is also having a strong season.

Girls Basketball – host Hibbing, 7:15 p.m. Game Notes – The Hawks (4-13) lost 81-73 at nonconference Princeton on Saturday. Hermantown and Hibbing (2-13) will also meet Feb. 13 in Hibbing. Hawks junior center Olivia Johnson has been a major offensive and defensive force in recent games. And, Bailey Hermanson and Bailey Zagelmeyer have stepped up as dominating players.

Thursday

Alpine Ski – vs. Hibbing, TBA at Giants Ridge

Boys Basketball – host Duluth Marshall, 7:15 p.m. Game Notes – The Hilltoppers are led by 6-foot-6 junior forward Brooks Johnson.

Friday

Wrestling – at Crosby-Ironton, 5 p.m.

Boys Hockey – host St. Thomas Academy, 7 p.m. Game Notes – The Cadets are coached by Mike Randolph, formerly at Duluth East.

Girls Basketball – host Superior, 7:15 p.m.

Saturday

Girls Dance – at Mounds View, TBA

One-Act Play – at Hibbing, TBA

Nordic Ski – vs. Ely, 9:30 a.m. Hidden Valley

Boys Swimming – at Hibbing, 10 a.m.

Boys Hockey – host Maple Grove, 3 p.m.

Girls Hockey – host Duluth, 5 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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