ML/WR, Barnum football advance to section semifinals

BARNUM, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Section quarterfinal football kicked off on Tuesday. In section 7AA, #2 Moose Lake/Willow River hosted #7 Greenway Nashwauk-Keewatin.

The Rebels returned a pass for a pick-six in the first quarter as Ashton Holt ran it back 62 yards for a score. In the 2nd quarter Holt would do it on the other end with a receiving touchdown. Moose Lake/Willow River would win 28-6 and will face Deer River in the sectional semifinals.

Cherry visited Barnum in the three versus six matchup in 7A. In the second half Landon Hosmer made a nice move and got the Bombers over midfield. The run game would continue to power the home team as Cooper Rock pounds the rock into the end zone for a touchdown.

Barnum picks up the 36-8 victory and will face Deer River in the semifinals.

In the 4A bracket, Cloquet defeated Rock Ridge 42-21. In the 3A bracket, Esko outlasted Hibbing 14-12.

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