Prep Softball: Hermantown Advances in Section 7AAA Tournament, Cloquet Eliminated

Hibbing and Hermantown will face off in an elimination game on Tuesday in Grand Rapids. First pitch is set for 3:30 p.m.

CLOQUET, Minn. – The defending section 7AAA champions Cloquet was eliminated from the section tournament with two losses on Saturday.

North Branch defeated the Lumberjacks 10-0 in five in the first game, then Hibbing edged Cloquet 2-1 in the second game. Cloquet ends the season with a 13-8 record.

Meanwhile, Hermantown dropped to the elimination bracket with a 5-1 loss to Chisago Lakes. The Hawks then bounced back with a 1-0 win over Grand Rapids to advance in the tournament.

Hibbing and Hermantown will face off in an elimination game on Tuesday in Grand Rapids with first pitch set for 3:30 p.m. Chisago Lakes and North Branch will play each other also on Tuesday at 3:30 with the winner advancing to the section championship.

To view the full bracket, click here.