Lumberjacks defeated by Spartans in boys basketball

Joel Lindberg scored 17 points and Brent Engstrom added 15 to lead Superior back from a 10-point halftime deficit and a 52-45 victory over Cloquet in a Lake Superior Conference high school boys basketball game Friday night in Cloquet.

The win moved the Spartans (14-2, 8-0) into sole possession of first place in the LSC, two points ahead of the Lumberjacks (11-9, 9-1), who led 29-19 at the break.

Superior increased its win streaks to 32 in a row over Minnesota teams — including 18 straight away from home — 27 in a row in the LSC and 11 straight in games decided by double-digits.

Moose Lake-Willow River 85, Floodwood 43

Joe Bohaty scored 21 points to surpass 1,000 for his career in the Rebels’ Polar League home win.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Esko 80, Silver Bay 43

Roz Chromy led the way with 16 points as all 15 Eskomos scored in the Polar League home victory.

Esko improved to 19-3 overall and 8-1 in the conference.

Boys Hockey

Stillwater 5, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton 2

Despite Jordan Thompson’s 31 saves, the Lumberjacks lost the nonconference home game to extend their winless streak to 11.

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