Moose Lake/Willow River completed an unbeaten run through the regular season by thumping Mesabi East 56-6 on Wednesday night, Oct. 15, in Willow River.

The Rebels found the end zone six times in the first half, with Micah Thompson contributing score from 26 and 15 yards out, then adding a third touchdown from 23 yards in the third quarter. Thompson finished with 201 yards on just 11 carries.

Parker Samarzia had a 26-yard touchdown run in the early going and finished with 73 rush yards.

After completing their first unbeaten regular season since 2021, MLWR will have a bye into the semifinals of the Section 7AA tournament and host an opponent to be determined on Saturday, Oct. 25.

The Esko defense didn’t allow any points as they capped their regular season with a road win at Two Harbors o

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