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Duluth East completes season sweep over rival Denfeld
The Greyhounds boys' basketball team rode hot shooting from beyond the arc to take down the Hunters 84-56 on Thursday night.
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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The Duluth East Greyhounds boys' basketball team completed a season sweep of their rival Denfeld Hunters with an 84-56 victory on Thursday night. East took control early with a 13-3 lead and led by as much as 31 points at halftime, knocking down multiple 3-pointers to pull away.
Why it matters
This rivalry game between the two Duluth high school basketball teams is an important local matchup, with both teams looking to build momentum heading into the postseason. East's dominant performance over their crosstown rival demonstrates their ability to win convincingly against a quality opponent.
The details
East jumped out to a quick 13-3 lead and never looked back, taking a 52-21 advantage into halftime. The Greyhounds were able to maintain their large lead in the second half despite Denfeld's attempts to cut into the deficit. East's hot shooting from 3-point range was a key factor in the lopsided victory.
- The teams first met on January 15, with East winning 84-75 at home.
- The rematch took place on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
The players
Duluth East Greyhounds
The boys' basketball team from Duluth East High School.
Denfeld Hunters
The boys' basketball team from Denfeld High School, a rival of Duluth East.
What’s next
Denfeld (13-8) will look to bounce back when they visit Cherry (17-4) on Friday, February 13. Duluth East (7-14) will travel to face Centennial (4-18) on Tuesday, February 17.
The takeaway
This lopsided victory for Duluth East over their crosstown rival Denfeld demonstrates the Greyhounds' ability to win convincingly against quality opponents. The season sweep also highlights the intensity of this local basketball rivalry as both teams jockey for position heading into the postseason.
