Prep report: Hendricks leads Hunters to win at Two Harbors

Duluth Denfeld's Maurissa Hendricks hits four 3-pointers in 57-40 victory over Two Harbors

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

Duluth Denfeld's Maurissa Hendricks scored a game-high 16 points, including four 3-pointers, to lead the Hunters to a 57-40 win over Two Harbors on Monday. Both teams struggled offensively in the first half, but Denfeld pulled away in the second half. Junior Laynie Reinertson finished with 13 points and Tori Nylund had 8 for the Hunters, who improved to 11-13 on the season. Two Harbors was led by 12 points from Belle Bolle and 11 from Brynn von Goertz.

Why it matters

The win for Duluth Denfeld snaps a three-game losing streak and keeps them in the hunt for a playoff spot in the competitive Lake Superior Conference. Two Harbors, meanwhile, continues to struggle, falling to 5-18 on the season.

The details

Duluth Denfeld's Maurissa Hendricks hit four 3-pointers and had a game-high 16 points in the 57-40 win over Two Harbors. Both teams struggled offensively in the first half, but Denfeld was able to pull away in the second half, outscoring Two Harbors 36-22. Junior Laynie Reinertson finished with 13 points and Tori Nylund had 8 for the Hunters, who improved to 11-13 on the season. Two Harbors was led by 12 points from Belle Bolle and 11 from Brynn von Goertz, who fell to 5-18 on the year.

  • The game was played on Monday, February 17, 2026.

The players

Maurissa Hendricks

A player for the Duluth Denfeld Hunters girls basketball team who scored a game-high 16 points, including four 3-pointers, in the win over Two Harbors.

Laynie Reinertson

A junior player for the Duluth Denfeld Hunters girls basketball team who finished with 13 points in the win over Two Harbors.

Belle Bolle

A player for the Two Harbors girls basketball team who scored a team-high 12 points in the loss.

Brynn von Goertz

A player for the Two Harbors girls basketball team who scored 11 points in the loss.

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The takeaway

The win for Duluth Denfeld keeps them in the hunt for a playoff spot in the competitive Lake Superior Conference, while Two Harbors continues to struggle, falling to 5-18 on the season.