Superior, Denfeld Make Moves in Crowded LSC

Prep basketball roundup highlights key conference matchups

Feb. 21, 2026 at 4:54am

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In a crowded Lake Superior Conference boys basketball race, Superior and Duluth Denfeld made key moves on Friday night. Superior defeated Hermantown 68-56, while Denfeld knocked off Hibbing 77-72. The wins throw the LSC title chase wide open heading into the final week of the regular season. On the girls side, Mesabi East earned a statement win over Rock Ridge.

Why it matters

The Lake Superior Conference boys basketball race is extremely tight, with four teams - Hibbing, Grand Rapids, Superior, and Denfeld - all in contention for at least a share of the title. Friday's results shook up the standings, setting up an exciting final week. In the girls game, Mesabi East's win over Rock Ridge was an important late-season result for a team looking to make a postseason run.

The details

Superior led Hermantown 33-30 at halftime and stretched the lead to nine early in the second half. Hermantown made a run to cut the deficit to four, but Superior went on a 12-0 run to seal the 68-56 win. Landon Anrig led the Spartans with 15 points, including a late 3-pointer. Beckham Lull added 11 for Superior. Hermantown was led by Corbin Petcoff's 20 points and Noah Schulz's 16. In the other key LSC game, Denfeld knocked off Hibbing 77-72 on the road. The Hunters jumped out to a 46-32 halftime lead and held on behind 28 points from Carter Brown and 18 from Lee Brooks. Hibbing got 21 points from Rocco Rossini and 20 from Ray Brau.

  • The Spartans led 33-30 at halftime.
  • Superior stretched the lead to nine early in the second half.
  • Hermantown cut the lead to four points after Noah Schulz hit a free throw to complete a 3-point play.
  • Superior went on a 12-0 run to seal the 68-56 win.

The players

Landon Anrig

A senior for the Superior Spartans who scored 15 points, including a late 3-pointer that helped clinch the win.

Beckham Lull

A sophomore for the Superior Spartans who scored 11 points in the win.

Corbin Petcoff

A sophomore for the Hermantown Hawks who led all scorers with 20 points.

Noah Schulz

A player for the Hermantown Hawks who scored 16 points.

Carter Brown

A player for the Duluth Denfeld Hunters who scored 28 points in the win over Hibbing.

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