Hermantown Hawks Dominate Season-Opening Twinbill

Baseball and softball teams across the Northland kicked off their seasons over the weekend.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 3:24am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a high school baseball game, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the players and action on the field.The season-opening doubleheader sweep by the Hermantown Hawks baseball team signals an exciting start to the spring high school sports season across the Northland.Duluth Today

The Hermantown High School baseball team opened its season with a dominant doubleheader sweep over Rock Ridge, winning 13-2 and 12-5. Several other local teams also started their seasons, including Hibbing, Moose Lake/Willow River, and Eau Claire North.

Why it matters

High school sports are an important part of the fabric of many Northland communities. The strong start by Hermantown's baseball team signals the beginning of an exciting spring season for local fans.

The details

In the first game, Hermantown's Drew Sonneson went 3-for-4 with 3 RBIs, while Jax Johnson tossed 5 shutout innings. In the nightcap, Jimmy Bartsch finished 4-for-5 with 3 RBIs, and Carter Wilson earned the win in relief. Elsewhere, Hibbing scored 4 runs in the 9th inning to beat East Grand Forks 8-4, and Eau Claire North swept a doubleheader against Superior.

  • The games were played on Friday, April 10, 2026.
  • Hermantown's doubleheader sweep was its season opener.

The players

Drew Sonneson

A Hermantown baseball player who went 3-for-4 with 3 RBIs in the first game of the doubleheader.

Jax Johnson

The Hermantown pitcher who tossed 5 shutout innings in the first game.

Jimmy Bartsch

A Hermantown baseball player who went 4-for-5 with 3 RBIs in the second game of the doubleheader.

Carter Wilson

The Hermantown pitcher who earned the win in relief in the second game.

Tate Swanson

A Hibbing baseball player who hit a leadoff double in the 9th inning to spark a 4-run rally that led to an 8-4 win over East Grand Forks.

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The takeaway

The strong start by Hermantown's baseball team is an exciting sign for local fans as the spring high school sports season gets underway across the Northland.