While Grand Rapids's win against North Branch wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Thunderhawks had just enough and edged out the Vikings 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Thunderhawks have posted since October 4, 2024.

Thunderhawks
08/26/25 vs North Branch | 3-2 |
08/25/25 vs Proctor | 3-0 |
10/23/24 vs Virginia | 3-0 |
10/23/24 vs Rock Ridge co-op [Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia] | 3-0 |
10/10/24 vs Cloquet | 3-0 |
Grand Rapids' win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-1. As for North Branch, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Grand Rapids has already played their next game, a 3-0 victory against Marshall on the 28th. As for North Branch, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-1 defeat against Rush City on the 28th.
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