Grand Rapids Football Team Earns Second Straight State Playoff Berth After Dominant Championship Win
Grand Rapids, led by quarterback Logan McNear, decisively defeated Hermantown 38-7 in the Section 7AAAA football championship held in Duluth. The victory secured Grand Rapids' second consecutive trip to the state playoffs.
Duluth Superior, MN, November 6, 2026 — Grand Rapids has clinched a spot in the state playoffs for the second year in a row, following a decisive victory in the Section 7AAAA football championship. The team triumphed over Hermantown with a final score of 38-7 in the contest held in Duluth.
Quarterback Logan McNear was instrumental in Grand Rapids’ performance, leading the offense to secure the championship title. The win marks a significant achievement for the program, extending their streak of consecutive state playoff appearances. The team’s dominant showing against Hermantown underscored their strong season performance.
The Section 7AAAA championship game took place in Duluth, serving as the stage for Grand Rapids to secure their playoff position. Details regarding the specific timing of the game or previous matchups between the two teams were not provided in the summary. Further information about the team’s journey to the championship or their outlook for the state playoffs was not available.
Story summarized from the original created by Jamey Malcomb on www.duluthnewstribune.com, see more information here.
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