The second week of the girls’ high school soccer season delivered a pair of compelling results, with Hermantown cruising past Duluth Marshall 5-1 and Duluth Denfeld snapping a slow start to register their first victory of the year, a 5-2 win over Roseville.
Hermantown’s Early Surge
Bryden Giesen opened the scoring just three minutes in, and Piper Raukar doubled the lead 13 minutes later. The Hilltoppers headed into halftime up 2-0, and continued the onslaught after the break with two more goals, finishing the match 5-1. Goaltender Isla Radzak turned in four saves, underscoring Hermantown’s 14-2 edge in shots.
Coach Nate Hanson’s squad will look to keep the momentum when they host Proctor at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, a test that could extend their unbeaten streak.
Denfeld’s Comeback Win
Duluth Denfeld’s Hunters answered the call with a 5-2 triumph over Roseville. Ava Davis struck first with a free‑kick in the fifth minute, and Coco Flaig added a second before the half‑hour mark. The offense kept rolling after the break, as Amara Crowell, Izzy Novak and Winnie Casillas each found the net, while Emma Johnson’s six saves preserved a 2‑0 lead at halftime and secured the final margin.
Cass Welhouse’s team is slated for a busy stretch, beginning with a Tuesday night showdown against Two Harbors at 6 p.m., followed by consecutive fixtures that will test the squad’s depth.
As the early season unfolds, both programs are shaping identities built around aggressive attacking and reliable net‑minding, promising more excitement for fans across the region.