District investigating reports of racial slurs during East-Denfeld game

District investigating reports of racial slurs during East-Denfeld game

DULUTH — Friday's crosstown rivalry game between East and Denfeld high schools has sparked accusations that East players used racial slurs toward their opponents. Duluth East took home a 33-6 win over Duluth Denfeld Friday at Marv Heikkinen Field at Walt Hunting Stadium, the Greyhounds’ first over the Hunters since 2021. The end of the game, however, was marred by multiple unsportsmanlike conduct penalties called on both teams as emotions starte…