Lynch, Pavlatos connect to lift Cloquet to state over Denfeld

Lynch, Pavlatos connect to lift Cloquet to state over Denfeld

CLOQUET — Cloquet seniors Makenzie Lynch and Aubrey Pavlatos have been wreaking havoc all season on defenses and it was no different in a 2-0 win over Duluth Denfeld Tuesday in the Section 7AA championship. The Lumberjacks “came out flying,” according to coach Dustin Randall. The decision-making was good and they were moving the ball really well. About 7 minutes into the game, Pavlatos saw an opening for Lynch and Lynch knew the pass would be go…

Crisp passing clinches State for 'Jacks

Coaches, players and fans knew that the Cloquet-Denfeld girls soccer section championship game Tuesday was going to be a tightly played affair. After all, the Lumberjacks slipped by the Hunters 1-0 back on Sept. 21. In the end, Cloquet won 2-0, which enabled them to capture the Section 7AA title for the seventh time in eight seasons. "It's good to be back to the state tournament,"...