Parker Samarzia, MLWR Run over Aitkin in Section 7AA Final

Parker Samarzia, MLWR run over Aitkin in Section 7AA final

ESKO — Up a touchdown on Aitkin in the second quarter in the Section 7AA final Thursday, Moose Lake/Willow River senior Parker Samarzia saw an outside lane. MLWR had been “pounding down the middle” most of the game, he said, and they had been successful, with sophomore Brayden Strand already picking up a short touchdown run. The Gobblers had driven down deep in MLWR territory, but a fumble stopped them from evening the score and gave MLWR the ba…

Section Football: Moose Lake/Willow River Earns Fifth Straight Section 7AA Title

ESKO, Minn.- The first set of section championship games kicked off on Thursday. Moose Lake/Willow River squared off against Aitkin in the Section 7AA title game. The Rebels claim their fifth consecutive Section 7AA title, blanking the Gobblers 28-0. “Great for these kids, they work so hard, this group of seniors is special. There are 21 seniors on this team, and most of them have been starting since 10th grade,” said Rebels head coach Dave Louz…

Rebels remain undefeated as they advance to section finals

Moose Lake Willow River Rebels football team defeated Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin 55-18 in Willow River over the weekend and advance to the section finals in Esko. The Rebels will take on the Aitkin Gobblers on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. at…