HURLEY — After a brutal four-game stretch, Hurley earned a game where the result was pretty much clear before halftime.
The Northstars beat tough Northwoods East 8 foes Wabeno-Laona and Phillips before falling to Suring and Shell Lake, both of whom were unbeaten. All but the Suring game came down to the fourth quarter, unlike Friday night’s 58-8 win over Chequamegon.
The Northstars led 28-0 after the first quarter and 42-8 at halftime.
Three different Hurley players ran for touchdowns in the first half — Landen Christoferson twice and Charlie Haanen and Bodyn Gilbertson once each. Max Caudill...