Clearbrook-Gonvick at Pine River-Backus

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For at least the 11th straight season, the Pine River-Backus Tigers swept Northland Conference foe Clearbrook-Gonvick.

Celebrating Parents’ & Senior Night, the Tigers came out roaring with a 25-9 win in set one. The momentum continued for the home squad, winning 25-14 in the second for the commanding 2-0 lead.

The visiting Bears didn’t go quietly in the third, as the set had six ties and five lead changes, but the Tigers pulled away late for a 25-18 win and another sweep.

The Tigers have won 9 of their last 11, are 15-8 on the year (6-1 Northland) and finish the year at Nevis Tuesday night on Talk 100.1.

C-G falls to 3-14 overall and 2-5 in the Northland.