Proctor played its ninth game of the 2012 high school baseball season on May 3.
One year later, the Rails opened their oft-delayed season on that date by defeating Moose Lake-Willow River 9-1 on the road.
Ben Nelson tossed a two-hitter and struck out eight to become the 10th pitcher in school history to surpass 100 career strikeouts. Nelson also had three RBIs and capped a five-run seventh inning with a two-run single.
SOFTBALL
Duluth Denfeld 4, Lakeville North 2
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The Hunters scored three runs in the fourth and Sarah Hendrickson made it stand with a six-hit performance indoors at the Lakeville Tournament.
Denfeld (6-0) faces Rogers in today's tournament.
Esko 17, MLWR 3
Dani Johnson hit a grand slam and Morgan Pera clocked a three-run home run to lead the Eskomos to the Polar League win at Willow River.
Cherry 8, Virginia 3
The host Tigers (6-2) scored five runs in the fifth inning as Angel Dahl homered and winning pitcher Kacey Herring had a three-run triple.
Nashwauk-Keewatin 4, Chisholm 3
Cassie Holmbeck scored the winning run on a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the seventh inning as the Spartans edged the Bluestreaks.
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TRACK AND FIELD
Savage, Mullins meets called off
Today's Doc Savage boys track meet in Hibbing and the E.R. Mullins girls meet in Nashwauk have been called off due to poor weather conditions.
GIRLS HOCKEY
Stafne gets nod as Duluth coach
Cory Stafne has been recommended to the Duluth School Board for approval as the new head coach of the Duluth Northern Stars.
Stafne has coached the Duluth Icebreakers youth team the past three years.
