In a highly anticipated matchup between Cloquet and Esko girl’s basketball, the Lumberjacks come out on top 55-44.

The night was full of both teams trading baskets, as there was a stretch in the first half where Cloquet’s Lauren Hughes and Esko’s Hannah Swanson traded baskets on four straight posessions.

The night ended with Cloquet pulling away and winning their first game of the season in style.

The Lumberjacks will face Hermantown on Thursday, while Esko will try to respond against Rock Ridge on Thursday.