Marshall staves off upset-minded Pequot Lakes for 7AA title

SUPERIOR — As a 3,000-point scorer and multi-time all-state selection, Duluth Marshall sophomore Chloe Johnson had few remaining accomplishments to check in her young career, save for one notable exception: a state tournament appearance. On Thursday, the Hilltoppers' star crossed that goal off the list as well, scoring a game-high 25 points in a tightly contested 66-57 victory over fourth-seed Pequot Lakes in the Section 7AA championship game at Superior High School. The moment of jubilation was years in the making for Johnson and her teammates. “I’ve been playing with these girls for my entire high school career, so it means a lot,” said Johnson of her reaction. “I...