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BEMIDJI – In a rematch of last year’s Section 8AA quarterfinal, the Bemidji High ÍáÍáÂþ»­ boys hockey team reversed its fortunes.

The Lumberjacks’ season ended in Elk River last February in a 3-1 loss. On Saturday at the Bemidji Community Arena, BHS beat the Elks 4-1.

Benji O’Leary scored three of those goals. After Briggs Knott broke the scoreless tie in the first period, O’Leary netted a hat trick in the second and third periods.

Senior Noah Mannausau assisted on three of Bemidji’s four goals. It puts him at 58 career assists, which broke Rocky Copiskey’s (2013-16) unofficial program for 57 career helpers.

Will Jansen scored the lone goal for Elk River in the third period. Tate Metcalf stopped 22 shots for the Lumberjacks (16-5-2), while Gavin Greniuk made 26 saves for the Elks (10-12-2).

Bemidji 4, Elk River 1

ER 0 0 1 – 1

BHS 1 2 1 – 4

First period – BHS GOAL: Knott (O’Leary, Mannausau) 16:17.

Second period – BHS GOAL: O’Leary (Mannausau, Arndt) 4:19; BHS GOAL: O’Leary (Kringen, Mannausau) 8:32.

Third period – ER GOAL: Jansen (St. Clair) 2:11; BHS GOAL: O’Leary (Stodgell) 6:54.

Saves – Metcalf (BHS) 22; Greniuk (ER) 26.