Superior’s Chesie McLaughlin hit two home runs and totaled five RBIs at the plate and shut down Menomonie on five hits as the Spartans began a nonconference doubleheader sweep with a 12-5 win Friday at Menomonie, Wisconsin.

Superior won the second game 8-0 as starting pitcher Haley Zembo allowed just three hits and struck out six in five innings.

Emma Raye homered and had two RBIs in that game for the Spartans (18-1), who had extra-base hits in the opener including a homer and double by Indigo Fish.

BASEBALL

Superior 20, Hibbing 11

The Spartans scored seven runs in the fifth, six in the sixth and five in the seventh to overcome a 7-2 deficit to win the nonconference road game.

Jonny Rhodes had three hits, including a home run, and drove in five runs for the Spartans. George Hansen and Kaden Kimmes each had three RBIs.

BOYS TENNIS

Superior 5, Ashland 2

The Spartans won three singles matches and two at doubles to earn the victory over the Oredockers.

Superior also lost 7-0 to Menomonie.

1/2: Superior’s Kaden Olson returns a shot during his match with Trevor Soderlund at no. 1 doubles while the Spartans battled Menomonie Friday, May 28, 2021, at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex. (Jed Carlson / jcarlson@superiortelegram.com)

2/2: Superior’s Archer Siers returns a shot at the net during his match with Vinnie Theisen at no. 2 doubles while the Spartans battled Menomonie Friday, May 28, 2021, at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex. (Jed Carlson / jcarlson@superiortelegram.com)