Grand Rapids’ Gavin Wegwerth (13) scores over Denfeld’s Joseph Olson (2) in the second half of their game at Duluth Denfeld on Thursday evening. It appeared as if Homere’s program was going to pull away for good, but that’s when Grand Rapids made its run. “We needed to get some things going on the defensive end, and we did,” Grand Rapids head coach Chadwick Persons said. Jed Carlson / Duluth Media GroupGrand Rapids had its chances down the stretch, but the Thunderhawks ultimately had no answer for Brown. Jed Carlson / Duluth Media GroupDenfeld’s win avenged its 69-58 defeat at Grand Rapids on Dec. 16, their first meeting this season.