Tigers sink Lakers’ senior night hopes after Detroit Lakes falters in all phases

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DETROIT LAKES — What started as a celebratory night for the Detroit Lakes football seniors quickly turned into a game the Lakers will put in the rearview mirror. ADVERTISEMENTMORE STORIES BY NICK LEONARDELLI“You have to play well to beat good teams,” Detroit Lakes head coach Reed Hefta said. Then, inside the three-minute mark of the second quarter, Detroit Lakes muffed another punt and Hutchinson took over inside the Lakers’ 25. Nick Leonardelli / Detroit Lakes TribuneThe Lakers' passing attack took a beating. And when Bell or any other back reached the second level, the Detroit Lakes defenders were met with a shoulder.