First half the difference in Edina's 31-14 victory over Shakopee

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First half the difference in Edina's 31-14 victory over Shakopee

By NATE GOTLIEB, Special to the Star Tribune, 09/28/17, 9:30PM CDT

The Hornets moved to 5-0, amassing four first-half touchdowns and extending their streak of holding opponents scoreless to 10 quarters before the Sabers broke through.

Edina’s Nick Bloom (8) celebrated a touchdown on a fumble return with teammates Eli Aaron (left) and Keishad Brookins (right). Photo by Mark Hvidsten, SportsEngine

Eli Aaron dived into a pile to help teammates Pericles Angelos (33) and Dylan Hoye (7) tackle Shakopee running back Jack Casey in the second half. Edina’s defense shut down Shakopee in a 31-14 victory. Photo by Mark Hvidsten, SportsEngine

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