Halbakken’s gem lifts Ely

After picking up eight wins on the mound during the spring, it may be tough for Hunter Halbakken to top that this summer.

But the Ely senior’s first American Legion start showed that he’s not slowing down.

Halbakken not only tossed a shutout in Post 248’s season-opening 2-0 win at International Falls, but he fired a no-hitter as well.