High School Sports Results from the Twin Cities and Beyond

The excitement of high school sports never fades, and recently, several *intense matches* took place across various venues in the Twin Cities metro area. With teams battling it out in soccer and volleyball, fans had plenty to cheer for.

Soccer Highlights

In boys’ Class 3A state tournament semifinals, the Eagan team edged out Minneapolis Washburn 1-0 after an overtime thriller. In the other semifinal, Maple Grove triumphed over Andover with a score of 3-1, securing their spot in the finals.

For the Class 2A semifinals, Holy Angels dominated Orono, winning 2-0, while Totino-Grace beat Blake with the same score. The Class 1A semifinals featured a nail-biter where Rochester Lourdes overcame St. Cloud Cathedral with a 4-3 score. The match between St. Paul Academy and Pine Island ended in a scoreless tie, but St. Paul Academy won the shootout decisively, 4-3.

In the girls’ Class 3A third-place match, Eagan faced off against East Ridge, resulting in a tight tie at 2-2. Mankato East ended Orono’s run with a narrow win, scoring 1-0 in the Class 2A third-place match. For Class 1A, Esko brought home the third-place trophy by defeating St. Charles 3-1.

Volleyball Action

The volleyball courts were equally buzzing with action. In the Class 4A Section 1 semifinals, Lakeville North sailed past New Prague with a score of 3-1. Lakeville South also rolled over Farmington, securing their place by winning all four sets, 25-19, 25-18, and 25-13.

Section championships also saw some close encounters. East Ridge defeated Eagan 3-2 in a tough five-set match during the Section 3 championship. Champlin Park edged past Maple Grove in the Section 5 championship, winning 3-2 after losing the first two sets. Apple Valley captured the Section 6 title by overcoming Minneapolis Southwest in another close contest.

In the Class 3A sections, Byron and Stewartville both emerged victorious in their semifinals. Meanwhile, Marshall, Mahtomedi, Monticello, and Delano were all crowned champions in their respective sections.

As this exciting week of high school sports comes to a close, fans eagerly await the outcomes of the finals. With outstanding performances across the board, these young athletes continue to inspire their communities.