Exciting Quarterfinals at the Minnesota High School State Tournaments
In Minneapolis, the excitement was palpable as the Minnesota high school sports scene showcased thrilling matchups across various state tournament quarterfinals. The results from the Class 5A and Class 3A tournaments were nothing short of dramatic, capturing the passion and dedication of student-athletes competing for glory.
Class 5A State Tournament Highlights
In the quarterfinals, Alexandria edged out Armstrong with a close score of 17-14, while Elk River triumphed over Monticello with a final score of 36-29. Fans were on the edge of their seats as Chanhassen defeated St. Thomas Academy 38-21. The most thrilling finish came when Owatonna narrowly beat Cretin-Derham Hall 22-21 in overtime.
Class 3A State Tournament Action
The Class 3A quarterfinals offered just as much excitement. Dassel-Cokato squeezed past Fairmont with a score of 29-28, and Pequot Lakes battled their way to a 22-15 win against Annandale. Stewartville showcased their skills by handily defeating Holy Family 40-14.
Volleyball State Tournament Results
As the volleyball scene heated up, the Class 4A championship saw Lakeville South fighting hard against Champlin Park, ultimately winning 25-16, 25-17, 14-25, 20-25, 15-10. Meanwhile, East Ridge secured a strong 25-23, 25-21, 25-20 win over Roseville for the third-place finish. In Class 3A, Alexandria took home the championship, defeating Marshall 25-23, 25-22, 21-25, 25-22.
Looking Ahead
With these results shaking up the standings, high school sports fans are eager for the upcoming challenges faced by these talented athletes. As the state tournaments continue, excitement builds for the next stage of competition.
Stay tuned for more updates as teams strive for triumph and young sports stars shine on their journey!
