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The 2025 Minnesota high school girls basketball state tournament continued with thrilling matches in day two, featuring Class 1A quarterfinals and Class 3A and 4A semifinals. Defending champions Goodhue dominated Walker-Hackensack-Akeley, while exciting upsets kept fans on their toes. The semifinals showcased stellar performances from teams like Maple Grove and Eastview as they advanced towards the finals scheduled for March 11-14, 2025. The tournament reflects the passion and competitiveness of high school basketball, highlighting both emerging and established talents.

Minnesota High School Girls Basketball State Tournament: Day Two Highlights

What a fantastic day it was in Minnesota as the excitement of the 2025 Minnesota high school girls basketball state tournament rolled on! Thursday brought us all the nail-biting action with the Class 1A quarterfinals alongside the Class 3A and Class 4A semifinals, held at the ever-bustling Maturi Pavilion and Williams Arena. Basketball enthusiasts were treated to some thrilling match-ups, and it was certainly a day full of surprises, emotions, and most importantly, high-quality basketball!

The Class 1A Quarterfinals

Kicking off the day were the Class 1A quarterfinals, where the defending champions, Goodhue, showcased their skills against Walker-Hackensack-Akeley. It was a dominating performance as Goodhue claimed a convincing 76-47 victory. Kendyl Lodermeier, leading her team, racked up an impressive 20 points, showing just why they were the team to beat.

In a closely contested game, West Central Area edged out Cromwell-Wright with a final score of 61-54. West Central’s Mya Foslien led her team with 17 points, demonstrating grit and determination.

Another noteworthy performance came from Cromwell-Wright’s Remington Olesiak, who was the top scorer of his game with 19 points, even as his team fell short. In a thrilling upset, MACCRAY defeated second-seed Mayer Lutheran with a nail-biting score of 55-51. Brielle Janssen turned heads with her astounding 27 points and 14 rebounds, while Mayer Lutheran’s Marley Martin contributed a solid 15 points.

Sleepy Eye Saint Mary’s proved their mettle in a heart-stopping overtime match against Sacred Heart, managing to snatch a victory with a score of 65-61. The spotlight was on Morgan Mathiowetz, who notched an amazing 30 points for her team. Lexi Lawrence led Sacred Heart, racking up 27 points, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.

The Semifinal Thrills

Switching gears to the semifinals, fans nestled into their seats at Williams Arena as the excitement reached new heights! In Class 3A, the top-seeded Maple Grove faced off against Lakeville North in a must-watch matchup. Jordan Ode, a promising Michigan State recruit, dazzled the audience with a whopping 30 points, leading Maple Grove to a win.

Eastview also had a successful outing when they claimed victory over Anoka with a score of 62-39, while Hopkins outlasted Chaska in a thrilling contest that ended in a tightly contested 70-64 final score. Maple Grove’s commanding performance in the semifinals set the stage for a grand showdown to come.

The Road Ahead

On the other side of the tournament, Benilde-St. Margaret’s advanced to the finals after defeating Alexandria with a solid score of 60-52. Marshall also proved to be a strong contender, beating Cretin-Derham Hall 57-48.

All eyes now shift to Saturday for the finals, where champions will emerge across all classes. The tournament runs from March 11-14, 2025, so there’s still plenty of excitement to come as we prepare for an exhilarating day of basketball action!

It’s been a whirlwind of high-flying hoops and dramatic finishes, reminding everyone why high school basketball holds a special place in our hearts. Good luck to all the teams heading into the final round, and may the best teams claim their titles!

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