The Crusaders held off a final 40-second flurry by the Eskomos in a bid to tie the game.
St. Croix Lutheran guard Ade Lamu (5) took a jump shot and scored over Esko guard Jaxson Turner (1) in the second half of the teams' Class 2A quarterfinal game Wednesday at Target Center. Photo: Aaron Lavinsky | aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com
All of the champions benefited from players who transferred. Also, Minnetonka's Bryce Tesdahl endured disappointment as a player and sold his team on avoiding it.
Reigning champion Wayzata and Minnetonka will battle for the Class 4A championship, and two-time defending champion Totino-Grace faces Mankato East in the 3A title game. The Class 1A semifinals are also set. Tap here for game stories and notes from Thursday's action.