After 87 years, edge-of-the-metro basketball team is back at state

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After 87 years, edge-of-the-metro basketball team is back at state

By RON HAGGSTROM, Star Tribune, 03/19/24, 5:30AM CDT

Farmington last played in the championship tournament in 1937, as senior Tyler Beckwith pointed out in a school report that foretold 2024's success.

The 1937 region championship prize and the 2024 section championship plaque, side by side in Farmington. (Provided)

Championship games are Saturday at Williams Arena in all four classes.

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