FINAL: Alexandria withstands late Mankato East push, captures its first Class 3A title

By Star Tribune staff, 03/22/25, 3:15PM CDT

Get up-to-the-minute scoring from this state tournament game now. Find player and team stats here after the game.

Alexandria's Chase Thompson (3), Gavin Roderick (35), and Samson Hagstrom (11) celebrate the win over Mankato East as time expires in the Class 3A championship on March 22. Photo by ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.com

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FINAL: Alexandria withstands late Mankato East push, captures its first Class 3A title

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