The Islanders built a big lead early over the Minutemen, who upset top-seeded Johnson in the section finals.
DeLaSalle's Jarvis Johnson and St. Paul Central's Garrett Gardner battled for a loose ball in the first half of Wednesday's Class 3A quarterfinal game at Williams Arena. Photo: Bruce Bisping * bbisping@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.