The Islanders escaped with a 65-52 victory in their quest for a fifth consecutive state title.
Sage Booker of DeLaSalle scored over Fridley defenders in the first half of the Class 3A quarterfinal game on Wednesday at Williams Arena in Minneapolis.Photo: Jerry Holt * Jerry.Holt@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.