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3A: High-flying Austin back for another title shot against familiar nemesis

By DAVID LA VAQUE, Star Tribune, 03/23/17, 4:00PM CDT

The Packers had little trouble defeating Marshall 73-53, setting up a championship game against DeLaSalle.

Duoth Gach of Austin scored on a dunk against Marshall in the Class 3A semifinals Thursday at Target Center. Photo: JERRY HOLT • jerry.holt@startribune

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