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Maple Grove boys soccer returns to state after OT winner; Johnston brace sparks Buffalo win
Maple Grove punched its ticket back to state in Class AAA with a 2–1 overtime win over Eagan, sealed late by Emmaus Olson’s finish [1]. The Crimson built momentum earlier in the bracket, racing past Buffalo 3–1 after Everett Johnston scored twice inside the opening seven minutes [2].The Section 5AAA title matchup with Mounds View is available in full [3], and Maple Grove advanced behind a Parker Carlson brace to clinch the section crown and return to the tournament [4].