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Maple Grove returns to state, edges Eagan in 2OT and reaches Class 3A final; Edina prevails
Maple Grove’s postseason kicked into gear on Oct. 14, when the Crimson clinched a return to the state tournament against Mounds View behind a two‑goal night from Parker Carlson [1].In the state quarterfinal, Maple Grove outlasted Eagan 2–1 in two overtimes, with Emmaus Olson delivering the decisive strike late to send the Crimson through [2][3]. The semifinal started at a sprint: Everett Johnston bagged two goals in the opening seven minutes as Maple Grove raced past Buffalo 3–1 to book a spot in the Class 3A title match [4].The run ended a step short of the crown, as Edina edged Maple Grove 1–0 in the championship game, closing a spirited push through the bracket [5].