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Rosemount takes victory over Lakeville North

By Mike Randleman, SportsEngine, 01/25/22, 3:30PM CST

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The Irish had the answers to overcome what the Panthers threw at them on Tuesday.

Lakeville North's Trinity Wilson (30) and Rosemount's Alexa Ratzlaff (21) shared game-high point totals with 16 each but Ratzlaff's Irish came out with the victory Tuesday night. Photo by Korey McDermott, SportsEngine

Lakeville North's Trinity Wilson (30) and Rosemount's Alexa Ratzlaff (21) led all scorers with 16 points apiece, but Ratzlaff's Irish came out with the victory Tuesday night. Photo by Korey McDermott, SportsEngine

Rosemount has made it to the state title game more recently than winning a conference title.

Since it became a charter member of the South Suburban Conference prior to the 2010-11 season, the Irish have never finished atop the standings.

Yet, in 2020-21, Rosemount was two points away from forcing overtime against Chaska in the Class 4A championship.

Getting back to the state tournament after doing so for the first time in 19 years is the goal in March. Arriving there with a conference title in tow is desired by February.


Emelia Wolkow (11) with a tough shot during a tough matchup with Rosemount on Jan. 25. Wolkow's Panthers fell to the Irish 60-45. Photo by Korey McDermott, SportsEngine

First Report

Whether it was penetrating the paint or striking from deep, Rosemount had an answer to every question Lakeville North posed.

The Irish used multiple scoring spurts to beat the Panthers 60-45 Tuesday in Rosemount.

Rosemount never trailed, but after opening on an 8-0 run, it was tied 19-19. An Ava Thompson steal and layup at the halftime buzzer led to an Irish halftime lead by eight.

The home team quickly built the lead to 10, then past 20 and held off any more Lakeville North rallies. 

In double-digit scoring for Rosemount were Alexa Ratzlaff with 16 points, Nicole O’Neil with 15, Ava Thompson 12 and Tayah Leenderts 11. 

Trinity Wilson led Lakeville North with 16 points. Emy Wolkow added 10.


Rosemount's Nicole O'Neil (2) launches a 3-point attempt during play on Jan. 25 against Lakeville North. O'Neil finished with 15 points in the Irish victory. Photo by Korey McDermott, SportsEngine

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