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By Star Tribune staff reports, 12/29/10, 10:57PM CST

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Panthers reach final

LAKEVILLE NORTH 65, ROCHESTER CENTURY 27: The Panthers are on the prowl in Rochester. They are in the finals of the Rochester Rotary Holiday Classic for the eighth consecutive time, rolling over Rochester Century in the semifinals on Wednesday afternoon. Coach Andy Berkvam has guided the Class 4A, No. 3 Panthers to six tournament titles and one runner-up finish while compiling a 22-1 record in the event. Senior guard Rachel Banham had 19 points to lead the Panthers in the semifinal victory. Lakeville North will meet No. 8 White Bear Lake in today's championship. The Bears topped Rockford 67-28 with a balanced attack that saw no player score more than 10 points.

EDEN PRAIRIE 69, MINNETONKA 48: Junior forward Jackie Johnson connected on nine of 13 shots en route to a 20-point performance, leading the Class 4A, No. 2 Eagles past the Skippers in the semifinals of the Dick's Sporting Goods Classic. Eden Prairie had four players in double figures.

HILL-MURRAY 87, STILLWATER 61: Junior guard Tessa Cichy scored 30 points, pacing four players in double figures, as the Class 3A, No. 1 Pioneers advanced to the finals of their own tournament by downing the Ponies. Centennial also reached the championship with a 64-63 victory over Wayzata behind senior guard Kahla Becken's 19 points.

ROSEVILLE 47, EDINA 40: Sophomore guard Jacqlyn Poss obviously likes tournament games. She scored a career-high 20 points, leading the Raiders past the Class 4A, No. 10 Hornets in the semifinals of the Lakeville South tournament. The Raiders will face No. 7 Minneapolis South, a 39-24 victor over Blaine, in the finals. Senior guard Sattoria Rule led the way for the Tigers with 18 points.

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