Minneota center Lydia Sussner (52) shoots as Menahga forward Leah Schwartz (23) defends during the first half. Photo: LEILA NAVIDI • leila.navidi@startribune.com
Minneota looked like the unbeaten team, even under pressure.
The Vikings withstood a furious rally by previously unbeaten Menahga for a 74-69 victory in the Class 1A quarterfinals Thursday at Williams Arena. Minneota was seeded ahead of the Braves in the four-five matchup.
Sophomore guard Morgan Hennen’s three-pointer gave the Vikings an 18-point lead, 53-35, with 12:49 left. She finished with 18 points.
Minneota looked like the unbeaten team, even under pressure.
The Vikings withstood a furious rally by previously unbeaten Menahga for a 74-69 victory in the Class 1A quarterfinals Thursday at Williams Arena. Minneota (26-4) was seeded ahead of the Braves in the four-five matchup.
Minneota built an 18-point lead early in the second half, only to see it cut to 67-65 with 1:45 left. Junior center Lydia Sussner then restored order with a layup 15 seconds later as the Vikings closed the game with a 7-4 run. Susser finished with 22 points.
Alyssa Peterson led Menahga (30-1) with a game-high 24 points.
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