News Summary

Baseball fans in Minneapolis are gearing up for the high school state championships, set to begin this week with quarterfinal matchups across four classes. The excitement culminates in the championship games at Target Field, with Cretin-Derham Hall favored to win in Class 1A. Predictions abound for thrilling contests in Classes 2A, 3A, and 4A, promising nail-biting action and memorable moments. Mark your calendars and get ready for a weekend filled with high-octane baseball!

Excitement Builds in Minneapolis for High School Baseball Championship!

As the sun is shining down on Minneapolis, baseball fans are gearing up for an exhilarating week ahead! This Wednesday marks the start of the quarterfinals in four classes of the high school baseball state championships, with players ready to swing for the fences in a bid for glory.

Mark your calendars because the championship games are set for Saturday at the iconic Target Field, home to the Minnesota Twins. This is the event that the entire city has been waiting for, and the predictions are rolling in on which teams have the best shot at making it to the finals.

Class 1A Predictions: A Showdown to Watch

Looking at Class 1A, we have some fantastic matchups lined up. The top four teams that punched their tickets to the semifinals are Cretin-Derham Hall (20-4), Andover (19-6), Minnetonka (15-9), and Farmington (19-5). In a surprising twist, Cretin-Derham Hall is stacked as the favorites to take home the championship against Andover, with a predicted score of Cretin-Derham Hall 6, Andover 3. Fans are buzzing with excitement for what is sure to be a thrilling encounter!

Class 2A Predictions: The Battle of the Titans

Over in Class 2A, the competition is stiff with the top teams including Mankato East (21-3), Totino-Grace (20-7), Mahtomedi (16-7), and Delano (19-4-1). Mankato East is expected to shine in their semifinal against Totino-Grace, with predictions pinning the score at Mankato East 5, Totino-Grace 2. Fans should expect a hard-hitting game, as both teams have shown tremendous skill so far in the tournament!

Class 3A Predictions: A Close Race

Switching gears to Class 3A, it looks like Duluth Marshall (21-2) and Perham (20-1) are the teams to watch as they anticipate a thrilling showdown in the finals. Many analysts are leaning towards Duluth Marshall to take this one, with a narrow predicted victory of Duluth Marshall 3, Perham 2. With both teams pressing hard, it’s sure to be a nail-biter!

Class 4A Predictions: New Ulm Cathedral Aiming High

Finally, Class 4A brings us Parkers Prairie (22-3) and New Ulm Cathedral (21-2) who are prepared to battle it out in the semifinals. The edge appears to be with New Ulm Cathedral as they gear up to face Parkers Prairie, anticipated to win by a score of New Ulm Cathedral 4, Parkers Prairie 2. The players will certainly be giving this match their all, and fans can expect fireworks on the field!

Quarterfinal Highlights: Who’s Advancing?

As for the quarterfinals, the top three seeds in Class 1A have advanced smoothly: Cretin-Derham Hall, Andover, and Minnetonka. Farmington had a bit of a nail-biter, narrowly defeating Edina for that final spot. Meanwhile, Mankato East cruised into the semifinals, while other higher seeds faced tougher obstacles along the way.

Looking Back: Historical Context

For Cretin-Derham Hall, this is a significant moment, as they are chasing their first state title since 2007 under Coach Buzz Hannahan. The excitement isn’t only contained to just one class. Braintree High’s baseball team is also looking to capture its first state championship since 2016, facing King Philip in the MIAA Division 1 semifinal on June 11. Braintree, sitting at the eighth seed with a record of 15-8, has shown resilience and heart throughout the playoffs. On the other hand, King Philip is the fourth seed with a 20-4 record, hoping to break the title drought after falling short in previous finals.

So, Minneapolis—are you ready to cheer on your favorite high school baseball teams? With so many thrilling matchups ahead, it’s time to gather your friends and family, strike up the barbecue, and prepare for an unforgettable weekend of baseball!

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