Saturday, November 07, 2009

Elk River Girls Win Close Class AA Battle

#2-ranked Elk River scored 120 points to edge #6-ranked Prior Lake with 123 and #1 Eden Prairie with 127 for the MSHSL Class AA girls' team title.

The three-piont margin between Elk River and Prior Lake ties the all-time record for close finishes in the Class AA girls meet. In 1978, Armstrong beat St. Cloud Tech 78-81; in 1980, Eden Prairie topped Armstrong 106-109; and in 1985, Alexandria topped Winona 60-63.

The Elks used a one-two punch of Emma Bates, second overall, and Abbi Aspengren, 8th, to seal the win.

Lakeville South was 4th with 144 points; Monticello finished 5th with 167.

Official results are HERE.

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