MINNEAPOLIS — Northern Minnesota girls' basketball teams put up a good showing at the Minnesota State High School League state tournament this weekend at the University of Minnesota.
The undefeated Crosby-Ironton Rangers met their match in No. 1 ranked Providence Academy in the championship game on Saturday, March 15, falling 81-63 to earn second place in Class 2A.
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After losing in regular tournament play, three Northland teams advanced in the consolation bracket.
Walker-Hackensack-Akeley won the consolation championship in Class 1A after defeating Cromwell-Wright and Mayer Lutheran.
Rock Ridge in Class 3A and Brainerd in Class 4A both made it to the consolation finals games, with Rock Ridge falling to DeLaSalle and Brainerd losing to Chaska.
Four athletes from the region made the All-Tournament teams. Aubrey Morrison of WHA was named to the 1A team, while Tori Oerhlein, Regan Junemann and Sammie Hachey of C-I made the Class 2A team.
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— The Crosby-Ironton Rangers girls basketball team pose for a photo after being named Class 2A All-Tournament Team at the state championships at Williams Arena.jpg
Members of the Crosby-Ironton Rangers girls basketball team pose for a photo after being named part of the Class 2A All-Tournament Team at the state championships at Williams Arena; Tori Oehrlein, Regan Juenemann and Sammie Hachey were selected from Crosby-Ironton.
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— Crosby-Ironton guard Tori Oehrlein (30) is guarded by Providence Academy guard Emma Millerbernd (4) during the Class 2A girls basketball state championship game at Williams Arena.jpg
Crosby-Ironton guard Tori Oehrlein (30) is guarded by Providence Academy guard Emma Millerbernd (4) during the Class 2A girls basketball state championship game at Williams Arena.
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— Rangers coach Pete Vukelich on the sidelines during the Class 2A girls basketball state championship game at Williams Arena.jpg
Crosby-Ironton Rangers coach Pete Vukelich on the sidelines during the Class 2A girls basketball state championship game at Williams Arena.
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Crosby-Ironton fans cheer for the Rangers during the Class 2A girls basketball state championship game at Williams Arena.
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— Crosby-Ironton guard Lucy Lewandowski (24) shoots over Providence Academy's Mckenna Schaefer and Hope Counts during the Class 2A girls basketball state championship game at Williams Arena.jpg
Crosby-Ironton guard Lucy Lewandowski (24) shoots over Providence Academy's Mckenna Schaefer and Hope Counts during the Class 2A girls basketball state championship game at Williams Arena.
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— Crosby-Ironton guard Tori Oehrlein (30) goes up for a basket during the Class 2A girls basketball state championship game at Williams Arena.jpg
Crosby-Ironton guard Tori Oehrlein (30) goes up for a shot during the Class 2A girls basketball state championship game at Williams Arena.
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— Crosby-Ironton's Regan Juenemann puts up a shot over Providence Academy's Beckett Greenway (1) during the Class 2A girls basketball state championship game at Williams Arena.jpg
Crosby-Ironton's Regan Juenemann puts up a shot over Providence Academy's Beckett Greenway (1) during the Class 2A girls basketball state championship game at Williams Arena.
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— Crosby-Ironton guard Tori Oehrlein (30) dribbles around and Providence Academy guard Emma Millerbernd (4) during the Class 2A girls basketball state championship game at Williams Arena.jpg
Crosby-Ironton guard Tori Oehrlein (30) dribbles around and Providence Academy guard Emma Millerbernd (4) during the Class 2A girls basketball state championship game at Williams Arena.
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— Crosby-Ironton's Regan Juenemann (1) is guarded by Providence Academy's Beckett Greenway during the Class 2A girls basketball state championship game at Williams Arena.jpg
Crosby-Ironton's Regan Juenemann (1) is guarded by Providence Academy's Beckett Greenway during the Class 2A girls basketball state championship game at Williams Arena.
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— Crosby-Ironton guard Lucy Lewandowski (24) and Providence Academy guard Mckenna Schaefer chase down a loose ball during the Class 2A girls basketball state championship game at Williams Arena.jpg
Crosby-Ironton guard Lucy Lewandowski (24) and Providence Academy guard Mckenna Schaefer chase down a loose ball during the Class 2A girls basketball state championship game at Williams Arena.
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— Crosby-Ironton's Regan Juenemann puts up a shot while being guarded by Providence Academy's Beckett Greenway during the Class 2A girls basketball state championship game at Williams Arena.jpg
Crosby-Ironton's Regan Juenemann puts up a shot while being guarded by Providence Academy's Beckett Greenway during the Class 2A girls basketball state championship game at Williams Arena.
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Crosby-Ironton fans cheer for the Rangers during the Class 2A girls basketball state championship game at Williams Arena.
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— Crosby-Ironton guard Sammie Hachey (3) puts up a shot during the Class 2A girls basketball state championship game at Williams Arena.jpg
Crosby-Ironton guard Sammie Hachey (3) puts up a shot during the Class 2A girls basketball state championship game at Williams Arena.
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— Crosby-Ironton guard Sammie Hachey (3) attempts to put up a shot while guarded by Providence Academy forward Hope Counts (24) during the Class 2A girls basketball state championship game at Williams Arena.jpg
Crosby-Ironton guard Sammie Hachey (3) attempts to put up a shot while guarded by Providence Academy forward Hope Counts (24) during the Class 2A girls basketball state championship game at Williams Arena.
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— Crosby-Ironton starters sit on the bench during the final minutes of their game against Providence Academy in the Class 2A girls basketball state championships at Williams Arena.jpg
Crosby-Ironton starters on the bench during the final minutes of their game against Providence Academy in the Class 2A girls basketball state championships at Williams Arena.
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— Crosby-Ironton forward Emma Silgen (4) takes a shot during the Class 2A girls basketball state championship game at Williams Arena.jpg
Crosby-Ironton forward Emma Silgen (4) takes a shot during the Class 2A girls basketball state championship game at Williams Arena.
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