Lions senior running back Marshall Klitzke rolls past the Crusaders defense for a touchdown in the class 3A state tournament Saturday, Nov. 19, in the Metrodome in Minneapolis.  The lions were defeated by St. Croix Lutheran 58-29.
Lions senior running back San Pellegrene crosses the goal line for six points against St. Croix Lutheran in the class 3A state tournament semifinal in the Metrodome in Minneapolis Saturday, Nov. 19.  Providence Academy lost to the Crusaders 58-29.
Providence Academy defensive back Kellen Carney, left, tries to drag St. Croix Lutheran running back Wesley Tucker to the turf in the Metrodome in Minneapolis Saturday, Nov. 19, in their state class 3A tournament semifinal.  The Lions eventually lost to the Crusaders 58-29.
Lions senior DB Nick Schmitz, bottom, drags St. Croix Lutheran quarterback Matt Olson to the turf in class 3A state tournament semifinal action Saturday, Nov. 19 in the Metrodome in Minneapolis.  Providence Academy succumbed to the Crusaders 58-29 in their first state tournament appearance.
Providence Academy junior quarterback Jackson Canfield (8) scoots past the St. Croix Lutheran line for extra yards in class 3A state tournament semifinal action Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.  The Lions lost to the Crusaders 58-29.
Lions senior wide receiver Kellen Carney (17) makes a remarkable catch over St. Croix Lutheran cornerback Nate Haugen on his way to the end zone and six points early in the class 3A state tournament semifinal Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Metrodome on Minneapolis.  Providence Academy fell to the Crusaders 58-29.
Lions senior wide receiver Kellen Carney (17) is unstoppable in his run for a touchdown against St. Croix Lutheran Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.  The Lions eventually lost to the Crusaders 58-29 in the class 3A semifinal game.
Providence Academy DB Sam Pellegrene (5) tries to break up a St. Croix Lutheran pass deep in Lions territory in the first half of the class 3A state football tournament semifinal Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.  Pellegrene scored a touchdown against the Crusaders but the Lions lost to St. Croix 58-29 in their first state tournament appearance.
Providence Academy senior Nick Schmitz (88) pulls in an over the shoulder catch past the St. Croix Lutheran defense during the class 3A state football semifinal game Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.  The Lions were unable to keep up with the Crusaders and lost 58-29 in their first state tournament appearance.
Lions senior running back Marshall Klitzke rolls past the Crusaders defense for a touchdown in the class 3A state tournament Saturday, Nov. 19, in the Metrodome in Minneapolis. The lions were defeated by St. Croix Lutheran 58-29.
Lions senior running back Marshall Klitzke rolls past the Crusaders defense for a touchdown in the class 3A state tournament Saturday, Nov. 19, in the Metrodome in Minneapolis.  The lions were defeated by St. Croix Lutheran 58-29.
Lions senior running back Marshall Klitzke rolls past the Crusaders defense for a touchdown in the class 3A state tournament Saturday, Nov. 19, in the Metrodome in Minneapolis. The lions were defeated by St. Croix Lutheran 58-29.
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