Upsala falls in state semis 71-62

Upsala lost in the Class A state semifinals to Southwest Minnesota Christian today at the Target Center. The Cardinals were undefeated heading into the game. I heard that the Eagles held a 9-point lead with about a minute to go. SWMN will play in the state title game for the second year in a row; they'll face Maranatha Christian Academy.

I haven't gotten any other information from the state tournament. Eventually I'll probably read up on what happened down there this weekend. I honestly could care less about it - we are not there!

FYI - Upsala brings back their top player (Christian Pekarek) for next season, and while graduation takes some of their regular lineup in 2013, they'll be the top competitor for the Jaguars if they want to get back to the state tournament in 2013-14. Pekarek will be a senior next year. Overall, Upsala has six seniors on their 17-player varsity roster. They will be a force to reckon with in Section 5A next year.