The Story Line: John Ascher scored both goals as Totino-Grace tallied two quick goals in the first 9-minutes to put Rochester Lourdes back on their heels'. Things evened out from there, with Will Wente getting Lourdes on the board in the 69th minute, but they couldn't net the equalizer. Totino-Grace advances to the finals with the 2-1 win. The Eagles will shoot for their 3rd state title Thursday afternoon.
The Minnesota Army National Guard selects our Star of the Game:
John Ascher, Totino-Grace. The senior attacker scored both goals for the Eagles, on his only two shots of the game.
The Box Score:
Rochester Lourdes
Will Wenke 1 goal, 3 shots on goal
Jon Eickemeyer 2 shots on goal
Joe Charlesworth 1 assist
Kenny Cloft 2 goals allowed, 5 saves
Totino-Grace
Paul Yonga 1 assist, 2 shots on goal
Joe Ebert 1 assist
John Ascher 2 goals, 2 shots on goal
Ryan Lusk 1 goal allowed, 4 saves