The No. 1-ranked Crimson beat No. 3 Elk River on a ninth-inning home run by Jordan Mauch.
Maple Grove senior Jordan Mauch is congratulated by coach Jim Koltes after her game-winning home run in the bottom of the ninth inning. Photo by Brian W Nelson
Maple Grove Pitcher Sydney Smith threw nine innings and earned the victory for the Crimson. Photo by Brian W Nelson. Click image to view photo gallery
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune06/05/2019, 5:37pm CDT
An unusual wealth of skilled athletes propelled the Beacons to a 21-4 record and a Class 2A berth in the state tournament that starts Thursday. Scroll down for a look at who's favored in each class.