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Congratulations to the Chisago Lakes Wild Cats U12 B team for placing second place in the region tournament. The Wildcats advanced to the state tournament being held in Grand Rapids. The Wildcats faced a strong team from Willmar in their first game, winning 4-2. The second game was against another strong Osseo/Maple Grove team, and the girls pulled out a 2-1 win, advancing the team to the state tournament. The Wildcats ended up with a second place finish. In the back row (l-r) are, Kallie Romero, Megan Stiller, Alecia Ricci, Elie Kimlinger, Shianna Gervais, Mara Colon, Sarah Burch, Dani Edstrom and Kendra Axtell, In the middle row (l-r) are Calle Bye, Lucy Lavalle, Sierra Stendahl, Marin Melloy, Hailey Thorsen, Maggie Cory (an honorary Wildcat from Centennial) and Cassi Gillespie In the front, Payton Huberty and Morgan Huberty. The Wildcats were coached by Mark Burch, Scott Lavalle, Jon Edstrom and Greg Thorsen.

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