The Gitchi Gummi U16 C1 boys team advanced to the state regionals after posting a North District championship playoff win over Blaine at Elmcrest Park in Ramsey. The score was 0-0 through regulation and overtime. In PK’s, Gitchi Gummi out scored Blaine 4-2.
They meet the winner of Edina vs. MN Thunder Academy’s game out of the West District on Wednesday at 5:00 in St. Louis Park.
Scoring for Gitchi Gummi were Connor Danielson, Michael Streitz and Billy Renier of Duluth East, and Nick Lesneski of Ashland. Goaltenders Ben Campbell of Duluth Cenfeld and Jarad Weeks of Esko combined for the shutout. Campbell was in net for the PK’s and made one save (of 3 shots on) in the penalty kick shootout.
This team also won the National Sports Center Cup and the Head of the Lakes Tournament in May and June.
The Arrowhead U17 C2 boys team out of Proctor also advance to regionals with a 5-4 win over North Suburban today.
The winners of the regional games advance to the MYSA (Minnesota Youth Soccer Assn) State Cup.
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