Quarterfinal Thriller at Chaska
St. Thomas Academy edged Delano 7‑3 in the Class 3A state quarterfinals, a game that stretched into the night after a rain delay pushed the final innings past midnight.
The Cadets turned a series of defensive miscues into a four‑run fifth inning, turning a modest lead into a comfortable margin before the final out.
Brody Cashill sparked the rally with a single that plated a pair of runs in the fourth, setting the stage for a decisive fifth.
Elliot Olsen then delivered a bases‑clearing double, extending the advantage and sealing the win for St. Thomas Academy.
With the victory secured, the Cadets will now travel to face Totino‑Grace in the semifinals, a matchup that promises another high‑stakes contest.