MINNEAPOLIS—The Rock Ridge tennis team needed some clutch points at the end of their Class A State quarterfinal match with St. Peter.
Trailing 3-2 with first singles and third doubles still left on court, the Wolverines managed to secure wins at both spots, pulling off the 4-3 win and advancing themselves into Wednesday’s state semifinals.
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