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Third time's the charm for Patriots in state quarterfinals
People say third time's the charm, and Upsala/Swanville Area is feeling that same way. The Patriots have reached the state quarterfinals in each of the last three seasons. After falling in the quarterfinals the previous two seasons, the undefeated Patriots defeated Park Christian 28-25 Nov. 13 at Big Cat Stadium in Morris to advance to the state semifinals at U.S. Bank Stadium. Upsala/Swanville received the ball to start the game. Park Christian forced the Patriots to punt after four plays. The Falcons then got the ball and drove down the field, scoring a 1-yard rushing touchdown to take an early 7-0 lead. That's where the score stayed until the second quarter. The Patriots went for it on fourth down at Park Christian's 49-yard line but were stopped for a turnover on downs. The Falcons were able to capitalize and get a field goal to lead 10-0 with 9:17 left in the second quarter. The Patriots got on the board when Dalton Welinski found the end zone on a 15-yard run. Upsala/Swanville converted on the two-point conversion with a pass from William Schafer to Cal Leners to cut the Falcons' lead to 10-8. The Patriots then took the lead when Leners