Football Highlights: Dassel Wins, Albany Falls

High school football fans were in for a thrilling Saturday, with two local teams facing off in the state semi-finals. Dassel-Cokato came out on top in a close game against Pequot Lakes, with a final score of 29-26. Kobee Thielen and Caleb Smock both scored two rushing touchdowns each, contributing to their team's victory. Meanwhile, in another tight match, Albany lost to Stewartville by a score of 20-33. Boone Roemeling threw three passing touchdowns, but unfortunately, all went to Ethan Meyer in the Huskies' loss.On the girls' hockey front, River Lakes lost to Albert Lea with a score of 0-2. Morgan Goskeson and Hanna Austinson managed to score goals for Albert Lea, securing their team's win. This game showed the steady growth and potential of some players in the league. It's interesting to note how both football games were close, demonstrating the high level of competition and the skills of the players involved. The small margin of victory or defeat indicates how crucial each play can be in a game.