Redhawks Defeat Patriots to Advance to State Finals

Third matchup in five years between the two teams at the Class 2A State Tournament

Mar. 29, 2026 at 5:42pm

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The No. 3-seeded Minnehaha Redhawks defeated the Pequot Lakes Patriots in the Class 2A State Tournament semifinal game played at Williams Arena in Minneapolis on March 27, 2026. This was the third time in five years the two teams have faced off at the state tournament.

Why it matters

The Redhawks and Patriots have developed a strong rivalry at the state tournament over the past five years, with this being their third matchup. The outcome of this game determines which team will advance to the state championship game.

The details

In a hard-fought game, the Redhawks were able to weather a late run by the Patriots to secure the victory and advance to the state finals.

  • The game was played on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis.

The players

Minnehaha Redhawks

The No. 3-seeded boys basketball team from Minnehaha Academy.

Pequot Lakes Patriots

The boys basketball team from Pequot Lakes High School.

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What’s next

The Redhawks will advance to the Class 2A state championship game, where they will face the winner of the other semifinal matchup.

The takeaway

The Redhawks and Patriots have developed a strong rivalry at the state tournament, with this being their third matchup in five years. The Redhawks' ability to weather the Patriots' late run shows their resilience and determination to reach the state championship game.