1. Run for five begins
No. 1-ranked DeLaSalle (21-4) has its sights set on becoming the first school in state history to win five consecutive championships. Last March it joined Minneapolis Henry (2000-03) and Southwest Minnesota Christian (1999-2002) by winning its fourth title in a row. DeLaSalle's quest begins in the opening quarterfinal game against Tri-Metro Conference foe Fridley (13-13), which it has already defeated twice this season, 81-43 and 75-53.
2. Rematch of a close one
Chisago Lakes (22-6) and Monticello (19-10) met a little more than a month ago, with the Wildcats prevailing 51-48. A similar game is expected Wednesday. Keep an eye on Magic sophomore guard Matt Todd, already a 1,000-point career scorer. He had a 38-point game with 10 assists earlier this season.
3. More late-game heroics?
Waseca (20-9) needed a three-point heave from its own free-throw line, followed by a game-winning three-ponter in the fourth overtime, to advance from Section 2. Can the Bluejays' luck continue? They had six games decided by three points or fewer this season, and won only two of them.
RON HAGGSTROM
