When Shakopee and Cretin-Derham Hall meet Friday, they will be trying to get back to the state quarterfinals under program-building coaches who were last there with different schools.
One study showed girls who play soccer are three times more likely to suffer concussions than boys who play the sport, and almost as often as high school football players.
The Eagles unseated the defending champion Cadets on a goal by sophomore forward Steevenson Lamarre, with an assist from senior midfielder Collin Matzoll.
Goals from Megan Plaschko early in the game and Molly Busch in the second half lifted the Wildcats to a 2-1 victory and a championship game appearance on Thursday.
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