Girls State Basketball: 3-time defending champ Providence Academy tops Minnewaska 88-43 in Class 2A semifinals

Girls basketball: Providence Academy pounds Minnewaska Lakers in Class AA semis

MINNEAPOLIS — Even with an extra day of prep between games, there’s no emulating Providence Academy in a practice setting. Minnewaska tried in hopes of advancing to the Class AA state girls basketball championship. But the Lions are a buzzsaw. “We watched some film and we had a really good practice yesterday,” said Lakers head coach Nick Danielson. “You can never simulate stuff like that. They are ultra good. It’s unbelievable.” Running the flo…

Girls State Basketball: 3-time defending champ Providence Academy tops Minnewaska 88-43 in Class 2A semifinals

Providence Academy is now only one win away from becoming the first program to win four consecutive championships at the MSHSL Girls State Basketball Tournament.

FINAL: Providence Academy overwhelms Minnewaska Area, wins Class 2A semifinal

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