St. Paul United's Kenzie Giese makes a blocker save in the first period of the Class 1A Section 4 final against South St. Paul. Giese had 33 saves in United's 2-1 victory over the Packers. Photo by Jeff Lawler, SportsEngine
In two of the last three section finals, South St. Paul fell to St. Paul United in closely played games.
On Thursday, St. Paul United made it three out of four with a 2-1 victory over the Packers in the Class 1A, Section 4 championship at Doug Woog Arena in South St. Paul. St. Paul United (11-13-2) is headed to its fourth consecutive state tournament.
South St. Paul's Lilie Ramirez breaks in on a rush against St. Paul United. Ramirez scored the lone goal for the Packers in their 2-1 loss to United. Photo by Jeff Lawler, SportsEngine