Blocked field goal propels Lakeville South past East Ridge in Class 6A state quarterfinals

Blocked field goal propels Lakeville South past East Ridge in Class 6A state quarterfinals

Jay Winter blocked a game-winning field goal attempt as time expired to give Lakeville South a 35-34 over East Ridge in the Class 6A quarterfinals of the state football tournament.

East Ridge took a 34-22 lead early in the fourth quarter on a touchdown pass from Tanner Zolnosky to Deontae Flemino. Zolnosky finished with two touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown for the Raptors.

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Lakeville South rallied late in the fourth quarter. Conner Cade broke loose for 58-yard touchdown to cut East Ridge’s lead to 34-29 with 8:13 left in the game. Jonah Shine’s two-yard touchdown gave Lakeville South the lead for good with 2:25.

East Ridge was able to get into field goal range but Winter blocked the 42-yard attempt.

Lakeville South will face Centennial in the state semifinals at U.S. Bank Stadium on Thursday night at 7:00 p.m.