LAKEVILLE, Minn. – The Farmington Tigers' postseason run came to an end on Saturday night as they fell to the Lakeville North Panthers 61-42 in the Section 1AAAA semifinals. The loss concludes an improved 2024-25 campaign for the Tigers, who finish with a 13-15 overall record and a 6-11 mark in South Suburban Conference play.
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Lakeville North came out strong, setting the tone early with a dominant first half. The Panthers built a 28-14 lead at the break, capitalizing on defensive pressure and efficient scoring. Farmington struggled to find its rhythm offensively, facing a tough Lakeville North defense that forced turnovers and limited scoring opportunities.
Despite the early deficit, the Tigers showed resilience in the second half, improving their offensive output with 28 points. Ashley Harrison led the charge for Farmington with 12 points, while Gianna Carpentier and Hannah Hansen each contributed eight. However, Lakeville North maintained control, extending their lead with a balanced scoring attack that saw five players score seven or more points.
The Panthers' offense was led by Aduke Ojullu, Gracie Winge, and Sahara Wilson, each finishing with 12 points. Lakeville North's ability to convert on second-chance opportunities and control the tempo proved to be the difference.
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