EAST GRAND FORKS — Sixth-seeded Park Rapids led third-seeded East Grand Forks by a point in the second quarter of Tuesday night's Section 8AAA tournament quarterfinals.
Two interceptions and two fumble recoveries on kickoffs later, the Green Wave were in total control.
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East Grand Forks forced six total turnovers and scored 35 unanswered points to beat the Panthers 41-15 and advance to the semifinals.
"We played them before," senior Chay Boespflug said. "We just watched film, got everything together, knew our checks and everything. Our outside linebackers, d-line, middle linebackers, safeties — everyone did their job to come out on top there."
Boespflug notched two picks in the first half, while junior Traysen Van Camp and senior Raf Jones each ended the day with an interception.
The Green Wave had several standout performances on offense, but senior wide receiver Jaxon Stassen's productive day stuck out.
Jaxon finished with two touchdowns and 54 receiving yards, pushing his career total past 1,000 receiving yards.
He's the second player in East Grand Forks history to reach that mark, the first being Nate Rambeck.
"It just feels so amazing," Jaxon said. "Coming into th...