ALEXANDRIA — In a close battle with the season on the line, Sartell had the winning edge over the Alexandria football team.
The No. 3-seeded Sabres' early touchdown and subsequent 2-point conversion was enough to best the No. 2-seeded Cardinals 8-6 in the Section 8-5A semifinals on Saturday, Oct. 31, at Viking Bank Field, handing the hosts their first loss at home all season.
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The teams previously met in Alexandria in the regular season on Sept. 18, a 27-21 win in favor of the Cardinals.
Sartell (6-3) will head to the Section 8-5A finals at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, with their opponents to be determined. Alexandria's season concludes with a finishing record of 5-4.
This story will be updated.