MINNEAPOLIS — Litchfield defeated Staples-Motley 5-2 on Tuesday to advance to the Class A state semifinals.
The Dragons will face the Breck School at 10 a.m. on Wednesday with a trip to the Class A state championship on the line.
Here are 10 photos from Litchfield's quarterfinals match:
Litchfield defeats Staples-Motley, 5-2 in the Class A state quarterfinals.

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Michael Lyne / West Central Tribune

Michael Lyne / West Central Tribune
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Michael Lyne / West Central Tribune
Prep hockey report for Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, in west central Minnesota. Ben Swanson makes 25 saves in Fergus Falls’ 4-0 Central Lakes Conference win at Willmar
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Michael Lyne / West Central Tribune

Michael Lyne / West Central Tribune
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Cullen Gregory, Jordan Gorans each score 2 goals in Willmar’s road win
Prep boys basketball report for Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, in west central Minnesota. Jaguars edge Mainstreeters 59-57 in a matchup of state-ranked teams
Teams compete at the Willmar Invitational on Friday, including Litchfield

Michael Lyne / West Central Tribune

Michael Lyne / West Central Tribune

Michael Lyne / West Central Tribune