NEW LONDON — The No. 1 seeded New London-Spicer Wildcats dominated the Pierz Pioneers en route to a 28-6 victory on Saturday.
The Wildcats will face No. 2 Albany at 7 p.m. on Friday with a trip to the Class AAA state tournament on the line.
Here are 10 photos from the game:

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Michael Lyne / West Central Tribune
No. 1 seed Wildcats defeat Pierz 28-6 in Section 6AAA semifinals.

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Michael Lyne / West Central Tribune
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Willmar falls short against Alexandria, 3-1
Dakota Rich scores 17 points as New London-Spicer remains undefeated with a 59-36 victory over Paynesville.
The Eagles win their sixth consecutive game against the Sting, improve to 12-2
Benson welcomed United and Fergus Falls to Benson High School on the evening of Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, for a triangular wrestling meet.
New London-Spicer scores 139.650 and sophomore Abby Knudsen takes the all-around title in Wildcats' win over Glencoe-Silver Lake.
Ridgewater men earn 84-74 win over Minnesota West, as the Warriors' women lose 92-18
Rocori dominates Willmar in 70-38 victory at the Big Red Gym
Local Christian organization Youth For Christ raised money through first-ever Lakes Area Paddle Battle Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.
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Michael Lyne / West Central Tribune
Bradley finished strong to take 2nd place, while Morikawa rounded out the top 3
What went into the decision to start Marc-Andre Fleury to start three consecutive games for the first time this season?
‘Making the right play,’ Edwards said, is working for teammates and the young guard himself
After an 81-61 loss at Northwestern on Saturday, Minnesota is 1-9 in Big Ten play with 10 games remaining
Sabalenka to rise to No. 2 in the world rankings, Rybakina to finally crack top 10
Bloomberg reported this week the sports network is nearing bankruptcy
Noah Moss of Aitkin, Minnesota, caught the 54-inch muskie Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, on Lake Plantagenet near Bemidji.
The Superior native died in 1956, but his writing still has a huge following.
Prep wrestling report for Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, in west central Minnesota. BBE beats Minneota and HLWW, falls to Canby
Girls basketball report for Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, in west central Minnesota. Jaguars hold off Sauk Centre 46-41 before a packed house in Belgrade

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Michael Lyne / West Central Tribune
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
The teams meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 2 and the winner likely will be the favorite in the Section 3AA-North playoffs
Top teams: Class AAAA - Park Center, Class AAA - Totino-Grace, Class AA - Lake City, Class A - New Life Academy
Top teams: Class AAAA - Hopkins, Class AAA - Benilde-St. Margaret's, Class AA - Providence Academy, Class A - Mountain Iron-Buhl
Junior center has emerged as Willmar's leading scorer as the Cardinals make a push for a section championship
Top teams: Class AAA - St. Michael-Albertville, Class AA - Simley, Class A - Jackson County Central, Girls - Bemidji
Prep wrestling report for Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, in west central Minnesota. Cardinals pick up a pair of CLC wins, beating Brainerd and Sartell
Girls basketball report for Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, in west central Minnesota. Huskers prevail over Jaguars in matchup of state-ranked teams

Michael Lyne / West Central Tribune

Michael Lyne / West Central Tribune