BRAINERD — It’s the dream matchup.

The top-seeded and Class 3A’s second-ranked Pequot Lakes Patriots face off against No. 2-seeded and Class 3A’s third-ranked Pierz Pioneers in the Section 7-3A Finals Friday, Oct. 31, at Brainerd High School.

The two teams are undefeated and only one is allowed to go to state. Pequot Lakes advanced to the Class 3A’s State Semifinals last season, and it’s the Patriots' fourth straight section final appearance. It’s Pierz’s first section final appearance since 2021.

“One of our goals coming into the year was to get to this game,” Pierz head coach Danny Saehr said. “We also hope to get beyond this game and we know it’s going to be a tough challenge. Pequot is undefeated for a reason and played in the state semis last year. I think it’s a great matchup for

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