The floor at CEFCU Arena in Normal is hardly foreign territory for Cissna Park.

But in what is its third straight appearance at the Class 1A state finals, the Timberwolves did something in Friday morning’s state semifinals that they had never done before.

After losing in the semis in each of the past two seasons, the Timberwolves defeated Tremont 25-19, 25-20 to break through to the state title match for the first time.

The Timberwolves (39-1) will play Stockton (36-5) at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, looking for their first state championship.

“This one feels amazing,” senior Addison Lucht said. “The last two years playing for the third-place game, that’s still special. We’re one of the final four teams left, but this year’s a whole lot better.” 1 of 9

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