All Hail Aquin

The Aquin Lady Bulldogs completed a 41-1 season by winning the 1A State Championship over Springfield Lutheran 25-20, 25-15. But it might take several weeks, months, or even years until the full depth of just what they did really sinks in.

Make no mistake, Springfield Lutheran was good – very good – and they came out in game one claiming the early lead over the Bulldogs, then were doing what seemed impossible ... they were holding that lead as they claimed a 12-10 advantage.

The turning point of the entire championship match was delivered by an unlikely hero – junior Ava Theisen, who is only b...