Tigers advance to semis, defeating Grand Rapids 71-57

(ABC 6 News) – Calm and collected was the tone for Stewartville girls basketball and in their state tournament debut Wednesday, it clearly showed as the Tigers looked to make their presence felt to all.

Nothing quite like the bright lights of the state tourney as Stewartville girls hoops opened their Class AAA run facing the Grand Rapids Thunderhawks.

The Tigers simply too strong to tame as they knock off the Thunderhawks 71-57, and have now won 25 straight games.

Stewartville will face top-seeded Becker at Williams Arena Thursday at noon.

FINAL: @StewieGBB wins in its State Tournament debut!

#4 Stewartville 71
#5 Grand Rapids 57

The Tigers will face #1 Becker in the Class AAA semifinals tomorrow at 12 PM.

Highlights coming up this evening on @ABC6NEWS at 6! pic.twitter.com/5BKQFntDJm

— José Solís 📹 (@JoseTweetSports) March 15, 2023

Additional information and highlights will be added to this story this evening.