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Live score recap: Alexandria routs Owatonna in MSHSL Class 5A semifinal (11/16/2024)

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Jack Butler, SBLive Sports

MINNEAPOLIS — The No. 3 Alexandria Cardinals (10-2) defeated the No. 1 Owatonna Huskies (11-1) 42-20 in the 2024 MSHSL Class 5A semifinal at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday.

Alexandria leaned into its strength on the first play of the game. Quarterback Chase Thompson dropped back and threw the ball deep to Mason Witt, who caught it to complete a 59 yard pass play.

It was part of Alexandria's exceptional night through the air where they finished with 432 passing yards and five touchdowns.

"They were bringing pressure, but when you’re bringing pressure, you’re leaving opportunities and 1-on-1s, and [Thompson] was finding them," Alexandria coach Mike Empting said.

The Cardinals defense also stifled the Huskies offense. Owatonna finished with 184 passing yards and nine rushing yards.

Alexandria vs. Owatonna Class 5A MSHSL Semifinal Live Score Updates

First Quarter Updates

Alexandria receives the opening kick and we're underway.

TOUCHDOWN ALEXANDRIA! The Cardinals drive 80 yards and finish with a 13-yard touchdown pass from Chase Thompson to Mason Gorghuber. PAT is good. Alexandria leads 7-0 with 9:39 remaining.

TOUCHDOWN ALEXANDRIA! Thompson throws a 12-yard touchdown pass to Mason Gorghuber. PAT is good. Alexandria 14, Owatonna 0 with 32 seconds remaining in the quarter.

End of First Quarter: Alexandria 14, Owatonna 0

Second Quarter Updates

TOUCHDOWN OWATONNA! Quarterback Hunter Theis runs in a 9-yard touchdown. Alexandria blocks the PAT. Alexendria leads 14-6 wwith 8:31 remaining.

Three minutes, thirty-five seconds remain in the first half and Alexandria stilll leads 14-6.

TOUCHDOWN ALEXANDRIA! Thomas keeps the ball and runs in a 1-yard touchdown. PAT is good. Alexandria leads 21-6 with 1:51 remaining.

INTERCEPTION BY ALEXANDRIA! Dane Olson intercepts a pass from Theis, and Alexandria will have the ball on the Owatonna 26-yard line.

TOUCHDOWN ALEXANDRIA! The Cardinals score on the next play. Thompson throws a 26-yard touchdoan pass to Gorghuber. Alexandria leads 28-6 with 1:39 remaining in the first half.

TOUCHDOWN OWATONNA! Thompson throws an interception on a screen pass to Blake Davison, who returns it 33 yards. Ginskey runs in the 2-point conversion. Alexandria leads 28-14 with seven seconds remaining in the first half.

HALFTIME: Alexandria 28, Owatonna 14

Owatonna will receive the kickoff to start the second half.

Third Quarter Updates

Owatonna receives the kickoff and the game resumes.

TOUCHDOWN ALEXANDRIA! Gorghuber catches a 29-yard touchdown pass. PAT is good. Alexandria leads 34-14 with 4:43 remaining in the quarter.

Owatonna quarterback Hunter Their is out of the game and without his jersey on the sideline. Michael Heitkamp enters at quarterback for the Huskies.

INTERCEPTION BY ALEXANDRIA! Elvan Kludt snags the interception, and Alexandria will take over at its down 46-yard line.

End of Third Quarter: Alexandria 35, Owatonna 14

Fourth Quarter Updates

INTERCEPTION BY ALEXANDRIA! Kludt grabs his second interception of the game. Alexandria will have the ball at its own 41-yard line with 10:43 remaining.

TOUCHDOWN ALEXANDRIA! Thompson finds Kludt for the 17-yard touchdown. PAT is good. Alexandria leads 42-14 with 7:36 remaining.

TOUCHDOWN OWATONNA! Nolan Ginskey catches a 27-yard touchdown. Alexandria blocks the PAT. Alexandria leads 42-20 with 1:59 remaining.

FINAL: Alexandria 42, Owatonna 20

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JACK BUTLER, SBLIVE SPORTS

Jack Butler is a Regional Editor for SBLive Sports, covering Minnesota and Michigan. 

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