Before you goSign up for our free newsletter!Keep up to date with what's going on in the Catholic world HomeNewsLocal News Local News Islanders, Lions capture state girls basketball titles Dave Hrbacek March 19, 2012 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp DeLaSalle High School basketball players, including junior guards Allina Starr, left, and Joi Jones (10) hoist the state Class AAA championship trophy following their 65-45 win over Richfield in the finals March 17 at Target Center in Minneapolis. The Islanders, who finished the season with a record of 28-3, successfully defended their state title. Last year, they defeated Hill-Murray in the championship game. (Dave Hrbacek / The Catholic Spirit) Providence Academy (Plymouth) players are all hugs after winning the Class AA state championship March 17 at Target Center in Minneapolis. Ranked No. 1 in AA all year, the Lions capped their season with a 46-40 win over Sauk Centre in the finals. They finished the season with a record of 27-4, and captured their first state title. (Dave Hrbacek / The Catholic Spirit) Junior guard Taylor Finley, left, of Providence Academy battles junior forward Jordan Gamradt of Sauk Centre during the Class AA finals. (Dave Hrbacek / The Catholic Spirit) DeLaSalle senior forward Mia Loyd goes for a layup against Richfield senior center Bryann Guyton in the championship game. (Dave Hrbacek / The Catholic Spirit) - Advertisement - FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. Previous articleArchdiocese hires communications directorNext articleLent 2012 – Day 24 Related Articles Eagan parish exploring Catholic social teaching As referee, retired educator, 89, helps players learn about sport and life How Brother Dylan helps teens ‘untangle their thoughts’ Only Jesus Sharing the graces of Easter SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER Sign Me Up - Advertisement - - Advertisement - Trending - Advertisement - - Advertisement - 12,743FansLike1,478FollowersFollow6,479FollowersFollow35,922FollowersFollow583SubscribersSubscribe - Advertisement -