St. Cloud Cathedral Cruises Past Monticello to Secure Section Title

St. Cloud Cathedral is heading back to the Minnesota State Tournament, shutting out Monticello 7-0 in the Section 5A Championship. The defending Class A champions put on a dominant performance, scoring five goals in the second period and never looking back.

Game Recap

First Period: A defensive battle saw no goals, but Cathedral controlled possession, outshooting Monticello 7-5.
Second Period: The Crusaders exploded for five goals, led by Jaeger Wood, who scored twice, including a power-play tally to open the scoring. Griffin Sturm added two goals, while John Hirschfeld and Joey Gillespie played key roles in the offensive surge.
Third Period: Cathedral added two more goals to cap off the 7-0 victory, as Sturm completed his hat trick and Gillespie netted one. The Crusaders’ defense locked down Monticello, allowing just three shots in the final period.

Key Performers

Griffin Sturm (Cathedral): 3G, 1A, 4PTS
Jaeger Wood (Cathedral): 2G, 2A, 4PTS
John Hirschfeld (Cathedral): 1G, 3A, 4PTS
Shots: St. Cloud Cathedral 23, Monticello 20
Special Teams: Cathedral 2-for-4, Monticello 0-for-3

St. Cloud Cathedral’s Path to State

The Crusaders return to defend their Class A title, boasting a deep offensive attack. With a perfect shutout performance from Keaton Legrande (20 saves), Cathedral appears to be peaking at the right time heading into St. Paul.

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