Cretin-Derham Hall at East Ridge
4:15 p.m., Friday, April 17

This is a rematch of a section playoff game from last spring, when the Raptors won 4-2 to knock the Raiders into the loser’s bracket in the double-elimination tournament. It proved too long a road to travel for Cretin-Derham Hall, which fell to Woodbury in the final game of the year. It’s a certainly that the Raiders will be looking for revenge.

East Ridge also had its nemesis in the playoffs, losing twice to Mahtomedi to fall short of the state tournament. With the Raptors, Zephyrs (No. 7) and Raiders earning spots in the Class 3A preseason top-10 rankings, it seems as if the trio will again be on a collision course.

East Ridge is seeking its first state tournament appearance and has a club that just could make that run. Speedy senior Sam Cobbs anchors the Raptors’ lineup, but look for an impact from elite sophomore middle infielder Max Gamm as well.