Champlin Park catcher Derek Smith lets out a yell after his double in the fifth scored Eric Pearson from second and provided the final margin of the Rebels' 6-2 Class 4A state tournament quarterfinal victory over Blaine on June 16. Photo by Mark Hvidsten

Champlin Park first baseman Eric Pearson leaps high to take away a base hit and record the first out of the seventh inning. Photo by Mark Hvidsten

Champlin Park pitcher Cole Albers surrendered nine hits but pitched a complete game and allowed just two runs. Photo by Mark Hvidsten