Justin Leifeld drives to the basket Saturday in the Class D2-3 District final against Elgin/Pope John. St. Francis advances to state with a 77-42 win. Courtesy photo
Six St. Francis seniors won their final home game of the season and now head to the state tournament. Pictured, left to right, are Tyler Preister, Jack Lubischer, Justin Leifeld, Karter Welch, Haustyn Forney and Austin Leifeld.
Flyers defense leads them to state tournament
There are tornadoes with less fury than the St. Francis defense.
The Flyers roared past Elgin/Pope John 77-42 in the Class D2-3 District final here Saturday, sending them to state for the third straight season.
Justin Leifeld got the Flyers off on the right foot, hitting a three-pointer to open the game, and another late in the first as they opened up a 22-9 lead.
To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition. https://etypeservices.com/Humphrey%20DemocratID645/