Ron Haggstrom

Peyton Savageau was two over par after five holes of the Spring Lake Park Invitational, then went on a birdie binge.

Wayzata, the last unbeaten team in the state’s top two classes, scores an average of 9.1 runs a game and gives up only 1.9.

Wayzata, the last unbeaten team in the state’s top two classes, scores an average of 9.1 runs a game and gives up only 1.9.

Two defending champs had big moments in the quarterfinals. Rosemount won in extra innings in Class 4A, and Mankato East won by 14 runs, with a 10-run inning, in Class 3A.

Simley’s Reese McCauley could become the seventh girls player in history to win the state tournament three times.

Simley’s Reese McCauley could become the seventh girls player in history to win the state tournament three times.

Lakeville South advances along with Stillwater, Prior Lake and Benilde-St. Margaret’s.

The two smaller classes are scheduled to play Friday, and the bigger classes will play Saturday — weather permitting.

Springfield won a fast-paced Class 1A final, and Rockford was just as quick in Class 2A. The 3A and 4A title games will be played Saturday at Target Field.

In his long tenure, Joe Hyser coached his team to the state tournament for the first time, the season after eight players transferred away.