Adam Nelson of the Albert Lea U16 boys’ soccer team battles for control of the ball Tuesday against Winona. Albert Lea won 1-0 and qualified for the state tournament after compiling a 9-1-1 regular-season record and winning three playoff games. Next, Albert Lea will play its state tournament opener against Minnetonka at 7 p.m. Monday at Mankato. The Albert Lea U13 boys’ soccer team also qualified for the state tournament. — Provided
The Albert Lea U16 boys’ soccer team celebrates a win Tuesday against Winona that qualified the team for the state tournament. Front row from left are Austin Dulitz and Nick Hanson. Second row from left are Ricky Ortiz, Brody Schumaker, Jesus Garcia, Anthony Cincoski, Zach Schneider and Lennon Shimon. Third row from left are coach Ben Hinueber, Jose deLeon, Noah Iverson, Adam Nelson, Matias Chavez, Justin Larscheid, Solomon Kelly, Logan Petersen, coach Mac Ehrhardt and coach Elia Romano. Back row from left are Sam Ehrhardt and Dylan Hansen. Joseph Peterson is not pictured. — Provided
Dylan Hansen of the Albert Lea U16 boys’ soccer team dribbles the ball Tuesday against Winona. — Provided
Brody Schumaker of the Albert Lea U16 boys’ soccer team fights for possession of the ball Tuesday against Winona. — Provided