The house-lights inside Williams Arena were dimmed. Long-time public address announcer Jules Perlt’s voice reverberated through the decades-old speakers.
“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the second game of the Class A afternoon session. Representing Region 6, with a record of 21 and two, last year’s consolation winner, the Melrose Dutchmen.”
“And from Region 7, also with a record of 21 and two, the Two Harbors Agates.”
“First, let’s meet the Agates.”