Providence Academy tops Marshall in Minnesota High School Girls Basketball Class 2A Championship

The No. 1 Providence Academy Lions (28-4) defeated the No. 2 Duluth Marshall Hilltoppers (24-8) 90-65 in the MSHSL girls basketball Class 2A championship on Saturday at Williams Arena.

The win gives Providence Academy and 5-star prospect Maddyn Greenway their fifth consecutive state championship. Greenway is Minnesota's all-time leading scorer, and she also has two soccer championships and multiple state titles in hurdles in track & field.

She had 33 points, 9 rebounds and 13 assists in the game.

Maddyn Greenway and Providence Academy's speed overwhelmed the Hilltoppers. The Lions scored 25 fast break points and forced 22 turnovers.

The Hilltoppers started well in the opening minutes. Sophomore Chloe Johnson scored early, and she finished with 22 points.

Providence Academy's Alexa Nicolai and Emma Millerbernd helped push the Lions into the lead in the first half. They finished with 19 and 21 points, respectively.

Providence Academy tops Marshall in Minnesota High School Girls Basketball Class 2A Championship

First Half Updates

The first half is underway.

Marshall sophomore Chloe Johnson with four points in the opening minutes. The game is tied 4-4 - 14:17

The Hilltoppers with an 8-0 run to give them a 10-4 lead. Johnson is up to 8 points and 4 rebounds - 12:51

The Lions take the lead with their own 8-0 run. Alexa Nicolai spurred the run with an and-1 - Providence Academy 14, Marshall 11 - 9:32

This game is fast paced so far, and the Hilltoppers are up to 7 turnovers to the Lions' 3.

Johnson and Greenway both have 10 points for their teams. The Lions continue to push the pace, and they're up to 8 fast break points - PA 25, Marshall 15 - 6:19

The Lions are throwing many defenders at Johnson, so the Hilltoppers will need some teammates to hit open shots - PA 34, Marshall 24 - 2:57

HALFTIME: Providence Academy 40, Marshall 27

Greenway with 14 points and five assists. Johnson with 10 points and five rebounds.

The Lions only shot 43.2 percent from the field, but they capitalized on fast break opportunities to give them 26 points in the paint. Marshall is shooting 32 percent from the field.

Second Half Updates

The second half is underway.

Providence Academy's lead is up to 22 points with 14 minutes remaining in the game. The Lions' have hit 3-of-5 3-point shots so far in the second half.

Emma Millerbernd is up to 19 points for the Lions. Providence Academy has forced 19 turnovers from the Hilltoppers - PA 67, Marshall 43 - 9:12

Providence Academy continues to pull away. The Lions lead 77-49 with 6:16 remaining in the game. Maddyn Greenway is up to 27 points and 11 assists. The Lions are 5-of-12 from 3-point range.

Maddyn Greenway is up to 31 points with two minutes remaining. The Lions lead 91-60. Johnson has 22 points for the Hilltoppers.

The Lions will substitute Maddyn Greenway with 52 seconds remaining. She ends one of the best careers in Minnesota girls basketball history with another state championship. She will end the game with 33 points, 13 assists and 9 rebounds.

FINAL: Providence Academy 95, Marshall 60

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