MADISON — The Aquinas High School boys basketball team has secured a chance to play in its third WIAA state championship game in six years.

The Blugolds (23-3), ranked fifth in Division 3 by The Associated Press, earned that right by beating top-ranked Whitefish Bay Dominican (24-2) 68-58 in a semifinal game Thursday morning at the Kohl Center.

Aquinas’ freshman Petra Reyes prays as a Blugold shoots free throws during Thursday’s state semi-final game at the Kohl Center in Madison. The Blugolds defeated Dominican 68-58 to move onto the state final game Saturday. PETER THOMSON photo

Junior guard Jimmy Whitehead had 17 points and eight rebounds to lead four double-figure scorers as the Blugolds watched the Knights storm back from a 15-point deficit and take a brief lead early in the fourth quarter.

By holding on for the victory, Aquinas qualified for the title game against Iola-Scandinavia (24-2), which beat Eau Claire Regis 53-50 in its semifinal. That game will be played at 6:35 p.m. Saturday at the Kohl Center.

Tonight’s games

Girl’s basketball:

Holmen vs. Middleton at Baraboo, WKTY-AM 580, 5:35 p.m

Logan vs. Waunakee at Baraboo, WKTY-AM 580, 8:05 p.m.

Title: More exclusive Aquinas photos Date: Mar. 6th, 2008 Check out this slideshow of photos from the Blugolds' 68-58 victory over Whitefish Bay Dominican in the semifinals of the WIAA Division 3 state tournament Thursday, March 6, 2008. PLAY »

For video about Aquinas' win click the bellow links.

Post-game interviews



Second-half action



First-half action

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