St. Michael-Albertville at Burnsville
7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 1

St. Michael-Albertville has reached the Class 2A, Section 8 finals the past six years but has advanced to the state tournament twice (2012, 2014).

Makenzie Langdok, a two-time all-state selection and Minnesota commit who registered 20 goals and 10 assists last season, has played a key role in turning the Knights into a power and gives her squad a shot at another state appearance this season.

Langdok and St. Michael-Albertville continue their march toward the postseason with a game against a Burnsville team pursuing the same goal after missing the state tournament the past two seasons. 

All-state second team selections Morgan Keirstead and Natalie Jamison are back for the Blaze, who must navigate a tough South Suburban Conference and a deep Class 2A, Section 3.

Burnsville defeated St. Michael-Albertville 1-0 in their regular-season matchup a year ago.