St. Thomas Academy vs. Totino-Grace
6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7

St. Thomas Academy is locked in a battle with North St. Paul for the Metro East Conference title as the regular season comes to a close this week. The programs are tied in standings, but the Cadets (10-1-1, 6-0-0) lead on goal difference and could wrap up the crown with victories in league play on Tuesday and Thursday. 

Totino-Grace (11-1, 11-0) has already won the Northwest Suburban Conference title.

After finishing their respective conference seasons, these teams end the regular season in a showdown on Saturday in what could be a preview of a state tournament matchup.

To have success in the playoffs, both teams need big performances from their star forwards.

For the No. 3-1A Cadets, that’s Aman Bird, who leads the team with 10 goals and is second in assists with seven.

Herbert Endeley leads the No. 2-1A Eagles with 14 goals and 10 assists.