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Monarch, the past season’s state runner-up and 2016’s top seed, heads the four semifinalists of the ice hockey state playoff bracket.
The Coyotes moved to 20-0 by handling Dakota Rudge 5-2 in Superior. Franny Churches, Brendan Van Haute, Blake Bride, Jake Young and Adam Tybor got the goals..
Elsewhere, Resurrection Christian was able to outlast Ralston Valley 4-3 in overtime after trailing 3-1. Tony Salazar got the game-winner.
Regis Jesuit rolled Steamboat Springs 8-0.
And Mountain Vista ousted defending state champion Cherry Creek 4-3.
Semifinals pairings at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland on Thursday, times TBA:
Monarch vs. Resurrection Christian and Regis Jesuit vs. Mountain Vista.
The championship will be Saturday.
