ANDOVER, MN - It took a safety and a 4th Quarter comeback by Senior Quarterback Tyler Finnes for the Andover Huskies (7-2 overall) to get the victory tonight in the Section Quarterfinals. #7 seed Anoka (2-7 overall) had the lead at the half 10-7 and scored on their first drive of the second half, using over nine minutes of clock time to connect on a 22-yard field goal by Senior Kicker Tim Strueve to make it 13-7 with 2:51 remaining in the 3rd Quarter.

The weather was a factor all evening as wind, cold, and rain played the 12th man for the game from start to finish. The tide turned for Andover trailing by six with 3:30 remaining in the 4th Quarter. It was a 4th Down punt snap that sent the ball through the endzone, resulting in a safety for the Huskies and making the score 13-9.

The Tornadoes punt after the safety gave Andover the ball on the Anoka 40 yard line. The final drive for the Huskies was capped off by a Tyler Finnes 5-yard Touchdown run and a good XP by Tyler McLaughlin to give the Huskies their second lead of the game and the eventual win.

Andover will wait to hear the final between #3 Coon Rapids and #6 Centennial to decide the location for Saturday's Section Semifinal. The loss will end the season of the Tornadoes, who had won two straight games entering tonights contest.

Players of the Game:
Anoka - K Tim Strueve - 2 Field Goals
Andover - QB Tyler Finnes - 29 carries for 155 yards, 2 TDs