It wasn't Axtell's usual style of play that got the Eagles into Saturday's 1A Division II championship game Friday against third-seeded Dighton in Colby.

Axtell is a step closer to returning to the 1A Division II state tournament after Monday night’s 65-44 sub-state semifinal win over visiting Linn.

Last February, the Jaguars dropped back-to-back postseason games to Guardian Angels Central Catholic, including an overtime ...