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Nik Samson had three touchdowns and 152 yards in the first half as the Cardinals set the tone early. Pleasant Plains beat Anna-Jonesboro 41-2 in the 3A state semifinal to advance to the championship game for the first time in school history.
Lucas Western added two second half touchdowns and Nick Sunley had a pick six to lead the Cardinals defense that didn’t allow a single score.
Plains will play Elmhurst IC Catholic on Friday at 4 p.m. at Huskie Stadium in Dekalb for the 3A state championship.