 Get hot at the right time. That's been the case for Brainerd football since their six game winning streak started back September 30th. The Warriors have battled and fought their way the Class 5A state tourney and are just one win away from US Bank Stadium standing in their way. Section 5 champs, St. Louis Park, Saturday night at St. Cloud State, first quarter. Warriors, Joe Stolzke drops back, finds a wide open, Charlie Gairds for the score. Miss extra point, Brainer though up 6-0. Then how about a little defense? Third quarter, Max Boren, climbing the ladder to grab the INT, setting the Warriors up in great field position, drive those Stolz, but next Orioles possession. Another pass and guess who? Boren again says, I'll take that as second of the night. Then they go to their workhorse, Gairds makes a move to evade the defender and give Brainerd back the lead. Then more from Gairds later. This one seals the deal for the Warriors. He carried the ball a state record 55 times, 265 yards, three touchdowns total. Brainerd goes on to win 24-7 to survive in advance. Coach Stolzke, how's this one feel? Well, that's the whole thing. Our entire staff, we've been there a number of times, but it's always exciting. Our team is one that's exciting and we're happy to share all of this with them. It feels amazing. I haven't been here in four years and to do it on a night like this, beautiful night and it's just amazing. Amazing indeed, so the Warriors are in the semis, Saturday at 7 p.m. They'll take on 10-1, Ohatana, winner goes to the prep bowl. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.