Stillwater overcame 24-14 and 31-21 deficits to punch a ticket to the state tournament. The Ponies exploded for 28 unanswered points to overtake Rochester Mayo for a 49-31 victory in the a Class 6A section championship game on Friday, Nov. 3 at Stillwater Area High School. The Ponies (8-2) advance to face Edina (7-3), a 35-24 winner over defending Class 6A State Champion Maple Grove, in the state quarterfinals on Thursday, Nov. 9 at Park Center High School.