Slideshow: SMB Football Wolfpack’s Section Quarterfinal Heartbreak Captured by Ezra Victor

Posted: January 6, 2025

Wolfpack won’t go down without a fight

The SMB Wolfpack football team—a co-op of Minnehaha Academy, the Blake School, St. Paul Academy, and Hope Academy—faced DeLaSalle in the Class 4A, Section 5 quarterfinal on October 22 at Blake. Both teams showed great skill and determination. Throughout the game, the Wolfpack fought hard on both offense and defense. As a result, there were many dramatic moments and emotional highs. Fans remained on the edge of their seats as the momentum shifted back and forth. Meanwhile, the intensity grew with each play, and both teams displayed incredible passion. In the end, the Islanders won 33-32. However, the Wolfpack had their share of highlights. These unforgettable moments are captured in the following photos by Ezra Victor.

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