Photo By: Seth GordonStretch play — Junior Sara Pierson lunges to reach a serve during St. Paul’s 3-0 first-round state-playoff victory over visiting Mapleton Thursday. Pierson and the Bucks will play at Condon-Wheeler Saturday for a spot in next weekend’s 1A state tournament.
ST. PAUL — Eager to get back on the court following its 3-1 loss to rival Perrydale in the district championship four days earlier, St.
