FIRST AND SHORT

Brookfield East must tackle high-powered Monona Grove

JR Radcliffe
jr.radcliffe@jrn.com

Brookfield East is a surprise finalist in Division 2, and so is the Spartans' opponent Friday in the state-championship game, Monona Grove. The Silver Eagles haven't played a home game in the playoffs and yet they're one more win away from a gold ball.

Check out Andrew Gruman's preview of the Division 2 final.