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Seth Eischens leads Pine Island to sectional title game with emotional drive

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Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Seth Eischens leads Pine Island to sectional title game with emotional drive

Summary

Pine Island defeated La Crescent-Hokah 35-6 on October 31, advancing to the Section 1, Class 3A title game. Senior lineman Seth Eischens, motivated by the recent loss of his uncle, played a pivotal role in the victory. Cooper Rutten scored twice, including a decisive 15-yard touchdown in the second half. After an 11-day layoff, Pine Island aimed to bounce back from their only loss this season. They will face Zumbrota-Mazeppa in the section final on November 6.

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By the Numbers

•Pine Island holds an 8-1 record and is ranked No. 4 in the state.
•La Crescent-Hokah reduced Pine Island's lead to 7-6 in the second quarter.
•Pine Island scored four touchdowns in the third quarter.
•The sectional final against Zumbrota-Mazeppa is scheduled for November 6.
•Eischens dedicated his performance to his late uncle, Jason Wallerich.

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12:01 AMYahoo Sports — Playing for lost loved one, senior lineman powers Pine Island back to section title game

What they're saying

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Oct. 31—PINE ISLAND — Seth Eischens stood just outside the 5-yard line late in the third quarter Saturday afternoon. As his teammates rushed to the end zone to celebrate their fourth touchdown of the quarter, Eischens stopped for a moment, patted his maroon jersey between the gold numbers 5 and 7 with his right hand, then looked and pointed to the sky. The lone returning starter on the ...
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