St. Joseph's, John Burroughs advance to field hockey title game after winning thrillers

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MARYLAND HEIGHTS — As Lylah Kaminski trotted back to the line with a beaming smile on her face, it didn't occur to her that Thursday's semifinal game was finished.

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John Burroughs vs. Villa Duchesne — John Burroughs celebrates during a field hockey semifinal game on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at SportPort Athletic Complex in Maryland Heights, Mo.
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