(VIDEO) Knightettes Compete at State Jazz Dance Competition

The competition was held Friday at the Target Center.

The Benilde-St. Margaret's dance team took second in the state Class 2A jazz competition Friday night at the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis. The Red Knights won the title in 2011, but were edged out by Chaska this year. Totino-Grace took third. In Class 3A, Wayzata took first, followed by Maple Grove and Eastview. Two Red Knights made the all-tournament team: Taylor Kenyon and Natalie Walsh.

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(PHOTOS) BSM Takes Second in State Jazz Dance Final

The competition took place Friday night at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

The Benilde-St. Margaret's dance team took second in the state Class 2A jazz competition Friday night at the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis. The Red Knights won the title in 2011, but were edged out by Chaska this year. Totino-Grace took third. In Class 3A, Wayzata took first, followed by Maple Grove and Eastview. Two Red Knights made the all-tournament team: Taylor Kenyon and Natalie Walsh.

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SLIDESHOW: BSM Dance Team Going to State

The Red Knights will compete for the state title next weekend at the Target Center.

The Benilde-St. Margaret's dance line team qualified for the state tournament on Saturday afternoon in both the high kick and jazz competitions. The Section 1AA tournament was held in Albert Lea, where the Red Knights took first-place in the jazz section and third-place in the high kick. Co-coach Kelly McGinnis said, "The girls brought energy to their performances today. We're hoping to peak at state. We've got to give our perfect performance and that's what we are hoping to give next weekend." The state tournament is Feb. 18 and 19 at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

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