Chanhassen entered with a powerful offense; the St. Thomas Academy defense is stout.

Yet, it was Dominic Baez and the Cadets’ offense that were the difference Friday.

Baez scored on two long runs and a short touchdown reception, and St. Thomas Academy beat Chanhassen 28-13 in a matchup of two top Class 5A teams. The game started two hours late due to lightning and was called 43 seconds into the fourth quarter due to thunder and lightning.

“Obviously, we wanted to win in full-time regulation, but it definitely keeps the momentum going for the season,” said Todd Rogalski, aka “Big Play Todd,” who had his ninth career punt block for the Cadets.

Baez finished with 157 rushing yards on 11 carries, including scores from 42 yards and what turned out to be a 77-yard sprint midway through the t

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