His players gave Edina West coach Stav Canakes a triumphant ride off the field after their victory in the Class 2A state championship game Nov, 17, 1978. (Pete Hohn, Star Tribune)
Edina will play Centennial for the Class 6A title at 7 p.m. Friday at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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