This was the 2vs7 Quarterfinal in Lake Superior.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yuo3d4ewS0g
We knew that Nevis 3102 could knock out the defenses on their own as could Esko 5690 (for the Red Alliance). So it came down to us (4607) playing defense versus 2052 KnightKrawler. They put Fridley (2227) on anti-defense and it worked. We struggled to stop 2052.
A little history on 4607 and 2052: In 2013 at the MN state championships 2052 and 4607 were on the same alliance when we won the banner. In 2014 at state 4607 led the alliance against 2052, 2175, and 4778 in the state finals and lost. Later that year (2014), 2052, 1816, and 4607 teamed up to win MRI.
At Lake Superior 2052 and 4607 were in the same section and the noise was deafening. We have strong connections with 2052 and we respect them as much as any team. We also work well with 5690 - their alliance captain. So when we were paired against the both of them - it was bittersweet. In the heat of getting ready, we wound the winch the wrong way and could not climb. We lost that one - climbing wouldn't have mattered.
Regardless, this was one of the best matches I have seen for defense.