It took awhile, as Lewis-Palmer coach Steve Fillo said, for his team to “get it.” On Saturday, against the last opponent to beat them, the Rangers proved they’ve got it.

Goalie Brent Schwarz recorded an 18-save shutout, captain Brandon Roseboro scored twice and Lewis-Palmer advanced to the state semifinals with a 3-0 victory over Air Academy in front of a crowd of about 500 at Sertich Ice Center.

Lewis-Palmer’s Jakub Mohl, center, and teammate Justin Brame, left, celebrated a second-period goal on Saturday. Photo by KEVIN KRECK, THE GAZETTE