The Risers, 7-0-2 on the season, have a chance to wrap up the Great Lakes Conference title and head into the playoffs as a top seed
The Risers trailed 2-1 in the second half before scoring the last three goals of the game
Muskegon goalie Mason Maziasz made a spectacular diving save of a penalty kick in the closing moments, which helped avert a likely loss
The Norse, who won the state title a year ago, nearly tied the score with a hard shot late in the game
The Chicago goal was the first given up by the Risers this season
The Lakers, who were state finalists last season, finished with a sparkling 17-3-1 record
The game started 81 minutes late due to rain, and officials ended the game after the top of the fifth inning, instead of allowing the teams to play the full seven innings
The Lakers advance to the regional final game, scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m.