Lakeville South rallies past East Ridge and into its usual landing spot
Aaron Lavinsky, Star Tribune

Lakeville South rallies past East Ridge and into its usual landing spot

November 10, 2023
The Cougars will play in the state semifinals for the fifth time in the past five state tournaments.
After 39 years, Centennial ascends again to the playoffs' next level

After 39 years, Centennial ascends again to the playoffs' next level

November 9, 2023
The Cougars shut out Rosemount in the Class 6A football quarterfinals and reached the semis for the first time since 1984.
Eden Prairie linebacker Dominic Heim (22) carries the ball taken down by Lakeville North linebacker AJ Pacyga (45), defensive back Max Melin (6) and d

Eden Prairie controls matters, rolls smoothly into Class 6A semifinals

November 10, 2023
The Eagles, helping themselves by possessing the ball for a 10-minute stretch of the second half, defeated Lakeville North.
John Warpinski (5) of Edina tries to break some tackles against Stillwater in the first half. Edina vs. Stillwater in a Class 6A football quarterfinal

Edina surges past Stillwater and keeps going, advances in Class 6A

November 9, 2023
The Hornets, propelled by running back John Warpinski, won their seventh football game in a row.
Sawyer Wilkie (left) of Lakeville North and Logan Bunker of Elk River are among the 88 players rostered for the Minnesota High School Football All-Sta

Your school's star on the list? 88 picked for all-star football game.

November 14, 2023
Rosters were selected by the Minnesota Football Coaches Association to continue a tradition that dates back to the mid-1940s.
Talking Preps podcast: A deep dive into the state football semifinals
Talking Preps

Talking Preps podcast: A deep dive into the state football semifinals

November 15, 2023
Jim Paulsen and David La Vaque have been predicting high school football games all season, listen as they breakdown the state tournament semifinals that start Thursday.
Eden Prairie Will Sather (57) looks on from the sideline during the second half of a football game against Shakopee Friday, Sept. 22, 2023 at Eden Pra

Scholar and athlete meet in middle of Eden Prairie's offensive line

November 16, 2023
Senior center Will Sather, a 275-pounder headed to Princeton, leads the unit that propels the Eagles, who play Edina in a Class 6A semifinal on Friday night.
High Schools
November 16, 2023
Centennial and Maverick Harper (top photo) will go against Lakeville South and Connor Cade in a Class 6A semifinal Thursday.

Kicking off prep football semifinals: No jacket required for these picks

The state tournament semifinals will be played over three days at U.S. Bank Stadium. Here are the predictions for the first four of the 14 games from Jim Paulsen and David La Vaque.
High Schools
November 16, 2023
Beau Wiersma of Kingsland dives in the end zone for a second quarter touchdown Thursday November16,2023 in, Minneapolis, Minn. ] JERRY HOLT • jerry.

Kingsland back rushes for nearly 300 yards in Nine-Player semifinal win

Beau Wiersma rushed for 297 yards. Isaiah Wright gained 184 yards for Fertile-Beltrami.
High Schools
November 16, 2023
Devan Lindow , of Nevis intercepted third quarter pass intended for receiver Lane Dilly of Ottertail Central and returned if for a touchdown Thursday

Nevis benefits from video review, rolls into the Nine-Player Prep Bowl

A rout of Ottertail Central ensued after it was ruled a tipped pass was caught for a TD just before halftime.
High Schools
November 16, 2023
Devan Lindow of Nevis intercepted a third-quarter pass intended for receiver Lane Dilly of Ottertail Central and returned it for a touchdown.

Second-best Nevis quarterback becomes best choice for offensive line

Devan Lindow wasn't going to be the starting QB, but he's in the game, at guard.
High Schools
November 16, 2023
Rocori's Will Steil intercepts a pass intended for Byron's Ben Steele in the second quarter during the Class 4A football state semifinal matchup betwe

Rocori makes a single TD stand up against Byron in Class 4A semifinals

The Spartans scored with 6:27 left in the game, and one more defensive stand settled it.
High Schools
November 16, 2023
Connor Cade (28) of Lakeville South is tackled by the Centennial defense in Minneapolis, Minn., on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. Class 6A football state se

Centennial overcomes Lakeville South in Class 6A football semifinal

Quarterback Daylen Cummings accounted for three touchdowns, one on a long fourth-quarter pass.
High Schools
November 17, 2023
St. Thomas Academy’s Savion Hart (left) and Edina’s John Warpinski are key figures in Friday playoff games.

Day 2 of football semifinals presents five chances to hit or miss

Jim Paulsen and David La Vaque won't let another game go by without predicting a winner.
High Schools
November 17, 2023
Barnesville Major Ness (3) scores in the second half.

Barnesville surges past Jackson County Central and into Class 2A Prep Bowl

A series of recovered fumbles early in the second half helped the Trojans rally for victory.
High Schools
November 17, 2023
Chanhassen offensive lineman Peter Hiebert (56) blocks in the first quarter of a MSHSL Class 5A state quarterfinal game between Chanhassen and Mahtome

Meet Chanhassen's undefeated Trench Hogs, don't touch their playmakers

Dynamic back Maxwell Woods and successful passer Brayden Windschitl benefit from Chanhassen's offensive line.
High Schools
November 17, 2023
Eden Valley-Watkins wide receiver Landon Neiman (4) caught a pass despite being closely guarded by Cannon Falls Talan Duden (25) in the first half of

Eden Valley-Watkins sinks Cannon Falls in Class 2A football semifinal

Big plays, including 10 of 10 yards or more, propelled Eden Valley-Watkins.
High Schools
November 17, 2023
Cameron Begalle of Andover, left, and Daxton Bush of Chanhassen are receivers likely to impact Saturday’s late Class 5A game.

Final semifinals come into view, and Prep Bowl glimmers beyond

David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen, making their familiar predictions, take on five more games.
High Schools
November 17, 2023
St. Thomas Academy running back Savion Hart (26) scores a touchdown against Alexandria Area in the fourth quarter of a Class 5A football semi-final ga

St. Thomas Academy perseveres, rallies into the Class 5A Prep Bowl

A difficult first half against Alexandria gave way to a spirited comeback by the Cadets.
Sports
November 16, 2023
The state high school football semifinals run through Saturday with 14 games at U.S. Bank Stadium.

State high school semifinals: Updates and more from U.S. Bank Stadium

Tap on the headline above for the latest scores, schedules and other information from the games at U.S. Bank Stadium.