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Minnesota High School Football State Tournament Quarterfinal Results, Semifinal Matchups

The 2026 Minnesota high school football state tournament kicks off with quarterfinals this weekend, sending winners to U.S. Bank Stadium for semifinals on Nov. 19‑21. In 9‑Player play, Kittson County Central (47‑18) and Border West (28‑6) advance, while Cromwell‑Wright Area (24‑20) and Hills‑Beaver Creek (35‑7) also move on. Class A sees Upsala/Swanville (28‑25) and Breckenridge (57‑20) among the victors. Class AA features Hawley (36‑6) and Caledonia (63‑12). Class AAA advances Pierz (44‑7) and St. Croix Lutheran (35‑30). In Class AAAA, Orono (56‑20) and Willmar (49‑35) win, and Class AAAAAA crowns Champlin Park (41‑8) and Rosemount (28‑6). Semifinal matchups are set for each class from Nov. 19 to 21 at the stadium.

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After Stunning No. 1 Moorhead, Prior Lake Seeks Another Minnesota Football Upset

After a shocking 19-14 win over top‑ranked, undefeated Moorhead, the Prior Lake Lakers (6-4) chase another upset in Thursday’s Class 6A state quarterfinal at Maple Grove HS. The Lakers, who rebounded from an 0‑4 start to string together six straight victories, face Rosemount (7-3) in a rematch of their 15-14 September loss. A 6 p.m. kickoff could send Prior Lake to the semifinals at U.S. Bank Stadium on Nov. 20, extending one of Minnesota’s most dramatic playoff turnarounds.

Top Minnesota High School Boys Basketball Player Signs With UConn

Maple Grove senior center Jack Thelen, a 4‑star, 7‑foot‑1, 240‑lb recruit, signs with the UConn Huskies on Nov. 6, 2026, after decommitting from Wisconsin. Thelen chose UConn for its track record with big men like Donovan Clingan, noting the program’s pedigree. He posted 8.5 points and 6.7 rebounds on 57% shooting in 3SSB play and boasts an 82% free‑throw rate. Thelen, who averaged 13.5 points and 9 rebounds as a junior, joins fellow Minnesota top‑prospect Baboucarr Ann at Wisconsin, while the state’s No. 3 recruit Ty Schlagel heads to Nebraska. UConn adds another elite interior talent to its roster.

Top Minnesota High School Boys Basketball Player Signs With UConn

Maple Grove senior center Jack Thelen, a 7‑foot‑1, 4‑star recruit, signed with the UConn Huskies on Nov. 6, 2026, choosing the program after decommitting from Wisconsin. Thelen, who posted 8.5 points, 6.7 rebounds on 57% shooting in AAU play and averaged 13.5 points and 9 rebounds as a junior, praised UConn’s history with big men like Donovan Clingan. He joins fellow Minnesota top‑prospect Baboucarr Ann, who signed with Wisconsin, while the state’s No. 3 recruit Ty Schlagel heads to Nebraska.