Making the jump to the next level in any sport can be tough. The pressure intensifies, and so do the athletes. Marshall linebacker found out shortly before the 2019 season started that he was moving...

It is hard to stop an offense if you can't control the line of scrimmage. These schools are off to a good start returning multiple solid options.

Backed up against the goal line, a big play by Buffalo's defense resulted in a fourteen-point swing and the margin they needed to win.

For the last half dozen seasons or so, the Prior Lake Lakers have been stuck in no man’s land in Class 6A. Playing one of the more challenging schedules nearly every year, they have been a .500...

Saturdays Prepredzone Minnesota showcase featured many great athletes. Here, I focus on the guys I felt flashed on the offensive line.

Fairmont has one of the best quarterback/receiver duos – regardless of class in the state. Friday night, they put on a show during their 41-18 victory over Jordan. Here are some of the offensive...

It has been an impressive run for the Centennial Cougars. After dropping their first two games – by a combined ten points – the Cougars had won three games in a row. The last two wins were over...

Down 23 points, St. Thomas Academy came roaring back, earning a spot in the Prep Bowl.

I have seen plenty of Eden Prairie games during my time covering high school football. They always have good and often great teams. When they are at their best, defenses know what is coming. The...

One of the first juniors to commit to the Gophers stepped up to help his team - playing a position in '23 he will not be playing in college.

September 28, 2018 – that was the last time anyone held the Lakeville South Cougars to single digits. The Eagles’ defense was nearly perfect in a battle of number one Lakeville South and number two...

Continuing with my multi-sport athlete series, check out part two of my focus on football players who also excel on the wrestling mat.

It was a cold, wet night in Lakeville when Kasson-Mantorville and Fridley met in the State 4A quarterfinals. With neither team able to get much done offensively early, one offense finally found...

With so much talent returning next season in the southeast part of Minnesota, I felt like a second foray into that part of the state was more than justified. Check out five more returning players...

With the football season wrapped up, winter sports are now taking center stage in the world of high school sports. However, we at prepredzonemn.com always have high school football at the center of...

I made it a point to get to as many different schools and see as many teams as possible during the fall. That being said, due to time and mileage, I will never be able to get to as many outstate...

With the expansion of three and four-receiver sets, pass catchers have become in demand both at the prep level and all levels of college football. I am not breaking any news here, but the high school...

We continue to spotlight multi-sport athletes with six Minnesota gridiron stars who before getting on the field are roaming the hardwood this winter.

Defense takes center stage in this group of evaluations. Check out five more athletes who will be making life difficult for offenses this fall.

Last season, the Edina Hornets faced arguably one of the most demanding schedules in the state. Like most teams with that schedule would have, they struggled and ended with one win. This season, the...

With the early session of the 2022 prepredzonemn.com showcase focused on the trenches, the second of the session MVPs was awarded to who the coaches deemed the most impressive offensive lineman. That...

A dominating defense and quarterback keyed Rocori's route in a wet, sloppy Thursday night.

Collectively, Rocori controlled their game versus Holy Angels since early in the game. Who showed a lot of control individually Thursday?

I have reached the end of my football trip around Minnesota. This four-part series ends in the southeast corner of the state. Like some of the other regions, I could have made this list longer but...

Looking at the Monticello Magic’s football roster going into the 2019 season, there were going to be some holes to fill. Many of the players who graduated were multi-year starters on a team that...

With the regular season wrapped up and before we hit the second season – the playoffs – I looked back at the regular season. I picked out my favorite individual performances I witnessed in person...

The undefeated St. Thomas Academy Cadets are built on a solid two-headed running game and a dominating defense. The defense was its usual stingy self – only allowing fourteen points to a Mahtomedi...

In one of the weirdest sequences you will see in a high school football game, the Andover Huskies took control of the game against Sauk Rapids-Rice to win going away 29-7. Here are the individual...

I took some time between these stories, but to continue highlighting the multi-sport athlete, I looked at some of the best Minnesota athletes on the football field who also light it up on the...

By Brian Jerzak Lakeville North senior Bryce Benhart didn't have to wrestle his senior year. A lot of high school athletes that I have talked to in a similar si

Benilde-St. Margaret’s offense perfectly bookended their opening-round playoff game against Richfield Tuesday night. They opened the game with two straight touchdown drives to take a 14-0 lead at the...

We highlight four more high school football players in the next prepredzonemn.com Twitter evaluations.

Kids look at rankings. They look at our individual rankings, and they look at the media team polls. If you don’t believe me, you weren’t at Bloomington Jefferson on Friday night. The Jaguars and the...

The Lakeville South Cougars had a dream season in 2021. They finished the season as an undefeated state champion. Along the way, they were likely the most dominant team in the state. Eleven of their...

I am continuing around Minnesota to look at some of the best returning football players who will looking to continue to dominate this fall.

In a five-minute span, Andover blew open a close game to defeat the previously undefeated Storm.

First of all – I will admit I stole the title of this story from Nate Wahl – gotta give credit where credit is due. Sunday, Prepredzone.com held the Minnesota Stock Up Showcase featuring high school...

After all the lead up to the high school football season – we finally had a full slate of games on Friday night. All I hope for each time I cover a game is that I see a competitive game. I got that...

Welcome to part four of our series highlighting top talent in the Class of 2021 – who do not have many – if any offers – yet. These are all guys we feel will – especially with big senior seasons –...

With – hopefully – the official start of high school football season right around the corner, I thought it would be a good time to take a look around the state and try to identify some offenses to...

It was a defensive battle from the very beginning when the undefeated Providence Academy Lions visited the SMB-Wolfpack. On a soggy Wednesday night, mainly behind the running of running back , and a...

Even with the offenses lighting up the scoreboard Friday night in Jordan when Fairmont defeated Jordan 41-18, the defenses had their moments – not only setting up their offenses but also getting on...

Buffalo went on the road last week to take on Eastview in a battle of 2-1 teams. The Bison blew open a close game late to get a 33-18 victory. Here are the players I felt stood out with their play.

6A went out with a bang Friday night. The Centennial Cougars won their first ever state championship - by six inches.

Continuing with my look at the top-level talent roaming around the Minnesota gridiron this fall, I am moving from the Class of 2023 to part one of my dive into prepredzonemn.com‘s top ten from the...

While watching the quarterbacks, I also got a good look at the pass-catchers and defensive backs. For my final Minnesota Showcase story, I will highlight some of the guys the quarterbacks were...

A defensive gem caps off the regular season in a come from behind Farmington win.

The lifeblood of any offense is the offensive line. No group has more impact on an offense’s success than the line. I think it is more likely for a team to overcome poor quarterback play than poor...

We are breaking down who stood out along the defensive line at the spring Minnesota Prepredzone showcase.

The Eden Prairie Eagles did what they do, play good defense and maul you on offense. A lot of offensive line love from the EP/Tonka game.

As college commitments from the Class of 2021 continue to roll in, I thought it would be a good time to reassess who are some of the top ’free agents’ still out there for colleges to scoop up. These...

Over the years covering high school football and wrestling, one thing I can say for sure is the top-level guys are always easy to spot. Usually, just by seeing their bodies and the way they move...

If you have seen him play – live or on tape – you will know Robbinsdale Cooper’s is on a different plant when it comes to football players in Minnesota – much less tight ends. That doesn’t mean there...

People like to complicate football. They want to talk about schemes and great coaches, and great strategies. Sometimes, football comes down to one player simply making a play. On Friday night at...

In a game that deserved to be in the state finals and not the state quarter-finals, Mankato West and St. Thomas Academy went toe-to-toe on a snow-covered field. The two state powers went blow for...

Since 2015, the Fridley Tigers’ football program has been a regular in Class AAAA state tournament. They have represented Section 4 every year but one in that time. Last season was perhaps the best...