Minnesota High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Oct. 5)

Each week, High School On SI will rank the leading 25 statewide Minnesota high school football groups.

Here are the rankings after Week 6.

Minnesota High School Football Top 25 State Rankings– Oct. 5

No. 1 Moorhead(5-0)Previous ranking: 1This week’s video game: Oct.

9 vs. No. 4 Eden Prairie(4-0 )

Ranking reasoning: The Spuds remained in a fight at top-10 Maple Grove(3-2) before retreating in the 2nd half for a 40-21 triumph. The Crimson led 21-20 at the break before the Spuds’enhanced defense this season published a nothing over the last 24 minutes.

Future Golden Gopher Jett Feeney finished 24-of-30 passes for 421 backyards, 5 goals and no interceptions.

If that stat line didn’t wow you, possibly David Mack’s will: He captured 15 passes for 303 backyards and 4 goals. Moorhead isn’t simply one-dimensional. Taye Reich ran 21 times for 121 backyards and a rating. Aaron Dinukar had an interception. This was the Spuds ‘3rd straight top-10 win. They’ve played a much harder schedule than No. 2 Shakopee (5-0)and No. 3 Champlin Park (5-0).No. 2 Champlin Park( 5-0)Previous ranking: 3This week’s video game: Oct.

9 at No. 23 Anoka( 3-2)

Ranking reasoning: Champlin Park currently had one huge resume-boosting win at present No. 6 Centennial (4-1). The Rebels go up to No. 2 today after knocking off another unbeaten, rolling 43-14 in your home vs. previous No. 11 Blaine(4-1

). After Blaine pulled within 8 in the 2nd quarter, Champlin Park scored 28 straight points.

The Bengals were held to 31 hurrying lawn on 28 brings. Preston Nelson carried it 29 times for 116 lawns and 2 goals. Quarterback Miles Felton included 14 brings for 97 lawns and 2 goals to choose 2-for-3 passing for 28 backyards and no interceptions.No. 3 Shakopee(5-0)Previous ranking: 2This week’s video game: Oct.

9 vs. Prior Lake(1-4 )

Ranking reasoning: The Sabers have actually remained in some protective fights this year. The offense lastly got to let loose in a 49-6 win at Osseo(0-5 ).

We will not genuinely understand how excellent Shakopee will be till the postseason with its last 3 routine

season challengers all listed below.500.

Its win versus preseason unranked and existing No. 9 Eagan (4-1) has actually gotten in worth, however a weaker resume than Champlin Park’s results in the 2 groups changing areas today. Perhaps we’ll see those 2 groups fulfill in the Class 6A semifinals.

No. 4 Eden Prairie(4-0

)Previous ranking: 4

This week’s video game: Oct. 9 at No. 1 Moorhead(5-0

)

Ranking reasoning: Eden Prairie will resume its suspended video game vs. No. 7 Minnetonka(3-1) on Monday after this week’s rankings were composed. The Eagles led the Skippers 21-14 early in the 4th quarter when the arena was left due to a gang-related shooting in the parking area beyond the arena.

Fortunately, the 2 victims did not suffer deadly injuries. It was a fantastic video game before the catastrophe with the 2 groups trading ratings all night. EP went on a phony reverse for a goal.No. 5 Wayzata(4-1 )

Previous ranking: 5This week’s video game: Oct. 9 at No. 7 Minnetonka(3-1)

Ranking reasoning: Wayzata recuperated from its very first loss of the season to No. 1 Moorhead(5-0)by trouncing the going to Park of Cottage Grove Wolfpack( 1-4)43-6. Thor Soukup went 10-for-15 passing for 228 lawns, 4 goals and no interceptions. Weston Moeller was his leading target with 6 receptions for 165 lawns and 3 goals.

Blake Boutwell included 2 hurrying goals. The Trojans still do not have a fantastic win however with their only loss pertaining to No. 1 Moorhead, they get some advantage of the doubt causing 3 top-10 matches to close the routine season.

No. 6 Centennial( 4-1)

Previous ranking: 6

This week’s video game: Oct. 9 at Roseville(2-3 )[

Ranking reasoning: The Cougars won their 2nd straight, dominating 41-0 in the house vs. Rogers(1-4 ). This program is constructed on defense. Centennial tape-recorded its 3rd nothing of the season and is holding enemies to a Class 6A-low 5.6 points per video game. Nolan Larson housed a 52-yard punt go back to open the video game’s scoring.

No. 7 Minnetonka(3-1)Previous ranking: 7

This week’s video game: Oct. 9 vs. No. 5 Wayzata(4-1 )

Ranking reasoning: Minnetonka was losing 21-14 early in the 4th quarter when its video game at No. 4

Eden Prairie(3-1)was suspended due to a shooting outside the arena. It was a thrilling video game before the awful situations with each group trading goals.

Riley Battani had a pick-six and Caden Gutzmer struck Kirion Vogel for a short-yardage goal for Tonka. I’ll provide the Skippers the advantage of the doubt and keep them at No. 7 till we discover how this one ends up when it resumes Monday, after this week’s ranking was composed.No. 8 Elk River(5-0)

Previous ranking: 10

This week’s video game: Oct. 8 vs. No. 22 Robbinsdale Armstrong(5-0)

Ranking reasoning: Elk River has yet to be really challenged after another definite triumph, this one coming 43-13 at Cambridge-Isanti( 2-3). The Elks didn’t even require to try a pass to approach their Class 5A-leading 44.4 points per video game. They ran it down the Bluejackets ‘throats 49 times for 468 lawns and 6

goals. Braedon Becker was the ringleader with 14 brings for 234 lawns and a goal. Carsyn Kleffman ran 10 times for 58 lawns and 4 goals. The schedule now increases with 3 top-25 groups to close the routine season.

No. 9 Eagan (4-1)

Previous ranking: 15

This week’s video game: Oct. 9 at Farmington( 0-5 )Ranking reasoning: Eagan makes a huge leap thanks to some groups above it losing, however generally for its 22-14 upset of previous No. 9 Lakeville South( 3-2)in Eagan. The Wildcats returned from a 14-6 deficit. Tommy Jameson had a 54-yard goal rush early in the 4th quarter. Quarterback Parker West ended up with 2 goals and scored one in the closing minutes to put it away. The Cougars were held scoreless in the 2nd half.No. 10 Maple Grove( 3-2)Previous ranking: 8This week’s video game: Oct.

9 at St. Michael-Albertville(1-4)

Ranking reasoning: Maple Grove gets the difference of being the highest-ranked 2 loss group. Its acnes are reasonable ones versus No. 4 Eden Prairie(4-0)and recently by a 40-21 rating vs. No. 1 Moorhead( 5-0). The Crimson pressed the vaunted Spuds in addition to anybody has, leading 21-20 at halftime before getting blanked in the 2nd half. Luca Maciej gashed Moorhead for 223 backyards and 2 goals on 22 brings. Graham Greseth completed 11-for-17 for 132 backyards and a goal however an interception showed expensive.No. 11 Orono (5-0 )Previous ranking: 12This week’s video game: Oct. 9 vs. Marshall (4-1 )Ranking reasoning: Orono continued its roll, winning 49-7 vs. Zimmerman(2-3). Finn Dyvik finished 7-of-11 passes for 216 backyards, 2 goals and no interceptions while likewise leading the group on the ground with 13 hurries for 92 backyards and 3 ratings. Lincoln Stinar had 2 catches for 88 lawns and 2 goals. The Spartans have actually been the best of the best in Class 4A with a blowout win versus Byron(4-1). They can include another notch to the resume with a state semifinals rematch versus Marshall.No. 12 Monticello(5-0 )Previous ranking: 13

This week’s video game: Oct. 9 vs. No. 24 Brainerd(5-0)

Ranking reasoning: Monticello kept its unbeaten season choosing a 41-0 win at Buffalo (2-3). The Bison hung difficult down 14-0 at halftime before the Magic retreated. Cale Holthaus hurried for 2 goals and Carson Deibele tossed 2 more. Bradley Holker led with 10 deals with. Monti leads Class 5A in scoring defense at 10.2 points per video game. It does not have a win over a presently ranked opponent, however that can alter with a chance today and next at No. 8 Elk River (5-0 ).No. 13 Cretin-Derham Hall(5-0)Previous ranking: 14

This week’s video game: Oct. 8 vs. Bloomington Kennedy (2-3)

Ranking reasoning: It took till the 2nd quarter to going, however the Raiders discovered their stride in a 48-7 home win vs. Tartan (2-3). Gavin Russell would like a couple interceptions back, however he was otherwise strong going 20-for-31 for 310 backyards and 4 goals. Julius Washington included 2 goal hurries.

Demandre Frierson-Hollie had 90 getting backyards and a TD. The Raiders have actually played a relatively soft schedule so far. They can seal themselves as a Class 5A title competitor if they can knock off Mahtomedi (4-1) and/or No. 8 Elk River (5-0) in Weeks 7 and 8.

No. 14 Forest Lake (4-1)

Previous ranking: 16

This week’s video game: Oct. 9 at East Ridge (3-2)

Ranking reasoning: The Rangers are on the relocation up the ranking after a 32-14 taking apart in the house versus previous No. 20 White Bear Lake (4-1). It was all Forest Lake after the Bears increased 7-6 as they rattled off 26 straight points.

Mack Jurkovich was among the Week 5 standouts with 24 hurries for 250 backyards and 2 goals to opt for a 12-yard reception. The Rangers amounted to 415 hurrying lawns with Abram Anderson contributing 139 and 2 goals on simply 6 brings. Forest Lake is an overtime loss to No. 23 Anoka (3-2) far from being unbeaten.

No. 15 Willmar (5-0)

Previous ranking: 17

This week’s video game: Oct. 9 at St. Cloud Tech (2-3)

Ranking reasoning: Willmar’s done the effort on its schedule currently with its last 3 routine season challengers sitting at a combined.500 record. The Cardinals have not simply been beating excellent groups like ruling Class 4A runner up Marshall (4-1), they’ve been routing them. Willmar’s closest win all year was by 20. Recently, it won 28-7 vs. Hutch.

After the Tigers opened the video game with a goal, the home group set up 21 in the 2nd quarter. Isaac Cayler ran 9 times for 132 backyards and 2 goals. Alex Hoppe finished 13 of 23 passes for 181 lawns, 2 goals and 2 interceptions. Aidan Paulson captured 6 passes for 83 lawns and 2 ratings. Dawson Anez taped 9 takes on to opt for a sack and interception.

No. 16 Stewartville (5-0)

Previous ranking: 18

This week’s video game: Oct. 9 vs. Faribault (1-4)

Ranking reasoning: Stewartville is still a relative newbie to Class 4A, however the Tigers are appearing like they might provide 5A a shot if they wished to. Aside from a double-overtime win vs. 4A runner up Kasson-Mantorville (3-2), Stewie’s won every other video game by 15-plus and is holding enemies to 10.2 points per video game. Recently was a 31-13 triumph at Simley (2-3).

The Spartans increased 7-0 before being held scoreless till the 4th quarter. Peyton English ran 16 times for 107 lawns and 3 goals. Simon Emanuel included 18 hurries for 104 lawns. Carson Goodman had 2 sacks.

No. 17 Mankato West (5-0)

Previous ranking: 19

This week’s video game: Oct. 9 vs. Two Rivers (3-2)

Ranking reasoning: Mankato West got a strong 35-21 win at a Chaska(2-3) group that’s much better than its record shows. The Scarlets held the Hawks to 64 backyards handing down 10 efforts with an interception.

No. 18 Hastings(5-0)Previous ranking: 21

This week’s video game: Oct. 8 vs. St. Thomas Academy (3-2)

Ranking reasoning: Hastings’upstart season continues. The Raiders have not won 5 or more video games

considering that 2021 however have actually currently done so through Week 5. They’re coming off a 35-21 return win at Two Rivers(3-2 ).

Hastings dug itself a 14-0 hole and was down 21-7 after the Warriors housed a kick return for a goal. Zachary Shatek got to work to assist the Raiders connect it at halftime and flee in the 2nd half. He published a tremendous 42 brings for 325 backyards and 4 goals.No. 19 Lakeville South(3-2)

Previous ranking: 9

This week’s video game: Oct. 9 vs. Edina (1-4)

Ranking reasoning: Lakeville South does not get locked out in

lots of halves. The Cougars looked poised to get a huge roadway win up 14-6 at halftime versus then-No. 15 Eagan. The Wildcats put the clamps down to take out

a 22-14 success.

No. 20 Blaine(4-1 )Previous ranking: 11

This week’s video game: Oct. 9 vs. Osseo(0-5 )

Ranking reasoning: Blaine was unbeaten through the very first half of the routine season schedule versus a simple slate, conserve for a win at present No. 23 Anoka (3-2).

The Bengals discovered they weren’t at a top-10 level with a 43-14 beatdown of a loss at brand-new No. 2 Champlin Park (5-0). Blaine was restricted to 141 backyards of offense.

No. 21 Rosemount (3-2)Previous ranking: 22This week’s video game: Oct. 9 at Lakeville North(1-4)Ranking reasoning: The Irish are above.500 after a 35-6 win vs. Farmington( 0-5). Rosemount controlled the 2nd half after leading 14-6 at the break. The Irish’s 2 losses this season were to top-six groups.No. 22 Robbinsdale Armstrong(5-0 )Previous ranking: 23This week’s video game: Oct. 8 at No. 8 Elk River(5-0)Ranking reasoning: The Falcons got their finest win of the season versus ruling Class 5A state champ Spring Lake Park(3-2). Robbinsdale Armstrong got a 20-14 win in your home. The Falcons were up 20-0 at the half before holding on when the Panthers set up 14 in the 4th quarter. The emphasize was Kyson Wanjara’s 75 lawn goal toss to Cassen Daly on a pass receiver sweep pass. Zahki Nix ran 24 times for 140 lawns and 2 goals. The Armstrong defense was stingy, holding SLP to 6-for-21 passing for 88 backyards, one goal and 2 interceptions.No. 23 Anoka( 3-2 )Previous ranking: 24This week’s video game: Oct. 10 vs. No. 2 Champlin Park(5-0)

Ranking reasoning: Anoka hangs onto an area in the ranking by the skin of its teeth. The Tornadoes endured a 43-37 shootout at Andover (1-4). The Tornadoes did all their damage offensively in the last 3 quarters after tracking 13-0. They were down 34-15 through 3. Josh Ryther took a 46-yard goal pass in the very first half. Blake Sieben went deep once again for a 50-yarder to Trey Schmalz to start the 4th quarter resurgence.

Moses Boyce Jr. ran one in from inside the 10 before another 50-yarder from Sieben to Darren Nyanyuki to increase 35-34.

Andover kicked a basket to lead by 2 with 1:39 to go. The Tornadoes drove into the red zone where Sieben struck Ryther on a slant for the consent rating in the closing seconds to top off among the more legendary video games of 2026.

No. 24 Brainerd (5-0)Previous ranking: 25This week’s video game: Oct. 9 at No. 12 Monticello (5-0)

Ranking reasoning: Brainerd isn’t getting it made with design points, however the Class 5A team is still unbeaten. The Warriors stayed unbeaten with a 28-27 win vs. Bemidji (0-5). They made it through a stopped working consent 2-point conversion effort by the Lumberjacks in a back-and-forth video game.

Malik Lauer went 13-for-18 passing for 174 lawns, 2 goals and an interception while running 8 times for 49 backyards and a TD. Brady Vanek captured 7 passes for 115 backyards. Jonas Raske had 2 interceptions. Brainerd will face its very first ranked challenger today.

No. 25 Grand Rapids (5-0)

Previous ranking: N/R

This week’s video game: Oct. 9 vs. North Branch (2-3)

Ranking reasoning: I had my eyes on recently’s winner in between Class 4A unbeatens Hermantown (4-1) and Grand Rapids making an area in the Power 25. The Thunderhawks dominated 24-15 in the house. It was a thrilling very first half with Grand Rapids increasing 14-0 before Hermantown countered with 15 straight to lead by one in the 2nd quarter.

Ethan Morgan hurried for 2 goals, consisting of a 64-yarder. Grand Rapids has actually rolled in 3 of 5 video games this season with among the close ones coming versus 5A Bemidji (0-5), which simply pressed No. 24 Brainerd to the wire.