MN Week 3 Recap: Top Performers, Team Results, Week 4 Preview

Hello and happy Thursday, everyone. With Week 4 kicking off tonight around the state, and the meat of the contests coming tomorrow, there's no better time than now to get one last recap of last week's action in Minnesota's prep football scene. Top team results, scores, and news, best individual performances, including naming a Week 3 MVP, and a preview of Week 4's best games. Dig in!   --   Top Team Results, Scores, News   Minnetonka 35, Edina 28   The big news from Thursday night's docket of games, Minnetonka burst onto the scene in big-time fashion, upsetting my then #1 Edina in spectacular fashion, rallying from three scores down and needing a recovered kickoff, turnovers, and some clutch individual and team showings to firmly supplant themselves in the running for a Big School state championship. This has/had serious 6A implications, and really put rankings and a potential #1 contender up in the air.   Becker 14, Holy Angels 0   Can't stop, won't stop when it comes to talking about Becker! The Bulldogs came up to the cities and shut down Holy Angels, who have some serious size and talent at their skill positions and love to pound the rock down your throat. A 6'3, 225 lb. FCS LB commit playing QB, a 6'7, 300 lb. mauler of an OT, one of the best 2026 RBs in the state, and a host of size and experience for the Stars were no match for the Bulldogs technically sound, gritty, experienced and physical playstyle on both sides of the ball. Yet another impressive win for 4A #1 Becker.   Maple Grove 21, Centennial 14   Tough, well-earned victory for 6A state title contender Maple Grove, who held off a furious Centennial 2024 squad looking to defend their title and earn some deserved respect in their bounceback season. This says good things about both teams, as Maple Grove, who have the best roster in the state, really had to battle for this win, and Centennial showed they shouldn't be discounted in the Big School race. Yet another significant shakeup and scoreline in Class 6A.   Chatfield 20, Caledonia 13   One of my favorite rivalries in the state, #1 Caledonia vs. #6 Chatfield was once again a heckuva prep football game, with the Gophers pulling the upset and taking down legendary perennial contender Caledonia 20-13. [player_tooltip player_id='1581544' first='Ben' last='Carrier'] was the box score hero for Chatfield, who used team defense and a ton of physicality to hold Gophers commit [player_tooltip player_id='1202012' first='Ethan' last='Stendel'], who plays QB for the Warriors, to only two TDs on the ground. I wish I could have seen this one.   Hopkins 22, Eastview 21   I'm sure you've heard by now, but Hopkins snapped their 29-game losing streak that dated back to 2020 last Friday night, beating Eastview in an OT thriller. [player_tooltip player_id='924223' first='Dylan' last='Caspers'] threw the winning 2pt conversion to seal the victory. Lots you can say here, but it begins with new Head Coach Chauncy Williams-Barefield, who seems to have ignited something special in Hopkins roster, which is not lacking in talent. Will be a Friday night those Royals will never forget!   Totino-Grace 21, Hutchinson 20   One of the best games of the weekend, Totino-Grace got a well-earned W against 4A perennial contender Hutchinson, which required an overtime TD run by [player_tooltip player_id='1221973' first='Marquel' last='Keten'] and a converted PAT to certify the victory. Hutch had scored first but didn't convert the 2pt attempt. Hard fought, back-and-forth battle that made both teams better and more prepared for post-season action.   Eagan 29, Rosemount 14   Love to see a resurgence in the Big School ranks, as well as a new name/player vying for top-end status. Eagan definitively took down the always-tough Rosemount Irish by two TDs+, who were fresh off a tight loss to now #1 Lakeville North. However, Eagan isn't playing around this fall, and are led by some serious scholarship talent in DB [player_tooltip player_id='1581726' first='Adam' last='Dorsey'], RB [player_tooltip player_id='348721' first='Madden' last='Ison'], and LB/DL [player_tooltip player_id='362307' first='Bennett' last='Larson']. Gotta love a darkhorse!   Minneota 42, BOLD 3   #1 Minneota vs. #3 BOLD   A Top 5 showdown that was one of the best games of last weekend, Minneota once again proved themselves to be the top dog in Class A by throttling then #3 BOLD. [player_tooltip player_id='1145278' first='Ryan' last='Meagher'] - a returning All-State pick - is one of the best RBs and uncommitted players in the state, and any smart, invested, hypothetical betting man, isn't picking anyone against Minneota until proven otherwise.   Other Notable Scores   Shakopee 17, Wayzata 7   Ashby/Brandon-Evansville 32, Underwood 26   Browerville 26, Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg 19   Otter Tail Central 38, Hillcrest Lutheran 36   Hastings 13, Mahtomedi 7   Chaska 7, Mankato East 6   Mankato West 17, Waconia 14   North Branch 48, Hermantown 44   Houston 60, #9 Mabel-Canton 20   St. Louis Park 35, Apple Valley 28   Lakeville North 35, Lakeville South 31   Top Individual Performances   Week 3 MVP: [player_tooltip player_id='945346' first='Cam' last='Hungerholt'] (LeRoy-Ostrander/Lyle-Pacelli) 2025. QB/ATH. - Eye-popping personal performance in the 46-26 win over Alden-Conger/Glenville-Emmons. MSU-Mankato commit Hungerholt totaled 303 passing yards and 4 TDs and 24 carries for 282 yards and 3 TDs. 585 total yards and 7 total TDs   [player_tooltip player_id='743274' first='Kevon' last='Johnson'] (Robbinsdale Armstrong) 2025. RB. - Against crosstown rival Cooper, Johnson took 25 carries for 191 yards and 4 TDs in the win   Carson Ohnstad (Waseca) 2025. ATH. 5'11, 165 lbs. - In a 20-14 win vs. Marshall, Ohnstad went 20-28 for 240 yards and 2 passing TDs as well as a rushing TD   [player_tooltip player_id='234907' first='Jacion' last='Owens'] (Esko) 2025. ATH. 5'10, 180 lbs. - The recent Minnesota State University Moorhead commit posted 12 carries for 111 yards and 2 TDs, 7 tackles, and a 62-yard punt return TD for good measure as Esko beat Mora 27-14   [player_tooltip player_id='924228' first='Jacob' last='Hartman'] (Minneapolis Southwest) 2026. ATH. 6', 160 lbs. - Against St. Paul Highland Park, Hartman posted 9 receptions for 103 yards and a TD, as well as a 2pt conversion, and 13 tackles on defense   [player_tooltip player_id='1194605' first='[player_tooltip player_id='1194604' first='Jett' last='']' last='Feeney'] (Moorhead) 2027. QB. 6'1, 185 lbs. - Against Bemidji, sophomore sensation Feeney went 15-18 for 278 passing yards and 5 TDs. The Spuds are 3-0!   [player_tooltip player_id='402074' first='Kaaleem' last='Reiland'] (Kingsland) 2026. RB. 5'7, 190 lbs. - In the Knights week 3 win over Lanesboro, Reiland totaled 5 carries for 135 yards and 3 TDs, 2-3 passing for 19 yards, and recovered a fumble for six. Didn't play the full game either.   [player_tooltip player_id='923835' first='Aidan' last='Boche'] (Park of Cottage Grove) 2026. LB. 6'4, 205 lbs. - 6A LB put up 19 total tackles, including 7 solo tackles, and a forced fumble in Park's 28-17 loss to Buffalo   [player_tooltip player_id='641132' first='Damarius' last='Russell'] (Waseca) 2025. DB/WR. 5'11, 175 lbs. - South Dakota State commit Russell caught 10 receptions for 150 yards and 2 TDs, as well as 3 tackles and an interception   [player_tooltip player_id='1248642' first='Kobee' last='Thielen'] (Dassel-Cokato) 2025. ATH. 5'11, 175 lbs. - Four TDs in one half of football for Thielen, who spearheaded the Charger's big win over New London-Spicer   [player_tooltip player_id='743296' first='Taye' last='Manns'] (Duluth Denfeld) 2025. RB/WR. 5'10, 200 lbs. - The walking explosive play had another big week, tallying 7 carries for 281 yards and 5 TDs, as well as a pick-six, in Denfeld's win over Pine City. That's 40 yards a carry!   [player_tooltip player_id='945334' first='Mason' last='Gorghuber'] (Alexandria Area) 2025. WR/DB. 5'11, 195 lbs. - Against St. Cloud Tech, Gorghuber caught 6 passes for 131 yards and 3 TDs, as well as a PBU, in only three quarters of action. Alexandria won 63-0   [player_tooltip player_id='641223' first='Zach' last='Welch'] (Anoka) 2025. RB/LB. 6', 210 lbs. - Against Blaine, Welch posted 23 carries for 134 yards and 3 TDs   [player_tooltip player_id='1145278' first='Ryan' last='Meagher'] (Minneota) 2025. RB. 5'10, 210 lbs. - In Minneota's beatdown of BOLD, Meagher posted 23 carries for 206 yards and 2 TDs   [player_tooltip player_id='1583318' first='Isaiah' last='Beale'] (Rochester Mayo) 2025. RB. - In a tight 40-36 loss to Farmington, Beale carried the ball 22 times for 203 yards and 3 TDs   [player_tooltip player_id='1629849' first='David' last='Mack'] (Moorhead) 2027. WR. - In a smackdown of Bemidji, Mack caught 5 passes for 140 yards and 2 TDs   Sema'j Young (Robbinsdale Cooper) 2026. WR. - Against crosstown rival Armstrong, Young caught 7 passes for 101 yards and 2 TDs and also picked off a pass   Brady Larson (Hutchinson) 2025. DB. 6', 175 lbs. - In a big 4A showdown with Totino-Grace, Larson posted 5 tackles and 2 INTs, as well as 2 receptions for 69 yards and a TD   Minnesota Week 4 Preview   *rankings provided by the Minnesota Star Tribune, which our writer Brian Jerzak helps vote for   Thursday Night:   Four games to choose from! Lots of 6A action of note, we'll see if any produces the fireworks of last Thursday night.   Lakeville South @ Eagan   Park Rapids @ Roseau   Lakeville North @ Farmington   Rosemount @ Rochester Mayo   Friday Night:   Best games.   #6 Duluth Denfeld vs. Duluth East   Big-time rivalry match-up in the 218. Both Duluth teams are competitive, talented, and experienced, with lightning-in-a-bottle senior tailback [player_tooltip player_id='743296' first='Taye' last='Manns'] looking to have another big game. This one has all the makings of a slugfest.   Minneapolis Southwest vs. Minneapolis Washburn   I'm personally invested in this one, but historically, this game is usually a tight one. Located less than 2.5 miles apart, this is one of the geographically closest rivalries in the state.   Hutchinson vs. Rocori   Hutchinson is coming off an emotional, hard-fought, one-point loss to Totino-Grace and have a big rebound assignment with the Rocori Spartans. At 2-1, Rocori isn't being talked about enough in 4A despite losing to Detroit Lakes big in Week 1, and this is a good opportunity for them to capture some momentum. Lots of competitive, hungry, well-coached football players will be on the field Friday night in Cold Spring.   #1 Elk River vs. #6 Andover   Massive 5A, Top 10 showdown here in the northwest suburbs. Elk River is sitting at 3-0 and putting up a ton of points per game, but Andover has one of the best players in the state in WR [player_tooltip player_id='752525' first='Cameron' last='Begalle'] and beat Mankato West in Week 2 on the road. Good chance there will be fireworks here, folks.   #1 Barnesville vs. Hawley   #1 Barnesville has a big test in the 2A ranks against a strong 2-1 Hawley team, who are rolling after a Week 1 loss and have put up around 50 points the last two weeks of action. The Nuggets are also led by two D1 commits in linebacker and North Dakota commit [player_tooltip player_id='973578' first='Jack' last='Ames'], as well as QB/TE/ATH [player_tooltip player_id='945349' first='Noah' last='Nelson'], a 6'5, 225 lb. North Dakota State commit. Barnesville has a loaded rushing attack and is playing some good football right now, but I hope they don't underestimate Hawley!   Zimmerman vs. #9 Princeton   A 4A showdown whose towns are separated by 10 miles and 15 minutes, PRzDAK Head Scout may be in attendance for this Zimmerman (2-1) vs. Princeton (3-0) matchup, filled with two talent-rich rosters and a lot of returning youth, varsity experience, and playmakers. These two always show up ready to go, and this rivalry has been particularly intense the past few seasons.   #9 Norwood Young America vs. Randolph   Class AA, undefeated potential slugfest here in the small school ranks. Norwood Young America (3-0) has one of the best DE duos in the state and a ton of size in the trenches, and Randolph (3-0) brings serious skill position flash to the table. Bit of a difference in roster makeup and program strengths, which can lead to excitement, two PrepRedzoneMN Preseason All-State quarterbacks leading the two competitors, and a big benchmark for both sides at the midseason point.   #7 Pine Island vs. #1 Stewartville   Class AAA, Top 10 showdown in Southern Minnesota, separated by 29 miles. #1 Stewartville, the defending state champ, is off to its winning ways in 2024, and are the unanimous #1, but could potentially be on upset alert here against Pine Island. For the Panthers, 6'3, 225 lb. LB/RB [player_tooltip player_id='641136' first='Blake' last='Schiltz'] - an NDSU commit - and 6'3 WR Drew Sailer need to have big days, as Stewartville possesses firepower across the board, led by Montana State DT commit [player_tooltip player_id='234882' first='Graysen' last='Schneider'].   #8 Pierz vs. #4 Albany   One of the most competitive games on the weekend's docket, Class AAA has a good one set to square off on Friday night between #8 Pierz and #4 Albany. Both undefeated, both like to run the ball, I think this contest has the chance to be physical.   #8 Browerville vs. #10 Upsala/Swanville   Top 10 Class A showdown to round out our best games of Friday night. Kickoff at 7!   Saturday:   Seven games on Saturday to finish out the weekend. I really like the St. Paul city school matchups, especially that Johnson vs. Central game. Look for [player_tooltip player_id='551376' first='Justice' last='Moody'] to go off, again!   St. Paul Como Park @ Minneapolis South   Minneapolis Roosevelt @ Richfield   St. Paul Harding/Humboldt @ St. Paul Highland Park   Grand Meadow @ Edgerton   St. Paul Johnson @ St. Paul Central   Apple Valley @ Tartan   Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton @ Waterville-Elysian-Morristown

Hello and happy Thursday, everyone. With Week 4 kicking off tonight around the state, and the meat of the contests coming tomorrow, there's no better time than now to get one last recap of last week's action in Minnesota's prep football scene. Top team results, scores, and news, best individual performances, including naming a Week 3 MVP, and a preview of Week 4's best games. Dig in!