PrepRedzoneMN Heroes of Week 2

To no one's surprise, Minnesota's 2025 prep football season has lived up to the hype. There's been some great storylines so far this season, notably the new programs in higher classifications of competition making waves, fresh faces competing for state championship accolades, defending champs fighting like heck to defend their hardware, and some classifications completely up in the air contender-wise, two weeks of the 2025 season has set this year's high school football campaign up to be a great one. Week 2 was one for the record books, with big-time matchups from 6A to 9Man, thrilling finishes, upsets, shifting of power, and of course, some clutch finishes. Within the biggest games of Minnesota Week 2, individual athletes rose to the moment, put the team on their back, and produced clutch performances that allowed their squads to get over the finish line. Some would call them an MVP, some would call them a Top Performer, but here at PrepRedzoneMN, these guys are Heroes! Check out your Heroes of Week 2 below! Congrats, studs.   --   Minneota 37, Eden Valley-Watkins 30   Arguably the biggest matchup of Minnesota's Week 2 slate of games, defending Class A state champion Minneota battled up a level against Class AA Eden Valley-Watkins, who went 7-2 in 2024, and the game sounded like quite the nail-biter for both sides involved. Thanks to a prolific passing attack of the Eagles led by 2026 QB Blake Glenz and WR Brayden Becker, our HM Hero, EVW found themselves up 11 points during the first half, but a furious comeback led by Hero RB Kellen Bradley, who scored his third TD of the night in the waning minutes for the go-ahead, game-winning touchdown. The senior RB, who is stepping into the shoes of one of the most prolific RBs in Minnesota state history in Ryan Meagher, finished with 22 carries for 158 yards and 3 TDs in Minneota's takedown of a real-deal AA contender.   Hero = Kellen Bradley (Minneota) 2026. RB. 5'11, 175 lbs. Game-winning TD, 22 carries for 158 yards and 3 TDs.   Honorable Mention: Brayden Becker (Eden Valley-Watkins) 11 catches for 204 yards and 3 TDs   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Brayden_Becker1/status/1964786539952767069 </div></figure>   Shakopee 16, Lakeville South 12   A slobber-knocker of a 6A showdown in the south Metro, Shakopee earned a hard-fought win over perennial heavyweight Lakeville South 16-12. Shakopee, who bounced back from three first-half turnovers, found themselves down 12-10 in the third quarter after Cougars 6'1, 195 lb. 2027 QB scored his second rushing TD of the evening, used their biggest name to mount what became a memorable comeback for this 2025 Sabers roster. [player_tooltip player_id='212480' first='Blake' last='Betton'], a 2027 projected LB with nearly double-digit P4 offers, stepped into a WR role and made a momentum-turning 29-yard reception at the end of the third quarter, spring-boarding the Sabers into what became a go-ahead 29-yard TD run to take the lead back early in the 4th. Later, the Sabers defense held strong on a 4th and 2 rushing attempt by Lakeville South deep in their own territory with around a minute-and-a-half left in the ball game. Betton, who finished with 14 tackles in addition to his big-time catch, is our Hero of the Game, but is joined by some of his teammates. Good to see [player_tooltip player_id='923832' first='Carson' last='Turner'] pass the century rushing mark as well, as the 2026 tailback is finally back from an ACL tear that forced him to miss nearly his entire junior football and wrestling season.   Hero = [player_tooltip player_id='212480' first='Blake' last='Betton'] (Shakopee) 2027. DB/LB. 6'3, 200 lbs. 14 tackles and a 29-yard catch   [player_tooltip player_id='923832' first='Carson' last='Turner'] (Shakopee) 2026. RB. 16 rushes for 107 yards on a return from an ACL tear as a junior.   Honorable Mention: Robbie Dismukes (Shakopee) 2026. DB. - 11 tackles and an interception   <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/24341488/68bebe36186c18e53cc919b4">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/24341488/68bebe36186c18e53cc919b4</a>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/carsonturner39/status/1964556008216477986 </div></figure>   Farmington 7, Lakeville North 3   As 2025 is directly pointing to, the power dynamics in Class 6A are shifting like tectonic plates, and we're seeing geographic rivalries reignited with new winners on the scoresheets week to week. In Week 2 of Minnesota's 2025 season, Farmington took down nearby Lakeville North, who they hadn't beaten since 2021 and are 2-7 in the previous nine matchups with the Panthers, a tremendous win and clear evidence that 2025 is going to have new names in the Top 10 throughout the regular season and beyond. The contest saw three scoreless quarters before Lakeville North's Jacob McEntee nailed a 31-yard FG to take a 3-0 lead, but [player_tooltip player_id='1255138' first='Chris' last='Rehak'], a 5'10, 205 lb. two-way dynamo and our Hero of the Game, scored the game-winning TD from one-yard out, after which Aiden Roche nailed the PAT to give the Tigers a 7-3 lead with five minutes left in the game. The Tigers' defense stopped two more LN drives to get the win over the finish line, and it was a good night to be a Farmington Tiger. Rehak has no reported offers as of right now, talk about a sleeper!   Hero = [player_tooltip player_id='1255138' first='Chris' last='Rehak'] (Farmington) 2026. RB/LB. - 16 carries for 66 yards and the game-winning TD, also 11 tackles and a FF   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ChrisRehak08/status/1964551157663355300 </div></figure>   Warroad 17, Hawley 16   A Section 8AA showdown that was a one-score difference for more than two quarters of action, Warroad ended up downing the Hawley Nuggets on a Parker Moes 28-yard field goal in the second quarter that was ultimately the game winner. Hawley scored a safety in the 4th to make it a one-point game, but Warroad, while on the road, held strong defensively and squeezed out a hotly-contested one-point victory to go 1-1 on the season. Not a lot of information available publicly, including stats from Hawley, but I doubt the players, fans, and coaches involved in this one won't be forgetting it anytime soon. Also, stay on the lookout for 2028 Warriors RB Conner Lund, he's having a strong season as a well-built, two-way underclassman standout.   Hero = Parker Moes (Warroad) 2027. K. Go-ahead, game-winning 28-yard FG in the second quarter ultimately was the deciding score   Honorable Mention: Conner Lund (Warroad) 2028. 5'11, 195 lbs. RB/LB. - 25 carries for 160 yards and a TD, 44-yard interception in returned for a TD in the first quarter   Esko 21, Cloquet 20   Another cross-classification heater of a matchup between two storied rivals, Class AAA Esko narrowly downed 4A Cloquet 21-20 behind a bell cow rushing performance from senior [player_tooltip player_id='1581359' first='Graham' last='Hartlieb']. Running through stacked boxes and multiple tackle attempts every carry, Hartlieb was the heart & soul of Esko's Friday Night victory and the go-to playmaker in a fierce rivalry matchup in front of a packed home crowd. The two sides went into halftime tied up at 14-14, but a 10-yard TD run by Hartlieb, who also successfully kicked the ensuing PAT, put Esko up 21-14, and that PAT ended up making all the difference. After scoring late in the 3rd quarter on a Nashton Johanson 36-yard scamper, Cloquet missed the PAT, and neither side was able to find paydirt again. Good win for Esko to kickstart a still-developing 2025 campaign!   Hero = [player_tooltip player_id='1581359' first='Graham' last='Hartlieb'] (Esko) 2026. RB/LB. 6'1, 180 lbs. - 26 for 173 yards and 1 TD + 3 tackles   Honorable Mention: Aiden Nelson (Cloquet). 2026. RB. 8 carries for 63 yards and a TD + 7 tackles   [player_tooltip player_id='1581363' first='Jack' last='Horvat'] (Cloquet) 2027. RB/LB. 5'10, 205 lbs. - 14 carries for 65 yards and a TD + 9 tackles   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jack_horvat/status/1964354043729342757 </div></figure>   Adrian/Ellsworth 16, Heron Lake/Okabena-Fulda 14 (OT)   Nothing like some free football and an overtime slugfest early into your regular season! Class 9Man competitors Adrian/Ellsworth and Heron Lake/Okabena-Fulda got after it on a ferocious Friday Night matchup down in Southwest Minnesota, resulting in a finish for the ages and a terrific individual effort by Adrian/Ellsworth's Jackson Jenniges. The Coyotes pickup truck of a 2027 6'2, 245 lb. RB/LB Bryce Nielsen, who finished the game with 17 carries for 107 yards and a TD, opened the scoring up with his first quarter rushing TD, and a stifling defense held the Dragons to a near scoreless four quarters until Jenniges scored on a 47-yard scorcher that he followed with a successful 2pt conversion carry, sending the game into a thrilling overtime finish. Jenniges then scored on the first series of overtime and then once again ran in the ensuing 2pt conversion, putting the game in the hands of Heron Lake/Okabena-Fulda late Friday night. The Coyotes scored on a 4-yard carry by QB Brenton Erdmann (2026, 6, 185), but Adrian/Ellsworth seniors Garrett Penning and Jayden Lautt combined to tackle Erdmann short of the goal line to finish out a 16-14 comeback win at home in Week 2. This was also the first win for the Dragons in their first 9Man season in 30 years. Talk about F.O.M.O., PRZMN wishes we could have been at this one!   Hero = Jackson Jenniges (Adrian/Ellsworth) 2028. 5'10, 165 lbs. - 28 carries for 190 yards and 2 TDs + 13 tackles and a sack   Honorable Mention: Kaston Clarke (Heron Lake/Okabena-Fulda) 2027. CB. 5'9, 140 lbs. - 22 tackles   [player_tooltip player_id='1257241' first='Owen' last='Olsem'] (Heron Lake/Okabena-Fulda) 2026. LB. 5'10, 200 lbs. - 18 tackles   <a href="https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/adrian/organization/16603/adrian-high-school/team/33210/boys-varsity-football/schedule?date=2025-08-31T05%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&ss=2025&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2OGE5ZmRkMzMyMWU4Mjg2MzRhMGQ3Y2Q%3D">https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/adrian/organization/16603/adrian-high-school/team/33210/boys-varsity-football/schedule?date=2025-08-31T05%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&ss=2025&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2OGE5ZmRkMzMyMWU4Mjg2MzRhMGQ3Y2Q%3D</a>   Stewartville 20, Totino-Grace 14   Well, if last week's dismantling of Benilde-St. Margaret's didn't put you on notice, here's more evidence that Stewartville should be getting talked about as a legit Class 4A state title contender. The Tigers, despite a graduation of one of the state's top 2025 classes, are roaring through their new 4A competition, this time taking down perennial state title contender Totino-Grace in a last-minute upset of the Eagles. 2025 is the [player_tooltip player_id='1602765' first='Malik' last='Abdi'] show, and the senior RB, verified speedster, and standout hooper had himself a night, popping off 38 carries for 246 yards and 2 TDs, including the go-ahead score that came with only 50 seconds left in the 4th quarter, finishing a game that saw the two heavyweights trading blows and touchdown scores behind stellar running attacks and good ol' fashioned team defense. This won't be the last time you hear about Abdi, or Stewie, for that matter.   Hero = [player_tooltip player_id='1602765' first='Malik' last='Abdi'] (Stewartville) 2026. RB. 5'11, 180 lbs. - 38 carries for 246 yards and 2 TDs   http://www.hudl.com/v/2SbQ6e   Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa 14, West Central Area 8   Representing small school Class A, BBE and West Central Area had themselves a bar fight up in Barrett with the Jaguars pulling out the one-score victory to go 2-0 early into the 2025 season. After the Jaguars scored on a first quarter TD pass from 2027 6', 160 lb. QB Aiden Mueller to 2028 6'3, 205 lb. ATH Lance Radermacher, the game remained scoreless until the Knights answered with their own 3rd quarter strike from 2027 QB Owen Gruchow to 2026 WR Austin Bennett. However, WCA converted their 2pt conversion to take the lead 8-6, but this is when our hero, 2026 RB/LB Jesse Niklaus, capitalized on the moment and used all of his 6', 190 lb. frame to power in from six yards out to put his Jags up a score, and sweetened the pot by scoring following 2pt conversion as well. Nice win on the road for the developing 2025 Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa campaign. No social media for Niklaus, or film, but he'd be a nice little small school scoop for a MIAC, MCAC, or GPAC program looking for local seniors.   Hero = Jesse Niklaus (Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa) 2026. RB/LB. 6', 190 lbs. - 14 carries for 89 yards and a TD + 6 tackles   Holy Angels 14, Benilde-St. Margaret's 6 (OT)   I always like this matchup. Something about the 612 area private school blue vs. red theme really hits home for me, and Benilde-St. Margaret's vs. Holy Angels delivered a banger of a ball game last Friday night to a tune of a 14-6 OT winner in favor of the Stars. Senior QB Aidan Nygren got the scoring going early with a 38-yard strike to big-time senior sleeper [player_tooltip player_id='1629197' first='Will' last='Souba'], BSM answered in the 3rd quarter with their own TD, this time on the ground, but both sides had missed the extra point and found themselves netted up at 6-6 as the final seconds ticked off the 4th quarter clock. Heroes love themselves some overtime, and that's when ultra-experienced & certified playmaker [player_tooltip player_id='1208064' first='Emmett' last='Anderson'] joined the party, scoring a 3-yard TD AND the ensuring 2pt conversion, after which his defense stepped up finished off the W. The two teams have faced off in the Section 5AAAA championship game each of the past three years, with AHA securing the state championship berth in 2022 and 2024, and Benilde-St. Margaret's winning in 2023, so stay tuned for this rematch later on into the 2025 season.   Hero = [player_tooltip player_id='1208064' first='Emmett' last='Anderson'] (Holy Angels) 2026. RB. 5'10, 190 lbs. - 22 carries for 85 yards and 1 TD   Honorable Mention: [player_tooltip player_id='1629197' first='Will' last='Souba'] (Holy Angels) 2026. TE/LB. 6'2, 220 lbs. - 4 tackles, 1 FF, 1 catch for 38 yards and a TD   http://www.hudl.com/v/2Sbv3Q   Champlin Park 28, Andover 24   Two of the bigger dark horses in Class 6A, Andover and Champlin Park did battle in a north by northwest suburban 6A battle under Friday Night Lights. The Huskies are a legit 6A program, folks, whether you want to admit it or not, and they gave the Rebels everything they had in Week 2 of the 2025 season. The two sides traded touchdowns throughout all four quarters of the ball game, with the fantastic senior QB [player_tooltip player_id='1491934' first='Joseph' last='Mapson'] leading the way for the Huskies while Champlin Park relied upon first-year QB starter [player_tooltip player_id='1633909' first='Miles' last='Felton'], a 6'3, 200 lb. junior with some real-deal athleticism and duel-threat juice. Entering the 4th quarter as a 21-17 ball game in favor of the Rebels, Champlin's do-it-all weapon Mapson found fellow senior Aidan Wiegert (9 receptions for 89 yards and a TD) on a 13-yard score, with kicker Payton McKnight adding the PAT for good measure. The two sides traded possessions until Champlin Park received one last chance late in the ball game, and the aforementioned Felton threw in his own strike in the form of a 19-yard TD pass to 2026 TE Isaac Axness (6'3, 220), putting the Rebels up too late for Andover to come back from. What a game!   Hero = [player_tooltip player_id='1633909' first='Miles' last='Felton'] (Champlin Park) 2027. QB/ATH. 6'3, 200 lbs. -8-16 for 139 yards and 2 TDs passing + 12 carries for 62 yards scored with 59 seconds left   Honorable Mention: [player_tooltip player_id='1491934' first='Joseph' last='Mapson'] (Andover) 2026. QB. 6', 185 lbs. - 16-30 for 194 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT and 21 carries for 107 yards and 2 TDs   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/milesjfelton/status/1964431746646364294 </div></figure>   Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton 30, St. Clair/Mankato Loyola 29   A Section 2AA thriller down in Southern Minnesota and the Mankato area, this game had everything you could have wanted. High scoring, back and forth, and an incredibly exciting 4th quarter that saw our Heroes take the spotlight. You want to see your Heroes, especially your quarterbacks, thrive in the moment, and both signal-callers did just that last Friday night, as you can see by their score lines below. The game was knotted at 23-14 in favor of SCML, but Bauer put up back-to-back explosive drives and splash plays, first in the form of a 50-yard strike to Chase Gerdts and following it with a 77-yard BOMB to Caleb Quast, putting his Bulldogs up 30-23 late in the ball game, but the Spartans weren't done, and answered with their own 28-yard TD pass. However, St. Clair/Mankato went for the 2pt winner and was unsuccessful, and JWP walked away with a thrilling victory early into their 2025 campaign. I'm really excited about Freitag, who is also a good hooper for St. Clair High School, as his frame and stat lines are beginning to pile up impressively. I hope this kid uploads some Hudl film soon. Fireworks down in the 507, baby!   Hero = Daulton Bauer (JWP) 2026. QB. 5'10, 150 lbs. 12-20 for 287 yards and 3 TDs + 10 carries for 28 yards   Honorable Mention: Sam Freitag (St. Clair/Mankato Loyola) 2027. QB. 6'1, 180 lbs. - 12 for 16 for 234 yards and 2 TDs   <a href="https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/janesville/organization/14920/janesville-waldorf-p-high-school/team/31527/boys-varsity-football/schedule?date=2025-08-31T05%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&ss=2025&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2OGE1MjZlMTJlNGQyNTIyYTBlZGJlNDg%3D">https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/janesville/organization/14920/janesville-waldorf-p-high-school/team/31527/boys-varsity-football/schedule?date=2025-08-31T05%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&ss=2025&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2OGE1MjZlMTJlNGQyNTIyYTBlZGJlNDg%3D</a>   Maple Grove 28, Eden Prairie 14   The super heavyweight showdown of Minnesota's Week 2, this was a 7-7 ball game at half, with the Crimson scoring 14 points in the 3rd quarter to pull away from a still dangerous Eden Prairie Eagles 2025 squad. The Eagles sophomore sensation of a 2028 RB [player_tooltip player_id='1893142' first='Owen' last='Konrad'] (you'll be hearing more about him this week) scored a late 4th quarter TD with 2:11 left in the ball game to pull his EP away squad to within one score, but South Dakota State Jackrabbits QB commit [player_tooltip player_id='489731' first='Kaden' last='Harney'] ended any hope of a comeback on the next drive, this time with his legs as opposed to his arm. Harney, a 6'3 pocket-passer with a rifle attached to his right shoulder, has done a great job of developing his duel-threat capability and adding to his athleticism, as the near-200-pounder is reportedly running a 40 in the 4.6s, and he showed that juice at Week 2's clutchest moment. After the ensuring kickoff, Harney took a carry 57 yards to the house for six, helping Maple Grove seal a heard-earned victory over the always-competitive Eden Prairie Eagles. Of all the defending champs in 2025 besides maybe Jackson County Central, the Crimson look the best set to repeat right now.   Hero: [player_tooltip player_id='402073' first='James' last='Engle'] (Maple Grove) 2026. RB. 5'8, 185 lbs. Committed to MSU-Mankato. - 29 carries for 201 yards and 2 TDs   Honorable Mention: [player_tooltip player_id='1893142' first='Owen' last='Konrad'] (Eden Praire) 2028. RB. 5'8, 160 lbs. - 15 carries for 62 yards and a TD   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ChazMootzCCX/status/1965187108475470085 </div></figure>   St. Thomas Academy 17, Rochester Mayo 12   It's been tough sledding for Rochester Mayo in their first season back down at Class 5A, and the Spartans took a tough L to the Cadets at their home field last Friday during Week 2. This contest sounded like a slugfest, and in a prep football slugfest, you can generally see the running attack reign supreme. Lucky for the road squad, the Cadets have one of the toughest and most underrated RBs in the Metro in senior [player_tooltip player_id='923837' first='Dominic' last='Baez'], a scrappy, physical, and balanced 5'8 185 lb. bulldog of a tailback who helped STA build up to a 17-0 lead going into the 4th quarter thanks to a ton of scrappy runs and broken tackles. Mayo nearly mounted a comeback behind two touchdown passes from senior QB Isaac Peterson, but it wasn't enough to close the gap. Don't forget about St. Thomas Academy in the 2025 5A race!   Hero = Dom Baez (St. Thomas Academy) 2026. RB. 5'8, 185 lbs. - 36 carries for 118 yards and 1 TD   <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17692512/68bd6e60c61ac1fbda390ee4">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17692512/68bd6e60c61ac1fbda390ee4</a>   Byron 32, Orono 13   The Byron Bears cemented themselves as the #1 seed in the Class 4A state title race during Week 2 thanks to their beatdown of defending Class 4A semifinalists Orono High School. Orono didn't score until the 4th quarter, and the first three quarters were the [player_tooltip player_id='1104940' first='Carson' last='Heimer'] show. Maybe the most explosive RB in the state, as well as one of the biggest ballhawks of a safety, Heimer scored the first four TDs of the ball game, three on runs and one on a catch, before Orono hit paydirt, and Byron enjoyed the home victory in front of a energetic home crowd outside of Rochester. Mankato got a Monster!   Hero = [player_tooltip player_id='1104940' first='Carson' last='Heimer'] (Byron) 2026. RB/SAF. 6'1, 205 lbs. Committed to MSU-Mankato   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/carson_heimer8/status/1965829696589099236 </div></figure>   Moorhead 34, Woodbury 27   We're heading a bit down Narrative Street for this one. Yes, this was a close game, and yes, Heroes did emerge, but this game also contained some major prep football news as Moorhead's stud 2027 QB [player_tooltip player_id='1194605' first='[player_tooltip player_id='1194604' first='Jett' last='']' last='Feeney'] left the game early with an injured shoulder. On a bad snap, Feeney fell on his throwing shoulder, and although he finished off the last couple of minutes of the quarter, his backup Austin Dryburgh had to step in, which is why this score line was as close as it was. This is big news for both Moorhead and the potential Class 6A state title race, and you also have to give credit to a gritty Woodbury Royals squad for nearly pulling off the upset. When your QB1 goes down, especially an integral piece of your offense like Feeney, you need to rely on your run game, and luckily for the Spuds, they have a P4 RB on roster. Enter [player_tooltip player_id='1288313' first='Taye' last='Reich'], who finished with 19 carries for 124 yards and 2 TDs against a stout 6A defense. PRZMN will be eagerly awaiting news on Feeney and the Spuds QB situation this upcoming Friday night.   Hero = [player_tooltip player_id='1288313' first='Taye' last='Reich'] (Moorhead) 2027. RB. 5'10, 190 lbs. - 19 carries for 124 yards and 2 TDs   Braham 20, Pine City 14   Our final Hero of Week 2, Braham vs Pine City was tied until midway through the 4th quarter, when Bombers scored on a 5-yard TD run. However, Pine City nearly tied the ball game, working their way all the way down to the Braham 15-yard line, but a last-second PBU by one of Braham's safeties tipped the ball out of a waiting Dragons receiver's hands, spoiling the comeback for the ages. This rivalry has been renewed, folks!   Hero = [player_tooltip player_id='1612773' first='Tyler' last='Eklund'] 2026. ATH. 5'10, 165 lbs. - 2 receptions for 32 yards and a TD, 4 carries for 63 yards and a TD, 10 solo tackles, 7 assisted tackles, 3 TFLs, 1 sack   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/teklund5_11/status/1965462329711325363 </div></figure>   More Close Games:   Walker-Hackensack-Akeley 13, Park Christian 7   Perham 14, East Grand Forks 7   Kittson County Central 26, Stephen-Argyle Central 24   Fillmore Central 30, Southland 22   Goodridge/Grygla-Gatzke 28, Fertile-Beltrami 26   Alexandria 7, Monticello 0   BOLD 18, Lester Prairie 16   St. Anthony 13, Fridley 10   St. James 6, Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop 0   Watertown-Mayer 15, Rockford 14   Melrose Area 46, Sauk Centre 40   Red Rock Central 77, Nicollet 44   Ashby/Brandon-Evansville 16, Maple Lake 14   Barnesville 44, Pelican Rapids 36   Blue Earth Area 22, Blooming Prairie 14   --

To no one's surprise, Minnesota's 2025 prep football season has lived up to the hype. There's been some great storylines so far this season, notably the new programs in higher classifications of competition making waves, fresh faces competing for state championship accolades, defending champs fighting like heck to defend their hardware, and some classifications completely up in the air contender-wise, two weeks of the 2025 season has set this year's high school football campaign up to be a great one. Week 2 was one for the record books, with big-time matchups from 6A to 9Man, thrilling finishes, upsets, shifting of power, and of course, some clutch finishes. Within the biggest games of Minnesota Week 2, individual athletes rose to the moment, put the team on their back, and produced clutch performances that allowed their squads to get over the finish line. Some would call them an MVP, some would call them a Top Performer, but here at PrepRedzoneMN, these guys are Heroes! Check out your Heroes of Week 2 below! Congrats, studs.