St. Thomas Academy at South St. Paul
7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 30

Two teams that finished as runners-up in their respective state tournaments last year meet this week when St. Thomas Academy travels to South St. Paul in East Metro District Red Division play.

While the No. 2-4A ranked Packers (4-0, 4-0) have been impressive again this season, the Cadets (2-2, 2-2) have struggled coming off last season's state run.

St. Thomas Academy's lone regular-season loss last season was to South St. Paul (28-21), and the Cadets must reverse that result this year to gain momentum going into the second half of their division schedule. 

Players to watch in this game include Packers senior quarterback Ryan Duffy (458 rushing yards, 11 TDs) and St. Thomas Academy junior running back Cameron Cashin (344 yards, 2 TDs).