Recap: Tyler Johnson threw for 285 yards and six touchdowns and ran for 186 yards and a touchdown to lead Minneapolis North past Tracy-Milroy-Balaton Panthers 54-29 in the Class 1A quarterfinal at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. The Polars scored 42 consecutive points in the second and third quarters. They broke open the game on a pass from Johnson to Azerick Rodgers for an 80-yard touchdown play with 2 minutes, 36 seconds left in the first half. The Panthers moved the ball throughout the game but could not complete drives deep in Polar territory.

Key to the game: Johnson, who has committed to Minnesota, was under little pressure when dropping back to pass, giving him time to scramble before running or throwing for big plays.

Quote: "It's teamwork, man. Just gotta work together. We talked on defense a lot. We said what we were going to do and got the work done." -- Polars tackle Phillip Scott, on the defense making plays deep in their own territory.

One thing to know: Johnson totaled seven touchdowns of a combined 277 yards. They included a 68-yard run and 80-yard pass.

JOE GUNTHER

Minneapolis North pulled away from Tracy-Milroy-Balaton in the second quarter with three touchdowns heading into halftime. The Polars cruised through the second half for a 54-29 victory Saturday in the Class 1A quarterfinal game at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter.

Tyler Johnson led the way for the Polars with seven total touchdowns -- one rushing, six passing. Johnson, who has committed to Minnesota, had 285 passing yards and 186 yards rushing. He also recorded an interception in the waning minutes of the game.

The Panthers had several drives deep into Polar territory in the first half, but several big defensive plays denied scores. The Polars blocked a field goal try on the Panthers' opening drive of the game and intercepted a pass in the end zone. Tracy-Milroy-Balaton failed on multiple fourth down tries.

Check back later for more on the game.