Centennial rejects flash, embraces force for its football persona

By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune, 11/22/23, 9:45AM CST

The Cougars bring a hard-hat persona into their Class 6A Prep Bowl appointment with Edina.

Marcus Whiting, shown celebrating a September touchdown, represents Centennial football nicely: He plays running back when the yards are toughest to get. (Aaron Lavinsky, Star Tribune)

The Class 6A championship game is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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Centennial rejects flash, embraces force for its football persona

The Cougars bring a hard-hat persona into their Class 6A Prep Bowl appointment with Edina.

MN Football Hub

@MNFootballHub

Football Hub Headlines

Edina sophomore two-sport standout on recruiting: 'It's gotten a little busy'

Focusing on bringing football game film into frame

'I always wanted this job.' Coach hits peak with promotion.

Maple Grove finds its new coach right nearby

Lombardi leaving Maple Grove after 14 years

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