Minnetonka quarterback Caleb Francois beats Anoka's Josh Ryther to the end zone in the first quarter. (Jeff Wheeler/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
MN high school football state tournament
Minnetonka won a battle of quarterbacks with contrasting styles, a 48-27 Class 6A semifinal victory against Anoka on Thursday at US Bank Stadium.
The Skippers (10-2) now await Friday’s semifinal pitting Shakopee against Maple Grove. They will play the winner in their first Prep Bowl since taking second in 2017.
Minnetonka lost 31-21 at Maple Grove on Oct. 17.
“Both teams are great, but we know if we play our football — we are confident in our ability,” senior defensive back Philip Nartey said.
For more on the Skippers' victory, click here after the game to read this story on startribune.com.
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