This time, advantage big time to Prior Lake over Blaine

skip navigation

MN Football Hub

This time, advantage big time to Prior Lake over Blaine

By MATT STEICHEN, Special to the Star Tribune, 11/03/17, 9:15PM CDT

The Lakers avenged a 2016 loss in the Class 6A playoffs with a 49-14 thrashing of the Bengals.

Prior Lake running back Jordan Johnson bounces to the outside for his second touchdown run of the first half Friday night against Blaine. Photo by Jeff Lawler, SportsEngine

Blaine quarterback Connor Melton looks downfield as he scrambles away from pressure against Prior Lake Friday night at Dan Patch Stadium in Prior Lake. The Bengals trailed the Lakers 36-7 at halftime. Photo by Jeff Lawler, SportsEngine

Spotlight Games

Woodbury continues unbeaten streak against Eagan
By Blaze Fugina, SportsEngine 09/15/2022, 5:00pm CDT
The Royals used consistent scoring throughout the game to beat the Wildcats on Thursday.
Read More

Elk River hangs on to defeat St. Francis in high-octane offensive battle
By Drew Herron, SportsEngine 09/13/2019, 7:30pm CDT
Junior running back Carter Otto finished with 125 yards and two TDs for the Elks, who fended off a late push from the Fighting Saints.
Read More

Prior Lake holds off late surge from rival Shakopee
By Ryan Williamson, SportsEngine 09/06/2019, 4:00pm CDT
The Lakers nearly blew a 14-0 lead in the fourth quarter but held on to top the Sabers.
Read More

Tied through three quarters, Cretin-Derham Hall pulls away late to defeat East Ridge
By Adam Holt, SportsEngine 09/06/2019, 4:00pm CDT
Raiders quarterback Preston Thelemann hit Marisellieo Mendez for a 51-yard touchdown to open the fourth quarter, breaking a 14-14 tie.
Read More

Lakeville North survives mistakes and Maple Grove, advances in Class 6A tourney
By Adam Holt, SportsEngine 11/02/2018, 8:45pm CDT
The Panthers recovered from an early 7-0 deficit and three turnovers to beat the Crimson.
Read More

View All |

most popular

Edina sophomore two-sport standout on recruiting: 'It's gotten a little busy'
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 04/25/2024, 8:30am CDT
Mason West quarterbacked the Hornets to the Class 6A football final and starred on the school's state champion hockey team.
Read More

Focusing on bringing football game film into frame
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 04/23/2024, 8:00am CDT
High schoolers will learn how to properly record coaching film at free training session hosted by the Football Film Federation at the Radisson Blu on Sunday.
Read More

Hub Q&A with Spring Grove's Alex Folz
By Trevor Squire, SportsEngine 08/24/2018, 2:15pm CDT
The quarterback helped Spring Grove cap a perfect season with the program's first 9-Man state title last year and returns for his senior season to help the Lions defend their crown.
Read More

Brink carries Wheaton
By MN Football Hub staff and Star Tribune 11/19/2011, 10:00am CST
Senior running back rushes for six TDs in 9-Man rout of Kittson County Central
Read More

'I always wanted this job.' Coach hits peak with promotion.
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 04/17/2024, 9:30am CDT
After being an assistant coach for 19 years, Adam Spurrell is getting the chance to lead one of the metro area's traditional football powers at Maple Grove.
Read More

View All