Lakeville linebacker Eli Mostaert (98) celebrates his interception for a touchdown against Prior Lake with teammates Thomas Jensen (21) and RaJa Nelson (7) in the game on Oct. 12 at TCO Stadium in Eagan. Photo: DAVID JOLES • david.joles@startribune.com
Mike Grant got his wish Thursday, just a year too late.
In 2017, the Eden Prairie football coach lobbied for his then-undefeated team to get the lone first-round bye available in the 31-team Class 6A bracket of the post-season playoffs.
But due to how the bracketing is determined, the bye went to Cretin-Derham Hall. Eden Prairie clearly survived, going on to win the Class 6A state title.
This year, however, is a different story. Check out the latest here on the Star Tribune's Preps Insider blog and find out about tantalizing matchups in several classes.