Class 5A: Elk River blows out St. Michael-Albertville -- again

By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 11/04/2016, 9:00pm CDT

Only this time, the margin of victory was even greater as the Elks romped to a 56-0 victory and a trip to the state tournament.

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Star Tribune Talking Preps podcast: Episode 10

By Star Tribune 11/02/2016, 7:00pm CDT

Listen: The Strib's David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen talk soccer, cross-country and football tournaments.

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March to first Prep Bowl at U.S. Bank Stadium begins now

By DAVID La VAQUE and JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune staff writers 10/24/2016, 10:44pm CDT

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Football Section Brackets 2016

By Nick Wiese, SportsEngine 10/22/2016, 1:00pm CDT

Click here to view the bracket for each section.

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