Staff picks: Friday's state semifinal football games

By Star Tribune 11/15/2012, 7:38pm CST

Staff writer Jim Paulsen began the semifinals with a four-game edge over colleague David LaVaque in picking game-winners this season. Friday's games have them disagreeing at every turn.

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All-Metro first-team defense

By Star Tribune 11/12/2012, 10:15pm CST

Deon Dorvil, Edina, sr., DL: 5-11, 290, DT. Speed and strength in a stout, immoveable frame. A great two-gap player who can occupy two lineman and still slide off and make tackles. Stunning initial burst surprises opponents.

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State football roundup: Totino-Grace pulls away in win over Apple Valley

By Star Tribune 11/09/2012, 11:28pm CST

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Holy Family keeps it going

By Aaron Paitich, Special to the Star Tribune 11/09/2012, 10:15pm CST

Fire defeat Hill-Murray 27-23 to advance to the Class 4A semifinal game

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Elk River linebacker is defensive 'brain'

By Star Tribune 11/06/2012, 4:23pm CST

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