Minnesota Vikings Host 7 High School Football State Championship Games at U.S. Bank Stadium

For the tenth consecutive year, U.S. Bank Stadium—home of the Minnesota Vikings—will host the Minnesota State High School League's Prep Bowl this weekend. Seven championship games will be played Friday and Saturday.

The 43rd edition of the Prep Bowl features four matchups between undefeated teams, one team on a 45-game winning streak, and a 6A title game between two four-loss teams competing for the gold.

Below is the complete schedule with notes on each game from the MSHSL:

Minnesota Prep Bowl Schedule

Class AAAAAA

Edina (8-4) vs. Moorhead (8-4), 7 p.m. Friday, November 21

Two 8-4 teams will battle for the state title in Minnesota's largest classification, in a rematch of their regular season finale, which Moorhead won 51-44.

Edina seeks its first-ever state championship, while Moorhead—playing its first season in Class 6A—last won a state title in 1987.

Meet Edina

Nickname: Hornets
School colors: Kelly Green and White
State tournament appearances: 6
Prep Bowl appearances: 2023 Class AAAAAA runner-up
Road to the Prep Bowl: Defeated Eden Prairie 23-21 (quarterfinals); defeated Minnetonka 42-41 (semifinals)

Did you know? Edina recorded two heart-stopping victories against Lake Conference powers to reach their second Prep Bowl Championship in three seasons. Senior quarterback Mason West threw four touchdown passes in the comeback win over Minnetonka, and has thrown for 2,311 yards and 26 TDs this season. Senior defensive tackle Sawyer Jezierski (6'4", 275 lbs.) has committed to Iowa.

Meet Moorhead

Nickname: Spuds
School colors: Orange and Black
State tournament appearances: 18
Prep Bowl appearances: 1987 Class AAAA champion; 1972 and 1981 Class AA runner-up
Road to the Prep Bowl: Defeated Centennial 35-21 (quarterfinals); defeated Lakeville South 26-14 (semifinals)

Did you know? Moorhead last played for a Prep Bowl Championship in 1987 at the Metrodome, winning 13-7. Junior David Mack leads Minnesota receivers with 107 catches for 1,439 yards and 24 touchdowns, catching passes from junior quarterback Jett Feeney.

Class AAAAA

Chanhassen (11-1) vs. Spring Lake Park (12-0), 4 p.m. Saturday, November 22

Both teams enter after impressive semifinal victories at U.S. Bank Stadium. Chanhassen knocked off defending champion Elk River 22-19, while Spring Lake Park defeated top-seeded St. Thomas Academy 39-23.

Meet Spring Lake Park

Nickname: Panthers
School colors: Royal Blue, Scarlet and White
Prep Bowl appearances: 1991 Class A Champion; 2016 Class AAAAA runner-up
Road to the Prep Bowl: Defeated Alexandria Area 13-12 (quarterfinals); defeated St. Thomas Academy 39-23 (semifinals)

Did you know? Spring Lake Park has rushed for over 3,000 yards and thrown for over 1,000 this season. Senior defensive back Marcus Snyder has seven interceptions, while junior quarterback Nolan Roach rushed for 190 yards and two touchdowns in the semifinal win.

Meet Chanhassen

Nickname: Storm
School colors: Navy Blue and Old Gold
Prep Bowl appearances: 2023 Class AAAAA Champion
Road to the Prep Bowl: Defeated Cretin-Derham Hall 23-19 (quarterfinals); defeated Elk River 22-19 (semifinals)

Did you know? Chanhassen ended Elk River's title reign with a timely end zone interception. Senior tight end Kade Bush (committed to West Virginia) has 62 receptions for 692 yards and eight touchdowns, while senior offensive lineman Owen Lindner (committed to Iowa) has anchored the offensive line.

Class AAAA

Kasson-Mantorville (11-1) vs. Orono (9-3), 1 p.m. Friday, November 21

Orono upset top-seed Marshall 15-14 on a walk-off two-point conversion in overtime. This marks Kasson-Mantorville's second state title game and Orono's first Prep Bowl championship appearance.

Meet Orono

Nickname: Spartans
School colors: Navy and Scarlet
Road to the Prep Bowl: Defeated Fergus Falls 36-14 (quarterfinals); defeated Marshall 15-14 in OT (semifinals)

Did you know? Orono features three runners with at least 500 rushing yards: senior quarterback Griffen Mauer (598), senior running back Rory Kvern (514), and sophomore Hudson Hirt (503).

Meet Kasson-Mantorville

Nickname: KoMets
School colors: Royal Blue and White
Prep Bowl appearances: 2021 Class AAAA runner-up
Road to the Prep Bowl: Defeated Hill-Murray 35-21 (quarterfinals); defeated Grand Rapids 16-14 (semifinals)

Did you know? The KoMets' only loss was to Byron in Week 6, which they avenged with a three-point section final victory. Senior quarterback Grady Babcock connected with junior receiver Camryn Tottingham for a crucial 77-yard touchdown in the semifinals.

Class AAA

Waseca (12-0) vs. Annandale (12-0), 1 p.m. Saturday, November 22

Meet Waseca

Nickname: Bluejays
School colors: Royal Blue and Gold
Road to the Prep Bowl: Defeated Holy Family Catholic 14-0 (quarterfinals); defeated Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton 14-13 (semifinals)

Did you know? Waseca's defense allows just 7.8 points per game, with no opponent scoring more than 14 points. Senior receiver/defensive back Deron Russell, a Mr. Football finalist, has committed to North Dakota State.

Meet Annandale

Nickname: Cardinals
School colors: Red, Black and White
Prep Bowl appearances: 2023 Class AAA runner-up
Road to the Prep Bowl: Defeated Litchfield 19-7 (quarterfinals); defeated Minneapolis North 36-20 (semifinals)

Did you know? Annandale averages 42.2 points per game while allowing just 6.4. The Cardinals scored 28 unanswered points in their semifinal victory.

Class AA

Goodhue (12-0) vs. Jackson County Central (12-0), 4 p.m. Friday, November 21

Meet Jackson County Central

Nickname: Huskies
School colors: Navy Blue and Silver
Prep Bowl appearances: Multiple championships including 2024 Class AAA Champion
Road to the Prep Bowl: Defeated Caledonia 42-15 (quarterfinals); defeated Eden Valley-Watkins 38-0 (semifinals)

Did you know? Senior quarterback Roman Voss (Minnesota recruit) accounted for six touchdowns in the semifinal—all in the first half—plus an interception. He has 27 rushing touchdowns this season.

Meet Goodhue

Nickname: Wildcats
School colors: Purple and White
Prep Bowl appearances: 2003 and 2007 Class A Champions
Road to the Prep Bowl: Defeated Waterville-Elysian-Morristown 29-28 (quarterfinals); defeated Holdingford 24-7 (semifinals)

Did you know? The Wildcats have scored 40+ points in seven games and dominated time of possession with an 18-play, 58-yard drive lasting over 10 minutes in the semifinals.

Class A

Minneota (12-0) vs. Breckenridge (13-0), 10 a.m. Friday, November 21

Meet Minneota

Nickname: Vikings
School colors: Blue and Gold
Prep Bowl appearances: Multiple championships including three straight (2022-2024)
Road to the Prep Bowl: Defeated Lester Prairie 42-6 (quarterfinals); defeated Mahnomen/Waubun 28-14 (semifinals)

Did you know? Minneota enters on a 45-game winning streak, seeking to become the first team since Caledonia (2015-2019) to win four consecutive titles. This is their fifth straight Prep Bowl appearance.

Meet Breckenridge

Nickname: Cowboys
School colors: Green and White
Prep Bowl appearances: 1988 Class B Champion; multiple runner-up finishes
Road to the Prep Bowl: Defeated Barnum 57-14 (quarterfinals); defeated Murray County Central 28-21 (semifinals)

Did you know? Senior running back David Erlandson has rushed for 1,871 yards, while junior quarterback Riley Kappes has thrown for 1,428 yards, 20 touchdowns, and just one interception.

9-Player

Hills-Beaver Creek (12-0) vs. Hillcrest Lutheran Academy (12-0), 10 a.m. Saturday, November 22

Meet Hills-Beaver Creek

Nickname: Patriots
School colors: Red, White and Blue
Prep Bowl appearances: 1990 Nine-Man Champion; 2024 Nine-Player runner-up
Road to the Prep Bowl: Defeated Red Rock Central 44-14 (quarterfinals); defeated Fertile-Beltrami 30-14 (semifinals)

Did you know? The Patriots gained revenge against Fertile-Beltrami, who beat them in last year's championship. Senior defensive back Micah Bush has committed to South Dakota State.

Meet Hillcrest Lutheran Academy

Nickname: Comets
School colors: Red and White
Prep Bowl appearances: 2001 Nine-Man Champion; multiple runner-up finishes
Road to the Prep Bowl: Defeated Mabel-Canton 40-38 (quarterfinals); defeated Kittson County Central 27-21 (semifinals)

Did you know? Making their first state tournament appearance in nearly a decade, the Comets have won multiple nail-biting games. Senior quarterback Ethan Swedberg leads the offense, while senior defensive back Sean Berge sealed the semifinal with a late interception.