Defending Class 1A state champion Luke Mechtel returned with high hopes for his senior year to lead the St. Thomas Academy boys swim team to a second straight title.
Stillwater boy's hockey returned from its state runner-up finish in dramatic fashion, defeating Centennial in overtime to open their season on Thursday.
Lakeville South ran away from Maple Grove, the top overall seed in Class 6A. Edina defeated Eden Prairie with a late field goal, and Minnetonka cruised past St. Michael-Albertville.
The Cougars, who see keeping the ball on the ground as the only way to fly, got six rushing TDs from Griffen Dean and defeated the top overall seed Crimson 49-31.