Quarterback Nick Fazi (left) of Eden Prairie and running back Jadon Hellerud of Shakopee, each shown in games played earlier this season, contributed to their teams’ victories Friday. (Photos by Cheryl A. Myers (Fazi) and Earl J. Ebensteiner (Hellerud), Special to the Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Eden Prairie scored four straight touchdowns in the first half and defeated visiting Prior Lake 28-14 on Friday.

Tyler Walden ran untouched up the middle for a 25-yard touchdown to get the Eagles, 4-1 and ranked fifth in the Metro Top 10, on the board.

The Eagles took a 14-7 lead on a reverse flea-flicker pass from Nick Fazi to Jermell Taylor on the first play of the second quarter. After Dennis Rahouski intercepted a pass near midfield, the Eagles extended the lead to 21-7 on a 5-yard touchdown run by Devin Jordan. Chiddi Obiazor blocked a punt on the following drive to set up Walden's second touchdown of the game.

The Lakers, 4-1 and ranked second in the Metro Top 10, got momentum early in the third quarter. Joey Krouse finished the team's first drive of the half with a 24-yard touchdown run.

The Lakers caught a break on the ensuing kickoff when the Eagles returner fell at the 1-yard line. A few plays later, the Lakers recovered a fumble in Eagles territory. After failing to convert a third-and-1 play, the Lakers attempted a field goal, but it was blocked.

The Lakers got off to a fast start when Krouse returned the opening kickoff 80 yards for a touchdown.

Shakopee 27, Lakeville North 21 (OT): Jadon Hellerud ran for a 6-yard touchdown in overtime to give the No. 8 Sabers (4-1) a victory over the host Panthers (1-4). Tremaine Fulton Jr. recovered a fumble for the Sabers on the Panthers' opening possession of overtime.

East Ridge 28, Woodbury 0: Jaelen Harper ran for two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to help the Raptors (3-2) upset the visiting No. 7 Royals (4-1). Tanner Zolnosky got the scoring started with a 68-yard touchdown pass to Jaylin Reese late in the second quarter. Riley Schwellenbach extended the Raptors' lead with a 22-yard interception return in the third quarter.

Mankato West 28, Rochester Mayo 24: Barton McAninch scored four touchdowns to lead the Class 5A, No. 1 Scarlets (5-0) past the host Class 5A, No. 7 Spartans (4-1). The junior quarterback ran for three scores and threw for another.

Edina 34, Farmington 31: Mason Sill made a 30-yard field goal with one second left for the Hornets (1-4). Edina scored 17 unanswered points in the second half. Finn McElroy threw a 74-yard touchdown pass to Sonny Villegas to tie it 31-31 with 9:09 left in the game. Jonathan Shrum caught a touchdown pass and returned a kickoff for a touchdown for the Tigers (1-4).

St. Michael-Albertville 24, Minnetonka 10: The Knights (2-3) scored on two fumble returns to rally past the visiting Skippers (3-2). Jackson Brutger and Drew Luster picked up fumbles and gave the Knights a 14-10 lead after three quarters. Sam Anderson ran for a touchdown and Jarod Timlin kicked a field goal to complete the scoring. Keagan Zabilla kicked a field goal and Roman Johnson ran for a touchdown to give the Skippers a 10-0 lead at halftime.

Hastings 28, South St. Paul 27 (OT): Daniel Millner threw a touchdown and two-point conversion to Johnny Bezdicek in overtime to give the Raiders (2-3) the victory over the host Packers (0-5). Elijah Bryant threw a touchdown pass to Bruce Doeren on the first possession of overtime for the Packers.