The prep football playoffs continued with a full slate of semifinals this week at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis featuring 14 games in three days.
9 a.m. Minneota 28, vs. Rushford-Peterson 8 (Class 1A): Minneota (13-0) asserted its dominance early, amassing 248 total yards and three touchdowns in the first half while holding the Trojans (12-1) to 54 yards and two turnovers taking a 21-0 lead into the break. Connor Sik scored three touchdowns.
11:30 a.m. Mayer Lutheran 41, New York Mills 6 (Class 1A): Ty Hoese threw five touchdown passes and Mayer Lutheran scored two touchdowns in the first five minutes to take control early against New York Mills.
2 p.m. Plainview-Elgin-Millville 28, Annandale 6 (Class 3A): The Bulldogs (11-2) used a strong drive out of halftime to advance to their first Prep Bowl since winning it all in 2002.
4:30 p.m. Dassel-Cokato 21, Esko 14 (Class 3A): Dassel-Cokato got three touchdowns from running back Eli Gillman, including two in the fourth quarter — the second coming on fourth down with 1:26 to play.
7 p.m. Mankato West 42, Rogers 7 (Class 5A): A dominant defensive performance that included four fumble recoveries, three sacks, two interceptions and two touchdowns sent the Scarlets to a decisive victory.