The 2026 Minnesota high school football state tournament quarterfinal round concluded this weekend, setting the stage for upcoming semifinal matchups at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Action is scheduled to take place from Nov. 19 through Nov. 21, “according to the Minnesota Sports Fan.”
In the 9-Player division, Kittson County Central, Hills-Beaver Creek, Cromwell-Wright Area and Border West secured victories to advance.
The Class A semifinals will feature Upsala against Springfield, while Breckenridge faces Minneota.
Class AA quarterfinal winners included Hawley, Caledonia, Redwood Valley and Jackson County Central, the latter of which survived a 32-24 overtime thriller against Waterville-Elysian-Morristown, “as reported by local outlets.”
In Class AAA, Pierz, St. Croix Lutheran and Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton moved forward, with the final spot to be determined by the Waseca and Zumbrota-Mazeppa game.
Class AAAA action saw Orono, Byron, Willmar and Fergus Falls claim their places in the next round.
The Class AAAAA bracket remains partially incomplete, as several quarterfinal games were slated for Saturday at neutral sites, including matchups in Woodbury, Rocori and Park Center, “per the tournament schedule.”
Monticello has already punched its ticket to the semifinals.
In the state’s largest division, Class AAAAAA, Champlin Park, Rosemount, Minnetonka and Centennial emerged from the quarterfinals.
Champlin Park defeated Forest Lake 41-8, while Rosemount topped Prior Lake 28-6.
Minnetonka moved on after a 19-7 victory over Lakeville South, and Centennial edged Shakopee 10-6.
These teams will now prepare for the high-stakes atmosphere of the state semifinals held at U.S. Bank Stadium.
The tournament continues to draw significant attention across the state, with analysts closely monitoring the progression of these programs, “noted the sports coverage.”
Fans are encouraged to verify specific game times and locations as the schedule progresses toward the state championship rounds.