Minnesota High School Football: Rankings, Playoffs, and Traditions
Minnesota high school football represents a cornerstone of community identity across the state, from the Minneapolis suburbs to small prairie towns. Each fall, more than 30,000 student-athletes compete under Friday night lights, pursuing conference championships, playoff berths, and the ultimate goal: hoisting a state championship trophy at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) oversees one of the nation’s most competitive high school football landscapes, organizing six classification divisions that ensure schools of all sizes compete fairly for championship glory.
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