Minnesota High School Football scores on MEA weekend

Mahtomedi 21, Spring Lake Park 14: Junior quarterback Connor Finn threw his third touchdown pass to Joey Pipes, a 21-yarder, with 4:44 left as the Zephyrs (2-6) defeated the Panthers (3-5). The two previously scored touchdowns of 65 and 72 yards. Sophomore Nolan Roach ran for both of the Panthers’ touchdowns.

Minneapolis Washburn 50, Bloomington Kennedy 7: The Millers’ defense scored two touchdowns while defeating the Eagles (4-4). Senior defensive back Nolan Faulhaber returned an interception 90 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter, while junior defensive back Heston Anderson scored on a 40-yard fumble in the third quarter for the Millers (6-2). Junior quarterback Andrew Backhaus led the offense, passing for a touchdown and running for another.

Princeton 23, Dassel-Cokato 13: The difference in class size showed. Seniors Nolan Soderholm kicked a 27-yard field goal in the third quarter and quarterback Brayden Shafer added a 1-yard scoring run with 3:57 left, breaking a 13-yard deadlock as Class 4A, No. 3 The undefeated Tigers (8-0) slipped past the Class 3A No. 2 Chargers (7-1). The two teams exchanged touchdowns in the first half.

Providence Academy 14, Kasson-Mantorville 7: Senior quarterback Magnus Hansen threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to classmate Tony Ernster 54 seconds into the fourth quarter to give Class 4A, No. 6 Lions (6-2) a win over the KoMets (5-3). Hansen also threw a 58-yard touchdown pass to senior tight end Matthew Hunter in the second quarter.

Wadena-Deer Creek (1-7) has decided to forego the remainder of the football season, including the postseason, due to a lack of attendance due to a series of injuries. The Wolverines lost their regular season finale to Staples-Motley on Wednesday. In a letter posted on the team’s Facebook page, Wolverines coach Kyle Petermeier cited injuries as the reason for the lack of available varsity players. He expects varsity football to return in 2025.