Randy Shaver and Strib Varsity reporters discuss the top teams, 25 to 1.

Whether driven by the view, the atmosphere or the stadium itself, some places make Friday nights even more special. Star Tribune writer Jim Paulsen lists the state’s best places to watch high school football.

The Bulldogs finish the season 13-0 with their fourth state championship in program history.

Sawyer Brown both threw a touchdown pass and ran for a TD for Becker, which remains undefeated at 12-0.

Saturday’s Class 4A, Section 8 football semifinal was essentially over at halftime, with Becker up by seven touchdowns.

With several teams still undefeated, though, there’s little movement in the class-by-class rankings.

No. 2 state-ranked Moorhead and its juggernaut offense averaging more than 50 points per game makes the 100 or so mile trip down Interstate 94 to play at No. 1 Alexandria and its wealth of athletic talent.

Senior running back Jeremy Fredericks scores on a 2-yard run in overtime and Zachary Wisemann makes good on the extra point, giving the Eagles the win over Class 6A, No. 3-ranked Minnetonka.

Becker at Rocori and Rogers at Elk River are two of the weekend’s top high school football matchups.

Jim Paulsen has been saying all season: Class 5A is the deepest in the state. That shows in new rankings, with six very good 5A teams holding down six spots starting at No. 6.