Lakeville South, Centennial and Rosemount rose to fill gaps that emerged when Minnetonka and Forest Lake lost for the first time Friday.

Centennial, St. Michael-Albertville and Byron made the most of the last few ticks in victories Friday.

Losses by No. 2 Minnetonka and No. 3 Forest Lake left Class 6A with a single undefeated team, Maple Grove.

Edina coach Jason Potts and Mounds View coach Aaron Moberg called in to chat with Shaver after their teams upset Minnetonka and Forest Lake.

Martin Sleen, Zack Shatek and Carson Heimer are fighting for the state rushing title. Others are flying under the radar but have strong credentials.

Class 6A’s Maple Grove stands alone as a unanimous top pick in the seven football classes.

Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Forest Lake and Lakeville South hold the top four spots. Chaska and Fergus Falls exited after losing last week. And Bemidji’s tough luck continued.

Chanhassen quarterback Nathan Ramler and several football coaches from across Minnesota joined Randy Shaver on “Strib Varsity Live” on Friday.

Elsewhere, Eden Prairie survived a push by Moorhead. Read the recaps of victories by Chanhassen, St. Thomas Academy and Byron.

Carson Heimer surpassed 200 yards rushing, scored three TDs and made an interception, propelling the No. 1 Bears past the No. 3 KoMets.