Kamille Andresen, Chase Bjorgaard, Maddyn Greenway, Madi Kraft, Preston Nelson, Lucy Saari and Kacie Schulte were honored for their week’s work.

Ahead of the final games of the regular season, Centennial and Lakeville South moved into the upper echelon in Class 6A.

Moorhead wide receiver David Mack and Maple Grove running back James Engle Jr. joined Randy Shaver on “Strib Varsity Live.”

As the regular season nears its Wednesday end, a few unforeseen upsets and close games Friday jumbled Jim Paulsen’s list.

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

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 remain in, holding the top four spots. Also important is who’s out: Chaska and Fergus Falls exited after losing last week.

No. 7 Shakopee scored twice in the final minute but couldn’t catch up to Prior Lake. Ranked teams Moorhead, Chaska and Fergus Falls also lost.

Out-of-the-spotlight athletes are making names for themselves this season.