The ranked teams lost mostly to each other, but Edina (loser to Moorhead) and Cretin-Derham Hall (loser to Elk River) were spectacular exceptions.

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

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.

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

The Zephyrs improved to 7-0, a big step up from 3-7 in 2024, by stopping a two-point conversion attempt, then enduring a successful onside kick.

Undefeated Mahtomedi, one-loss Cretin-Derham Hall matchup could be decided by a touchdown on either side.

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.