The ranked teams lost mostly to each other, but Edina (51-44 loser to Moorhead) and Cretin-Derham Hall (61-27 loser to Elk River) were notable exceptions.

Ahead of the Week 8 games, Centennial and Lakeville South moved into the upper echelon in Class 6A.

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

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.

Strib Varsity’s Marcus Fuller and Jim Paulsen pick winners of Friday biggest games, including Mahtomedi vs. Cretin-Derham Hall and one of the more popular games of the year — Edina vs. Minnetonka.

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.

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.