Strib Varsity’s Jim Paulsen didn’t see anything to change his mind in a big way, and he doesn’t see much that separates the first four teams.

Two of the top 10 teams, Wayzata and Mankato West, endured upset losses in Week 1.

No. 1-ranked Maple Grove defeats Stillwater; Minnetonka’s Caleb Francois rushes for 3 TDs in 41-0 rout.

Maple Grove, No. 1 in the Minnesota Top 25, reacted when Stillwater got within a touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Jim Paulsen and Marcus Fuller tackle four Week 1 high school football games and reveal their reasoning.

Their performances don’t often show on the stat sheet, but coaches say their impact on the field is invaluable.

Jim Paulsen’s preseason ranking of the best teams in the state regardless of class.

Strib Varsity football writer Jim Paulsen started with quarterbacks, because it’s football, but his list hits every position and shows every college commitment.

Randy Shaver broke down the rankings with Jim Paulsen and Cassidy Hettesheimer of Strib Varsity to discuss the top teams, 25 to 1. Watch it here:

Randy Shaver sat down with Jim Paulsen and Marcus Fuller of Strib Varsity to discuss the selections for the Preseason Dream Team. Watch it here: