The Panthers defeated Chanhassen 24-21, ousting another powerhouse program from the state tournament, and finished 13-0.

The Cardinals, regular attendees at state, won their first title by defeating Waseca 17-7. Colton Purcell tied a Prep Bowl record with three interceptions.

Hills-Beaver Creek defeated Hillcrest Lutheran Academy, winning the trophy that was one victory away last season.

Owen Linder, Kade Bush and Nathan Ramler, members of Strib Varsity’s All-Minnesota team, propelled the 2023 champ Storm to Saturday’s title game vs. Spring Lake Park.

Chase Bjorgaard scored six touchdowns, tied for the most in a Prep Bowl game, while rushing for 320 yards, and the Spuds’ Jett Feeney reached unprecedented heights with 373 passing yards.

The Hornets defeated Moorhead behind 320 rushing yards and six TDs by Chase Bjorgaard. Jackson County Central is the Class 2A champ, Orono won Class 4A, and Minneota took Class 1A for the fourth year in a row.

Roman Voss, who is committed to the Gophers as Minnesota’s No. 1 senior prospect, rushed for 252 yards against Goodhue and helped the Huskies overcome six turnovers.

The Spartans led by three touchdowns at halftime but didn’t score again, so the defense secured their first title.

With a 49-14 victory over Breckenridge, Minneota won the Class 1A championship for the fourth year in a row.

The big-school finalists overcame challenges — and four losses each — to reach the championship game.