The Minnesota high school football postseason has begun, and Friday’s episode of “Strib Varsity Live With Randy Shaver” had news, scores, highlights and exclusive interviews from Friday’s Class 6A first-round games.

There was more Saturday, too, as we went back to back with another “SVL” show to capture the section semifinals that day and night. Watch that episode here.

Watch Episode 10 of “Strib Varsity Live” here:

On Friday, Shaver brought scores and highlights from across the state. Among the games in the spotlight:

• Farmington vs. Edina
• Moorhead vs. Blaine
• Rogers vs. Mounds View
• Andover vs. East Ridge
• Lakeville North vs. Eden Prairie
• Anoka vs. Minnetonka
• Eastview vs. Maple Grove
• St. Michael-Albertville vs. Osseo

He also had exclusive interviews with several guests: Minnetonka running back Caleb Francois, Moorhead quarterback Jett Feeney, Maple Grove defensive back Brayden Dozier, Mounds View coach Aaron Moberg, Minneapolis North coach Charles Adams and Spring Lake Park coach John Stewart.

And, of course, we named two more Taco Bell Teams of the Night.

“Strib Varsity Live With Randy Shaver” is a streaming show, the centerpiece of a new partnership between Shaver and the Minnesota Star Tribune, and it can be watched on any screen. Our audience is most frequently on their smartphones, and the show can be viewed on any device. To watch on your smart TV, you can cast the show from your phone.

On whichever screen you watch, you get to see Shaver back in the saddle.

“What a thrill it is to join the team at the Minnesota Star Tribune,” Shaver said before the season. “And I can’t wait to dive back into the madness that is live broadcasting. We’re bringing back a Minnesota tradition: live football-night reporting, all on your screen.”

Minnesota Star Tribune subscribers have full access to Strib Varsity content on stribvarsity.com, including this show. Nonsubscribers will be able to watch 30 minutes of the show for free and then will be asked to subscribe to continue watching.

Watch past episodes

Episode 1: On Thursday night of opening week, we launched our first episode with an impressive lineup of guests for exclusive interviews with Shaver.

Episode 2: We went back to back on opening week and had fun under (our studio’s) Friday night lights.

Episode 3: Shaver covered the first fully loaded Friday of the season.

Episode 4: Big rivalries dominated this episode, which was packed with exclusive interviews and two more Taco Bell Teams of the Night.

Episode 5: Upsets and weather delays factored into a hectic night of football.

Episode 6: Shaver’s exclusive interviews included Hermantown running back Martin Sleen and Maple Grove quarterback Kaden Harney.

Episode 7: Shaver chatted with Chanhassen QB Nathan Ramler fresh off the field, and we had multiple Victory Bus interviews.

Episode 8: Two surprise guests appeared on the show after their teams pulled off major upsets.

Episode 9: Moorhead wide receiver David Mack and Maple Grove running back James Engle Jr. joined Shaver on the final night of the regular season.

Preseason videos

Top players in Minnesota: The 2025 football Preseason Dream Team was revealed on video this season. You can watch that show, featuring Shaver and Strib Varsity reporters Jim Paulsen and Marcus Fuller, right here.

Minnesota’s top teams: The 2025 preseason Minnesota Top 25 rankings were also revealed on video. In this conversation with Shaver, Strib Varsity reporters Paulsen and Cassidy Hettesheimer take you from team No. 25 to team No. 1.