Maple Grove Football Preps for Eden Prairie Playoff Game
The top-ranked Maple Grove football team drew a tough opponent for its second round Class 6A playoff game.
The Crimson (9-0) will host Eden Prairie (6-3), a 12-time state champion on Friday night. The Eagles are ranked sixth in the state.
This is the teams’ first meeting since the state semifinals in 2021, won by Maple Grove 35-3.
The Crimson have outscored their opponents 406-97 this season.
Kickoff is set for 7:00 pm Friday at Maple Grove.
The winner advances to next week’s state quarterfinals at neutral site Park Center High School.