News Summary

The Minnesota State High School League has announced significant district realignments for the 2025 and 2026 football seasons, affecting several Rochester teams. Rochester Mayo will transition from Class 6A to Class 5A, while Rochester Lourdes drops from Class 3A to Class 2A. These changes bring new rivals and fresh challenges as teams prepare for the upcoming seasons, invigorating the local high school football scene.

Rochester Gets Ready for Exciting High School Football Changes!

Hey there, sports fans! Big news is coming out of Minnesota as the state high school football scene gears up for a thrilling couple of seasons. The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) has officially rolled out the district alignments for the 2025 and 2026 football seasons. It’s a game-changer for many teams, and you can feel the excitement in the air!

Schedules Are Rolling In

Over the past month, high school football programs across Minnesota have been diligently working on their schedules for the upcoming 2025 season. Teams are required to complete their eight-game regular-season schedule by pulling games from their own district. But don’t worry, there’s room for a little variety! Programs can still set up some crossover games with teams from another sub-district within their district for some extra action. And if they’re feeling adventurous, they might even schedule a game against teams from different districts, as long as they get the green light from the MSHSL’s placement committee.

Teams on the Move

Now, let’s talk about some significant team shifts that fans need to pay attention to! Rochester Mayo is making a noteworthy leap from Class 6A to Class 5A and will be joining the vibrant Northstar District. In the Northstar District, they will battle it out in the South-Maroon Sub-district, where they’ll face off against Century, John Marshall, Owatonna, Northfield, and New Prague. It’s a fresh start and a new challenge for the entire Rochester Mayo squad!

Not too far behind, Rochester Lourdes is also making a move, dropping from Class 3A to Class 2A and joining the Southeast Central District’s Yellow Sub-district. This exciting sub-district includes some solid competitors like Caledonia, Chatfield, Dover-Eyota, Rushford-Peterson, St. Charles, and Triton. It’s going to be interesting to see how they adapt to their new competition!

Previous Champions Join the Fray

And here’s something for the history buffs! Stewartville, known for being a proud two-time Class 3A state champion, is on the rise as they move up to Class 4A and join the Skyway District’s Brass Sub-district. They’re set to compete against solid teams like Byron, Faribault, Kasson-Mantorville, and Winona. As always, the quest for championship glory continues!

District Breakdown

And if you’re wondering who’s battling in which districts, here’s a quick rundown of the districts announced for the upcoming 2025-2026 seasons:

  • East-Gold: Cretin-Derham Hall, Bloomington Jefferson, Bloomington Kennedy, Mahtomedi, St. Louis Park, Tartan
  • East-Maroon: Apple Valley, Burnsville, Hastings, St. Thomas Academy, Two Rivers
  • North: Alexandria, Bemidji, Brainerd, Sartell, Sauk Rapids-Rice
  • South-Gold: Chanhassen, Chaska, Mankato East, Mankato West, Waconia
  • South-Maroon: New Prague, Northfield, Owatonna, Rochester Century, Rochester John Marshall, Rochester Mayo
  • West-Gold: Cambridge-Isanti, Elk River, Monticello, St. Francis
  • West-Maroon: Armstrong, Cooper, Buffalo, Irondale, Park Center, Spring Lake Park
  • Plus various additional districts including Brown, Gold, Purple, Silver, Teal, White, Brass, Green, Copper, Gold, Maroon, Orange, Platinum, and more!

What Does This Mean?

With these updates, there’s a new energy filling the air as teams prepare to face fresh rivalries and challenge themselves against new foes. Right now, everything is in motion, and everyone is heading into the next two seasons with high hopes and big dreams!

So, grab your jerseys and get ready for an exhilarating ride through Minnesota high school football. Whether you’re rooting for your home team or just enjoying the captivating atmosphere, make sure you’re following the action as it unfolds!

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