As the excitement builds in Minnesota, the 2024 high school football playoffs are set to kick off on October 22 with a massive lineup of games. This year, there will be a total of 117 games contested across 9-man and Class 5A playoffs, setting the stage for thrilling matchups and intense competition.
Class 6A will join the fray starting on October 25, while the next round for 9-man to Class 5A will take place on October 26. The playoff brackets are out, and fans are eager to see how their favorite teams will perform.
In the Class 5A section playoffs, several teams are showing promising records. Notably, the top seeds from different sections are:
- Section 1: Goodhue (8-0)
- Section 2: Lester Prairie (5-3)
- Section 3: Springfield (8-0)
- Section 4: Upsala/Swanville (8-0)
- Section 5: Minneota (8-0)
- Section 6: West Central Area (6-2)
- Section 7: Dee River (7-1)
- Section 8: Mahnomen/Waubun
Meanwhile, Class 6A will also feature strong contenders:
- Top Seed: Lakeville North (7-1)
- Top Seed: Maple Grove (8-0)
- Two Seeds: Shakopee (7-1)
- Two Seeds: Anoka (5-3)
The playoffs not only showcase the best of Minnesota’s high school football but also bring together communities to cheer for their hometown teams. Fans are encouraged to follow their local teams and join in the excitement as the competition heats up.
As the playoffs approach, high school football enthusiasts can find all the details about the brackets and predicted order of finish for each section online. The thrill of the playoffs is just around the corner, and everyone is ready to see which teams will come out on top!
