Owatonna, MN – As the high school football post-season gears up, the countdown is on for some exciting matchups in the upcoming quarterfinals and semifinals of the Section 1 brackets. Football enthusiasts in the area are buzzing with anticipation as several local teams look to make their mark and push deeper into the playoffs.
The quarterfinals are set for Tuesday, October 22, with top seeds receiving byes. The spotlight will be on the No. 1 seed Owatonna (8-0) as they prepare for the semifinal round after getting a bye. Meanwhile, No. 5 Century (0-8) will travel to take on No. 4 New Prague (2-6) at 7 p.m. In the same time slot, No. 3 Northfield (3-5) also received a bye with No. 2 John Marshall (6-2) looking to take their position as they point for a strong finish.
Fans will also see action in Section 1, Class 5A where No. 1 Byron (7-1) enjoys a bye. The clash between No. 5 Austin (0-8) and No. 4 Winona (3-5) will be one to watch at 7 p.m. as it sets up a potential showdown for a semifinal slot against the top-seeded Byron.
On Saturday, October 26, semifinal games will take place at the home fields of the higher-seeded teams. The winners from the quarterfinals will face off with the first semifinal featuring Century/New Prague taking on Owatonna at 7 p.m. The same goes for No. 3 Northfield visiting No. 2 John Marshall. Fans can expect a thrilling atmosphere and the opportunity for teams to shine.
The championship games, slated for Friday, November 1, will determine the finalists in each class. Expect a packed crowd at Rochester Mayo High School as playoff fever intensifies, pushing teams to showcase their skills and chase down a trophy.
With tension building and excitement in the air, the coming weeks promise to be filled with memorable moments on the field as local teams aim for victory. Get ready for an action-packed football season!
