Spartan wide receiver Ben Persian avoids a tackle to move the ball upfield against the Glenco-Silver Lake Friday in Orono. The Spartans beat the Panthers 22-8.

Trojan running back Chris Kroeten leaps over teammate AJ Tarpley during a first-half run Friday in Minnetonka. Wayzata beat the Skippers 24-7.

Wayzata running back Kevin Knight, center, burst through the Minnetonka line Friday, September 5. The Trojans beat the Skippers 24-7 in Minnetonka.