Skippers junior free safety Anthony Tatum celebrates a decisive defensive play in the first half of Minnetonka's 21-18 state quarterfinal loss to Eden Prairie Friday, Nov. 9, at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

Trojans senior defensive back Chris Pierson (24) makes an over the shoulder catch in the second half of Wayzata's 35-21 state tournament quarterfinal defeat of Eastview Friday, Nov. 9, at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

Trojans junior WR Ben Francis, left, and senior WR Chris Pierson, right, battle for the ball in the end zone with Eastview players in the second half of Wayzata's 35-21 state tournament quarterfinal defeat of the Lightning Friday, Nov. 9, at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. The ball was not caught.