Browning Leads Roseville to Subdistrict Crown

The Class 6A football regular season concluded Friday night across Minnesota, producing a mix of title runs and last-second shocks. Roseville emerged as the top East Metro program, securing the Metro Maroon subdistrict title with a 24-14 win over Coon Rapids. The Raiders finished 4-4, their best record since 2017, ending a four-year wait for a subdistrict crown.

Senior quarterback Chase Browning drove the offense with 162 passing yards and three touchdowns. He described the moment as an amazing feeling, noting that the team had worked hard for the payoff. The victory capped a season that saw the Raiders climb to a top seed in the upcoming playoffs.

Other major results reshaped the playoff seeding map. Centennial defeated Anoka 38-6, likely locking up a No. 3 seed and positioning them as a November contender. Anoka had not been held to single digits before this game. In Mounds View, the Mustangs edged White Bear Lake 22-16 to take sole possession of the Metro East title. Tanner Jude scored on a one-yard run with 65 seconds left, and a two-point conversion extended the lead. Preston Johnson sealed the result with an interception on the final drive.

East Ridge beat Woodbury 42-31 to close out their campaign. Logan Tretter rushed for two touchdowns, while Elias Mather returned an interception for a late score. Forest Lake running back Mack Jurkovich posted the night's top individual performance, rushing for 245 yards and two touchdowns against Stillwater. The 31-13 win secures a No. 2 seed and brings his season total to 1,600 rushing yards. Jurkovich has committed to play at St. Thomas.

In the south metro, Lakeville South completed a dramatic upset of Rosemount 17-14. Sophomore kicker Dylan Nelson connected on a 36-yard field goal with one second remaining. The result complicates the seeding picture for the south metro teams. Park also claimed a 18-10 victory over Eastview, with junior receiver Manny Vargas scoring twice. He caught a touchdown pass and returned a punt 75 yards for a score.