The high school football season gets a little closer every day. The kickoff is less than 30 days away. However, for teams fortunate enough to make it to the Prep Bowl, that date has just been pushed back. The Minnesota State High School League announced this week that due to a Vikings home game on Thanksgiving Day, the Prep Bowl will be staged on December 2 and 3 at US Bank Stadium instead of its traditional spot over the holiday weekend.
Owatonna has won state titles three times since 2013, including championships in 2017 and 2018 at US Bank Stadium. Blooming Prairie won a state title in 2019. Mankato West won a championship last season. Kasson-Mantorville reached the Prep Bowl. High school fall sports practice begins on August 15. Football teams play their first game on September 1 or 2.
The high school league also announced several Spring Sport Advisory Proposals.
The next Board of Directors meeting for the high school league is October 6, 2022.