OHS football

The scenario was similar with the Huskies trailing in the fourth quarter of a playoff game. In each case the defense made some plays and the offense finished the job.

Football fans can be a little more prepared if they review guidelines from the Minnesota State High School League for the state semifinal games. Owatonna plays at 2PM Friday.

Owatonna's Abe Havelka completed two improbable passes Saturday night and the Huskies are headed to U.S. Bank Stadium for the state semifinals as a result.

The field of teams in the Class 5A state football tournament features four unbeaten squads, one with a losing record and two of the top running teams in the state.

"They get a lot of mileage out of their quarterback." That's what Owatonna football coach Jeff Williams says about Apple Valley signal caller Noah Sanders.

Owatonna turned a close game into a rout in less than four-minutes that bridged halftime of Friday's 38-20 section title victory over Northfield.

The Huskies pulled away from the Raiders early in the second half and beat Northfield 38-20 to win the Section 1-5A title and advance to the state tournament.

Owatonna junior wide receivers Noah Budach and Dalton Kubista catch footballs and block for their running backs. They don't play defense.

Owatonna battles Northfield for the Section 1-5A championship Friday night at 7PM, with coverage on KRFO AM 1390 beginning at 6:30PM.

Owatonna advanced to the Section 1-5A title game with a 58-0 demolition of Austin on Saturday. Blooming Prairie and Triton lost their games. NRHEG plays Monday night.