The 2025 Minnesota high school football season continues Thursday afternoon as the Minnesota Valley Lutheran Chargers host the Minneota Vikings in a non-conference matchup. Both teams open their season looking to start strong in New Ulm, MN, with kickoff set for 4:00 PM.
Game Details
- Matchup: Minneota (Minneota, MN) vs Minnesota Valley Lutheran (New Ulm, MN)
- Date & Time: Thursday, August 28, 2025 – 4:00 PM
- Location: Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School, New Ulm, MN
- Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Minneota Vikings
The Vikings enter the 2025 season ranked #1,269 nationally, #7 in Minnesota, and #1 in their class. Known for their winning tradition, Minneota will look to establish control early with a balanced attack and physical defense.
- 2025 Record: 0-0
- National Rank: #1,269
- State Rank: #7 (MN)
- Class Rank: #1
- Strengths: Championship pedigree, balanced offense, physical defense
- Key to Win: Dominate the line of scrimmage and set the tone early
Minnesota Valley Lutheran Chargers
The Chargers begin the season ranked #8,988 nationally, #193 in Minnesota, and #33 in their class. Playing at home, Minnesota Valley Lutheran will aim to pull off an upset by capitalizing on their speed and home-field advantage.
- 2025 Record: 0-0
- National Rank: #8,988
- State Rank: #193 (MN)
- Class Rank: #33
- Strengths: Team speed, home-field advantage, motivated underdog
- Key to Win: Limit turnovers and create scoring opportunities in space
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneota Vikings | 1,269 | 7 (MN) | 1 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minnesota Valley Lutheran Chargers | 8,988 | 193 (MN) | 33 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
Melvin Smith is a high school sports enthusiast with a passion for capturing the energy of student competitions. He enjoys sharing stories that celebrate athletes’ dedication and the community spirit of the game.