The 2025 Minnesota high school football season continues Thursday night as the Benilde-St. Margaret’s Red Knights host the Stewartville Tigers in a non-conference matchup. Both teams will open their seasons with high expectations, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 PM at Benilde-St. Margaret’s High School in St. Louis Park, MN.
Game Details
- Matchup: Stewartville (Stewartville, MN) vs Benilde-St. Margaret’s (St. Louis Park, MN)
- Date & Time: Thursday, August 28, 2025 – 7:00 PM
- Location: Benilde-St. Margaret’s High School, St. Louis Park, MN
- Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Stewartville Tigers
The Tigers open the 2025 season ranked #1,020 nationally, #5 in Minnesota, and #1 in their class. Stewartville has built a reputation as one of the state’s top programs, leaning on its physicality and strong defensive unit.
- 2025 Record: 0-0
- National Rank: #1,020
- State Rank: #5 (MN)
- Class Rank: #1
- Strengths: Physical defense, experienced roster, disciplined play
- Key to Win: Control the line of scrimmage and finish drives efficiently
Benilde-St. Margaret’s Red Knights
The Red Knights begin the year ranked #6,371 nationally, #130 in Minnesota, and #25 in their class. With home-field advantage, Benilde-St. Margaret’s will look to use its offensive versatility to push for an upset over a top-ranked Stewartville team.
- 2025 Record: 0-0
- National Rank: #6,371
- State Rank: #130 (MN)
- Class Rank: #25
- Strengths: Offensive versatility, home-field advantage, resilient mindset
- Key to Win: Create turnovers and capitalize on short fields
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewartville Tigers | 1,020 | 5 (MN) | 1 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benilde-St. Margaret’s Red Knights | 6,371 | 130 (MN) | 25 | 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.