The 2025 high school football season continues with a conference matchup as Sauk Rapids-Rice (MN) visits Elk River (MN) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The game will take place at Elk River High School, where both teams will be looking to prove themselves, with Sauk Rapids-Rice eager to bounce back from their opening loss, while Elk River looks to continue their strong start.
Game Details
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Matchup: Sauk Rapids-Rice (MN) @ Elk River (MN)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 6:00 PM
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Location: Elk River High School, Elk River, MN
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Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm
Sauk Rapids-Rice enters the game with a 0-1 record, after a 34-18 loss to Monticello (MN) in their season opener. The Storm showed glimpses of strong play but will need to refine their performance to secure their first win of the season on the road against a formidable Elk River team.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #4,185
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State Rank (MN): #69
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Key to Win: Improve on defense, focus on ball control, and execute better offensive plays to stay competitive against Elk River’s offense.
Main Squad:
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Braedon Becker – RB
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Tommy Olson – LB
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Sam Johnson – QB
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Tyler Green – WR
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David Thomas – DB
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Ethan Miller – OL
Elk River Elks
Elk River enters the game with a perfect 1-0 record after a strong 50-42 win against Bemidji (MN) in Week 1. Their explosive offense and solid defense have put them in a strong position early in the season. Elk River will look to continue their high-scoring ways while tightening up on defense for this home game.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: #784
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State Rank (MN): #2
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Key to Win: Maintain offensive firepower, improve defensive consistency, and avoid mistakes that could allow Sauk Rapids-Rice to capitalize.
Main Squad:
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Braxton Johnson – QB
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Owen Thompson – RB
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Liam Harrison – WR
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Jackson Walker – DB
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Max Miller – LB
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Dylan Reed – OL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (MN) | Overall Record |
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| Sauk Rapids-Rice | #4,185 | #69 | 0-1 |
| Elk River | #784 | #2 | 1-0 |
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