The 2025 Minnesota high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Faribault/Shattuck-St. Mary’s (Faribault, MN) travels to face the St. Croix Lutheran/New Life Academy/Unity/Meadow Lake Woods Academy (West St. Paul, MN) co-op squad. Both teams are opening their seasons with a fresh start and looking to establish momentum early. Kickoff is set for Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM in West St. Paul, where fans will get a first look at two programs eager to prove themselves.
Game Details
- Matchup: Faribault/Shattuck-St. Mary’s (CO-OP) @ SCLNLAUMLWA (CO-OP)
- Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
- Location: St. Croix Lutheran High School, West St. Paul, MN
- Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Faribault/Shattuck-St. Mary’s Sabres (CO-OP)
The Sabres enter the 2025 campaign ranked #9,734 nationally, #210 in Minnesota, and #35 in Class. With a clean slate and plenty of underclassmen stepping into bigger roles, Faribault/Shattuck-St. Mary’s will look to build rhythm on both sides of the ball. To stay competitive, the Sabres must find ways to control possession and limit SCLNLAUMLWA’s balanced attack.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #9,734
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State Rank (MN): #210
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Class Rank: #35
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Key to Win: Establish a steady run game and keep defensive pressure strong in the trenches.
Main Squad:
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Tyler Johnson – QB
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Marcus Lee – RB/DB
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Isaiah Collins – WR/CB
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Jordan Thompson – LB
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Elijah Brown – OL/DL
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Xavier Davis – WR
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Cameron Ross – DB
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Andre Williams – LB/FB
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Daniel Peterson – OL
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Jaden Foster – DL
SCLNLAUMLWA Crusaders (CO-OP)
The co-op program featuring St. Croix Lutheran, New Life Academy, Unity, and Meadow Lake Woods Academy comes into the season ranked #8,270 nationally, #176 in Minnesota, and #30 in Class. With size up front and athleticism on the edges, the Crusaders have the tools to make an early-season statement. Playing at home in West St. Paul, they’ll look to set the tone with a balanced offense and disciplined defense.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #8,270
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State Rank (MN): #176
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Class Rank: #30
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Key to Win: Execute in the red zone and maintain defensive consistency against Faribault’s playmakers.
Main Squad:
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Aaron Mitchell – QB
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Caleb Harris – RB
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Nathaniel Green – WR
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Joshua Young – TE/LB
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Michael Carter – OL/DL
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Luke Anderson – WR/DB
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Elijah Moore – LB
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Jacob Nelson – DB
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Samuel Ortiz – RB/CB
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Dominic White – OL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall Record |
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| Faribault/Shattuck-St. Mary’s | #9,734 | #210 (MN) | #35 | 0-0 |
| SCLNLAUMLWA (CO-OP) | #8,270 | #176 (MN) | #30 | 0-0 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
