The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop (Winthrop, MN) visits St. James (St. James, MN) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. This game will take place at St. James High School, as both teams look to continue their respective journeys in the season.
Game Details:
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Matchup: Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop (MN) @ St. James (MN)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: St. James High School, St. James, MN
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Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop Thunderbirds:
Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop comes into this game with a strong start to the season, having secured a dominant 44-6 victory in their opening game. With a solid offensive and defensive foundation, they will look to continue their winning ways on the road. Ranked #201 in Minnesota, the Thunderbirds aim to build on their early success.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: #8,948
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State Rank (MN): #28
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Key to Win: Maintain offensive balance, continue dominant defense, and avoid mistakes on the road.
Main Squad:
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Jared Blake – QB
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Hunter McKinley – RB
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Cole Griffin – WR
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Eli Thompson – DB
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Brett Larson – LB
St. James Saints:
St. James enters this matchup with a 0-1 record after a tough 20-24 loss in their season opener. Ranked #265 nationally and #37 in Minnesota, the Saints are eager to bounce back and capitalize on their home-field advantage. St. James will need to improve their offensive and defensive consistency to be competitive in this contest.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #11,596
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State Rank (MN): #37
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Key to Win: Increase offensive production, limit mistakes, and show defensive resilience.
Main Squad:
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Elias Cooper – QB
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Jackson Hall – RB
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Matthew Parks – WR
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Zachary Foster – DB
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Noah Craig – LB
Rankings & Records:
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop | #8,948 | #28 (MN) | 1-0 |
| St. James | #11,596 | #37 (MN) | 0-1 |
Team Scoring Averages:
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
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| Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop | – | – | – | – | 44.0 |
| St. James | – | – | – | – | 20.0 |
Common Opponents:
| Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop | St. James |
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