The 2025 high school football season rolls on with a non-conference matchup as North (North St. Paul, MN) visits St. Cloud Tech/St. John’s Prep (St. Cloud, MN) on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter the season opener looking to make a strong first impression and set the tone for the rest of the year.
Game Details
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Matchup: North (North St. Paul, MN) @ St. Cloud Tech/St. John’s Prep (St. Cloud, MN)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: St. Cloud Tech/St. John’s Prep, St. Cloud, MN
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North Polars
The North Polars come into the 2025 season hungry for improvement and ready to compete. Ranked #11,186 nationally and #244 in Minnesota, the Polars are eager to showcase growth and toughness in their season opener. Establishing consistency on both sides of the ball will be the key to staying competitive against SCTSJP.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #11,186
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State Rank (MN): #244
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Class Rank: #40
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Key to Win: Execute on offense with a balanced run-pass attack and contain SCTSJP’s explosive playmakers.
Main Squad:
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Jaylen Harris – QB
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Malik Thomas – RB
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Isaiah Cooper – WR/DB
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Jordan White – LB
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Ethan Daniels – OL/DL
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Caleb Foster – WR/CB
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Terrence Brooks – RB/LB
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Anthony Lee – DL
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Marcus Grant – DB
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Xavier Collins – WR
St. Cloud Tech/St. John’s Prep (Co-Op) Tigers
The St. Cloud Tech/St. John’s Prep Tigers enter the 2025 season with momentum from offseason preparation and home-field advantage for the opener. Ranked #7,678 nationally and #163 in Minnesota, SCTSJP has higher preseason standing and aims to prove they are ready to make noise in their class. To get the job done, the Tigers must establish a physical ground game and take advantage of their defensive speed.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #7,678
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State Rank (MN): #163
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Class Rank: #29
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Key to Win: Control the line of scrimmage, force turnovers, and set the tempo early in front of the home crowd.
Main Squad:
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Andrew Johnson – QB
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Carter Olson – RB
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Michael Benson – WR/DB
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Logan Schmidt – TE/LB
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Samuel Torres – OL/DL
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Ryan Peterson – WR
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Elijah Morgan – DB
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Daniel Weber – DL
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Lucas Hoffman – RB/LB
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Noah Williams – OL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall Record |
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| North | #11,186 | #244 (MN) | #40 | 0-0 |
| St. Cloud Tech/St. John’s Prep | #7,678 | #163 (MN) | #29 | 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.
