The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as St. Francis (MN) travels to take on Robbinsdale Cooper (New Hope, MN) on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The game will be hosted at Robbinsdale Cooper High School and features two evenly matched programs looking to kick off their seasons with a win in front of hometown fans.
🏈 Game Details
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Matchup: St. Francis (MN) @ Robbinsdale Cooper (MN)
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 6:00 PM
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Location: Robbinsdale Cooper High School, New Hope, MN
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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🟦 St. Francis Fighting Saints
The Fighting Saints enter the 2025 season with a mission to build on last year’s experience. Ranked #63 in Minnesota and #15 in their class, St. Francis will look to make a statement early in the season by securing a road win against a similarly ranked Cooper squad.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 4,051
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State Rank (MN): 63
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Class Rank: 15
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Key to Win: Get off to a fast start offensively, avoid turnovers, and limit Cooper’s big-play ability in the passing game.
🔑 Main Squad
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Eli Thompson – QB
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Marcus Brevik – RB
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Logan Schafer – WR/FS
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Connor Denton – LB
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Javon Paulsen – OL/DL
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Dylan Rhoads – WR/CB
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Brady Langley – TE/DE
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Zander Nash – OL
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Bryce Malone – LB
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Keagan Moore – SS
🟥 Robbinsdale Cooper Hawks
The Hawks of Robbinsdale Cooper also begin their 2025 campaign with high expectations. Ranked #60 in Minnesota and #14 in class, Cooper boasts a tough defensive front and explosive offensive skill players that will test St. Francis early and often.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 4,010
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State Rank (MN): 60
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Class Rank: 14
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Key to Win: Dominate in the trenches, pressure the quarterback, and establish rhythm with the ground game.
🔑 Main Squad
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Cameron Jackson – QB
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Tyrese Morgan – RB/CB
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Darnell Sims – WR/DB
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Jalen Ortiz – MLB
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Zion Curtis – OL/DL
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Chris Vaughn – WR
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Jahari Thompson – DE/TE
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Isaiah Harmon – CB
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Nico Randall – SS
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Tobias Benson – OT
📊 Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (MN) | Class Rank | Overall Record |
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| St. Francis Saints | 4,051 | #63 | #15 | 0-0 |
| Robbinsdale Cooper | 4,010 | #60 | #14 | 0-0 |
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