The 2025 high school football season continues in Minnesota with a marquee non-conference matchup as the Waconia Wildcats (Waconia, MN) travel to face the Apple Valley Eagles (Apple Valley, MN) on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Both teams come in at 1-0, looking to extend their winning start and prove themselves as rising contenders in the state.
Game Details
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Matchup: Waconia (MN) @ Apple Valley (MN)
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Date & Time: Saturday, September 6, 2025 – 12:00 PM
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Location: Apple Valley High School, Apple Valley, MN
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Waconia Wildcats
The Wildcats opened their season with a 21-9 victory, showcasing a tough defense that shut down their opponent in the second half. Ranked #35 in Minnesota and #2,629 nationally, Waconia relies on a balanced offensive attack and disciplined play on both sides of the ball. Their road-tested group will aim to make a statement at Apple Valley.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: #2,629
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State Rank (MN): #35
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Class Rank: #10
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Key to Win: Control the pace with their ground game and force turnovers to limit Apple Valley’s offensive rhythm.
Main Squad:
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Jacob Anderson – QB
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Tyler Johnson – RB
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Carter Smith – WR/DB
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Luke Peterson – WR
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Mason Clark – TE/LB
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Ethan Brooks – OL/DL
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Nolan Harris – LB
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Ryan Carter – DB
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Caleb Thompson – RB
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Logan White – DL
Apple Valley Eagles
The Eagles are coming off a 35-29 road win, showing resilience in a tight contest. Ranked #107 in Minnesota and #5,489 nationally, Apple Valley thrives on its fast-paced offense, averaging over 35 points per game in Week 1. Playing at home, they’ll look to keep the momentum going with another high-scoring performance.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: #5,489
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State Rank (MN): #107
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Class Rank: #24
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Key to Win: Use their speed at the skill positions to stretch Waconia’s defense and create big-play opportunities.
Main Squad:
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Jackson Miller – QB
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Isaiah Green – RB
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Jordan Davis – WR
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Hunter Lewis – WR/DB
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Anthony Scott – TE/LB
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Gavin Parker – OL/DL
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Micah Robinson – LB
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Caleb Allen – DB
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Owen Walker – RB/LB
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Eli Foster – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Waconia | #2,629 | #35 (MN) | 1-0 |
| Apple Valley | #5,489 | #107 (MN) | 1-0 |
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