Eight Southeastern Minnesota Football Teams Vie for State Tournament Berths in Section Championships Friday
Southeastern Minnesota high school football teams will compete in eight section championship games on Friday night to determine berths in the state tournament. These games are taking place across various locations, including Northfield, Rochester, Kasson, Winona, Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton, Dodge Center, Eyota,…
Rochester Mason City Austin, MN, November 5, 2026 — Eight high school football teams across Southeastern Minnesota are set to compete this Friday night in section championship games. The outcome of these contests will determine which teams advance to the highly anticipated state tournament.
The championship matchups are scheduled to be held at multiple venues throughout the region. These locations include Northfield, Rochester, Kasson, Winona, Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton, Dodge Center, Eyota, and Austin. Each game represents a crucial step for the participating teams striving to continue their season at the state level.
The schedule for Friday night signifies the culmination of the regular season and the initial stages of playoff football for these southeastern Minnesota communities. Teams have navigated regular season play and previous playoff rounds to reach this critical juncture. The winners of these eight games will secure their place in the upcoming state tournament, marking a significant achievement for their respective programs.
Specific details regarding the participating teams in each section championship, the exact game times, and the full list of matchups were not provided in the summary. However, the focus remains on the eight games that will collectively decide the qualifiers from Southeastern Minnesota for the state football tournament.
Story summarized from the original created by Jason Feldman on www.postbulletin.com, see more information here.
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