The Minnesota high school football season kicks off Thursday and Friday across the metro. Here’s a look at the Metro South subdistrict, with more team-by-team previews to come throughout the week.

2024 record: 6-4 (lost in second round of Class 6A playoffs)

Returning starters: 6 on offense, 2 on defense

Impact returnees: Defensive back Grady Recer is a Minnesota-Duluth commit who had four interceptions last season, and will play some in the offensive backfield, as well. Gage Halvorson averaged nearly 10 yards per carry as a sophomore, and reportedly keeps getting faster.

Shoutout to a lineman: Peyton Grandbois and Marshall Bierly form a tandem of two-year starters up front. Coach Nick Johnson said “they are both bulldogs and love the grind of run blocking. They are machines!”

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