PEQUOT LAKES — The Pequot Lakes Patriots are coming off one of their best seasons in program history after finishing 11-1 and reaching the Class 3A state semifinals at U.S. Bank Stadium.

“We graduated a strong senior class of 25 players,” said head coach Bill Magnuson, whose squad is scheduled to open the season by hosting rival Esko at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28. “Our 2025 team, led by a class of 16 seniors, hopes to return to the section finals and have a chance to return to state.

“They will be relying on help from 30 juniors and a talented sophomore class. Our junior varsity team went 5-1 overall last year, and they also participated in many varsity games because of our success," Magnuson said. "The combination of the deep playoff run in 2024 and the extra practice time for the undercl

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