The Maple Grove varsity football team from Maple Grove, MN, will face off against Shakopee, MN, in a neutral-site playoff game on Friday, November 15.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Minnesota High School Football
Who: Shakopee vs Maple Grove
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: in progress
Bracket: 2024 High School Football Playoff Brackets: MSHSL – Class AAAAAA
Live Stream: Watch Here
Game Preview: Shakopee vs. Maple Grove
The Minnesota high school football season has reached an exciting point as two of the state’s strongest teams, Shakopee and Maple Grove, continue their impressive campaigns. Shakopee has proven resilient with just one loss this season, while Maple Grove remains undefeated and dominant in all facets of the game. Here’s an in-depth comparison of these two powerhouse teams.
Rankings & Records Overview
Shakopee
- Minnesota Class Ranking: 3
- Overall Record: 10-1
- Conference Record: 4-1
- Home Record: 6-0
- Away Record: 3-1
- Neutral Record: 1-0
- Winning Percentage: 90.9%
- Conference Win Percentage: 80%
- Points Scored (PF): 368
- Points Allowed (PA): 162
Maple Grove
- Minnesota Class Ranking: 1
- Overall Record: 12-0
- Conference Record: 7-0
- Home Record: 5-0
- Away Record: 5-0
- Neutral Record: 2-0
- Winning Percentage: 100%
- Conference Win Percentage: 100%
- Points Scored (PF): 516
- Points Allowed (PA): 109
Maple Grove has an edge with a flawless record and a high-powered offense, scoring 516 points while allowing only 109. Shakopee has been impressive, too, but their 368 points scored and 162 allowed reveal slightly less offensive and defensive efficiency compared to Maple Grove.
Team Scoring Averages by Quarter
| Quarter | Shakopee Average | Maple Grove Average |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 7.0 | 14.0 |
| Q2 | 5.7 | 16.0 |
| Q3 | 4.7 | 9.3 |
| Q4 | 9.7 | 2.0 |
| Final | 33.5 | 43.0 |
Maple Grove takes an early lead in most games, dominating the first two quarters with an average of 14 and 16 points, respectively. Shakopee, however, finishes strong, often putting up nearly 10 points in the fourth quarter. Maple Grove’s consistent first-half production demonstrates a potent offense, while Shakopee’s fourth-quarter performance showcases their resilience and ability to close out games.
Common Opponents
Both Shakopee and Maple Grove have faced several common opponents, with Maple Grove’s margin of victory consistently larger. Here’s a look at how each team fared:
- Eden Prairie: Shakopee won 28-7; Maple Grove shut out Eden Prairie with a 34-0 victory.
- Minnetonka: Shakopee lost 21-13, while Maple Grove won 31-21.
- Edina: Both teams won by identical scores of 42-12.
- Blaine: Shakopee defeated Blaine 29-20, while Maple Grove posted a 35-0 shutout.
- St. Michael-Albertville: Shakopee won 42-6, and Maple Grove secured a decisive 56-7 win.
Maple Grove’s consistent, higher-margin victories highlight their capability to control games from start to finish. Shakopee’s lone loss to Minnetonka underscores their vulnerability, though their performances against shared opponents were largely strong.
Record Breakdown
| Category | Shakopee | Maple Grove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 10-1 | 12-0 |
| League | 4-1 | 7-0 |
| Non-League | 3-0 | 2-0 |
| Head-to-Head | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Common Opponent | 4-1 | 6-0 |
| Home | 6-0 | 5-0 |
| Away | 3-1 | 5-0 |
| Neutral | 1-0 | 2-0 |
| Playoff | 3-0 | 3-0 |
| In-State | 10-1 | 12-0 |
| Out-of-State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Shakopee and Maple Grove are both undefeated in the playoffs, with Shakopee’s only loss coming during a conference game. Maple Grove’s perfect record showcases their consistency and dominance in all game settings.
Conclusion
The battle between Shakopee and Maple Grove, if it materializes, would feature Maple Grove’s offensive efficiency and early-game strength against Shakopee’s fourth-quarter resilience. Maple Grove’s ability to establish a lead quickly makes them formidable, but Shakopee’s late-game capabilities suggest they can mount comebacks if given the opportunity.
Maple Grove’s impressive points-for and points-against differentials hint that they may have a slight edge, but Shakopee’s determination and tactical adaptability should not be underestimated. Fans should anticipate an exciting potential matchup between these two powerhouse teams as they continue their playoff journeys.
