MaxPreps 2014 Minnesota preseason football Fab 5

1. Totino-Grace (Fridley)
2013 finish: 9-3
Head coach: Jeff Ferguson
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After finishing unbeaten in 2012, Totino-Grace finished 9-3 despite major losses due to graduation. In 2014, the team should be more seasoned and poised for another run at a state title. Lance Benick powers the offense.

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2. Eden Prairie
2013 finish: 12-0; Class AAAAAA champion
Head coach: Mike Grant
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Eden Prairie is the standard bearer of excellence in the state of Minnesota. In 2014, it will once again be among the state's best teams regardless of class. Six-foot-6 senior Josh Lanasa should be a valuable weapon on offense.

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3. Mankato West
2013 finish: 8-2
Head coach: Mark Esch
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Quarterback Ryan Schlichte enters his senior season at the helm of the Mankato West offense. He's got a live arm and is poised for a big senior season.

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4. Wayzata (Plymouth)
2013 finish: 6-3
Head coach: Brad Anderson
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If Wayzata is to contend for a state title this season, it will do so in a non-flashy way: winning in the trenches and with excellent special teams play.

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5. Cretin-Derham Hall (St. Paul)
2013 finish: 7-3
Head coach: Mike Scanlan
Team preview

It's finally the senior season for defensive end Jashon Cornell, who has been on the Cretin-Derham Hall roster seemingly forever. Junior running back Brison White will spark the offense.