Football Recap: Anoka Takes a Loss

Anoka was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a 31-21 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Centennial Cougars. The Tornadoes were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.

Brody Lakanen

Receiving Yards

09/26/25 vs Andover	100
10/03/25 @ Champlin Park	93
10/15/25 @ Centennial	86
09/05/25 vs Forest Lake	81
09/12/25 @ Blaine	37

Despite the loss, Anoka still got an impressive performance from Blake Sieben, who rushed for 165 yards and one score while picking up 8.3 yards per carry, and also threw for 165 yards and one touchdown. Sieben showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 67 yards. A healthy portion of Sieben's aerial production (86 yards to be exact) went to Brody Lakanen, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.

Anoka's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Centennial, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-1.

The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Anoka will face off against Minnetonka at 6:00 p.m. on the 24th. The Skippers' defense has only allowed 14.2 points per game this season, so the Tornadoes' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Centennial, they will square off against Hopkins at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th. The Cougars will be up against the Royals' rather soft defense (which has allowed 31.13 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.