The Owatonna Huskies will face off against the Apple Valley Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Owatonna will be coming into the match with an undefeated record on the line.
Last Friday, Owatonna beat John Marshall 32-22. Given the Huskies' advantage in MaxPreps' Minnesota football rankings (they are ranked seventh, while the Rockets are ranked 57th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Nolan Ginskey was his usual excellent self, picking up 158 receiving yards and two touchdowns. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making a tackle and defending a pass in addition to snagging two interceptions.
Owatonna didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Ginskey and Seth Johnson. Ginskey's receiving production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 126 receiving yards dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Apple Valley, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They came out on top against Jefferson by a score of 21-12 on Friday.
Owatonna pushed their record up to 7-0 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Apple Valley, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-5.
Everything came up roses for Owatonna against Apple Valley in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 49-12 victory. Will Owatonna repeat their success, or does Apple Valley have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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