It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Albert Lea had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. Their defense stepped up to hand the Worthington Trojans a 51-0 shutout. Given the Tigers' advantage in MaxPreps' Minnesota football rankings (they are ranked 131st, while the Trojans are ranked 272nd) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Teaghen Tolbers
| 10/21/25 vs Worthington | 2 |
| 10/10/25 vs Waseca | 1 |
| 10/03/25 vs St. Peter | 1 |
| 09/26/25 vs Fairmont/Martin Luther | 1 |
| 09/05/25 @ Austin | 3 |
Albert Lea got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Teaghen Tolbers out in front who rushed for 67 yards and one TD on only six carries, and also threw for 109 yards and a pair of touchdowns. What's more, Tolbers posted two passing touchdowns, the most he's had since back in September. Brecken Wacholz was another key player, rushing for 127 yards and one score on only 11 carries.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Albert Lea was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 427 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Albert Lea and bumps their season record up to 7-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 7 points in those games. As for Worthington, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-9.
Looking ahead, Albert Lea will be playing in front of their home fans against Luverne at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Tigers 13.8, the Cardinals 12.4) so any points scored will be well earned. Worthington does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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