Roseville breaks eight year title drought

Roseville fans walked away from Friday night with a subdistrict trophy and a season record that had eluded them for nearly a decade. The Raiders defeated Coon Rapids 24-14 to capture the Metro Maroon title, finishing the regular campaign 4-4. That mark is the program's best since 2017.

Senior quarterback Chase Browning led the offense with 162 passing yards and three touchdown passes. After the final whistle, Browning described the moment as an amazing feeling, noting that the team had worked hard for the result to pay off. The victory capped a regular season that concluded with mixed results across the East Metro.

The path to this finish involved a long stretch of inconsistent play. Roseville spent the 2018 through 2025 seasons without a subdistrict crown, making the 2026 campaign a return to form for the Raiders. The 4-4 record signals a shift in momentum for the program entering the postseason.

Other Class 6A teams secured their playoff positions on the same night. Centennial defeated Anoka 38-6, a result that likely locks the Cougars into the No. 3 seed. Anoka had its first single-digit scoring outing of the year, managed by the Centennial defense.

In the Metro East, Mounds View edged White Bear Lake 22-16 to take sole possession of the subdistrict title. Tanner Jude ran for a one-yard touchdown with 65 seconds remaining, and a two-point conversion gave the Mustangs a six-point lead. Preston Johnson intercepted a final pass to close out the game. The defense limited White Bear Lake quarterback Wyatt Stachowiak to six completions on 24 attempts.

Forest Lake running back Mack Jurkovich finished the season with 1,600 rushing yards after gaining 245 yards and two touchdowns in a 31-13 win over Stillwater. The result secures a No. 2 seed for the Rangers. Jurkovich has committed to St. Thomas for his next chapter.

The night ended with a last-second kick in the south metro. Lakeville South kicker Dylan Nelson made a 36-yard field goal with one second left to beat Rosemount 17-14. The upset complicates the seeding picture for the upcoming playoffs.