The Waseca Bluejays and Stewartville Tigers will square off in a Minnesota High School Football playoff game on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 6pm ET at Stewartville High School in Stewartville, MN.
What it is: Minnesota High School Football
Matchup: Waseca Bluejays vs. Stewartville Tigers
Time: Saturday Nov 11, 2023, 6pm ET
Game Type: Playoffs
Bracket: 2023 MSHSL Class AAA State Football Championships
Round: First Round
Locations: Stewartville – Stewartville, MN
Live Stream: Watch here
The Bluejays enter the game with an 8-2 record, while the Tigers are a perfect 11-0. The Tigers have the better offense, averaging 44.5 points per game, while the Bluejays have the better defense, allowing just 32.3 points per game.
The Bluejays are led by senior quarterback Jack Mueller, who has thrown for over 2,000 yards and 20 touchdowns this season. Mueller also has a strong running game, with over 500 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground.
The Tigers are led by senior running back Ben Peterson, who has rushed for over 1,500 yards and 20 touchdowns this season. Peterson is also a threat in the passing game, with over 300 yards receiving and three touchdowns.
The Tigers are the favorites to win this game, but the Bluejays are a dangerous opponent with a good defense. If the Bluejays can force the Tigers into turnovers and slow down their running game, they have a chance to win this game.
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I predict that the Stewartville Tigers will win this game, 38-28.
The Stewartville Tigers are the better team overall. They have the better offense, the better running game, and the better quarterback. However, the Waseca Bluejays are a dangerous opponent with a good defense. If the Bluejays can force the Tigers into turnovers and slow down their running game, they have a chance to win this game.
The key to the game will be the Bluejays’ ability to slow down the Tigers’ running game. The Tigers have a strong running game that is averaging over 200 yards per game. The Bluejays will need to get their linebackers and defensive linemen involved in order to stop the Tigers’ running game.
The Bluejays also need to force the Tigers into turnovers. The Tigers have turned the ball over 10 times this season. If the Bluejays can force the Tigers into turnovers, they will have a chance to win this game.
The Tigers are the favorites to win this game, but the Bluejays are a dangerous opponent. If the Bluejays can slow down the Tigers’ running game and force them into turnovers, they have a chance to win this game.
