Week 4 of the MSHSL football season is already kicking off, and things are getting wild in the St. Cloud area. While some teams are looking to keep their perfect records alive, others are battling against brutal schedules and desperate to just get on the board.
The Unbeatens Clash and the Brutal Gauntlet Continues
We’ve still got two perfect teams standing tall: Albany, rocking a 3-0 record, is set to visit #13 Pierz, who are also 3-0. Talk about a heavyweight battle right out of the gate! Then you’ve got Holdingford, another 3-0 squad, facing off against Osakis, who are also undefeated at 3-0. These matchups are going to be absolute bangers for bragging rights and keeping those perfect seasons alive. But not everyone is riding high. Rocori, sitting at 0-3 after starting the season ranked in the top 20, is hosting #1 Willmar. This isn’t just any tough game; it’s their fourth consecutive game against a top-70 team. That’s a brutal start, no doubt about it.
The Droughts Are Real: Can Apollo Finally Break the Curse?
It’s tough out there for some teams. Becker, also 0-3 despite a top-20 preseason ranking, is hitting the road to play winless Princeton. Both teams are hungry for that first W, so something’s gotta give. But the real storyline for a long-suffering squad has to be Apollo. They’re 0-3 and still looking to break a two-year losing streak. Seriously, two years! The Eagles are traveling to Milaca, who are also 0-3. Here’s the kicker: Apollo’s last win was against Milaca back on September 13, 2024. Is this the week the football gods finally end whatever curse they’ve put on Apollo? Fans are holding their breath on this one.
Jonah Ambrosier Is Absolutely Shredding Defenses
Elsewhere in the area, we’ve got Sauk Rapids at 0-3 hosting #10 Bemidji, which marks their third top-10 matchup in just four weeks. Talk about a trial by fire! Sartell, sitting at 1-2, is hosting undefeated Brainerd in what’s shaping up to be a top-100 showdown. And can we talk about Sartell’s senior running back, Jonah Ambrosier? This dude is on fire, running for over 200 yards and three touchdowns for the second consecutive week! Even with that kind of performance, Sartell still lost to #9 Alexandria by just six points last week. Imagine what he could do with a little more support.
Week 4 is looking like it’s going to be wild. Keep an eye on those undefeated clashes and the desperate hunt for that first win. We’ll be checking back throughout Friday night and Saturday morning for all the coverage!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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