The Prep Bowl begins Friday, with four of the seven Minnesota high school football champions being crowned at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Games will be televised on KSTC-Ch. 45 and can be streamed for free at https://kstp.com/45tv/prep45/mshsl-tournaments/

Minneota is in search of consecutive win No. 46 and, with it, a fourth-straight state title. While they may seem like a foregone conclusion, Breckenridge has the offensive balance to potentially score points on the Vikings.

Prediction here is a thriller to kick off the festivities.

Our pick: Minneota 34, Breckenridge 31

Both teams won low-scoring, dramatic semifinals. It’s difficult to see anything else playing out Friday. Senior quarterback Griffin Mauer has been a playmaker when the Spartans have needed it most down the stretch run of the

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