Freed joked that playing against Elk River’s offense is like playing inside of a steel cage. “It’s the type of offense that's going to be physical for 70 plus plays on defense,” he said.

Elk River scored 38 points in the first half, but Alexandria turned stern after that and made it a game. ... Jim Paulsen is a high school sports reporter for the Star Tribune. See More.

Elk River’s ground game rolls in win over Brainerd in Class 5A high school football showdown. Elk River’s defense held Brainerd scoreless in the second half, and the Elks didn’t punt once ...

Class 5A Elk River 21, Chanhassen 19. The Elks ran for 240 yards on a day where they attempted just two passes in a battle of the last two Class 5A champions.

The latter option was most effective for Elk River on Friday, as Osterman ran 16 times for 218 yards and two touchdowns. Osterman has been running the Elks’ offense since he was in second grade.

High School Football: Warriors roar back in 4th quarter to beat Elk River Brainerd's Eli Hoelz throws the ball as Mitchell Wind and Sean Holbrook block against Elk River on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023 ...

MINNEAPOLIS — The Elk River Elks (12-1) defeated the Alexandria Cardinals (10-3) 33-24 in the 2024 MSHSL Class 5A Prep Bowl on Saturday at U.S. Bank Stadium. It ...

ST. PAUL — The No. 1-seed Edina Hornets (24-4-1) defeated the Elk River/Zimmerman Elks (18-10-1) 6-2 in the Class 2A MSHSL boys hockey quarterfinals on Thursday, March 7 at Xcel Energy Center ...

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Elk River High School in Elk River, Minn. • wore No. 2 for the Elks • in his career, ran 233 times for 2337 yards and 29 touchdowns, caught 13 touchdown passes, threw for 744 ...

MINNEAPOLIS — The Elk River Elks (11-1) play the Alexandria Cardinals (10-2) in the 2024 MSHSL Class 5A Prep Bowl on Saturday at U.S. Bank Stadium. The game is High School On SI ...