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    Home»Sports»EP football ends Lakeville South’s winning streak in battle of top Class 6A squads
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    EP football ends Lakeville South’s winning streak in battle of top Class 6A squads

    Ace SauerweinBy Ace SauerweinSeptember 16, 2022Updated:September 18, 20222 Mins Read
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    Eagles linebacker Adam Mertens’ hit on the Lakeville South quarterback helped set up Eden Prairie’s first touchdown in the Eagles’ 21-6 win over Lakeville South. Photo by Rick Olson

    Eden Prairie defeated Lakeville South, handing the Cougars their first defeat in nearly three years with a 21-6 victory Friday night at Aerie Stadium. The Eagles, ranked 2nd in the Star Tribune Metro poll, improve their record to 3-0, while top-ranked Lakeville South slips to 2-1.

    The Eagles’ defense set the tone early, stopping the Cougars’ opening drive on a fourth down in Eden Prairie territory. 

    In the following defensive series, Eagles’ senior cornerback Devin Jordan intercepted a pass, returning it to the Cougars’ four-yard line.

    Devin Jordan’s interception and long return came one play after an EP fumble. Photo by Rick Olson

    The Eagles’ offense wasted no time converting on the takeaway. Junior running back Dominic Heim’s touchdown on the next play was followed up with a two-point conversion and an early Eagles lead.

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    Dominic Heim put the Eagles ahead for good with his touchdown run and two-point conversion attempt. Photo by Rick Olson

    A short yardage TD gave the Eagles the lead, but a long 85-yard strike from Nick Fazi to Michael Gross gave EP a 14-0 advantage. 

    Michael Gross caught a long pass from quarterback Nick Fazi and took it all 85 yards to the end zone in the first half of Friday’s game. Photo by Rick Olson

    Lakeville South found their only score on a first-half touchdown. Quarterback Jacob Royse converted on fourth down, connecting with Jay Winters from 30 yards out. There on out, EP’s defense won the battle as they allowed just six points to a Lakeville South offense that averaged more than 50 points in its first two games.

    The EP defense held down Lakeville South star running back Carson Hansen and the Cougars’ run-heavy offense. Photo by Rick Olson

    Senior running back Tyler Walden scored the final Eden Prairie touchdown, securing the win over the defending Class 6A champions. 

    Eden Prairie travels to Rosemount on Thursday night to take on the Irish.

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