Author: Steve Mulholland

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A roar emanating from Aerie Stadium in Eden Prairie was loud enough to echo across the southwest metro, and be heard all the way to Minnetonka on Friday night. The sound reverberated as players, students, parents and fans rushed onto the field for a long-awaited celebration. The Eden Prairie Eagles had delivered an improbable 21-20 overtime victory over previously unbeaten Minnetonka. Senior running back Jeremy Fredericks’ touchdown from two yards out in the first overtime period, followed by Zac Weismann’s all-important extra point, put the dramatic finishing touches on a much-needed win for the Eagles. “Everybody was saying, even in…

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