2021 6A champ Lakeville South is ranked No. 1 in the Preseason High School Football America Minnesota Top 10, powered by NFL Play Football. The Cougars bring a 21-game win streak into the season.
Lakeville South is followed by Eden Prairie at No. 2, defending 5A champ Mankato West at No. 3, St. Thomas Academy at No. 4 and No. 5 Stillwater.
High School Football America Minnesota Top 10
| Ranking/Team | ’21 Record | Preseason National Rankings |
| No. 1 Lakeville South | (13-0) | Inside Top 1000 |
| No. 2 Eden Prairie | (10-3) | Inside Top 1000 |
| No. 3 Mankato West | (13-0) | Inside Top 1000 |
| No. 4 St. Thomas Academy | (11-1) | Inside Top 1000 |
| No. 5 Stillwater | (7-3-1) | NR |
| No. 6 Rosemount | (7-6) | NR |
| No. 7 Maple Grove | (11-3) | NR |
| No. 8 Prior Lake | (5-4) | NR |
| No. 9 Shakopee | (8-3) | NR |
| No. 10 Lakeville North | (5-6) | NR |
Editor’s Note: The High School Football America national, regional and state rankings are developed using our proprietary algorithm.
