Watch: ‘Strib Varsity Live With Randy Shaver’ recaps first night of state tournament quarterfinals

Watch: ‘Strib Varsity Live With Randy Shaver’ recaps first night of state tournament quarterfinals St. Croix Lutheran coach Adam Frey and running back/defensive back Elijah Larson joined Randy Shaver in the studio, and more guests called in. Comment Gift Share By Star Tribune staff The Minnesota Star Tribune November 12, 2026 at 11:00 PM The Minnesota high school football state tournament is here, and teams are vying for a trip to U.S. Bank Stadium. After the first night of state tournament quarterfinal games, Randy Shaver went over all the action. Watch Season 2, Episode 14 of “Strib Varsity Live With Randy Shaver” here or on YouTube : Related Coverage Watch tonight: Shaver covers second night of state tournament quarterfinals Football Playoff football picks: Who advances to the semifinals at U.S. Bank Stadium? Football Meet 5 prospects who rose to the occasion with seasons on the line Football Shaver delivered scores and highlights from across the state. Among the games in the spotlight: Forest Lake vs. Champlin Park Lakeville South vs. Minnetonka Jackson County Central vs. Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Prior Lake vs. Rosemount Albany vs. Pierz Hill-Murray vs. Willmar St. Croix Lutheran coach Adam Frey and running back/defensive back Elijah Larson joined Shaver in the studio, and several guests called in: Minnetonka linebacker and Illinois State commit Myles Augustyn, Pierz linebacker/tight end Nick Virnig, Willmar lineman Travis Venenga, Jackson County Central running back/linebacker Gage Johnson and Champlin Park coach Nick Keenan. Plus, we named one Taco Bell Team of the Night: Pierz will receive hundreds of tacos at practice next week. “SVL” will be back on Friday night, too, for the second night of state quarterfinals, also starting at 10 p.m. “Strib Varsity Live With Randy Shaver” is a streaming show, the centerpiece of a partnership between Shaver and the Minnesota Star Tribune, and it can be watched for free on any screen. In addition to being streamed on stribvarsity.com, every episode of Season 2 is being broadcast on the Minnesota Star Tribune’s YouTube channel , making it even easier for you to watch the show on any device. More on Minnesota high school football Every episode from this season of “Strib Varsity Live With Randy Shaver” is available for replay on YouTube. Find them all here. Go here for our Scores & Schedules landing page . Strib Varsity is also partnering with Shaver on a video podcast this season, called “Varsity Insiders.” Go here to learn more, watch and listen. And we’re livestreaming games directly on stribvarsity.com all season long. Remember to check our livestreams page for details, upcoming games and past games you can watch on demand. Share Comment About the Author Star Tribune staff See More ADVERTISEMENT advertisement More From Football Watch Friday: 'Strib Varsity Live With Randy Shaver' covers second night of state tournament quarterfinals Football Strib Varsity writers predict outcomes of top state tournament quarterfinals matchups Football Minnesota high school football risers: Five prospects who stood out in section finals and Class 6A’s second round Football advertisement advertisement