Before an in-depth look at the upcoming 6A football playoff bracket with Jim Paulsen, Logan & Matt help preview the upcoming volleyball section tournaments that begin this week. They discuss Shakopee, Eden Prairie, and Prior Lake in a tough Section 2 (4:00) while also discussing the return of the State Tournament this year at the Xcel Energy Arena (8:24). Plus, chaos reigns supreme in the Boys State Soccer Tournament (9:42) and a key matchup in the Quarterfinals on the girls side between Stillwater and Lakeville North (14:16). They also discuss Head Football Coach Brian Vossen's 100th career win with the Panthers last week (16:00).

Interview with Star Tribune's Jim Paulsen starts at (19:01)

Before Logan and Matt slide into the weekend, they react to Friday morning's 6A Football bracket release. The free-form conversation features a discussion of the toughest decision to make after Week 8 results, Minnetonka's case as a 2-seed, and plenty more!

Before they're joined by the Prior Lake Head Football Coach, Logan & Matt break down the Lakers' memorable hook & ladder walk-off, one of a pair of wild trick plays in 6A football last week (1:58). Among other topics, they preview Week 8, including games between Farmington-Wayzata (8:09) and a down-to-the-wire seeding decision between Prior Lake and the Trojans (12:46). Also discussed is maybe the toughest seeding decision for the playoffs this year (14:47) and an imminent delivery of fruit baskets to Eden Prairie Head Coach Mike Grant this week (21:06).

Interview with PLHS Head Coach Matt Gegenheimer starts at (33:35).

Before a conversation with Eagan Head Coach Kathy Gillen, Logan & Matt break down this week's huge matchup between the #2 Wildcats and #3 Shakopee on the volleyball court this week (4:01). They also discuss #1 Wayzata going for an undefeated season (8:05).

With Week 7 in HS football coming up, they also discuss last week's monumental win by Eden Prairie over Shakopee (9:50). Plus, they discuss a key North division battle between Centennial and Minnetonka this week (20:40). The "Notes from the Field" segment this week features a rare debut by a freshman QB and a high school kicker that can lay down the lumber (25:02).

Interview with Gillen starts at (33:04).

Before a conversation with Lakeville North Girls Soccer Coach Brian Lehman (23:25), Logan & Matt break down the previous week in high school football, including undefeated Shakopee cementing their place as the No. 2 team in the State (2:38) and Centennial's run of back-to-back upset victories to spoil Wayzata's fun in the North (10:50). They also talk about a Top-10 clash between Shakopee and Lakeville North in volleyball this week (11:55) and an all-time classic match in girls soccer between Shako & North featuring a pair of Ms. Soccer contenders (16:05).

Interview with Brian Lehman starts at (23:25)

Before an interview with KARE 11 Prep Sports Anchor Randy Shaver, Logan and Matt break down key matchups to watch this week. Eden Prairie-Rosemount (4:30), Lakeville North-Shakopee (5:45), and Centennial-Wayzata (9:20) are all discussed. Next, they take a look at the QRF Rankings to see what teams may be over or undervalued 4 games in (10:25). They also discuss Champlin Park's 0-4 start and decline since a Prep Bowl appearance in 2019 (16:12) and the referee shortage in high school sports (19:20).

Interview with KARE 11's Randy Shaver (29:08), including his prediction about the Maroon-Gold realignment (34:00) and thoughts on undefeated Stillwater (37:40) among other topics!

Before a conversation with Shakopee Head Football Coach Ray Betton (23:45), Logan gives his impressions of seeing the Sabers in person after a 63-20 pummeling in Farmington (1:30). Matt and Logan also discuss a very un-Eden Praire result to consensus No. 1 Lakeville South (4:17) from last week. They also preview upcoming matchups between South and Farmington (6:37), Prior Lake and Lakeville North (12:44), and keep tabs on the Gold Division teams of note in the North Division (10:50).

Plus, "Notes from the Field" features some fun high school football fan happenings, and a discussion about early Minnesota Ms. Soccer contenders (16:40).

On this week's episode of the pod, Matt & Logan break down the highly-anticipated Eden Prairie vs Lakeville South matchup (5:10). Logan gives his Cougar scouting report from their win against rival Lakeville North last week. The guys take a look at other key matchups to watch (10:39), including Farmington's air-raid offense matching up with the Shakopee triple-option (14:30).

Before a conversation with Chaska Herald sportswriter Eric Kraushar, Logan and Matt talk about the atmosphere around high school football during kickoff week (2:38), including their favorite student section chants (4:00). The guys also breakdown Week 1 wins by 8th Ranked Lakeville North (6:00), 6th Ranked Shakopee (10:28) and Prior Lake (12:20). Finally, they catch up on other games that stood out from Opening Week (13:40) and look ahead to Week 2.

Finally, Kraushar brings his talents to the program to talk about the uniqueness of the Chaska-Chanhassen rivalry game in 5A this week (19:55).

Before welcoming in Lakeville South Head Coach Ben Burk to the pod, Logan and Matt discuss some 6A matchups they have their eyes on for HS Football Opening Night in Minnesota on Thursday (3:30). With Week 1 of Soccer and Volleyball in the books, the guys also parse through their notes from the field that they saw over the weekend (16:20).

27:55- Interview with Lakeville South HC Ben Burk