Mahtomedi at East Ridge
1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 1

East Ridge has 14 seniors on its roster this season, but it was freshman Madison Majewski who got the Raptors off to a quick start with a goal five minutes into an impressive 3-0 win over Eastview, then-ranked No. 9 in Class 2A in the coaches' poll. The victory propelled the Raptors to No. 6 in the latest Class 2A rankings. 

East Ridge features two Division I recruits in Baylor commit Emily Bunnell and Brittany Mahowald, who is set to play at Air Force next year.

Mahtomedi, which has made 12 state tournament appearances, is adjusting after graduating Class 1A all-state first team selections and leading scorers Michelle Austin and Karleen Capello. 

Fortunately the No. 5-1A Zyphers (1-1) return senior attacker Mara Yapello, who had seven goals and earned all-state second team honors last year.