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StoryMaple Grove edges Mounds View 2–1 to claim Section 5AAA crown
Maple Grove lifted the Section 5AAA trophy with a 2–1 win over Mounds View on Oct. 14, sealing the bracket in a tight final. [1][2]The path was emphatic early and gritty late: a 6–0 quarterfinal over Irondale on Oct. 7, followed by a 3–2 semifinal edge against Champlin Park on Oct. 9 to book the title match. [1]Across the three-game section run, the Crimson outscored opponents 11–3 to take the crown. [1]
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StoryMaple Grove into Class AAA title match: Olson’s OT winner vs Eagan, Johnston brace vs Buffalo
Maple Grove kept its postseason surge alive with back-to-back wins in Class AAA. First came a 2–1 thriller over Eagan, decided by Emmaus Olson’s late overtime winner to push the Crimson through [1].In the next round, Maple Grove blitzed Buffalo at the start, with Everett Johnston scoring twice inside the opening seven minutes. The fast start set the tone for a 3–1 victory that sealed a spot in the Class AAA championship match [2].Across both games, Maple Grove balanced urgency with composure—finding a clutch finish in extra time, then riding an early onslaught to control the tempo—and now stands one win from the program’s goal [1][2].
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StoryMaple Grove boys soccer rolls past St. Paul Central 6–1 to kick off new season
Maple Grove’s boys showed familiar bite to start the year, carrying the swagger of a program coming off three consecutive state runner-up finishes into a commanding 6–1 win over St. Paul Central. The Crimson struck three times before the break and matched it with three more after halftime to close out a statement result [1][2].The performance fits the group’s mindset heading into another push in Class AAA, with experienced returners setting the tone for a deep run [1]. Against St. Paul Central, Maple Grove spread the chances, pressed high, and punished mistakes to put the match away early before managing the second half with control and quality finishing [2].With the attack humming and the spine settled, Maple Grove looks every bit the contender once more as league play ramps up [1][2].
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StoryMaple Grove boys clinch Section 5AAA with 2-1 over Mounds View, advance to state final
Top-seeded Maple Grove marched through Section 5AAA: a 6-0 opener over Irondale on Oct. 7, a 3-2 semifinal against Champlin Park on Oct. 9, and a 2-1 victory against Mounds View in the Oct. 14 final at Maple Grove High School to lift the trophy [1][3].The Crimson carried that form into the state tournament, knocking off Buffalo 3-1 in the Class AAA semifinal to book a place in the championship match [2].
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StoryJohnston’s early brace lifts Maple Grove past Buffalo, into third straight Class AAA final
Maple Grove powered into the Class AAA boys’ final with a 3–1 semifinal win over Buffalo at U.S. Bank Stadium on Oct. 28, 2025, jumping to a 2–0 lead inside seven minutes behind a brace from senior midfielder Everett Johnston [1][2].Johnston opened the scoring off a long throw from senior defender Luke Bottema, then doubled it with a one-time finish from a low cross by senior midfielder Solan Gamachise. Buffalo’s Wyatt Anderson pulled one back before the Crimson saw it out 3–1 [1].The result moved Maple Grove to 15–2–2 and into the state championship game for a third consecutive season, where top-seeded Edina awaits [1]. Earlier in the bracket, the Crimson edged Eagan 2–1 in overtime on a late extra-time winner from Emmaus Olson [3].
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StoryWhere to follow Maple Grove boys soccer: schedules, roster and video
For standings, roster details, rankings and match results, MaxPreps maintains the Maple Grove boys soccer program page alongside a dedicated season schedule [1][2].The school’s Crimson Activities site lists the boys varsity schedule, including dates and opponents for 2025–26, with sport pages anchored on the main athletics hub [3][5].Supporters can also find game and highlight video on the team’s Hudl page throughout the season [4].
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StoryMaple Grove wins Section 5AAA, reaches Class AAA final before 1–0 loss to Edina
Maple Grove’s surge through the 2025 bracket ended one step short, the Crimson edged 1–0 by Edina in the Class AAA championship [6][2]. That capstone followed a Section 5AAA crown secured against Mounds View [5][2].MGFC punched its ticket forward with a 2–1 overtime victory over Eagan, finding the late answer to keep the run alive [3]. They then rolled past Buffalo 3–1, sparked by two goals from Everett Johnston in the opening seven minutes [4][2].Program leadership for the campaign listed captains Parker Carlson, Liam Karn, and Carter Mast, underscoring a veteran spine that helped drive the postseason push [1].
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StoryWhere to follow Maple Grove Crimson soccer: team sites, MaxPreps pages and local coverage
Fans looking for schedules, rosters and updates have several hubs. The boys and girls programs operate official Crimson Soccer sites with team news, calendars, roster/captain info and training notes [1][2]. MaxPreps carries Maple Grove’s team page with season schedules and game results [4][5]. Local coverage of the boys side runs on StribVarsity [6], and private coaching options in the area are also listed through CoachUp [3].
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StoryMaple Grove boys soccer returns to state after OT winner; Johnston brace sparks Buffalo win
Maple Grove punched its ticket back to state in Class AAA with a 2–1 overtime win over Eagan, sealed late by Emmaus Olson’s finish [1]. The Crimson built momentum earlier in the bracket, racing past Buffalo 3–1 after Everett Johnston scored twice inside the opening seven minutes [2].The Section 5AAA title matchup with Mounds View is available in full [3], and Maple Grove advanced behind a Parker Carlson brace to clinch the section crown and return to the tournament [4].