Ryan Meagher is quiet and humble. His running style is thunderous.
Minneota’s senior standout ran over Springfield defenders or through gaping holes, scoring a Prep Bowl record six rushing touchdowns as the top-ranked Vikings won their third consecutive state championship with a 70-20 victory over the No. 2-ranked Tigers in the Class 1A finals Friday at US Bank Stadium. The rankings are according to the Associated Press final regular season poll.
“Our offensive line was very good,” Meagher said. “They gave me some pretty big holes to run through.”
The Vikings’ offensive output of 70 points equaled the Prep Bowl record set by Triton in 2006. They finished the season averaging 57.3 points per game.
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