St. Paul Johnson freshman receiver RJ Stuckey
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St. Paul Central freshman lineman Kahli Shelton
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St. Paul Central senior quarterback Allan Lankfard Jr
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Prep Scene

Minneapolis North and St. Paul Central were on the winning track last week in high school football.

Senior quarterback Allan Lankfard Jr.’s four touchdowns led St. Paul Central’s football team to a 36-26 victory over city rival St. Paul Johnson at James S. Griffin Stadium, giving the Minutemen their first victory.

Freshman wide receiver RJ Stuckey and sophomore halfback Colin Moore Jr. scored touchdowns for the Governors. 

Across the river, Minneapolis North scored a 56-12 victory over DeLaSalle, with senior running back Jajuan Bobmanuel (two touchdowns and three two-point conversions) and junior receiver Jeremiah Jackson (one touchdown reception) leading the Polars.

Senior wide receiver Richard Apiagyei had a touchdown reception for the Islanders.

DeLaSalle senior wide receiver Richard Apiagyei
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Minneapolis North senior Receiver Jeremiah Jackson
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Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald is a contributing columnist at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.