Champlin Park scored on their first play on offense and never trailed in a 24-22 thriller over East Ridge in the opening round of the 6A playoffs Friday night.

Champlin Park scored on their first play on offense, senior quarterback Preston Thielke rushed a 77 yard touchdown for the first score of the game. The Rebels never trailed in the game.

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This victory over East Ridge is the first playoff win for Champlin Park since the 2020 season. The Rebels advance to play one seeded Lakeville North on Friday, November 1 at Lakeville North High School.

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