Every Tuesday at 6:50 p.m. and 9:50 p.m. during the high school year, we feature a team or athlete with our TRIA Prep Salute.

This week’s salute recognizes the Lakeville North football team, one of the best in Class 6A.

***Click the video box above to watch the 5-Eyewitness News aircheck of Oct. 15th TRIA Prep Salute***

Lakeville North is 6-1 this year with wins over Stillwater, Rosemount, and Lakeville South. Its one loss came last week vs. East Ridge.

The Panthers finish the regular season on Thursday vs. Burnsville. The 6A playoffs begin on Fri. Oct. 25.

***For interviews with seniors Riley Grossman, Sam Ripplinger, Blake Krause, and Reece Hunt, click the video box below or on our app, swipe to the right***

Lakeville North has fallen to No. 5 in the rankings with Maple Grove, Shakopee, Minnetonka, and Edina above them.