 High school playoffs are here as teams from across the area begin their run to U.S. Bank Stadium. Many of the top ranked teams, including Bemidji and Brainerd, have first-round buys, but plenty of high-caliber teams looking to be in their Cinderella runs to state. First up tonight, a 4-5 matchup between Pequot Lakes and Park Rapids. Patriots up 19-14 with eight minutes left, and the freshman Nick Katoska takes the handoff and bounces it to the to the outside for a huge gain, setting up Pequot Lakes. But Park Rapids coming up with some stops and with two minutes to go, they're driving, needing a touchdown. The hook and ladder, but Zach Jorgens comes up with a big tackle for Pequot. Fourth down now, Park Rapids needs a miracle, and Spencer Fritzi goes deep, but his prayers are not answered. Carter Soblad picks it off, and Pequot Lakes hangs on for the 19-14 win. Patriots will take on top-seated Purim on Saturday. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.