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Kittson County Central prepares for state tournament quarterfinal against Cook County

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 1:32 AM

Last updated Nov 11, 2026

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Summary

Kittson County Central (KCC) faces Cook County in the Minnesota 9-man football state tournament quarterfinals on Thursday at 6 p.m. in Moorhead. KCC, the North No. 1 seed, boasts an impressive season record of 11-0 and a dominant rushing attack that has gained nearly 3,400 yards. Quarterback Eli Peterson has passed for 960 yards and 20 touchdowns this season. KCC previously defeated Cook County 49-0 in last year’s state quarterfinals. However, Cook County returns a healthier core this year, adding anticipation to the matchup.

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Status Watch

•KCC has achieved five shutouts this season.
•Eli Peterson has a season record of 50-for-74 passing.
•KCC's Ashton Knutson has rushed for 1,347 yards and 15 touchdowns.
•Cook County is the North No. 4 seed entering the quarterfinals.
•KCC has won four section titles in the last six seasons.

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1:32 AMYahoo Sports — Offensive balance fuels Kittson County Central run to state tournament

What they're saying

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Nov. 10—GRAND FORKS — Like most strong Minnesota 9-man football teams, Kittson County Central has a dominant rushing attack that has piled up nearly 3,400 yards this year. The Bearcats, though, aren't offensively one-dimensional. That balanced offense is a key as KCC (North No. 1 seed) takes on Cook County (North No. 4 seed) at 6 p.m. Thursday in Moorhead in the state tournament quarterfinals. ...
— Yahoo Sports

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