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Willmar Cardinals prepare to face Hill-Murray in state quarterfinal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 11:31 PM

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

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Summary

The Willmar Cardinals, with a 10-0 record, face off against the Hill-Murray Pioneers in the Class AAAA state football quarterfinals at 6 p.m. on Thursday at Blaine High School. Hill-Murray, averaging 46.7 points per game, brings a potent offense led by junior running back Grady Buettner, while Willmar boasts a stingy defense allowing just 8.1 points per game. This matchup marks Willmar's first return to state since 2018, while Hill-Murray seeks to advance beyond the quarterfinals for the first time since 2011. Willmar coach Jon Konold acknowledges the challenge in slowing down Hill-Murray's diverse offensive strategies, emphasizing the importance of effective execution.

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By the Numbers

•Willmar Cardinals are 10-0 this season.
•Hill-Murray Pioneers average 46.7 points per game.
•Game scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday at Blaine High School.
•Willmar's defense allows only 8.1 points per game.
•Hill-Murray has not advanced past quarterfinals since 2011.

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11:31 PMYahoo Sports — Football: Willmar Cardinals hope to contain potent Hill-Murray offense

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Nov. 10—BLAINE — Willmar: Meet the unstoppable force. Hill-Murray: Meet the immovable object. The Class AAAA state football quarterfinals pits the highest scoring offense in the class against the stingiest defense. The Pioneers are averaging 46.7 points per game while the Cardinals are the only team in Class AAAA to hold teams under double digits at 8.1 points per game. These two statistical ...
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