Behind the scenes with Lakeville South

The Star Tribune was granted access with Lakeville South, Minnesota's top football team, leading up to the game against Shakopee. 
Photos by Star Tribune staff
January 20, 2021 — 9:26am

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Lakeville south head coach Ben Burk had the team lift their fist in the air after a speech at halftime. The team was trailer by one point at halftime.

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Lakeville South players practiced goal-line plays during practice on October 13, 2021.

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Coach Bill John showed the offense what play to run during practice on Wednesday.

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Lakeville South players practiced goal-line plays during practice on October 13, 2021.

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Lakeville South players practiced goal-line plays during practice on October 13, 2021.

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Lakeville South lineman Zak Endres laughed on the sideline during practice on October 13, 2021.

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Lakeville South running back Josh Jacobson walked out to practice on October 13, 2021.

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Lakeville South Jaiden Cooke tight end tilted his head back during a 7AM film session on October 12, 2021.

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Lakeville South tight end Zach Juckel pulled his sweatshirt up his face during a 7AM film session on October 12, 2021.

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Lakeville South lineman Tegan Drinkerd yawned during a 7AM film session on October 12, 2021.

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(Left) Lakeville South players Joey Ulmen and Alex Vazquez worked on writing on the white board in the locker room ahead of the game against Shakopee.

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Lakeville South players weight trained on October 13, 2021.

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Lakeville South tight end Carter Nachriener weight trained on October 13, 2021.

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Lakeville South players enjoyed a team meal after practice on October 13, 2021.

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Lakeville South runningback Payton Schulz grabbed his white jersey from coach Mark Draper after practice on October 13, 2021.

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Lakeville South lined up for the National Anthem before the game.

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Lakeville South players listened to head coach Ben Burk speak to the team before the game.

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Lakeville South's Carson Hansen ran into the endzone for in the first quarter.

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Lakeville South's Carson Hansen ran for a touchdown at the beginning of the game.

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Lakeville South players were down in the locker room after trailer Shakopee by one point at halftime.

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Lakeville South players stood up to celebrate after they debriefed their 30-22 win over Shakopee.

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Lakeville South players Alex Vazquez, Owen McCloud, Camden Dean and head coach Ben Burk scouted the Shakopee football team while they played Eden Prairie on October 8, 2021

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