![Eden Prairie quarterback Cole Kramer (12) threw an incomplete pass while being defended by Totino Grace linebacker Ryan Kusch ( 45) in the second quarter. ] (AARON LAVINSKY/STAR TRIBUNE) aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com Eden Prairie played Totino Grace in the Class 6A Championship Game of the the Prep Bowl on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/IM4EKKKXJLNEN434KYDQ2LSWFY.jpg?&w=1080)
METRO TOP 10
Staff writer Jim Paulsen's thoughts on the top 10 teams in the metro area going into Week 1.
1. Eden Prairie: The Eagles have more talent back than any team in the metro. Jr. QB Cole Kramer is a star in the making.
2. Lakeville North: 2016 Mr. Football winner Wade Sullivan is gone, but there's big bodies up front and young talent behind them.
3. Totino-Grace: Losing 23 seniors will take a toll but don't expect the defending 6A champion Eagles to fall very far.
4. Cretin-Derham Hall: Could this be the year the Raiders return to greatness?
5. Blaine: Southpaw QB Connor Melton and WR Byron Bynum are one of the metro's most potent combinations.
6. Maple Grove: With Brad Davison graduated, the Crimson's focus returns to defense, coach Matt Lombardi's calling card.
7. Edina: Don't expect the Hornets to be flashy, but they will be physical. That will be more than enough.
djoles@startribune.com Woodbury vs. Cretin-Derham Hall Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, at St. Thomas University in St. Paul, MN.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/BG3R4YKYQ2ZP5SIEVL37GAQYZU.jpg?&w=1080)
