Friday’s high school football state tournament quarterfinal games involving East Metro teams:

CLASS 6A

Lakeville South (9-1) vs. East Ridge (4-6), at St. Michael-Albertville, 7 p.m.

Cheers to East Ridge, whose two playoff wins already match its regular-season total. The Raptors are making their second straight state tournament quarterfinal appearance. Last season, they pushed eventual champion Maple Grove to the brink. Lakeville South is also a championship contender thanks to a strong defense, stout running game and ability to make the right play the right time. East Ridge is clearly riding some playoff magic, and has the physicality to match up with top teams, but the Cougars may just be better. OUR PICK: Lakeville South 28, East Ridge 14

Eden Prairie (10-0) vs. Lakeville North (9-1), at Spring Lake Park, 7 p.m.

About as close as you’ll get to a state championship game in the quarterfinal round. Lakeville North may be best equipped of any other team in the metro to go toe-to-toe with the Eagles this season. Expect both teams to move the ball with some success running the ball. This one will likely come down to who makes those one or two big plays — or mistakes — that separate evenly-matched foes. OUR PICK: Eden Prairie 24, Lakeville North 21

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