2025 State Football Information -- Quarterfinals
Date: Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Time: 12:00pm (Stadium gates open at 11:00am)
Location: Apple Valley High School (14450 Hayes Rd, Apple Valley, MN 55124)
Opponent: Holy Family Catholic Fire
How much are tickets? Where can I purchase tickets?
The MSHSL charges $13 for adults and $9 for students. Students are K-12. There is not a special rate for senior citizens. Tickets can be purchased at: https://gofan.co/event/4551486 Apple Valley High School has asked us to remind all fans that there will be no cash ticket sales at this event. All tickets must be purchased in advance or at the gate using the provided online ticket link, as this will be the only method of entry.
Will you be having fan buses?
No, fan buses will not be available for this game due to the Saturday afternoon game time. In the event that the Bluejays are victorious, fan buses will be provided for the semifinal and state championship games.
MSHSL Minimum Behavior Expectations
These policies “elevate standards of sportsmanship and encourage the growth of responsible citizenship among the students, members schools and their personnel,” consistent with the Minnesota State High School League’s Founding Purposes and the belief that sportsmanship needs to have a constant presence in all school-based activity programs. The League and its member schools work intentionally to create safe, welcoming and inclusive environments for fine arts activities and sports in our schools and competitions.
Behavior Expectations
To create safe, welcoming and inclusive environments in fine arts and sports in our school and competitions, I will:
• Lead by positive example and demonstrate respect and support for others.
• Follow all MSHSL, school and venue expectations.
• Refrain from using profanity or ethnic, racial, religious, ability or gender-based comments, posts or messages directed at participants, directors, coaches, officials, spectators, or team representatives.
• Act as a responsible and respectful digital citizen who positively uses social media platforms.
• Speak or act in support of others when they are harmed by words or actions.
• Honor each contest and all involved, including participants, directors, coaches, officials, spectators, and team representatives.
• Hold high standards for myself, engage positively and demonstrate sportsmanship.
Requirements of Attendees
Prohibited Items
• Flags, whiteboards, large signs on sticks, signs with vulgar, obscene or inappropriate language or images, or that obstruct the views of others or similar items.
• Balloons, confetti, glitter, baby powder, pom poms or other similar celebratory items.
• Artificial noise makers (i.e., megaphones, cowbells, sirens, whistles, thunder sticks and other similar items).
• Drones and laser lights.
• Firearms or other weapons.
• Vapes, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis or illicit drugs.
• The following are prohibited at MSHSL postseason events. These may be prohibited as determined by the venue during the regular season:
•Backpacks and other bags
•Outside food and drink
•Professional cameras and tripods
•Pets
Dress Code/Attire
• Spectators may not wear masks or costumes that limit the ability to identify individuals. Masking for medical purposes is allowed.
• Spectators must wear clothing that covers the torso.
• Clothing worn must not be vulgar, obscene or inappropriate.
Behaviors
• No one may interfere with the contest in any way.
• Only members of the official squad may be on the contest surface.
• The use of appropriate language is always expected. Profanity, negative chants, booing, trash talk, name calling, personal attacks or other acts of disrespect are unacceptable.
• Respect the Flag and the National Anthem.
*Venues may have additional requirements and prohibited items.
*For most contests, spectators may bring cameras, including cell phones, that are basic point and shoot, consumer-grade cameras without detachable lenses. The lens may be no longer than two inches. Spectators should confirm restricted items for contests with contest management.
Security Reminders
All MSHSL rules will be strictly enforced, including no artificial noisemakers and a requirement that all torsos remain covered. BEST Security will be stationed at the gates to conduct bag checks, and no outside containers will be allowed into the facility. Fans are encouraged to plan accordingly, as anyone who chooses to leave will not be allowed back inside.
How do I get Bluejay Football State Gear?
Commemorative apparel is now available for purchase through 4 Seasons Athletics and Apparel. Orders must be placed by Sunday, November 2nd at 8:00 p.m. to guarantee delivery before the game!
Shop now: https://www.4seasonsathletics.com/2025-state-football
Official MSHSL State Tournament Gear: https://mshslfball.signatureconcepts.shop/
I can’t make the game, will it be on the radio and TV?
Radio
KRUE 92.1 FM will be carrying the game live on Saturday afternoon.
The broadcast can also be streamed on https://krue92.com/.
TV / Live Stream
The game will not be televised, however, it can be live streamed for a fee on: https://nspn.tv/MSHSL.