Fergus Falls (4-0): After back-to-back two-win seasons, the Otters still find themselves unbeaten. They are averaging 35.8 points per game, two or three times more than the previous two years.

North St. Paul (2-2): A program that hasn’t eclipsed more than two wins since 2015. The Polars lost 33 consecutive games during one stretch from 2016-20. Coach Justin McDonald’s group should win up with more than two victories this season.

(tie) Blaine and Mankato East (3-1): Two programs that have equaled their win totals of a year ago. Tough upcoming slate for both will give a clear indication to exactly where they stand.

Jett Feeney, sophomore quarterback, Moorhead: The young signal caller is putting up gaudy numbers, but what is even more impressive is ability to distribute the ball to a variety of weapons. He has completed 86 of 115 passes for 1,176 yards and 21 touchdowns, with six different players catching scoring strikes, for the Class 5A, No. 2 Spuds (4-0).

Cam Hungerholt, senior quarterback/linebacker, LeRoy-Ostrander/Lyle-Pacelli: Hungerholt averaged over 400 yards of total offense per game last year. It appears he might have a repeat performance. At the midway point of the regular season, he has rushed for 829 yards and nine touchdowns while throwing for 680 yards and 10 scores for the Nine-Man, No. 6 Cardinals (4-0). This is on top of averaging six tackles per game with an interception and fumble recovery.

Logan Lachermeier, junior quarterback, Minneapolis North: Lachermeier appears to be making up for lost time. After being injured a year ago, he has completed 80 of 140 passes for 1,082 yards and 12 touchdowns for the Polars (2-2).