Springfield up for challenge in opening round of Class A state tournament

Springfield's football team is playing some of their best football ahead of Friday's Class A state quarterfinals match up against Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg at Crown College. The Tigers' game plan is to contain the Fighting Saints' running game and capitalize on offense. Weather conditions will be a big factor in the game. Springfield's players are preparing for the cold weather conditions. The game starts at 7 p.m. on the turf at the Crown college.