Mankato West senior quarterback Philip Nelson was voted Minnesota Player of the Year when the 2011 Minnesota Associated Press All-State high school football team was announced Tuesday.

Nelson completed 174 of 262 passes for 2,784 yards with 35 touchdowns, breaking the Scarlets' single-season records for yards and touchdown passes. He also rushed for 1,243 yards and 20 touchdowns this season.

Menahga saw its two-match win streak come to an end when the Lady Braves were stung by the host Frazee Hornets 25-20, 25-11, 25-23 during Tuesday’s non-conference match.

The trio of Arielle Pihlaja, Jenny Skoog and Alicia Ahlf posted four kills apiece to lead the Lady Braves’ offensive attack. Skoog also notched five digs in the backcourt and led the team with two blocks.

Jackie Imsande registered a team-high eight kills for New York Mills and Lexie Rankka posted 22 set assists for the Lady Eagles in Tuesday’s 3-0 season-opening loss to Frazee.

Imsande also added two blocks and one set assist as Frazee claimed the first two sets by 25-20 and 25-21 scores. The Hornets wrapped up the match in the third set, winning 25-17.

The defending section champion Perham boys cross country team placed first in the team standings with 26 points to qualify for state following Friday’s Section 8A cross country meet at Twins Pines Golf Course in Bagley.

Thief River Falls claimed runner-up honors with 74 points, with the Prowlers’ Brenden Skime finishing second in the boys race at 16:30.54 to qualify for state individually as well.