FIRST DOWN FRIDAY: Alexandria shocks Moorhead with 99-yard game-winner, and other top plays from playoffs

All the top plays from area high school football playoff games that we couldn't stop watching

Here are the top plays from Alexandria, Moorhead and Perham football playoff games that we couldn't stop watching.

Alexandria shocks Moorhead with 99-yard game-winner

Alexandria pulled off one of the most improbable finishes in recent Minnesota high school football history Friday night. Trailing Moorhead 20-14 with 1:35 to play, Alexandria quarterback Jake Anderson connected with receiver Kobe Terveer on a short pass over the middle. Terveer then outraced the Moorhead defense 99 yards for the game-winning touchdown. Moorhead entered the game ranked No. 1 in Class 5A, while Alexandria was unranked. The Cardinals improved to 7-3, while the Spuds fell to 8-2.

Moorhead's Gavin Nitzke throws for 5 touchdowns

Moorhead quarterback Gavin Nitzke had a big game in the loss to Alexandria, throwing for 322 yards and five touchdowns. Nitzke connected with receiver Brody Mohr twice for touchdowns, and also found receivers Blake Krabbenhoft, Sam Kittelson and Evan Holm for scores.

Perham's Anthony Nelson rushes for 200 yards, 3 touchdowns

Perham running back Anthony Nelson had a big game in the Yellowjackets' 42-7 win over St. Cloud Apollo. Nelson rushed for 200 yards and three touchdowns on 25 carries. He also caught a pass for 25 yards. Perham improved to 9-1, while Apollo fell to 6-4.

Other top plays from area high school football playoff games

* Sartell-St. Stephen's Logan Richter returned an interception 50 yards for a touchdown in the Sabres' 42-7 win over Duluth Denfeld. * St. Cloud Tech's Tyson Metz rushed for 200 yards and three touchdowns in the Tigers' 35-7 win over Willmar. * Rocori's Sam Thompson threw for 250 yards and three touchdowns in the Spartans' 35-14 win over Fergus Falls. * Brainerd's Jacob Denney rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns in the Warriors' 28-14 win over Bemidji.