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Blackhawks First-Rounder Mason West Leads Edina to State Football Title, Turns Back to Hockey

Chicago's No. 29 pick is a dual-sport prospect viewed as a longer-term hockey project with development set for the USHL then Michigan State.

Overview

  • Edina defeated Moorhead 42-35 to win the Minnesota Class AAAAAA championship, the program's first state title since 1978.
  • Quarterback Mason West completed 7-of-7 passes for 78 yards and two touchdowns in the title game.
  • Running back Chase Bjorgaard rushed for 320 yards and scored six touchdowns to power the Hornets' win.
  • After allowing him to finish football, the Blackhawks will see West rejoin the USHL's Fargo Force as he resumes his hockey path.
  • West, a 6-foot-6 forward taken 29th overall in 2025, logged 49 points in 31 junior hockey games and posted 1 goal and 8 assists in 10 USHL outings, with scouts calling him a high-upside project.