Athletic Programs

Compete with Pride. Play for the Giants.

Mesabi East Athletics offers a wide range of competitive sports and athletic programs for students in our district. Our goal is to help student-athletes grow through teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship while building confidence, leadership, and a strong sense of school pride.

From first-time participants to varsity competitors, Mesabi East Athletic Programs emphasize commitment, preparation, and representing our school the right way - on the field, on the court, on the ice, and in the community. Athletics at Mesabi East helps students develop lifelong skills like responsibility, resilience, communication, and goal-setting.

Whether you’re an athlete, parent, fan, or community supporter, we invite you to follow Mesabi East sports all year long and be part of a culture built on effort, pride, and the Giant spirit.

Mesabi East High School partners with Essentia Health to provide athletic training and sports medicine services that help keep our student-athletes safe and healthy.

Compete with Pride. Play for the Giants.

Mesabi East Athletics offers a wide range of competitive sports where students build teamwork, discipline, leadership, and school pride while representing the Giants on the field, court, and ice.

Athletes grow through dedication, preparation, and sportsmanship — developing skills that carry far beyond the game.

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 Football

Tough. Disciplined. United.

Mesabi East Football Team

Photo Credit: Allison Kate Photography

Mesabi East Varsity Football is built on toughness, preparation, and playing for the team. Every practice and every game is a chance to compete with intensity, improve fundamentals, and represent the Giants with pride.

Football is a sport that demands focus, trust, and discipline - doing your job play after play, supporting teammates, and responding with resilience when things get challenging. From the first whistle to the final snap, Giants Football brings energy, effort, and community pride to Mesabi East each fall.

Season: Fall  |  Levels: Varsity, Junior Varsity, Junior High

What Football Builds

  • Discipline and preparation
  • Toughness through adversity
  • Trust and teamwork
  • Leadership under pressure

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Schedules & Updates

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Aug 17 3:30 PM
Varsity Football
Mesabi East
First day of practice
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Aug 29 10:00 AM
Junior Varsity Football
@ Deer River vs Hibbing
Scrimmage
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Aug 29 10:00 AM
Varsity Football
@ Deer River vs Hibbing
Deer River Scrimmage
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Sep 1 4:30 PM
Junior High Football
@ Mountain Iron-Buhl
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Sep 3 7:00 PM
Varsity Football
@ Rush City
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Sep 8 4:30 PM
Junior High Football
vs Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin
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Sep 9 4:30 PM
JV Football
@ International Falls
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Sep 11 7:00 PM
Varsity Football
vs Cherry
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Sep 18 7:00 PM
Varsity Football
vs Hinckley-Finlayson
Tailgate / Food Truck Event Night
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Sep 24 4:30 PM
Junior High Football
vs Chisholm
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Sep 25 7:00 PM
Varsity Football
@ Crosby-Ironton
HOMECOMING
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Sep 28 4:30 PM
Junior Varsity Football
@ Rock Ridge
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Oct 1 4:30 PM
Junior High Football
vs Hibbing
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Oct 2 7:00 PM
Varsity Football
vs Aitkin
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Oct 5 4:30 PM
Junior Varsity Football
vs Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin
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Oct 8 4:30 PM
Junior High Football
vs International Falls
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Oct 9 7:00 PM
Varsity Football
@ Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin
Homecoming
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Oct 12 4:30 PM
Junior Varsity Football
vs Moose Lake
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Oct 13 4:30 PM
Junior High Football
vs Ely
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Oct 14 7:00 PM
Varsity Football
@ International Falls
Mini Leaders
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Oct 19 4:30 PM
Junior Varsity Football
vs Deer River
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Oct 19 4:30 PM
Junior Varsity Football
vs Deer River
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Oct 21 7:00 PM
Varsity Football
vs Moose Lake/Willow River

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