St. James Saints (St. James, MN) followers went home pleased Friday as they saw their football team triumph over the visiting Martin County West Mavericks (Sherburn, MN), 40-8 in a league battle.

With the win, St. James advances its record to 4-2 on the season. The Saints host Mayer Lutheran (Mayer, MN) to encounter the Crusaders in a Mid South - Gold battle on Friday, October 10. The Crusaders enter the match with a record of 4-2. Mayer Lutheran lost 14-0 in their recent league match against Cleveland/Immanuel Lutheran (Cleveland, MN)

Coming up next, the Mavericks confront the United South Central/Genesis Classical Academy (Wells, MN) in a non-league match, on Thursday, October 9. Martin County West will attempt to upgrade on its 1-5 season record. The enter the match with a 2-4 record after their 28-22 league loss to Southland (Adams, MN).