In Friday's league match, the visiting Pierz Pioneers football squad scored a close 18-12 victory over the Sauk Centre Mainstreeters.

In their next game, the Pioneers clash with the Montevideo Thunderhawks (Montevideo, MN) in a Mid Northwest - White match, on Friday, October 13. Pierz will attempt to move on its 4-2 season record. The Thunderhawks come into the test with a 5-2 record after their 44-22 league win over Minnewaska Area (Glenwood, MN).

With the loss, Sauk Centre drops to 2-5 on the campaign. The Mainstreeters travel to Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted (Howard Lake, MN) to confront the Lakers in a Mid Northwest - White test on Friday, October 13. The Lakers come into the test with a record of 2-4. Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted won 28-14 in their recent league test against Melrose (Melrose, MN)