The Melrose Dutchmen football squad scored 42 points and restricted the host Montevideo Thunderhawks to 6 in the Dutchmen league win on Thursday.

In their next game, the Dutchmen face the Sauk Centre Mainstreeters (Sauk Centre, MN) in a Mid West Central - Blue challenge, on Friday, September 5. Melrose will attempt to move on its 1-0 season record. The Mainstreeters come into the test with a 0-1 record after their 42-12 non-league loss to Pierz (Pierz, MN).

With the defeat, Montevideo drops to 0-1 on the campaign. The Thunderhawks travel to Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta (Morris, MN) to clash with the Tigers in a non-league test on Friday, September 5. The Tigers come into the game with a record of 0-1. Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta lost 48-14 in their recent non-league game against Minnewaska Area (Glenwood, MN)