Reading Memorial Rockets (Reading, MA) fans left the game satisfied Saturday as they observed their football team nudge the host Melrose Red Raiders (Melrose, MA), 22-21 in a non-league test.

With the win, Reading Memorial improves its record to 1-0 on the season. The Rockets host Barnstable (Hyannis, MA) to confront the Red Hawks in a non-league test on Saturday, September 17. The Red Hawks go into the test with a record of 0-1. Barnstable lost 36-0 in their recent non-league test against Brockton (Brockton, MA)

With the loss, Melrose moves to 0-1 on the season. The Red raiders host Malden (Malden, MA) to confront the Golden Tornados in a non-league test on Saturday, September 17. The Golden Tornados go into the test with a record of 0-0.