The St. James Saints football team (St. James, MN), was ripped 40-7 in Friday's league challenge with the host Martin County West Mavericks (Sherburn, MN)

The Mavericks (1-0) will now prepare for their challenge against Sleepy Eye (Sleepy Eye, MN). The Indians come into the Southwest - East challenge with a 0-1 record. In their last challenge, Sleepy Eye was ripped by Russell-Tyler-Ruthton (Tyler, MN), 40-6, in a non-league challenge.

The Saints now sport a 0-1 record. They take the field next when they host Minnesota Valley Lutheran for a Southwest - East challenge on Friday, September 9. St. James will meet a Chargers team coming off a 34-28 non-league win over Dawson-Boyd (Dawson, MN). The Chargers record now stands at 1-0.