John Marshall Rockets (Rochester, MN) fans left the game satisfied Friday as they observed their football team nudge the host Mankato East Cougars (Mankato, MN), 29-26 in a non-league test.

With the win, John Marshall improves its record to 2-2 on the season. The Rockets host New Prague (New Prague, MN) to confront the Trojans in a Northstar - South Maroon test on Friday, September 29. The Trojans go into the test with a record of 3-1. New Prague won 45-6 in their recent league test against Century (Rochester, MN)

With the loss, Mankato East moves to 2-2 on the season. The Cougars travel to Waconia (Waconia, MN) to confront the Wildcats in a non-league test on Friday, September 29. The Wildcats go into the test with a record of 1-3. Waconia lost 20-13 in their recent league test against Chanhassen (Chanhassen, MN)