The Monticello Magic football team (Monticello, MN), was tipped 20-18 in Friday's non-league challenge with the visiting Alexandria Cardinals (Alexandria, MN)

The Cardinals (2-0) will now prepare for their challenge against St. Cloud Tech/St. John's Prep (St. Cloud, MN). The come into the Northstar - North challenge with a 0-2 record. In their last challenge, St. Cloud Tech/St. John's Prep was tipped by Jefferson (Bloomington, MN), 24-13, in a non-league challenge.

The Magic now sport a 1-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Sauk Rapids-Rice for a Northstar - West Gold challenge on Friday, September 15. Monticello will meet a Storm team coming off a 14-7 non-league win over Sartell-St. Stephen (Sartell, MN). The Storm record now stands at 3-0.