Football Game Preview: Aitkin Gobblers vs. Crosby-Ironton Rangers

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Previous Games

08/28/25 - Home	14-12 W
10/04/24 - Away	15-6 W
10/24/23 - Home	22-18 W
10/06/23 - Home	42-36 W
09/01/22 - Home	34-0 W
+ 5 more games

Aitkin is 9-1 against Crosby-Ironton since September of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Saturday. The Gobblers will take on the Rangers. Aitkin will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.

Aitkin is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They took their contest with ease, bagging a 63-6 win over Ely/Northeast Range/Vermillion Country. That looming 63-6 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Gobblers yet this season.

Meanwhile, while Crosby-Ironton put up some points on Tuesday, the same can't be said for International Falls. The Rangers managed a 6-0 victory over the Broncos. The game was the first time the Rangers have beaten the Broncos on their field since October 29, 2022.

Aitkin's record is now 8-1. As for Crosby-Ironton, their record now sits at 3-6.

Aitkin skirted past Crosby-Ironton 14-12 in their previous matchup back in August. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Gobblers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.