The Rockford Rockets will take on the Sauk Centre Mainstreeters at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Rockford is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak.
Last Friday, Rockford and Melrose were almost perfectly matched up, but Rockford suffered a 28-27 defeat.
Despite their loss, Rockford saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Sean Asangwe, who picked up 141 receiving yards and a touchdown, was perhaps the best of all. Asangwe got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 83 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Grant Kloss, who gained 73 total yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Sauk Centre fell victim to Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted and their airtight defense on Friday. They lost 21-0 to the Lakers. The Mainstreeters haven't had much luck with the Lakers recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Rockford's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Sauk Centre, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 2-5.
Everything came up roses for Rockford against Sauk Centre when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 43-6 victory. Does Rockford have another victory up their sleeve, or will Sauk Centre turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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