Aitkin is 9-1 against Crosby-Ironton since September of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Aitkin Gobblers will take on the Crosby-Ironton Rangers at 7:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Last Friday, Aitkin took a blow against Rush City, falling 42-13.
Meanwhile, Crosby-Ironton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss dating back to last season. They fell just short of International Falls by a score of 39-36. One positive for the Rangers, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Aitkin now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Crosby-Ironton, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-5.
Aitkin didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Crosby-Ironton in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, but they still walked away with a 22-18 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Aitkin since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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