Pierz came in unbeaten. The Pioneers opened with a 61-7 win at Sauk Centre, then beat Foley 42-6 on the road. They shut out Minnewaska Area 60-0 at home, beat Albany 27-6 at home, then won 42-0 at Little Falls and 79-7 at Apollo to close out a 6-0 start before Wednesday's game.
Rockford had been up and down. The Rockets opened with a 13-27 loss at Dassel-Cokato and a 15-36 home loss to Watertown-Mayer, then won 22-6 at Milaca and 28-20 at home over Jordan. They lost 33-34 at Glencoe-Silver Lake and 7-47 at home to Annandale, then-ranked 13th, heading into Wednesday's game against Pierz.
Both teams play again on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. Pierz hosts Milaca, and Rockford hosts Holy Family Catholic, ranked 50th.
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