Polk County West at Mahnomen
7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8

It will be an uphill battle for Polk County West as it goes on the road to take on perennial Class 1A power Mahnomen to decide the Northwest Red subdistrict title.

The No. 2-1A Indians (7-0, 5-0) have been as solid as ever this season, scoring more than 50 points in six of their seven games and allowing just 36 total points. 

The Thunder (6-1, 4-1), meanwhile, have been tested with several close games, including a 36-35 loss to Fosston last week. They have escaped with narrow victories over Blackduck (7-6), Red Lake County (40-36), and Fertile-Beltrami (12-6).