Alexandria at Rocori
7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 14

The North Central District Red Division title chase is on course to be decided in Week 8 when Alexandria meets St. Cloud Tech. While a winner-take-all game between teams that combine to average nearly triple-digit scoring would be a dream matchup, it won't happen unless the Cardinals (6-0, 5-0) take care of business against Rocori (4-2, 3-2) this week.

While their record isn't sparking fear in opponents, the Spartans have performed well enough this season to keep Alexandria on its toes as it looks to reverse its recent woes against Rocori -- having lost five of the last six meetings. 

Fortunately for the Cardinals, they possess a quarterback tallying gaudy numbers in recent weeks. Senior Jaran Roste followed up his state-record-breaking nine-touchdown performance against Bemidji two weeks ago with another five TDs in a 59-45 win over Brainerd in Week 6.