If you are into high-powered County Football, directional schools (West vs. Central) or acronyms (MCW vs. MCC), this is your dream matchup. Oh, and it doesn’t hurt this game’s status that both teams are off to 5-0 starts and ranked in the top 10 in Class 1A.
The schools, located south and west of Mankato (not far from the Iowa state line), are coming off dominating victories last week.
Martin County West’s Levi Jakes was an all-purpose standout in a 20-0 shutout of New Ulm Cathedral. He ran for 51 yards on nine carries and had 12 tackles and an interception for the No. 10-1A Mavericks.
Carter Benda scored touchdowns on an 83-yard kickoff return, 6-yard run and 35-yard pass to help propel No. 1-1A Murray County Central past Sleepy Eye 41-0.