Rochester John Marshall coach Kirk Thompson has guided his team to an unblemished record in Big 9 play, but the Rockets will be tested against undefeated league rival Red Wing on Tuesday. Photo by Brian Nelson
Rochester John Marshall has picked up where it left off last season when it claimed the Big 9 Conference title, as the Rockets have remained atop the standings after winning their first nine league contests.
It once again looks as if it will be a two-team race as Red Wing, which rejoined the conference last year after leaving in 1981, plays host to John Marshall in a clash of Big 9 titans on Tuesday.
Both teams will put their undefeated records to the test as the Rockets (11-2, 9-0), ranked No. 9 in Class 4A by Minnesota Basketball News, visit the No. 2-3A Wingers (12-0, 10-0).
The teams split the season series last year, with each winning on the road. John Marshall finished the season 19-3 in league play while Red Wing ended two games back at 17-5.
While there may be a lot of season left, there is still a lot on the line as a win would go a long way in the league standings for either team, making this matchup of Big 9 favorites an ideal Top Game of the Week.
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