Delano/Rockford and South St. Paul began the season ranked in the Class 1A poll, and each has lived up to its billing through three weeks.
The No. 3-1A Tigers (3-0) enter Monday's clash off a nine-day respite. Their last game was a 4-3 win over New Ulm on Nov. 18, in which senior forward Jamie Byrne shined with two goals and an assist.
South St. Paul (4-1) has played a bevy of ranked opponents already. The Packers' only stumble was a 3-2 loss at No. 9-1A Alexandria on Nov. 18, but they rebounded three days later when senior Mackenna Emery scored the game-winner in a 1-0 victory over Mound Westonka.