Minnesota High School Football - Mesabi East thwarted by Aitkin
September 26, 2025: Aitkin, MN 56431 Aitkin Gobblers (Aitkin, MN) fans went home in high spirits Friday as they saw their football team achieve victory over the visiting Mesabi East Giants (Aurora, MN), 35-14 in a league battle.
With the win, Aitkin improves its record to 4-1 on the season. The Gobblers host Rush City (Rush City, MN) to play the Tigers in a Northeast - Blue battle on Friday, October 3. The Tigers go into the battle with a record of 3-2. Rush City lost 33-20 in their recent league battle against Moose Lake/Willow River (Moose Lake, MN)
The Giants now have a 3-2 record. They take the field next when they host Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin for a Northeast - Blue test on Friday, October 3. Mesabi East will meet a Raiders squad coming off a 48-6 league loss to International Falls (International Falls, MN). The Raiders record now stands at 2-3.