Rochester opens the 2021 football season with a tough conference challenge at #6 (1A) Southwood.

The Zebras are trying to bounce back from a winless 2020.  New head coach Ron Shaffer says he's been pleased with the fundamentals as his team learns a new system including the Wing-T offense.

Shaffer says the defense will need to pay attention to specific details.

GIANT fm Sports coverage is at 6:30 pm tonight.

Other Week 1 matchups include:

West Central at Caston

Caston's three wins in 2020 under head coach Will Porter equaled the total of the Comets previous four seasons.

Tippecanoe Valley at Wawasee

Vikings have gone 7-4 each of the last two seasons.  First back-to-back above - .500 campaigns since 2-12-13.