Six weeks into the high school football season, eight Class 2A teams had yet to lose. At least one of them fell from those ranks Friday.

Pillager, No. 6 in Class 2A in the statewide media poll compiled by Strib Varsity, visited No. 4 Staples-Motley in a game streamed live on Strib Varsity. Watch the replay here.

Beyond maintaining a perfect record, both teams also were angling to improve their seeding in Section 6. It was the only section in Class 2A with more than one undefeated team, and it had three: Staples-Motley, Pillager and Holdingford.

Senior running back Colbe Tappe has been a major contributor for Staples-Motley. He scored every touchdown in last week’s 20-16 win over Barnesville, rushing for two and returning a punt for one. He has 19 scores this year, including five against Perham.

Pillager quarterback Grant Grimsley led the team into the matchup with four passing TDs and nine rushing TDs. On defense, the Huskies turned to North Dakota State commit Earl Brown, a lineman.

Pillager has appeared in the state tournament five times, most recently in 2018.

Staples-Motley made its fourth state tournament appearance and its first in 20 years last season. The Cardinals finished as Class 2A runners-up.

Looking for more to watch? Staples-Motley coach Drew Potter joined Randy Shaver on “Strib Varsity Live.” Watch the show here.