Big test for Saint John against Mathews Friday

Saint John (5-2) visits Mathews for a Week 8 Northeastern Athletic Conference game Friday in a matchup between identical records, with both teams still able to chase postseason goals. Coach Bob Dlwgosh says the Heralds are taking it one game at a time while recognizing they don’t control their path to a Division VII, Region 25 playoff spot, with computer ratings (per joeeitel.com) suggesting they’re fifth. In the NAC standings, Grand Valley leads at 2-0, with a one-game edge in the loss column over Mathews (2-1) and Saint John (1-1). Mathews has won three straight, scoring nearly 41 points per game, and is concerned about Mathews junior Caden Brubaker’s mobility.