(Radio Iowa) — Rivals collide tonight in a key district eight contest in 8-man as ninth ranked Glidden-Ralston visits number six Exira-EHK. These schools are conference foes in other sports and Glidden-Ralston coach Kreg Lensch says the rivalry dates back several years.

Lensch says the defense faces a tough challenge against the Spartans.

Exira-EHK coach Tom Peterson says it is early but it is a big game in the district race.

Peterson says these teams have met in many big games.