New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock was ranked No. 1 for the sixth straight week in the NDAPSSA polls released Wednesday.

The Rockets received 15 out of 19 first-place votes for the second week in a row.

NR-S/M extended its winning streak to 18 with an 80-12 thumping of Midway/Minto last Friday. The squad put up 52 points in the first quarter alone. Quarterback Easton Simon was a perfect 11-for-11 in passing, throwing for 289 yards. Thomas Allmaras led the deep receiving corps with 111 yards and three touchdowns.

The Rockets’ defense shut out Midway/Minto in the second half.

NR-S/M is now 6-0 on the season, coming off last year’s state championship. It’s outscored opponents 384-76. Over the 18-game winning streak, it’s outscored opponents 1,111-206. Each win has come by at least 26 points.

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