Wausau East Lumberjacks (Wausau, WI) followers went home in high spirits Friday as they saw their football team achieve victory over the host Lakeland Thunderbirds (Minocqua, WI), 24-15 in a league battle.

With the win, Wausau East advances its record to 5-3 on the season. The Lumberjacks travel to Antigo (Antigo, WI) to play the Red Robins in a Great Northern battle on Friday, October 18. The Red Robins go into the battle with a record of 4-4. Antigo lost 34-0 in their recent league battle against Mosinee (Mosinee, WI)

The Thunderbirds now own a 4-4 record. They play next when they travel to Tomahawk for a Great Northern battle on Friday, October 18. Lakeland will play a Hatchets team coming off a 17-11 league win over Merrill (Merrill, WI). The Hatchets record now stands at 2-5.