The Washington Demons football team (Washington, IA), was beaten 24-14 in Friday's league challenge with the host Mt. Vernon Mustangs (Mt. Vernon, IA)

The Mustangs (8-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Keokuk (Keokuk, IA). The Chiefs come into the non-league challenge with a 4-4 record. In their last challenge, Keokuk was beaten by Assumption (Davenport, IA), 48-0, in a league challenge.

The Demons now sport a 2-7 record. They take the field next when they host Fort Madison for a non-league challenge on Friday, October 20. Washington will meet a Bloodhounds team coming off a 55-14 league win over Mt. Pleasant (Mt. Pleasant, IA). The Bloodhounds record now stands at 5-3.