Van Horn Falcons (Independence, MO) fans left the game content Saturday as they saw their football team nip the host University Academy Charter Gryphons (Kansas City, MO), 8-6 in a league test.

With the triumph, Van Horn improves its record to 5-2 on the campaign. The Falcons host Pembroke Hill (Kansas City, MO) to battle the Raiders in a non-league test on Friday, October 20. The Raiders come into the test with a record of 4-5. Pembroke Hill won 21-14 in their recent non-league test against Summit Christian Academy (Lee's Summit, MO)

With the loss, University Academy Charter drops to 4-5 on the campaign.