The Lincoln Railsplitters edged the visiting Des Moines East Scarlets football team by a score of 43-36 in Friday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Railsplitters clash with the Valley Tigers (West Des Moines, IA) in a outing, on Friday, October 24. Lincoln will attempt to move on its 3-5 season record. The Tigers come into the outing with a 6-2 record after their 34-26 non-league loss to Ankeny (Ankeny, IA).

With the defeat, Des Moines East drops to 1-7 on the campaign. The Scarlets host Southeast Polk (Pleasant Hill, IA) to clash with the Rams in a 5A Group 1 game on Friday, October 24. The Rams enter the game with a record of 4-4. Southeast Polk lost 38-37 in their recent non-league game against Johnston (Johnston, IA)