The Foard Tigers football team (Newton, NC), was topped 41-21 in Thursday's non-league bout with the host Bandys Trojans (Catawba, NC)

With the win, Bandys advances its record to 4-1 on the season. The Trojans host North Lincoln (Lincolnton, NC) to encounter the Knights in a non-league match on Thursday, October 9. The Knights enter the match with a record of 1-5. North Lincoln lost 20-0 in their recent non-league match against Newton-Conover (Newton, NC)

Coming up next, the Tigers confront the East Lincoln Mustangs (Denver, NC) in a non-league match, on Thursday, October 9. Foard will attempt to upgrade on its 3-3 season record. The Mustangs enter the match with a 2-5 record after their 22-16 non-league win over West Iredell (Statesville, NC).