The Fleming Colonels football team (Roanoke, VA), was topped 36-21 in Thursday's non-league bout with the host George Washington Eagles (Danville, VA)

With the win, George Washington advances its record to 4-1 on the season. The Eagles travel to Bassett (Bassett, VA) to encounter the Bengals in a non-league bout on Thursday, October 9. The Bengals go into the bout with a record of 3-3. Bassett won 32-18 in their recent non-league contest against Tunstall (Dry Fork, VA)

Coming up next, the Colonels confront the Staunton River Golden Eagles (Moneta, VA) in a non-league contest, on Thursday, October 9. Fleming will attempt to upgrade on its 1-4 season record. The Golden Eagles enter the contest with a 3-2 record after their 32-0 non-league loss to Magna Vista (Ridgeway, VA).