Harper Creek Beavers (Battle Creek, MI) followers went home pleased Thursday as they saw their football team nip the host Western Panthers (Parma, MI), 22-19 in a non-league battle.

With the triumph, Harper Creek upgrades its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Beavers host Hastings (Hastings, MI) to confront the Saxons in a match on Thursday, October 9. The Saxons come into the match with a record of 5-1. Hastings lost 30-16 in their recent non-league match against Marshall (Marshall, MI)

Next up, the Panthers play the Northwest Mounties (Jackson, MI) in a non-league battle, on Thursday, October 9. Western will attempt to advance on its 3-3 season record. The Mounties go into the battle with a 1-2 record after their 38-12 non-league loss to Berkley (Berkley, MI).