North Henderson Knights (Hendersonville, NC) fans went home in high spirits Thursday as they saw their football squad thwart the host West Henderson Falcons (Hendersonville, NC), 18-8 in a non-league match.

The Knights (3-6) will now prepare for their match against Smoky Mountain (Sylva, NC). The Mustangs come into the match with a 4-4 record. In their last match, Smoky Mountain defeated Franklin (Franklin, NC), 14-12, in a non-league match.

In their next game, the Falcons play the Franklin Panthers (Franklin, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, October 30. West Henderson will attempt to improve on its 3-6 season record. The Panthers go into the challenge with a 7-2 record after their 14-12 non-league loss to Smoky Mountain (Sylva, NC).