McDowell Titans (Marion, NC) fans went home in high spirits Thursday as they saw their football team tip the host R-S Central Hilltoppers (Rutherfordton, NC), 24-23 in a non-league battle.

With the win, McDowell improves its record to 4-1 on the season. The Titans travel to Patton (Morganton, NC) to play the Panthers in a non-league battle on Thursday, October 31. The Panthers go into the battle with a record of 3-3. Patton won 42-6 in their recent non-league battle against Chase (Forest City, NC)

The Hilltoppers now have a 2-5 record. They play next when they host East Rutherford for a non-league battle on Thursday, October 31.