In Thursday's non-league game, the Lamar Vikings (Arlington, TX) football team were victorious over the host Grand Prairie Gophers (Grand Prairie, TX), by a score of 42-20.

In their next game, the Vikings face the South Grand Prairie Warriors (Grand Prairie, TX) in a non-league game, on Thursday, October 10. Lamar will attempt to improve on its 1-3 season record. The Warriors enter the game with a 1-1 record after their 14-8 non-league win over Arlington (Arlington, TX).

The Gophers (1-2) will now prepare for their game against Haltom (Haltom City, TX). The Buffalos enter the non-league game with a 5-1 record. In their last game, Haltom defeated Lamar (Arlington, TX), 46-29, in a non-league match.