In Friday's league game, the DeSoto Thunderbirds (West Helena, AR) football team triumphed over the host Tunica Academy Blue Devils (Tunica, MS), by a tally of 36-0.

In their next game, the Thunderbirds battle the Delta Academy Raiders (Marks, MS) in a non-league outing, on Friday, October 10. DeSoto will attempt to move on its 5-2 season record. The Raiders come into the outing with a 1-6 record after their 62-46 non-league loss to Central Holmes Christian (Lexington, MS).

With the defeat, Tunica Academy drops to 2-5 on the campaign. The Blue devils host Calhoun Academy (Calhoun City, MS) to battle the Cougars in a non-league contest on Friday, October 10. The Cougars enter the contest with a record of 3-4. Calhoun Academy lost 68-64 in their recent league contest against Columbus Christian Academy (Steens, MS)