The Chico Panthers felled the host Elk Grove Thundering Herd football team by a score of 27-0 in Friday's non-league challenge.

In their next game, the Panthers play the Enterprise Hornets (Redding, CA) in a challenge, on Friday, October 10. Chico will attempt to improve on its 5-0 season record. The Hornets go into the challenge with a 4-1 record after their 42-41 non-league win over West Valley (Cottonwood, CA).

With the defeat, Elk Grove falls to 2-4 on the year. The Thundering herd travel to Laguna Creek (Elk Grove, CA) to face the Cardinals in a challenge on Friday, October 10. The Cardinals enter the challenge with a record of 1-4. Laguna Creek won 24-21 in their recent league challenge against Cosumnes Oaks (Elk Grove, CA)