The Big Rapids Cardinals walloped the host Tri County Area Vikings football team by a score of 48-12 in Friday's league challenge.

In their next game, the Cardinals face the Newaygo Lions (Newaygo, MI) in a Central State - Gold challenge, on Friday, October 11. Big Rapids will attempt to improve on its 5-1 season record. The Lions go into the challenge with a 5-1 record after their 27-16 league win over Chippewa Hills (Remus, MI).

The Vikings (4-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Chippewa Hills (Remus, MI). The Warriors go into the Central State - Gold challenge with a 1-5 record. In their last challenge, Chippewa Hills was ripped by Newaygo (Newaygo, MI), 27-16, in a league challenge.