In Friday's league match, the host Wausau East Lumberjacks football squad scored a close 16-14 triumph over the Merrill Bluejays.

The Lumberjacks (4-3) will now prepare for their match against Lakeland (Minocqua, WI). The Thunderbirds come into the Great Northern match with a 4-3 record. In their last match, Lakeland tipped Antigo (Antigo, WI), 36-33, in a league match.

Coming up next, the Bluejays confront the Tomahawk Hatchets (Tomahawk, WI) in a Great Northern match, on Saturday, October 12. Merrill will attempt to upgrade on its 4-3 season record. The Hatchets come into the match with a 2-5 record after their 38-6 league loss to Medford (Medford, WI).