Newman Fighting Cardinals (Wausau, WI) followers went home pleased Friday as they saw their football team nip the host Port Edwards Blackhawks (Port Edwards, WI), 20-16 in a league battle.

With the win, Newman advances its record to 6-1 on the season. The Fighting Cardinals host Tri-County (Plainfield, WI) to play the Penguins in a Mideast (8 Man) battle on Saturday, October 12. The Penguins go into the battle with a record of 5-1. Tri-County won 22-14 in their recent league battle against Marion/Tigerton (Marion, WI)

The Blackhawks now own a 5-2 record. They play next when they travel to Tri-County for a Mideast (8 Man) battle on Friday, October 18.