Lockwood Tigers (Lockwood, MO) followers went home pleased Thursday as they saw their football team triumph over the host New Heights Christian Academy Cougars (Joplin, MO), 63-8 in a league battle.

With the win, Lockwood advances its record to 7-0 on the season. The Tigers host Appleton City (Appleton City, MO) to confront the Bulldogs in a match on Friday, October 17. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 2-1. Appleton City won 70-34 in their recent non-league battle against Liberal (Liberal, MO)

The Cougars now own a 1-6 record. They play next when they host Jasper for a Western Missouri (8 Man) battle on Friday, October 17. New Heights Christian Academy will play a Eagles team coming off a 75-14 league loss to Archie (Archie, MO). The Eagles record now stands at 3-4.