Albuquerque Bulldogs (Albuquerque, NM) fans went home in high spirits Friday as they saw their football team tip the host Cibola Cougars (Albuquerque, NM), 24-21 in a non-league battle.

With the win, Albuquerque improves its record to 1-0 on the season. The Bulldogs travel to Valley (Albuquerque, NM) to play the Vikings in a non-league match on Saturday, August 30. The Vikings come into the match with a record of 0-1. Valley lost 16-14 in their recent non-league match against Bernalillo (Bernalillo, NM)

Coming up next, the Cougars meet the Sandia Matadors (Albuquerque, NM) in a non-league match, on Thursday, August 28. Cibola will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Matadors come into the match with a 0-1 record after their 26-20 non-league loss to Piedra Vista (Farmington, NM).