Utica Chieftains (Utica, MI) followers went home pleased Wednesday as they saw their football team gain a win over the host Grosse Pointe North Norsemen (Grosse Pointe, MI), 24-14 in a non-league battle.

With the win, Utica advances its record to 1-0 on the season. The Chieftains travel to Sterling Heights Stevenson (Sterling Heights, MI) to encounter the Titans in a non-league battle on Thursday, September 4. The Titans go into the battle with a record of 0-1. Sterling Heights Stevenson lost 48-6 in their recent non-league battle against Bedford (Temperance, MI)

The Norsemen now own a 0-1 record. They play next when they host Cousino for a non-league match on Thursday, September 4. Grosse Pointe North will confront a Patriots squad coming off a 49-12 non-league loss to Stoney Creek (Rochester Hills, MI). The Patriots record now stands at 0-1.