Bertha-Hewitt Bears (Bertha, MN) followers went home pleased Thursday as they saw their football team triumph over the host Blackduck Drakes (Blackduck, MN), 44-12 in a non-league battle.

With the win, Bertha-Hewitt advances its record to 1-0 on the season. The Bears host Ogilvie (Ogilvie, MN) to confront the Lions in a District 9 North - South (9 Man) match on Friday, September 5. The Lions enter the match with a record of 1-0. Ogilvie won 50-14 in their recent non-league match against Kelley (Silver Bay, MN)

Coming up next, the Drakes confront the South Ridge Panthers (Culver, MN) in a non-league match, on Friday, September 5. Blackduck will attempt to advance on its 0-1 season record. The Panthers go into the battle with a 0-1 record after their 14-6 non-league loss to Verndale (Verndale, MN).