The Middletown South Eagles football team (Middletown, NJ), was tipped 27-26 in Thursday's non-league contest with the visiting Cherokee Chiefs (Marlton, NJ)

The Chiefs (1-0) will now prepare for their contest against Lenape (Medford, NJ). The Indians enter the non-league contest with a 0-0 record.

Coming up next, the Eagles encounter the Manalapan Braves (Englishtown, NJ) in a non-league battle, on Friday, September 5. Middletown South will attempt to advance on its 0-1 season record. The Braves go into the battle with a 0-1 record after their 36-12 non-league loss to Tottenville (Staten Island, NY).