The Lovejoy Leopards football team (Lucas, TX), was tipped 34-32 in Thursday's non-league bout with the visiting Melissa Cardinals (Melissa, TX)

With the win, Melissa advances its record to 1-0 on the season. The Cardinals host Frisco (Frisco, TX) to confront the Raccoons in a non-league match on Thursday, September 4. The Raccoons enter the match with a record of 0-1. Frisco lost 6-0 in their recent non-league match against Little Elm (Little Elm, TX)

Coming up next, the Leopards confront the Highland Park Scots (Dallas, TX) in a non-league match, on Thursday, September 4. Lovejoy will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record.