New Lothrop Hornets (New Lothrop, MI) followers went home pleased Thursday as they saw their football team nip the visiting Muskegon Catholic Central Crusaders (Muskegon, MI), 30-29 in a non-league battle.

With the win, New Lothrop advances its record to 1-0 on the season. The Hornets host Durand (Durand, MI) to play the Railroaders in a Mid-Michigan battle on Friday, September 6. The Railroaders go into the battle with a record of 1-0. Durand won 41-7 in their recent non-league battle against Laingsburg (Laingsburg, MI)

The Crusaders now own a 0-1 record. They play next when they host Richard for a non-league battle on Friday, September 6. Muskegon Catholic Central will play a Pioneers team coming off a 15-10 non-league win over Hill-McCloy (Montrose, MI). The Pioneers record now stands at 1-0.