The Athens Bluejays (Athens, WI) football trounced the visiting Thorp Cardinals (Thorp, WI), 54-12 in Friday's non-league outing.

The Bluejays now sport a 2-0 record. They take the field next when they host Flambeau for a Northwoods - East (8 Man) game on Friday, September 5. Athens will battle a Falcons team coming off a 52-8 non-league win over Bruce (Bruce, WI). The Falcons record now stands at 2-0.

The Cardinals (1-1) will now prepare for their game against Alma Center Lincoln (Alma Center, WI). The Hornets enter the North Central - East (8 Man) game with a 0-2 record. In their last game, Alma Center Lincoln was trounced by Rosholt (Rosholt, WI), 26-14, in a non-league game.