DeSoto Thunderbirds (West Helena, AR) fans went home in high spirits Friday as they saw their football team achieve victory over the visiting Calhoun Academy Cougars (Calhoun City, MS), 36-14 in a non-league battle.

With the win, DeSoto improves its record to 2-0 on the season. The Thunderbirds travel to Humphreys Academy (Belzoni, MS) to meet the Rebels in a non-league test on Friday, September 5. The Rebels come into the test with a record of 2-0. Humphreys Academy won 54-6 in their recent league test against North Sunflower Academy (Drew, MS)

With the defeat, Calhoun Academy drops to 0-2 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to North Sunflower Academy (Drew, MS) to play the Rebels in a non-league challenge on Friday, September 5. The Rebels go into the challenge with a record of 0-2. North Sunflower Academy lost 54-6 in their recent league challenge against Humphreys Academy (Belzoni, MS)