Spectators at Friday's non-league bout between the John Marshall Monarchs (Glen Dale, WV) and the visiting Marietta Tigers (Marietta, OH), saw John Marshall's football team nip Marietta by a final score of 23-21.

With the win, John Marshall advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Monarchs host Bellaire (Bellaire, OH) to confront the Big Reds in a non-league match on Friday, September 12. The Big Reds enter the match with a record of 2-0.

Coming up next, the Tigers confront the Athens Bulldogs (The Plains, OH) in a non-league match, on Friday, September 5. Marietta will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Bulldogs enter the battle with a 2-0 record after their 48-0 non-league win over Paint Valley (Bainbridge, OH).