In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Vinton Lions football squad scored a decisive 43-0 triumph over the Merryville Panthers.

With the win, Vinton advances its record to 2-0 on the season. The Lions host Hamilton Christian (Lake Charles, LA) to play the Warriors in a non-league battle on Friday, September 19. The Warriors go into the battle with a record of 2-0. Hamilton Christian won 52-0 in their recent non-league battle against Highland Baptist Christian (New Iberia, LA)

The Panthers now own a 0-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to LaSalle for a non-league match on Friday, September 19. Merryville will meet a Tigers squad coming off a 32-29 non-league win over Lakeside (Sibley, LA). The Tigers record now stands at 1-1.