New Bern Bears (New Bern, NC) fans went home in high spirits Thursday as they saw their football team achieve victory over the host Cleveland Rams (Clayton, NC), 27-16 in a non-league battle.

With the win, New Bern improves its record to 2-2 on the campaign. The Bears host Hertford County (Ahoskie, NC) to meet the Bears in a non-league match on Wednesday, September 17. The Bears come into the match with a record of 2-1. Hertford County won 14-0 in their recent non-league match against First Flight (Kill Devil Hills, NC)

Coming up next, the Rams meet the South Garner Titans (Garner, NC) in a non-league match, on Thursday, September 25. Cleveland will attempt to upgrade on its 0-4 season record.