Overton Eagles (Overton, NE) followers went home pleased Friday as they saw their football team gain a win over the visiting Elm Creek Buffaloes (Elm Creek, NE), 40-30 in a non-league battle.

With the win, Overton advances its record to 2-1 on the season. The Eagles travel to Hitchcock County (Trenton, NE) to play the Falcons in a D2 District 8 (8 Man) match on Thursday, September 18. The Falcons come into the match with a record of 3-0. Hitchcock County won 68-6 in their recent non-league match against Franklin (Franklin, NE)

Coming up next, the Buffaloes confront the Blue Hill Bobcats (Blue Hill, NE) in a D2 District 5 (8 Man) match, on Friday, September 19. Elm Creek will attempt to upgrade on its 1-2 season record. The Bobcats come into the match with a 1-2 record after their 82-6 non-league win over Giltner (Giltner, NE).