De La Salle Meteors (Chicago, IL) followers went home pleased Friday as they saw their football team nip the host Benet Academy Redwings (Lisle, IL), 24-23 in a non-league battle.

With the win, De La Salle advances its record to 1-0 on the season. The Meteors host Fenwick (Oak Park, IL) to encounter the Friars in a non-league battle on Friday, September 26. The Friars go into the battle with a record of 1-2. Fenwick won 20-6 in their recent non-league battle against Joliet Catholic (Joliet, IL)

The Redwings now own a 0-2 record. They play next when they travel to Saint Viator for a non-league match on Friday, September 19. Benet Academy will confront a Lions squad coming off a 7-6 non-league win over Oak Lawn (Oak Lawn, IL). The Lions record now stands at 1-0.