West Branch Bears (West Branch, IA) followers went home in high spirits Friday as they saw their football team triumph over the visiting Columbus Sailors (Waterloo, IA), 49-7 in a non-league battle.

With the win, West Branch advances its record to 1-2 on the season. The Bears travel to Cascade (Cascade, IA) to play the Cougars in a 1A District 5 battle on Friday, September 20. The Cougars go into the battle with a record of 2-1. Cascade won 20-15 in their recent non-league battle against Monticello (Monticello, IA)

The Sailors now own a 0-4 record. They play next when they host Hudson for a 1A District 4 battle on Friday, September 20. Columbus will play a Pirates team coming off a 35-21 non-league win over Jesup (Jesup, IA). The Pirates record now stands at 3-0.