Sterling Golden Warriors (Sterling, IL) followers went home pleased Friday as they saw their football team nip the visiting East Moline United Panthers (East Moline, IL), 27-26 in a league battle.

With the win, Sterling advances its record to 1-2 on the season. The Golden Warriors travel to Galesburg (Galesburg, IL) to encounter the Silver Streaks in a Western Big 6 battle on Friday, September 20. The Silver Streaks go into the battle with a record of 1-2. Galesburg lost 31-14 in their recent non-league battle against Morrison (Morrison, IL)

The Panthers now own a 1-2 record. They play next when they host Geneseo for a Western Big 6 battle on Friday, September 20. East Moline United will encounter a Maple Leafs team coming off a 51-21 league loss to Moline (Moline, IL). The Maple Leafs record now stands at 2-1.