Middleton Cardinals (Middleton, WI) fans left the game satisfied Thursday as they observed their football team run past the host Vel Phillips Memorial Spartans (Madison, WI), 31-20 in a league test.

With the win, Middleton improves its record to 4-1 on the season. The Cardinals host Janesville Craig (Janesville, WI) to confront the Cougars in a Big Eight test on Friday, September 22. The Cougars go into the test with a record of 4-1. Janesville Craig won 40-0 in their recent league test against Madison La Follette (Madison, WI)

With the loss, Vel Phillips Memorial moves to 3-2 on the season. The Spartans host Verona (Verona, WI) to confront the Wildcats in a Big Eight test on Friday, September 22. The Wildcats go into the test with a record of 4-1. Verona won 20-17 in their recent league test against Janesville Parker (Janesville, WI)