The Ashley Bears football team (Ashley, MI), was beaten 42-26 in Friday's league challenge with the visiting Peck Pirates (Peck, MI)

The Pirates (3-1) will now prepare for their challenge against All Saints Central (Bay City, MI). The Cougars come into the North Central Thumb - Stripes (8 Man) challenge with a 2-2 record. In their last challenge, All Saints Central achieved victory over Caseville (Caseville, MI), 36-0, in a league challenge.

The Bears now sport a 1-3 record. They take the field next when they travel to North Huron for a North Central Thumb - Stripes (8 Man) challenge on Thursday, September 22. Ashley will meet a Warriors team coming off a 20-8 league win over Carsonville-Port Sanilac (Carsonville, MI). The Warriors record now stands at 2-2.