The DeSoto Thunderbirds topped the host Marvell Academy Eagles football team by a final score of 38-22 in Friday's non-league outing.

With the win, DeSoto improves its record to 2-1 on the season. The Thunderbirds host West Memphis Christian (West Memphis, AR) to confront the Black Knights in a MAIS 8-Man 1A District 1 (8 Man) outing on Friday, October 7. The Black Knights go into the outing with a record of 2-2.

With the loss, Marvell Academy moves to 0-4 on the season. The Eagles travel to North Sunflower Academy (Drew, MS) to confront the Rebels in a MAIS 8-Man 2A District 1 (8 Man) outing on Friday, September 23. The Rebels go into the outing with a record of 5-0. North Sunflower Academy won 62-16 in their recent league outing against Manchester Academy (Yazoo City, MS)