Johnston Dragons (Johnston, IA) followers went home in high spirits Monday as they saw their football team tip the host Valley Tigers (West Des Moines, IA), 17-16 in a non-league battle.

With the win, Johnston advances its record to 1-0 on the season. The Dragons travel to Waukee (Waukee, IA) to play the Warriors in a non-league battle on Monday, September 30. The Warriors go into the battle with a record of 1-0.

The Tigers now own a 0-1 record. They play next when they host Waukee for a non-league battle on Monday, September 23. Valley will play a Warriors team coming off a 42-7 non-league win over Urbandale (Urbandale, IA). The Warriors record now stands at 1-0.