Madison Patriots (Marshall, NC) followers went home pleased Thursday as they saw their football team nip the host Mitchell Mountaineers (Bakersville, NC), 18-14 in a non-league battle.

With the win, Madison advances its record to 3-2 on the season. The Patriots travel to Mountain Heritage (Burnsville, NC) to encounter the Cougars in a non-league battle on Thursday, September 26. The Cougars go into the battle with a record of 2-2. Mountain Heritage won 36-24 in their recent non-league battle against Rosman (Rosman, NC)

The Mountaineers now own a 1-4 record. They play next when they travel to Rosman for a non-league battle on Thursday, October 3.