Leslie County Eagles (Hyden, KY) boosters were content Friday as they observed their football squad thwart the visiting East Ridge Warriors (Lick Creek, KY), 28-20 in a non-league match.

The Eagles (1-4) will now prepare for their match against Martin County (Inez, KY). The Cardinals come into the 2A District 7 match with a 4-1 record.

Coming up next, the Warriors confront the Betsy Layne Bobcats (Betsy Layne, KY) in a 2A District 8 match, on Friday, September 26. East Ridge will attempt to upgrade on its 1-4 season record. The Bobcats come into the match with a 2-3 record after their 42-24 non-league win over Floyd Central (Eastern, KY).