Stuttgart Ricebirds (Stuttgart, AR) followers went home in high spirits Friday as they saw their football team achieve victory over the visiting Central Cougars (West Helena, AR), 49-28 in a league battle.

With the win, Stuttgart upgrades its record to 4-0 on the campaign. The Ricebirds travel to Crossett (Crossett, AR) to confront the Eagles in a 4A Region 8 match on Friday, October 3. The Eagles come into the match with a record of 2-2. Crossett won 42-12 in their recent league match against Star City (Star City, AR)

Coming up next, the Cougars confront the Hamburg Lions (Hamburg, AR) in a 4A Region 8 match, on Friday, October 3. Central will attempt to upgrade on its 2-2 season record. The Lions come into the match with a 3-1 record after their 55-20 league win over Monticello (Monticello, AR).