The Northwestern Area Wildcats football team (Mellette, SD), was crushed 56-16 in Friday's league bout with the host Warner Monarchs (Warner, SD)

With the win, Warner advances its record to 5-0 on the season. The Monarchs travel to Redfield (Redfield, SD) to encounter the Pheasants in a non-league bout on Friday, October 3. The Pheasants go into the contest with a record of 1-5. Redfield lost 55-0 in their recent league contest against Hamlin (Hayti, SD)

Coming up next, the Wildcats confront the Leola/Frederick Titans (Leola, SD) in a Lake Region (9 Man) contest, on Friday, October 3. Northwestern Area will attempt to better on its 0-6 season record. The Titans go into the bout with a 2-3 record after their 37-0 league loss to Faulkton (Faulkton, SD).