The Palestine-Wheatley Patriots football team (Palestine, AR), was tipped 40-35 in Friday's league bout with the host Rison Wildcats (Rison, AR)

With the win, Rison advances its record to 2-1 on the season. The Wildcats travel to Dumas (Dumas, AR) to confront the Bobcats in a 3A Region 8 match on Friday, October 3. The Bobcats enter the match with a record of 2-2. Dumas won 14-7 in their recent league match against Lakeside (Lake Village, AR)

Coming up next, the Patriots confront the Barton Bears (Lexa, AR) in a 3A Region 8 match, on Friday, October 3. Palestine-Wheatley will attempt to upgrade on its 3-1 season record. The Bears enter the match with a 2-2 record after their 13-0 league loss to Fordyce (Fordyce, AR).