Mancelona Ironmen (Mancelona, MI) followers went home in high spirits Friday as they saw their football team achieve victory over the visiting Elk Rapids Elks (Elk Rapids, MI), 30-20 in a non-league battle.

With the win, Mancelona advances its record to 3-2 on the season. The Ironmen host East Jordan (East Jordan, MI) to play the Red Devils in a Northern Michigan - Legacy battle on Friday, October 4. The Red Devils go into the battle with a record of 3-2. East Jordan lost 7-6 in their recent league battle against Glen Lake (Maple City, MI)

The Elks now own a 1-4 record. They play next when they travel to Charlevoix for a Northern Michigan - Leaders battle on Friday, October 4. Elk Rapids will play a Rayders team coming off a 34-14 league win over Benzie Central (Benzonia, MI). The Rayders record now stands at 3-2.