Gilman Pirates (Gilman, WI) followers went home pleased Friday as they saw their football team triumph over the visiting Thorp Cardinals (Thorp, WI), 61-18 in a league battle.

With the win, Gilman advances its record to 4-1 on the season. The Pirates travel to Alma Center Lincoln (Alma Center, WI) to play the Hornets in a North Central - East (8 Man) battle on Friday, October 4. The Hornets go into the battle with a record of 1-3. Alma Center Lincoln lost 62-0 in their recent league battle against Owen-Withee (Owen, WI)

The Cardinals now own a 3-2 record. They play next when they host Cornell for a North Central - East (8 Man) battle on Friday, October 4. Thorp will play a Chiefs team coming off a 51-0 league loss to McDonell Central (Chippewa Falls, WI). The Chiefs record now stands at 0-5.