The Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Hawks football team (Hartley, IA), was tipped 29-28 in Friday's league challenge with the host South O'Brien Wolverines (Paullina, IA)

The Wolverines (1-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Gehlen Catholic (Le Mars, IA). The Jays come into the A District 1 challenge with a 2-4 record. In their last challenge, Gehlen Catholic nipped Sibley-Ocheyedan (Sibley, IA), 21-20, in a league challenge.

The Hawks now sport a 0-6 record. They take the field next when they host Sibley-Ocheyedan for a A District 1 challenge on Monday, October 2. Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn will meet a Generals team coming off a 21-20 league loss to Gehlen Catholic (Le Mars, IA). The Generals record now stands at 2-4.