Conant Cougars (Hoffman Estates, IL) fans went home in high spirits Tuesday as they saw their flag football team tip the visiting Hoffman Estates Hawks (Hoffman Estates, IL), 12-8 in a league battle.

With the win, Conant improves its record to 1-0 on the season. The Cougars travel to Maine East (Park Ridge, IL) to play the Blue Demons in a non-league battle on Thursday, September 5. The Blue Demons go into the battle with a record of 0-2. Maine East lost 42-0 in their recent league battle against Vernon Hills (Vernon Hills, IL)

The Hawks now have a 0-1 record. They play next when they travel to Buffalo Grove for a non-league battle on Tuesday, September 10.