Spectators at Thursday's non-league bout between the Hawthorne Bears (Hawthorne, NJ) and the host Wallington Panthers (Wallington, NJ), saw Hawthorne's football team prevail over Wallington by a final score of 25-12.

With the win, Hawthorne advances its record to 2-0 on the season. The Bears travel to Butler (Butler, NJ) to encounter the Bulldogs in a North Jersey - Meadowlands bout on Friday, September 12. The Bulldogs enter the contest with a record of 1-0. Butler won 27-6 in their recent non-league contest against Becton (East Rutherford, NJ)

Coming up next, the Panthers confront the Bogota Buccaneers (Bogota, NJ) in a North Jersey - Patriot contest, on Friday, September 12. Wallington will attempt to better on its 1-1 season record. The Buccaneers enter the contest with a 2-0 record after their 34-0 non-league win over Saddle Brook (Saddle Brook, NJ).