Burleson Elks (Burleson, TX) followers went home in high spirits Thursday as they saw their football team achieve victory over the visiting Cleburne Yellowjackets (Cleburne, TX), 16-6 in a non-league match.

The Elks (1-0) will now prepare for their match against Seguin (Arlington, TX). The Cougars come into the non-league match with a 0-0 record.

Coming up next, the Yellowjackets confront the Ennis Lions (Ennis, TX) in a non-league match, on Thursday, September 11. Cleburne will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Lions come into the match with a 0-1 record after their 40-20 non-league loss to Anna (Anna, TX).