In Thursday's league game, the Lamar Raiders (Meridian, MS) football team overcame the host Starkville Academy Volunteers (Starkville, MS), by a tally of 28-12.

In their next game, the Raiders battle the JV Opponent (, ) in a non-league game, on Thursday, September 11. Lamar will attempt to better on its 2-1 season record.

The Volunteers (0-1) will now prepare for their game against Lamar (Meridian, MS). The Raiders enter the game with a 2-1 record.