West Wilkes Blackhawks (Millers Creek, NC) followers went home pleased Thursday as they saw their football team gain a win over the visiting Surry Central Golden Eagles (Dobson, NC), 22-7 in a non-league battle.

With the win, West Wilkes advances its record to 1-1 on the season. The Blackhawks host Wilkes Central (Wilkesboro, NC) to confront the Eagles in a non-league match on Thursday, September 18. The Eagles come into the match with a record of 2-0.

Coming up next, the Golden Eagles confront the South Stokes Sauras (Walnut Cove, NC) in a non-league match, on Thursday, September 11. Surry Central will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Sauras come into the match with a 0-2 record after their 44-0 non-league loss to West Stokes (King, NC).