In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Kirtland Hornets football squad scored a close 22-21 triumph over the Perry Pirates.

The Hornets (3-0) will now prepare for their match against Independence (Independence, OH). The Blue Devils come into the non-league match with a 1-2 record. In their last match, Independence was nudged by John Hay (Cleveland, OH), 20-0, in a non-league match.

Coming up next, the Pirates confront the Cleveland Central Catholic Ironmen (Cleveland, OH) in a non-league match, on Saturday, September 14. Perry will attempt to upgrade on its 2-1 season record. The Ironmen come into the match with a 2-1 record after their 14-6 non-league win over John Marshall (Cleveland, OH).