In Saturday's non-league match, the host Perry Panthers football squad scored a close 21-18 triumph over the Harding Raiders.

The Panthers (2-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Jackson (Massillon, OH). The Polar Bears come into the non-league test with a 3-0 record.

With the defeat, Harding drops to 2-1 on the campaign. The Raiders host St. Vincent-St. Mary (Akron, OH) to meet the Fighting Irish in a non-league test on Thursday, September 11. The Fighting Irish come into the test with a record of 3-0. St. Vincent-St. Mary won 36-22 in their recent non-league test against Hudson (Hudson, OH)