New Lexington Panthers (New Lexington, OH) boosters were content Saturday as they observed their football squad nudge the visiting Morgan Raiders (McConnelsville, OH), 22-20 in a non-league match.

The Panthers (1-3) will now prepare for their match against West Muskingum (Zanesville, OH). The Tornadoes come into the non-league match with a 0-0 record.

Coming up next, the Raiders confront the Tri-Valley Scotties (Dresden, OH) in a non-league match, on Saturday, September 13. Morgan will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record.